Christopher Akoury Named General Manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Parsippany
Embassy Suites by Hilton Parsippany, owned by Park Hotels & Resorts and managed by Hilton Management Services, has appointed Christopher Akoury the hotel's new General Manager. Most recently, Akoury served as General Manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway-Somerset and Director of Brand Relations at The Friendwell Group. Embassy Suites by Hilton is a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT).
In his new role, Akoury will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 274-suite hotel including guest services, hotel administration and marketing efforts.
Akoury began his career in food and beverage, working a variety of positions, such as Director of Food and Beverage, Banquet Manager and Fine Dining Restaurant Manager at a number of hotels managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts. He then joined Hilton, working as Director of Food and Beverage at several New Jersey hotels, managed by Hilton. He later served as Director of Operations and Acting General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Parsippany before joining Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway-Somerset as General Manager. He then joined The Friendwell Group as Vice President of Operations. A certified Embassy Suites and Hilton General Manager, most recently, Akoury completed Rutgers University Leadership Academy
Embassy Suites by Hilton Parsippany offers guests a complement of services and amenities, including a free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary drinks and snacks during the evening reception. Additional amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool. The property is located near Turtle Back Zoo, Mountain Creek Ski Resort and 35 minutes from Newark International Airport.
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