Konover Names EVP Hotel Corporation
WEST HARTFORD, CT, July 25, 2007. Simon Konover, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Konover Properties Corporation, has announced the promotion of Peter H. Mason, CHA to Executive Vice President of Konover Hotel Corporation.
Mr. Mason joined Konover Hotel Corporation in 2005 as Vice President and Division Director. Under his leadership, Konover Hotel Corporation has expanded its portfolio and hotel management operations to include 21 properties, including ten hotel flags in five states.
"The hotel division has grown significantly in the last two years," said Mr. Konover in his announcement. "Peter's promotion to Executive Vice President reflects our confidence in his leadership and his ability to continue our vision of success and innovation."
Prior to joining Konover, Mr. Mason was Executive Vice President with Royal Host Hotels & Resorts in Calgary, Alberta. His management experience at Royal Host included Corporate Planning & Development, Acquisitions, Purchasing, Renovations, U.S. Operations, Travelodge Canada, Administration, Marketing, and Sales.
Mr. Mason's career also included two years in management with Chartwell Leisure, Inc. in New York as well as sixteen years in varying management capacities with Forte Hotels.
Headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut, Konover Hotel Corporation acquires, develops and manages hotels and hospitality properties throughout the United States for affiliated and third party owners. Its mixed portfolio includes franchised and independent select and full service hotels and exposition facilities. Konover Hotel Corporation is a division of Konover Properties Corporation and a member of the Simon Konover Companies.
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