ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – appointed company veteran Michael Miner as senior vice president of operations. Reporting directly to Ted Knighton, Interstate’s president and chief operating officer, Miner will be responsible for leading overall performance results at full-service hotels in the New York region and other select markets.
Miner began his career with Interstate Hotels & Resorts as general manager overseeing the Memphis Marriott, Minneapolis Marriott Southwest and Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa over the course of 11 years prior to joining Starwood Hotels and Resorts as an area managing director in New Orleans and Chicago, where he supervised an aggregate of 21 properties, resulting in three major industry awards in five years. Miner then joined KOR Group in 2003 as an area general manager with responsibilities in L.A. and San Francisco prior to rejoining Interstate as general manager with the Westin Bonaventure in 2006. Preceding his return to Interstate as SVP of operations, Miner was most recently at HEI Hotels since 2007, managing a highly diverse mix of assets, including Starwood, Marriott, Hilton and IHG properties throughout major U.S. markets.
“Michael possesses remarkable talent, exceptional owner and brand relations, and deep operations experience that will be invaluable to leading the results for our full-service branded and independent hotels in New York City,” said Ted Knighton, Interstate’s president and chief operating officer. “With a successful track record, he brings strong leadership and experience to our team, and brings superior strategic value to Interstate and our hotel owners.”
Known as the global leader in the hotel management industry, Interstate’s relationships and knowledge result in an expansive management team and unmatched talent strength of over 30,000 associates worldwide. Interstate’s hospitality professionals translate valuable resources and accumulation of knowledge to drive success at every hotel.
For more information on Interstate Hotels & Resorts, visit www.InterstateHotels.com.
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About Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company, operating branded full- and select-service hotels and resorts, convention centers and independent hotels worldwide. Currently, Interstate and its affiliates manage 425 hotels with nearly 75,000 rooms around the globe. In addition Interstate has executed agreements to manage 40 hotels with nearly 5,200 rooms under development or construction. For more information, please visit www.interstatehotels.com. Connect with Interstate at www.linkedin.com/company/interstate-hotels-resorts, www.facebook.com/InterstateHotels, and www.interstatehotels.com/careers.
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