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Colorado
Springs, CO – June 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Garden
of the Gods Resort and Club, Colorado Springs’ luxury resort and private
club, today announces the appointment of hospitality veterans Daniel
Daughtry as vice president of restaurants, bars and events and Les
Pedersen as vice president of sales and marketing.
“Due
to the recent expansions at the resort and a drive to enhance service levels,
we’re thrilled to be adding two newly established vice president roles.
Daniel and Les have been hand-selected to join our growing team,” said
James Gibson, president and CEO of Garden of the Gods Resort and Club.
Daughtry
began his career after graduating from Washington State University with
a degree in hotel and restaurant administration, and has worked in food
and beverage leadership roles for more than 25 years, including 19 years
of service as a director of food and beverage at many illustrious Four-
and Five-Diamond hotels and resorts. Prior to joining Garden of the Gods
Resort and Club, Daughtry most recently served as the senior director of
food and beverage at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Lake Tahoe, Nev. Before
that, Daughtry held the role of director of food and beverage for the Hilton
Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort in New Mexico, where he re-conceptualized
and renovated a number of their restaurants. In his new position, Daughtry
will utilize his extensive background in hospitality to lead the resort’s
food and beverage team and all of their operations.
“Daniel’s
extensive and impressive food and beverage experience will be an invaluable
addition to our restaurants, bars and events team. We look forward to continuing
to elevate the dining experience on-property as a result of his leadership,”
said Gibson.
A seasoned
hospitality professional, Pedersen will bring proven experience
and skill to the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club sales and marketing
team. Pedersen began his career after attending the University of Denver,
with additional study-abroad experience from L’Institut d’Etudes Europeens
in Paris. Pedersen has dedicated more than 27 years to the hospitality
industry. Most recently, Pedersen worked for Four Seasons for six years
as a director of sales, first at The Four Seasons Resort and Residences
at Whistler, British Columbia and, subsequently, for The Four Seasons Resort
O’ahu at Ko Olina in Hawaii. In his role, he oversaw the opening sales
team and all of their operations.
Throughout
his career, Pedersen has held numerous sales and marketing positions with
various renowned companies, including Westin Resorts, The Walt Disney Company
and others. Pedersen has an array of experience in sales leadership, marketing,
revenue management, reservations management, ancillary department and revenue
growth and he is well-versed in the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond
service levels.
“Les’
hospitality background and understanding of the resort marketing landscape
will further establish our resort as a nationally recognized wellness destination,”
said Gibson.
About
Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Perched
atop a mesa in Colorado Springs, the AAA Four-Diamond Garden
of the Gods Resort and Club is the only retreat in the Rocky Mountain
West that offers a truly world-class resort and wellness experience. Set
among expansive vistas of the snow-capped Pikes Peak and awe-inspiring
National Natural Landmark of the same name, Garden of the Gods Resort and
Club boasts a legendary history, having played host to some of America’s
most beloved characters such as Walt Disney, Gene Autry and John Wayne.
Today, the same beautiful setting beckons travelers worldwide to undergo
a personalized journey of restoration and renewal with its indulgent spa
treatments and integrative medical practices at Strata Integrated Wellness
Spa. Here, a team of acclaimed, board-certified physicians and award-winning
therapists integrate the best of Western and Eastern medical science with
nutrition, fitness, medication and mindfulness coaching to provide guests
with a fresh perspective, greater level of wellness and a renewed sense
of possibility. Guests will also enjoy luxurious accommodations in its
113 hotel rooms, each west-facing with a private balcony, including 19
brand new cottages, each offering one to three bedrooms for a luxurious
and private retreat; golfing at its 27-hole championship course; tennis
on two outdoor, and four state-of-the-art indoor courts; swimming and an
array of dining experiences. For more information, call 800-923-8838, visit
www.gardenofthegodsclub.com,
or follow @GardenoftheGodsResortandClub on Facebook, and @GGResortandClub
on Instagram and Pinterest.
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