CLEVELAND, OH—Teri Agosta, a 20-year industry veteran, has been appointed general manager of the 600-room Hilton Cleveland Downtown, which is slated to open next year.
She will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the new convention center-style hotel.
Agosta, who has served in various general manager and director of marketing positions throughout the United States at Hilton Worldwide hotels, as well as independent and boutique four-star properties, served the last eight years as GM of the 24-acre, 574-suite Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix. During her tenure, she managed a $45-million renovation, opened a $2-million spa and health club and implemented an operational effectiveness project, with an overall improvement of more than 118%.
From 1993 to 2006, Agosta served as general manager for a number of Hilton Worldwide hotel in its mid-Atlantic region, including the DoubleTree Hotel in Wilmington, DE, and the DoubleTree Hotel in Washington, DC. She also served in director of marketing roles at the DoubleTree Guest Suites at BWI Airport and the DoubleTree Inn at the Colonnade in Baltimore. She began her hospitality career in marketing with the Potomac Hotel Group in Washington.
“Teri’s proven leadership ability in managing large hotels and resorts makes her an ideal candidate for this position,” stated Ted Ratcliff, Hilton Worldwide SVP/operations, eastern North America.