NEW YORK HOTEL BUSINESS. has learned that Park Hospitality, the joint venture created between Carlson Hotels and Olympus Hospitality Group to grow the Park Inn and Park Plaza brands, has filled several executive management slots.
John Sturgess was named vp/development, where he will search for new growth opportunities for both brands.
Tom Griffiths was appointed vp/marketing for the group, and Brad Mooney was named district director.
As previously reported, Jetse Pottinga will lead the Park Inn and Park Plaza brands as executive vp. Additional executive appointments for the brands are expected in the near future.
Under the joint venture, Olympus will control the investment, while Carlson will control the franchising, growth and reservations of the brands.
The deal brings 79 full- and limited-service Park properties to the Carlson portfolio, which also includes the Regent, Radisson and Country Inns & Suites brands. Shannon McMullen (8/24/00)
