Daniel Daughtry and Les Pedersen Bring Combined 53 Years of
Hospitality Experience to Legendary Colorado Retreat
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–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.
Contacts
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