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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Distinguished Leader Vanessa Claspill as Chief Commercial Officer

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Distinguished Leader Vanessa Claspill as Chief Commercial Officer

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 22, 2024 -- Crescent Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the appointment of Vanessa Claspill as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Vanessa will spearhead the Commercial Division, including Sales, Marketing + Digital, and Revenue Strategies.

Vanessa brings over 20 years of leadership experience across a broad range of hotel categories from luxury and lifestyle to large convention properties. Prior to her new role with Crescent, Vanessa served as Senior Vice President of Sales at Pivot Hotels & Resorts, where she led the top-line revenue strategy for the lifestyle division within Davidson Hospitality Group. Vanessa has also held senior leadership positions at W Austin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Sydell Group. Within her roles, her hands-on approach focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive total revenue generation, with a strong commitment to culture and retention.

"Vanessa is an accomplished leader with proven experience in driving revenue, retaining top talent, and partnering with owners to drive success at the property level. Her expertise in building high-performing teams and enhancing profitability makes her an excellent choice for the Chief Commercial Officer role," said Michael George, Founder, and CEO of Crescent Hotels & Resorts. "We are pleased to welcome Vanessa to our Crescent family."

With an approach that challenges the status quo, Vanessa understands that true greatness requires bold action and constant innovation. Her emphasis on cultivating strong relationships and her ability to inspire has positioned her as a transformative leader in the industry.

Vanessa's appointment, in concert with Dawn Gallagher's recent promotion as President of Hospitality, underscores Crescent's steadfast commitment to attracting, promoting, and retaining top talent. With women comprising over 60 percent of Crescent's leadership team, the company continues to champion the advancement of women in the industry.

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About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, nationally recognized, operator of hotels and resorts with over 120 properties in the United States & Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Crescent also operates a collection of independent and lifestyle properties under the Latitudes Collection umbrella. These properties include PGA National Resort, Horseshoe Bay Resort, and The Opus Westchester, Autograph Collection. Powered by innovative, forward-thinking experts, Latitudes is a modern management platform for lifestyle hotels and resorts where creative concepts connect with modern travelers from urban boutique hotels to oceanside luxury resorts. Crescent's clients include premiere REITs, private equity firms, and major developers.

For more information, please visit www.crescenthotels.com andwww.latitudesbycrescent.com or connect with Crescent on LinkedIn.