NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omni Hotels & Resorts announced today the appointment of Michael Hiltabitel as director of convention services and catering and Shelley Bankard-Weaver as national sales manager for the Northeast region for the Omni Nashville Hotel. The 21-story, 800-room luxury hotel will feature more than 80,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Located in the heart of Nashville’s exciting downtown, Omni Nashville Hotel is connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, and adjacent to The Music City Convention Center and within walking distance of the city’s cultural attractions, restaurants, live music and sports venues.
“We are very pleased to have Michael and Shelley join the Omni Nashville team,” said Tod Roadarmel, director of sales and marketing for the Omni Nashville Hotel. “Their exceptional local knowledge combined with their enthusiasm and industry experience will help greatly with our 2013 grand opening and beyond.”
Hiltabitel joins the Omni Nashville Hotel from the Gaylord Opryland Resort, where he served as associate director of convention services and catering since 2009. Prior to that, he served as senior catering and convention services manager for the Gaylord National Resort from 2007-2009. Hiltabitel also held similar positions at the Gaylord Texan and Nemacolin Woodlands resort. Hiltabitel graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management.
Bankard-Weaver joins the Omni Nashville Hotel from the Gaylord Opryland Resort where she held numerous positions from leisure sales manager to national sales manager. She brings more than 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry with Walt Disney Resorts & the Ritz- Carlton Hotel Company. Bankard-Weaver graduated from Temple University with a B.S. in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
For meetings and event information, planners can call 615-782-5300 or visit omnihotels.com/nashville. Travelers or media can also follow Omni Hotels & Resorts at www.Facebook.com/OmniHotels and Twitter.com/OmniHotels.
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Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences, taking guests on “A Total Departure” to 50 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each Omni property showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its award-winning, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, providing a heightened level of rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company’s “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications, most recently being named the top upper-upscale hotel for the fifth time by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2012 North American Guest Satisfaction Index Study. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.