Atlantic City, NJ, February, 2018 … Continuing to expand its management team and sales force, The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel, has appointed hospitality expert John Lowe as General Manager and Kevin Cushing as Director of Sales and Marketing.
"We're delighted to welcome John to The Claridge," says Cem Erenler, Vice President Operations and Development at TJM Hotels and Resorts. TJM is the owner of the Claridge and several properties in the Northeast and Florida. "He brings 30 years of invaluable experience in the New Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware markets and a stellar reputation in the hotel and conference industries. Our operations are now backed by a top sales team with in-depth background in Atlantic City and its regional markets."
Mr. Lowe's resume spans leadership positions in operations, food and beverage, finance and conference management. He began his career in various area hotels and restaurants, holding management positions at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza in Philadelphia, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. at the Hilton Wilmington/ Christiana in Newark, Delaware and the Crowne Plaza Wilmington. As an executive for Meyer Jabara Hotels, he served as General Manager of The Holiday Inn Lehigh Valley Conference Center and Area General Manager of Harbor Magic Hotels in Baltimore. More recently, he served as general manager of the Westin Mount Laurel.
Throughout his career, Mr. Lowe has been actively engaged in community relations, spearheading numerous charitable efforts and partnerships with business and community groups.
His contributions to the industry as an executive, mentor and teacher at the University of Delaware have been recognized with numerous Manager of the Year awards, including the American Hotel & Lodging Associations' National Manager of the Year.
Mr. Lowe attended Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas and Glassboro State College, Glassboro, New Jersey. He resides in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey with his wife, Maria, and their two children, Rachael and Brandon.
Kevin Cushing Director of Sales and Marketing
Kevin Cushing comes to The Claridge with years of in-depth experience in the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey market. His credits include successful sales and marketing positions with such major brands as Hilton, Sheraton, Westin and Best Western Plus. He was responsible for sales at three Philadelphia conference center properties: Four Points by Sheraton, Days Inn and the opening of the Best Western Conference Center.
Mr. Cushing also held sales and marketing positions at the Sheraton University City, Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, Hilton Philadelphia Cherry Hill, Philadelphia Airport Hilton and the Westin Great Southern in Columbus, Ohio. His successful sales efforts have garnered numerous awards for Kevin and the hotels he represents including Sales Director of the Year.
Mr. Cushing holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. He resides in Marlton, New Jersey.
