DENVER, Colo. (July 25, 2024) – Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Mark Shine has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing of The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton. With over 25 years of tenure in the hospitality industry, Shine aims to draw upon his extensive hospitality expertise in his new role where he will lead the sales and marketing teams, and exceed guest satisfaction all while successfully driving sales, maximizing opportunities for leisure, business and group travelers, and more.

“Mark emulates all of the qualities we deem essential for success on property. His proven track record in the industry will undoubtedly impact our overarching goal to provide memorable guest experiences. We are ecstatic to welcome Mark to The ART Hotel Denver,” said General Manager Alison Mitchell. “With his hands-on management style, enthusiasm to lead, and creativity, we feel Mark will foster a true sense of comradery, encouraging our sales and marketing teams to go above and beyond.”

Throughout his career, Shine has held roles at several prominent hotels in Colorado including The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa and Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa. In his early years, Shine sharpened his sales and marketing acumen with Quorum Hotels & Resorts where he rose in the ranks and was promoted to oversee operations at Brown Palace Hotel and Spa and Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown along with responsibilities for six food and beverage outlets and a world-class spa. From there, Shine moved to Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa and most recently, Shine served as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop. In his role at The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop, he led the execution of all partnerships, programming, and on/off-property events for the hotel and its three dining outlets: Kisbee’s, Narrative, and Dabble. With his impressive portfolio of experience, Shine will be a resource and a true asset in further strengthening guest satisfaction at The ART Hotel Denver.

In his free time, Mark enjoys exploring all the Colorado outdoors has to offer, specifically via the mountain bike trails.

Click here for Shine’s headshots, and here for property images. For more information on The ART Hotel Denver, please visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/denrtqq-the-art-hotel-denver.