DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2016 — The iconic Hotel Crescent Court – a 220-room luxury hotel capturing the heartbeat of Dallas' vibrant Uptown – proudly announces the appointment of Saun Lightbourne as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Lone Star landmark. In this role, Lightbourne will lead all marketing strategies and sales initiatives to drive business, brand awareness and revenue for the property and private club.
"We're proud to welcome Saun to Hotel Crescent Court as it begins a new chapter in its 30-year heritage with the upcoming $30 million renovation," said Andrew Davidson, General Manager of Hotel Crescent Court. "His background in a variety of dynamic destinations and distinct roles, combined with his energy and passion for creating exceptional experiences, makes him a great fit for our team."
Bringing more than 20 years of industry experience to Hotel Crescent Court, Lightbourne most recently served as a Corporate, Independent Sales and Marketing Taskforce for HEI Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw business development and strategy implementation. Prior to that position, the Florida native held executive-level roles for various hospitality brands, from Baha Mar Mega Resorts to Menin Group Hotels, as well as properties including Mayfair Hotel & Spa and Clift, a Morgan's Original. Most notably, Lightbourne spent nearly 10 years spearheading sales and marketing initiatives for two luxury Miami hotels, Eden Roc Renaissance Resort & Spa and South Beach Marriott Hotel – hosting multiple A-list celebrity events. In addition to his impressive resume of achievements, the University of Central Florida alumnus is a Certified Hospitality Sales Professional and Certified Meeting Planner.
