BALTIMORE (Sept. 29, 2016) – Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Jon Chocklett as the director of sales and marketing. In his new role, Chocklett will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives of Pendry Hotels’ first east coast hotel, developed in collaboration with Sagamore Development Company.
Chocklett joins the Pendry team with over 18 years of experience within luxury hotel sales and marketing. Most recently, Chocklett held the position of director of marketing at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, where he led a team of 26 for the 395 room hotel. Prior to that role, Chocklett spent ten years in various luxury hotels in Washington D.C. working with the Four Seasons Washington as director of sales for four years, followed by a further four years as the director of sales and marketing at the Mandarin Oriental until moving on to be the vice president of sales and business development at The Watergate Washington D.C.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jon to the Pendry family,” said David Hoffman, general manager of Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. “This represents an incredible milestone for the hotel, and we are delighted that we have attracted a talent of Jon’s caliber.”
Situated in the heart of the storied and culturally vibrant Fells Point, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore will fuse sophistication from a bygone era with impeccable service and modern luxury. The hotel will embrace the tradition and living heritage of Fells Point and will offer an elevated and welcoming experience to its guests.
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore will feature 128 rooms and suites, multiple dining options, including a three-meal restaurant, whisky bar, and an outdoor pool at the pier’s end with cabanas, bar and grill. The restored grand ballroom will be a highlight for weddings and private events. The hotel will feature over 10,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space and will be home to a sophisticated art collection, including a signature Botero horse sculpture, which will be the centerpiece of the courtyard.
For more information on Pendry Hotels, please visit www.pendryhotels.com.
