SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 12, 2017 — The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk hotels are pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Blum to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. As Director, Greg’s goals are to further the rich legacy of guest service that places these hotels at the forefront of San Antonio hospitality.
Greg is a native of Chicago where he’s worked in the hospitality industry in Sales, Operations and Revenue Management for 30 years. He started his career with Hilton Hotels and then joined Marriott International in 1998.
Greg took over as new Director of Sales and Marketing at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Marriott Riverwalk on Monday, November 27th. Previously, he was the Director of Sales at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel where he won the “Property Sales Leader of the Year” in 2016 for Marriott’s Northern Mid-America and South Central regions. This was thanks in part to successfully repositioning the hotel after a $32M renovation and helping to launch the award-winning Raised Urban Rooftop Bar.
Greg and his family are excited to become a part of the San Antonio community, where they can enjoy warm holiday seasons and the rich community that surrounds the properties. Each hotel is proud to begin this new chapter, embracing the future and continuing to provide a unique guest experience for today’s modern traveler.
The Riverwalk hotels near San Antonio put guests in the heart of the area's attractions. Guests can walk to The Alamo, local museums or the Zoo, stroll along the Riverwalk and discover eclectic shops, or go on a wine-tasting tour of nearby Hill Country.
Close by, guests can check out the city’s trendy Pearl District and culinary epicenter, with over 15 independent retailers and 19 chef-owned and operated restaurants. The Pearl District is a thriving gathering place for locals and visitors. Here guests can check out the Culinary Institute of America, Nao Latin Gastro Pub, Boiler House, Botika, and the 100% kosher vegetarian restaurant Green. The district is also home to a weekly farmer’s market, and the Pearl Brunch Tour every Sunday. The Pearl is also home to a 1.33-mile Riverwalk extension, featuring public art, plants, walking bridges, and an amphitheater and park for local events.
For more information, please call 1-210-223-1000.
