DENVER, CO — June 7, 2021 — The Curtis, a Doubletree by Hilton located in downtown Denver, announced today the appointment of Lizzie Raudenbush as general manager and Megan Pierce as director of sales and marketing. Both Raudenbush and Pierce are promoted from within and have been employed with the company for eight collective years.
In her new role, Raudenbush is responsible for overseeing business operation, strategy and long-term success. Most recently, she served as the property’s director of sales and marketing since January 2019, garnering sales leadership experience and property knowledge leading her to the general manager position.
Prior to joining The Curtis, Raudenbush served as director of sales and marketing for The Kimpton Shorebreak Resort in Huntington Beach, Calif., where she oversaw a multi-million-dollar renovation that included a complete restaurant rebranding. Previously, she served as associate director of sales for The Kimpton Palomar San Diego. During her time at The Kimpton Palomar, Raudenbush led the property to continuously exceed revenue goals and was duly awarded “Manager of the Year” by her peers.
“Since Lizzie’s first day at The Curtis, we knew she would be a superstar and would become a vital team member,” said Dani Stern, vice president of operations at Sage Hospitality Group. “Lizzie is a go-getter, a creative maven and a leader at heart. We have no doubt she will be successful managing business operations and instilling #stayhappy, The Curtis motto, as she embodies its spirit wherever she goes.”
In Pierce’s new role as director of sales and marketing, she spearheads new business development strategies that generate group revenue for the 336-room pop-culture inspired hotel and events venue as well as oversee all marketing strategy. Most recently, Pierce served as director of group sales at The Curtis and has been with the company for six years.
With over a decade of hospitality leadership experience, Pierce brings extensive corporate sales and catering expertise to The Curtis. Prior to joining the team, Pierce served as associate director of sales for Embassy Suites in Denver, where she developed and executed group sales strategies while overseeing key market segments, including pharma, F&B, retail and healthcare. Throughout her career at Embassy Suites, Pierce held several management roles across catering services and group sales departments, where she was instrumental in executing major group banquets and corporate events.
“The Curtis sales and marketing team is thrilled to have Megan lead the team,” said Lizzie Raudenbush, general manager at The Curtis. “Megan is a creative powerhouse and brings her fire and passion for sales into the role as she takes the reigns on driving topline revenue and marketing goals for the property. She has hustle and exceptional communication skills that will be key in her new role.”
Raudenbush received her formal education from the University of Puget Sound, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration. In her free time, she loves travel and has been to 23 different countries including a trip to Ghana with her then six-month-old son. She is also an avid skier and an advanced scuba diver, having spent over 50 hours underwater.
Pierce holds a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality and tourism management from Grand Valley State University. She earned the Sage “Rising Star” award in 2017, which recognizes emerging leaders within the company. When she is not busy catapulting group sales strategies for The Curtis, she enjoys hiking, cross country skiing, margaritas and cooking.
The Curtis boasts a pop-culture infused design unlike any other lodging in the area, offering 13 themed floors and 336 contemporary guest rooms featuring custom art installations and sleek furniture. The Curtis is conveniently “2 Blocks from Anywhere,” located within 15 minutes of all major sports venues and tourist attractions. A unique array of hotel packages add to the property’s “Stay Happy” motto.
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