St. Pete Beach, Fla. – February 9, 2017 – The Kimpton Hotel Zamora is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Paul Romero as the Director of Sales & Marketing of its boutique, urban oasis on St. Pete Beach. In this role, Romero will work to spearhead Zamora’s marketing initiatives and sales plans for the hotel, oversee group, catering and banquet activities and work with the revenue team to increase total revenue and sales.
Romero joins The Kimpton Hotel Zamora with more than seven years of hotel industry experience, most recently serving as a Senior Sales Executive at Hilton St. Petersburg. He also held previous roles as Director of Sales & Catering at Chesapeake Hospitality in Philadelphia, Sales Manager at Tampa Marriott Westshore and General Manager at Country Inn & Suites, Tampa Airport.
“We are thrilled to welcome Paul to The Kimpton Hotel Zamora family,” said Eric Jellson, Area Director of Marketing & Strategy, Kimpton Hotels of Florida & Cayman Islands. “With his local hospitality management experience, we are confident Paul will bring a fresh perspective and contribute innovative ideas that will bring Kimpton’s Hotel Zamora to the next level.”
Romero earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University in Villanova Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. When he isn’t leading Zamora’s sales and marketing initiatives, Romero enjoys participating in local football, basketball and softball leagues and is an avid New York Jets fan.
The Kimpton Hotel Zamora is reminiscent of a modern day Mediterranean palace, that is both breathtakingly modern and historically inspired by the architecture of its namesake Spanish province, reflected throughout the hotel’s public spaces and expansive suites with balconies overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico. Zamora’s unique rooftop event space features 360-degree views of the Bay and Gulf of Mexico, ideal for boutique weddings and intimate corporate events. Castile Restaurant & Lounge is ideal for locals and guests to experience contemporary cuisine influenced by the culinary traditions of Spain, Mexico and the Mediterranean. For more information on The Kimpton Hotel Zamora, visit http://www.thehotelzamora.com/.
