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McKibbon Hospitality Appoints Leslie Lindley as Director of Sales for Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
Aloft Hotels | August 12, 2019
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown, the city’s premier boutique hotel, has named Leslie Lindley its new Director of Sales. Lindley brings 12 years of hospitality experience to the position and has worked in sales for such premier brands as Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton. Tallahassee born and raised, and a diehard Florida State Seminoles fan, Leslie started as a Food-and-Beverage Manager and ascended to Sales Manager within a year at Four Points Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown. From there, she spent nearly six years as Director of Sales for LBA Hospitality. ...
A Story About a Dog Who Had His Day … and the Innovative Foster Dog Program Run by a Boutique Hotel
McKibbon Hospitality | July 16, 2019
In March of 2017, a friend sent Ashley Bush a photo of an adorable little dog living the high life in the lobby of the Aloft Tallahassee Downtown. Chester, a rescue, was part of the hotel’s foster dog program. Smitten by the picture, Ashley stopped in for a visit. The Leon County Humane Society placed Chester, a Pekingise/Chihuahua mix, at Aloft for his effervescence, abundant cuteness and ability to thrive in the busy environment of a hotel lobby. If Chester needed some private time, he could retire to his doghouse, a custom-built replica of the hotel. Ashley felt an immediate connection with Chester. “I put him on a leash and took...
McKibbon Hospitality Appoints Two Executives to Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Management Team
Aloft Hotels | June 27, 2019
Tallahassee, Fla. (June 27, 2019) - Aloft Tallahassee Downtown, located in the heart of the state’s capital, recently appointed a new general manager and operations manager. Brandon Miller, Aloft Tallahassee Downtown’s new general manager, was promoted from his position as assistant general manager, a post he took over in May 2017 after arriving from the Nashville Airport Marriott. During his 11-year tenure there, Brandon rose through the ranks, holding such posts as restaurant supervisor, front office manager, and senior room operations manager. He played a key role in the Nashville Airport Marriott’s burgeoning success — it r...