Hotel Drover
Hotel Drover in Fort Worth, Texas Welcomes Kristin Assad as Vice President, General Manager
Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection hotel | August 3, 2022
FORT WORTH, Texas (Aug. 3, 2022) - Named the #1 hotel in Dallas-Fort Worth by Travel + Leisure, Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection hotel, is proud to announce the growth of its executive team since its debut in the Fort Worth Stockyards last year. The 200-room hotel continues to build upon its success with the appointment of four industry professionals, which include Kristin Assad as Vice President, General Manager, Ryan Thomas as Assistant General Manager, Elga Sickler as Vice President of People and Culture, and Alexie Estrada as Director of Resort Marketing. Kristin Assad, Vice President, General Manager As a well-respected leader...
Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection, Welcomes New Executive F&B Team Members
Hotel Drover | January 11, 2022
FORT WORTH, TX - January 11, 2022 - Hotel Drover, an award-winning, 200-room Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, is pleased to announce the appointment of Devin Walline as Executive Chef and Jamel Taggart as Director of Hotel Food and Beverage Operations. Expert veterans in their fields, the two gentlemen bring a diverse, illustrious and seasoned prowess in the world of luxury to the rustic-luxe hotel, which opened in March of last year. A Southern man through and through, Executive Chef Devin Walline, brings years of experience to the Fort Worth stunner, having held key leadership roles for several renowned players in the luxury dini...
Chris Saputo Appointed General Manager for Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection
Hotel Drover | July 26, 2021
FORT WORTH, Texas - July 26, 2021 - Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Saputo to the role of general manager at the 200-room rustic-luxe hotel, which opened in March 2021. Representing a forward-thinking approach, General Manager Chris Saputo brings close to two decades of experience to the newly opened Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott. His well-versed background and rich expertise includes project development, employee engagement, company culture, management of profitable operations, and innovative strategy. As the general manager of Hotel Drover, Saputo over...
Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection, Debuts in Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
Autograph Collection Hotels | March 22, 2021
FORT WORTH, Texas - March 22, 2021 - Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection hotel, opens today in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards’ National Historic District. The hotel will serve as the anchor to award-winning Mule Alley, an entertainment destination transformed from beautifully restored 100-year-old horse and mule barns. Hotel Drover joins Autograph Collection’s diverse and dynamic portfolio of 200+ hotels around the world that are independent, one-of-a-kind, and champion values of vision, design, and craft. Nestled alongside Marine Creek, Hotel Drover embodies the same spirit and core values of honor and dignity exemplified by...
Hotel Drover Appoints Tiffany Dipasquale as Executive Director of Sales and Marketing
Autograph Collection Hotels | February 23, 2021
FORT WORTH, Texas – Feb. 23, 2021 – Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Dipasquale to the role of executive director of sales and marketing at the 200-room rustic-luxe hotel set to open in March 2021. Representing the modern-day pioneer, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing Tiffany DiPasquale brings over 21 years of experience to the soon-to-open Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection hotel. DiPasquale oversees all aspects of sales and marketing for the rustic-luxe hotel set to open in early 2021, with 200 luxurious guest rooms and spa suites, a locally sourced eatery deeme...
Hotel Drover Selects Knowland to Build Group Business Pipeline Through Targeted Prospecting
Knowland | November 11, 2020
Ahead of grand opening, sales staff harnesses the power of business intelligence to gain competitive edge and ensure profitability ARLINGTON, Va. — November 11, 2020—Knowland, the leader in group hospitality analytics for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues, announced today that the rustic-luxe Hotel Drover has selected Knowland to amplify its sales through targeted prospecting to build out a solid group business pipeline ahead of its 2021 grand opening. Hotel Drover is a 200-room Autograph Collection hotel that reflects elevated rustic charm and honors the historical past of the Fort ...
Hotel Drover Names New Director of Revenue Management and Executive Director of Sales & Marketing
Stockyards Heritage Development Co. | February 25, 2020
Stockyards Heritage Development Co. and Hotel Drover are excited to announce the appointments of Morgan Yearout as director of revenue management and Marian Wilson as the executive director of sales and marketing for their upcoming Marriott Autograph Collection hotel. Set to open this fall, Hotel Drover will serve as the anchor and crown jewel for the Fort Worth Stockyards and Mule Alley mixed use development. The 6 story, 4-Star hotel will feature 200 rustic-luxe rooms and suites in addition to 15,000 square feet of meeting space and 97 West Kitchen & Bar, a regional dining concept led by executive chef Jenna Kinard. “We were fortun...
Hotel Drover Opening in 2020 Appoints Kristin Assad as VP/General Manager
Hotel Drover | December 18, 2019
Stockyards Heritage Development Co. and Hotel Drover are excited to announce Kristin Assad as the VP/General Manager of their new 4-Star property. Set to open in Fall 2020, Hotel Drover will serve as the anchor and crown jewel for the Fort Worth Stockyards and soon-to-open Mule Alley mixed use development. Part of the Marriott Autograph Collection of hotels, this stunning 6 story hotel will feature 200 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, as well as 15,000 square feet of meeting space, an elegant barn for weddings, meetings, and social events and a chef-curated restaurant, 97 West Kitchen & Bar. “We interviewed a number of candida...
