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Marriott Marquis Houston Taps Joseph Graffeo as Executive Chef
Marriott Marquis Houston | December 6, 2023
Graffeo to Oversee Hotel’s Five Dining Venues, Including Biggio’s Sports Bar and High Dive at Altitude Rooftop & Pool HOUSTON, TEXAS (December 6, 2023) — Marriott Marquis Houston has named Joseph Graffeo as its new executive chef, charged with managing the hotel’s popular eateries which serve up everything from gourmet breakfasts to elevated sports bar cuisine and poolside fare. Chef Joe’s career in the kitchen began at eight years old, making pasta from scratch alongside his grandmother. At 14, he entered a professional kitchen as a dishwasher, and has ascended the ranks in the restaurant industry ever since. A graduate of ...
Marriott International Appoints Nour Laasri as Area General Manager, Houston and General Manager, Marriott Marquis Houston
Marriott Marquis Houston | February 1, 2023
HOUSTON, TEXAS (February 01, 2023)—Nour Laasri has been appointed Marriott International’s new Area General Manager, Houston, and General Manager for Marriott Marquis Houston. In his role as General Manager, Laasri will act as the primary strategic leader for the 1,000-room Marriott Marquis Houston. He will oversee the success of all day-to-day operations, financial performance, sales and revenue generation, and guest & employee satisfaction strategies. As Area General Manager, Laasri will serve as an active member of the Houston community and will help the hotel team foster deeper relationships with local officials and businesses in ...
Marriott Marquis Houston Appoints Pablo Aguirre as New Executive Chef
Marriott Marquis Houston | October 7, 2022
HOUSTON, TEXAS (October 7, 2022) — Marriott Marquis Houston proudly announces Pablo Aguirre as its Executive Chef. In his new role, Aguirre will oversee five of the hotel’s popular on-site dining venues, which cater to a unique mix of local Houston foodies, discerning leisure guests, and convention center business travelers. Originally from Costa Rica, Aguirre is a dynamic hospitality leader with more than 20 years in the food + beverage industry, with half of his culinary career spent at Marriott properties. Prior to joining Marriott Marquis Houston, Aguirre honed his skills in hotel kitchens across the Caribbean, Central America, and...
ALIS Honors 2016 Award Winners
American Hotel & Lodging Association | January 25, 2017
Los Angeles, CA – January 25, 2017 - At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) awards presentations today, executives and companies responsible for the most influential hotel industry deals in 2016 were honored with prestigious ALIS awards. Nominees are considered for the awards based on outstanding business performance in various industry sectors and determined by ALIS sponsors and delegates. This year's winners include: Development (Full Service) of the Year 2016 Note: Full Service includes branded and unbranded - luxury and upper upscale chain scales, and casinos. Marriott Marquis Houston – Houston, TX The 1,000-...
Scot Cotton Named General Manager of 1000-Room Marriott Marquis Houston, Opening October 2016
Marriott Marquis Houston | December 16, 2015
Houston, TX—December 16, 2015—Today, Marriott International is pleased to announce the appointment of Scot Cotton as General Manager of the Marriott Marquis Houston. As general manager, he will ultimately be responsible for all aspects of hotel, including guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, finances, team building, and staff development. "Scot's proven track record within the company has shown us that he has the experience to handle a property as unique as this," said Terri Dolan, Area Vice President of the Western Region. "With the combination of his expertise in the hospitality industry a...
RIDA Development Corporation on Track to Complete Marriott Marquis Houston by October 2016
the Marriott Marquis Houston | November 23, 2015
Houston, TX—November 19, 2015—The Marriott Marquis Houston, the city's newest hotel, today announced that it is on track to open 11 months from now as planned on October 1, 2016, adding 1,000 new guest rooms, over 100,000 square feet of meeting space, and Houston's largest ballroom to the city. With a sleek and bold design, the Marriott Marquis Houston brings the city to the forefront of top-tier leisure and meetings destinations in the country, catalyzing the reawakening of Houston's urban district and attracting discerning, cultured travelers in search of a unique experience. A one-of-a-kind Texas-shaped lazy river, ro...
Marriott Marquis Houston Names Jay Marsella Director of Sales & Marketing
the Marriott Marquis Houston | July 23, 2015
Marsella to Oversee New 1,000 Room Hotel in Downtown Houston Houston, TX—July 23, 2015—Mr. Jay Marsella has joined the Marriott Marquis Houston as director of sales and marketing. In his role, Marsella oversees all sales and marketing efforts for the 1,000 room hotel and is tasked with driving pre- and post-opening momentum for the Marquis brand in Houston. For the past 25 years, Marsella has held leadership positions within Marriott, most recently serving for the past six years as director of sales and marketing at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. Other senior positions within the company include directo...
