Davidson Hospitality Group Names Rick Colangelo Executive Vice President Of Pivot Lifestyle Vertical

The addition of a veteran of lifestyle catering strengthens the caliber of the leadership team

Published: October 19, 2021 at 7:37 am CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago

ATLANTA, Oct 19, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Davidson Hospitality Group Newly Appointed Rick Colangelo takes over leadership of the Pivot lifestyle business segment, which includes independent and soft branded real estate in 15 states split. His focus areas include driving strategic portfolio growth, increasing brand value, and aligning operational standards in the hotels and restaurants managed by Pivot.

Davidson Hospitality Group (PRNewsfoto / Davidson Hospitality Group)

“With his proven ability to improve lifestyle hotels and his commitment to operational excellence, Rick is an industry leader who is well placed to determine the path that will lead Pivot into its next big chapter,” said Davidson Hospitality Group COO Pete Sams. “Rick’s broad industry perspective, creative dynamism and highly specialized lifestyle expertise will be invaluable to our owner partners, team members and guests in redefining the way quality and innovative hospitality is delivered.”

Colangelo has built his career with global and emerging hospitality companies and has extensive experience and an established reputation in the lifestyle sector of the industry. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President of Operations at Virgin Hotels, where he led the brand’s growth and hotels in. opened Dallas, Nashville, Las Vegas and last New Orleans. His résumé also includes positions at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he oversaw the brand’s lifestyle portfolio as Senior Vice President of Field Operations, and at Two Roads Hospitality, where he led development of the Thompson and Joie de Vivre brands as Executive Vice President . There he played an essential role in the company’s nationwide expansion and at the same time further upgraded the existing 35 hotels and resorts in the portfolio. Colangelo previously worked for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants for 11 years, expanding the brand’s presence in the Northeast. South Florida and Texas Markets.

Colangelo is currently a member of the Advisory Board for Hospitality and Tourism Management at the Isenberg School of Management at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

About pivot
Pivot is the Davidson Hospitality Group’s lifestyle industry. With a deep-rooted passion for continuous innovation, Pivot offers exceptional service delivery, revenue generation, integrated marketing and financial responsibility. Founded by some of the most accomplished leaders in lifestyle dining, Pivot serves today’s independent, adventurous traveler with accessible design, locally inspired food and drink, intuitive, warm service, and authentic experiences in each of its hotels. Visit www.davidsonhospitality.com/pivot for more information. Follow us on Instagram: @davidsonhospitality and Twitter: @DavidsonHospGrp. Like us on Facebook: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. Connect with us on LinkedIn: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. #PivotHotels

About the Davidson Hospitality Group
The Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning full-service hospitality management company that consists of 67 existing hotels and resorts; more than 165 restaurants, bars and lounges; and nearly 1.5 million square feet of meeting space across The United States. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial leadership style and ownership mentality that offers the individual personal service of a small company, complemented by the breadth and depth of the skills and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s tradition of delivering value, the Davidson Hospitality Group consists of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. More information is available at www.davidsonhospitality.com. Follow us on Instagram: @davidsonhospitality and Twitter: @DavidsonHospGrp. Like us on Facebook: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. Connect with us on LinkedIn: @DavidsonHospitalityGroup. #DavidsonHospitality

Media contact:
Kevinie Woo PR
kevinie@keviniewoopr.com
310-270-5675

View the original content to download multimedia:

SOURCE Davidson Hospitality Group

The above press release is courtesy of PRNewswire. The views, opinions, and statements contained in the press release are not endorsed by, nor do they necessarily reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc.

[ad_1]