In his new job, he will be responsible for the eastern US forthe Denver-based Destination Hotels & Resorts, which managers22 independent, luxury hotels and resorts nationwide.

Before joining DH&R, George has served as president and COOfor Hudson Hotels Corp., based in Rochester, NY. In the past twoyears, he is credited with having bolstered the chain's hotels from29 to 61. He also previously had worked as COO for the LosAngeles-based Sunstone Hotel Investors, which became one ofMarriott International's largest franchisees.

Also coming aboard is hired Rodger MacDonald as vice presidentof strategic sales. He will advise sales teams on selling processesand strategies. Most recently, MacDonald had directed the SouthAmerica marketing and sales efforts for Fort Lauderdale, FL-basedChoice Atlantica Hotels (Barrington International). He hadcoordinated the implementation of three regional sales andreservation offices in Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Santiago.