US: Sandpiper Hospitality has promoted Victor Cruz to vice president of business development.
In his new role role, Cruz will be responsible for developing third-party management opportunities and earning new management contracts for the company, which specialises in the extended stay segment.
Cruz joined the Sandpiper Hospitality team in 2016 and most recently served as vice president of revenue management. With a broad range of hospitality revenue knowledge, he previously held positions at Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, Shaner Hotels, Highgate Hotels, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Sage Hospitality and The Prococcianti Group. A graduate of Youngstown State University, Cruz was named Marriott’s Revenue Leader of the Year for the Eastern Region in 2011 and 2012.
“I believe in Sandpiper Hospitality, our company culture, and our proven ability to drive superior results. I look forward to using my knowledge and expertise to assist our clients while helping the company achieve smart growth goals,” said Cruz.
Sandpiper hospitality is approved by Marriott International, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Choice Hotels International, Suburban Extended Stay Hotels and Extended Stay America to manage their select service and extended stay brands and now manages more than 10 different brands in its portfolio.
“Victor has been a key leader at Sandpiper Hospitality for over five years. His extensive background in Revenue Management and his intimate knowledge of our business and capabilities will be invaluable for us as we continue to add new properties nationwide,” said Sandpiper Hospitality president and CEO Jim Darter. “The sky is the limit for Victor and Sandpiper Hospitality.”
