06.29.16

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Names David DiSalvo Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark and Heidel House Resort & Spa


David DiSalvo

Milwaukee, Wis., June 29, 2016. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the appointment of David DiSalvo as area director of sales and marketing for the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark and Heidel House Resort & Spa. In his new role, DiSalvo is responsible for overseeing all communications, marketing and group sales initiatives to continue to attract leisure, business and group travelers to all three properties. The award-winning AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, which also manages the family-favorite Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark and the Heidel House Resort & Spa, a premier lakefront getaway.

“We are delighted to welcome David to the team and look forward to his leadership and expertise,” said Joseph Khairallah, chief operating officer of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “David’s goals align perfectly with the objectives of these properties, and his experience, strong leadership and dedicated work ethic is a tremendous asset to the sales and marketing team.”

An established leader in the hospitality industry, DiSalvo brings more than 35 years of experience to his new role, including past management positions around the country with Omni Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Millennium Hotels. Most recently, DiSalvo was the director of resort sales at The Grove Park Inn, an Omni Hotel & Resort, in North Carolina. DiSalvo held a similar position at Amelia Island Resort, Omni Jacksonville Hotel and Hyatt Regency Tampa, all in Florida. In each of these roles, DiSalvo has demonstrated success in growing revenue, as well as meeting and convention sales, in addition to developing close partnerships within the local community.

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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 335 guest rooms, WELL Spa + Salon, two championship 18-hole golf courses, The Mountain Top – a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility, 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and three restaurants. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on on Facebook and Twitter.

About Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
The family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is located in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property offers a collection of 225 expansive one and two-bedroom suites that are equipped with whirlpool baths, private balconies and spacious living rooms. Full kitchens, which boast full-sized refrigerators, stove-top burners, dishwashers and double sinks, provide complete comfort for families. The lodge also offers its signature 50,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor aquatic wonderland, Moose Mountain Falls – the area’s only Waterpark – as well as a 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square-foot ballroom and a family barbeque restaurant. For more information, please visit www.timberridgelodge.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Heidel House Resort & Spa
Since welcoming its first guests on a snowy New Year’s Eve in 1945, Heidel House Resort & Spa has become a year-round Midwestern destination. Nestled on 20 wooded acres along the shores of Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake, this full-service resort offers numerous amenities including 177 guest rooms, 18,000 square feet of meeting space, lakeside dining at Grey Rock restaurant and luxurious spa services at the award-winning Evensong Spa. Selected as the Best Wisconsin Honeymoon by Wisconsin Bride magazine in 2014 and 2015, Heidel House is a favorite destination for weddings and social gatherings, in addition to offering a scenic setting for business and leisure travelers alike. For more information, please visit www.heidelhouse.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels,
upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus
Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. For more information, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).