Chris Pranis Named Director of Sales for Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort Opening Summer 2018

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USA, St. Augustine Beach, Florida. February 05, 2018

The Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort announces the appointment of Chris Pranis as director of sales of the 175-room all-suite hotel, scheduled to open later this summer. In this position, Pranis will oversee and manage group and business markets for the resort, which is currently being constructed oceanfront along Florida's Atlantic shoreline. Developed by Miami-based Key International, and managed by Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort will offer 20,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 5,200-square-foot, oceanfront ballroom with outdoor terraces, and expansive waterfront lawns for events.

“Chris has a solid foundation in hotel sales, extensive experience in the local and regional markets, and productive relationships with key customers, all of which makes him a tremendous asset for the property,” stated hotel General Manager Jason Kern.

Pranis has spent the past decade in Florida's hotel industry, most recently as director of sales at the only AAA four-diamond oceanfront resort in Central Florida, The Shores Resort & Spa. Prior to that, he was senior sales manager at the luxurious Casa Monica Hotel in the heart of St. Augustine's historic district, and corporate sales manager of the award-winning Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast. Prior to heading to Florida, Pranis spent eight years in New York, overseeing sales and marketing efforts for the Mill Pond Golf Course and Great Rock Golf Club. He also served as director of golf at Arnold Palmer Management/Century Golf. 

Situated just 10 minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine and adjacent to the iconic St. Augustine Pier, the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort will offer 175 two-room suites providing spacious accommodations. Each suite will include a private bedroom and separate living area with sofa bed, armchair and well-lit work/dining table, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. Other amenities will include complimentary Wi-Fi, cable and in-room movies, telephone with voicemail and data port and a laptop-sized safe, as well as an infinity-style oceanfront pool and Splash Park for children.

For more information, visit www.embassystaugustine.com.

About Embassy Suites by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton's 14 market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers two-room suites, free made-to-order breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks and snacks. Both leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet sophisticated experience will feel right at home with brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites by Hilton has 238 hotels with 48 in the pipeline. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com or news.embassysuites.com. Connect online with Embassy Suites by Hilton at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About HVMG

Hospitality Ventures Management Group is a privately owned, fully-integrated hotel investment and management group that specializes in turning around and repositioning underperforming hotels as well as maximizing the performance of stabilized hotels. It currently operates 30 hotels in 16 states totaling 5,534 guest rooms. HVMG operates independent and boutique hotels, and resorts, as well as full-service, select service and extended stay hotels under the Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Starwood and IHG brands. Visit www.hvmg.com for more information.

About Key International

Key International is a world-class real estate investment and development company with offices in Miami, Florida and Madrid, Spain. The company focuses primarily on high-end commercial and luxury residential sectors, including condominiums, hotels & resorts, residential rentals, offices, and retail properties. Key International's high-profile projects include the development of such sought-after addresses as 400 Sunny Isles, 1010 Brickell, and the landmark Mint and The Ivy towers in Downtown Miami, along with the master development of the Riverfront Community section of Miami and the $250 million expansion and restoration of the world-famous Nobu Eden Roc Resort Miami Beach. Key International also owns and manages a diverse collection of hotels under the Marriott, Hilton and InterContinental Hotels Group flags. For more information, visit www.key-international.com.

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