Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel Welcomes New Director of Sales and Marketing

RICHARDSON, TX--(Marketwire - Dec 6, 2011) - Growing up in South Africa, Simeon Ebedes developed a passion for the outdoors and the ability to appreciate nature. His passion for the hotel business and his ability to understand guest needs, however, was developed stateside, starting with his education at Southern New Hampshire University and bringing him to his current role as the new Director of Sales and Marketing at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, a standout among hotels in north Dallas.

Ebedes brings a strong background in food and beverage operations to the north Dallas hotel. "It gives me great insight into the sales process, guest needs and what a property can deliver," he says. His career has taken him to luxury resorts such as Water's Edge Resort in Westbrook, CT, and L'Auberge de Sedona in Sedona, AZ, but he has also spent a lot of time working in the Dallas market, where he was the vice president of sales and marketing for an Irving-based company with five hotels in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

At the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel near the Cotton Bowl, Ebedes plans to develop a sales culture, which "is key to the success in achieving top-line revenue," and is delighted to be working with Renaissance. "They are by far the best company I have ever worked for," he says. "They have true compassion for their associates and have been very supportive of my career and personal goals."

At the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, Ebedes will be working with a number of business clients in search of conference rooms in north Dallas. As the preferred hotel for a number of large companies, including Fujitsu, Dell, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Raytheon, Samsung and Alcatel-Lucent, we're ideal for meetings, and offer 30,000 sq ft of event space and 19 meeting rooms.

To learn more about the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, visit our hotel website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dalrd-renaissance-dallas-richardson-hotel/, where you can make group reservations, book rooms, find packages at our north Dallas conference center hotel and explore nearby attractions.

About the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
The Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, convenient to both Dallas Fort Worth and Dallas Love Field airports, offers an unparalleled guest experience in Richardson, TX. Our signature garden atrium features glass artwork, water features and modern decor, plus our Take 5 Lounge, where you can enjoy a menu of light bites, creative cocktails and wines by the glass, and Maestro's Restaurant, where you can experience eclectic cuisine from Executive Chef Rob Richards. Our 4-star hotel's guestrooms feature plush bedding, high-speed wireless Internet access, 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium movie channels, large desks with ergonomic chairs and in-room coffee and tea service. Take a moment for yourself at our indoor pool, whirlpool or sauna, or re-energize at our new fitness center. As the preferred hotel for a number of companies, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Dell, Fujitsu, Samsung, Alcatel-Lucent and Raytheon, we're ideal for meetings, with 30,000 sq ft of event space and 19 meeting rooms. Located in the heart of the North Dallas Telecom Corridor, we're just next door to Galatyn Park and the DART light rail, and close to shopping at Allen Premium Outlets, sports and concerts at the American Airlines Center and downtown Plano.