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InterContinental Tampa Names James Horsman Managing Director
Horsman Comes to Hotel with more than 28 Years Experience
Tampa, Fla. – The InterContinental Tampa recently named James Horsman as the new managing director of the 323-room hotel. In this position, Horsman oversees all aspects of the operations at the Four Diamond property, including rooms division, food and beverage and sales and marketing.
A 28-year hospitality industry veteran, Horsman most recently served as the managing director of the Stowe Mountain Lodge, Stowe, Vermont, considered the preeminent luxury mountain experience in the US. There, he was charged with opening the $200 million resort and real estate development, coordinating and implementing all pre-opening marketing, sales and recruitment, and even the design elements of the hotel. Prior to that, Horsman was the general manager of the NINE ZERO hotel in Boston where he was responsible for leading the team to several recognitions, including “World’s Best Hotels” by Travel & Leisure and “Gold List: World’s Best Places to Stay” by Conde Nast Traveler. Horsman also has extensive experience with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company where he has worked as general manager of Ritz-Carlton in Dubai, Philadelphia and Atlanta. During his time with Ritz Carlton, Horsman received numerous awards, including the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the Dubai Quality Award. A native of Vermont, Horsman is a graduate of West Chester University in Pennsylvania. He currently resides in Tampa with his wife Ann, and two sons, Ian & Brendan.
InterContinental Tampa is one of more than 30 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The AAA Four Diamond property offers a rooftop pool with spectacular views of the bay and city; a state-of-the-art fitness center; and outstanding on-site dining at the world-famous Shula’s Steak House. Guests can also enjoy gourmet Illy coffee products and “fare on the go” at Caffé, and an extensive cocktail menu at Shula’s No Name Lounge.
For more information and reservations, please call the InterContinental Tampa at (866)
402-0758 or visit www.intercontampa.com.
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