Embassy Suites Downtown Greenville Riverplace announces leadership team
May 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Embassy Suites Downtown Greenville Riverplace has announced the leadership team that will guide its grand opening later this year. Glen Williams will continue his role as the regional director of operations for Hospitality America along with being named general manager of the Embassy and Beth Harris is director of sales and marketing. Both are well versed in the Greenville hospitality market, having been part of the team that successfully opened the Courtyard Greenville Downtown, another property of parent company Hospitality America.
“We are truly pleased to have both Glen and Beth join the Embassy leadership team,” said David Berger, vice president of operations for Hospitality America. “What makes them so special, is the genuine enthusiasm they have for Greenville. Glen and Beth have been valuable assets for Hospitality America over the last decade in Downtown Greenville. Most recently, they guided the Courtyard Greenville Downtown to tremendous success in overall service and profitability.”
Williams brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently he was the opening General Manager of the Courtyard Greenville Downtown. Williams has previously worked for Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels and Hilton Hotels. He also spent five years in the corporate housing industry. A Clemson University graduate, Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in marketing.
In addition to his hospitality experience, Williams has been significantly involved in several community organizations. He serves on the Governor-appointed Tourism Expenditure Review Committee and the Greenville County Accommodations Tax Board. Williams also recently served as Chairman of the Board for VisitGreenvilleSC and president of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Greater Greenville Chapter.
Harris has more than 14 years of corporate sales experience, with eight of those in the hospitality industry. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, Harris started her career with Hospitality America, Inc. eight years ago. In her most recent role, Harris was the director of sales and marketing for the Courtyard Greenville Downtown, where she was responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring a revenue strategy that resulted in significant increases across all sales channels.
Outside of work, Harris is an accomplished community leader, currently serving as the Co-Chair for the Community Relations Committee for the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. However, her proudest role remains raising her two boys, Hank and Ford, with her husband Jason Harris.
Embassy Suites Downtown Greenville Riverplace is expected to open early September.
About Embassy Suites, Downtown Greenville Riverplace
The Embassy Suites, Downtown Greenville Riverplace is an 156 all-Suite room hotel located along the Reedy River in Downtown Greenville. The hotel will also house a Ruth’s Chris Steak House and rooftop bar. There will be five meeting rooms available totaling over 4,200 square feet. Amenities of the hotel include the only indoor pool in downtown Greenville, free cooked-to-order breakfast, evening reception, fitness center, BusinessLink™ Business Center and WiFi.
