Aloft Greenville Downtown Announces General Manager Jonathan Brashier
March 25, 2015
Greenville native and award-winning hotelier returns to Greenville to managethe new Aloft Greenville Downtown
GREENVILLE, SC – McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Jonathan Brashier to the position of General Manager at the Aloft Greenville Downtown slated to open November 2015. Brashier, a Greenville native, will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the trendy lifestyle hotel located at ONE City Plaza in downtown Greenville.
“I couldn’t be more excited about returning home to Greenville to open the new Aloft. I have been absolutely amazed at the growth and excitement around downtown,” said Brashier. “I am honored and humbled that McKibbon has chosen me to lead this exciting project for our company. I can’t wait to get there and hit the ground running.”
Brashier has more than 20 years of hotel management and operations experience with brands such as SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Aloft. A graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College, Brashier joined the McKibbon team in 2000 and most recently managed the Aloft in Tallahassee, Florida. Prior to his role at Aloft, he served in various managerial positions with Marriott, winning the Opening General Manager of the Year Award by Marriott International, Marriott Diamond General Manager Award and a national Marriott Sales Excellence Award.
“We are thrilled to have Jonathan lead the Aloft Greenville Downtown team,” said Jean Smith, Vice President of Lifestyle Hotels. “He is a huge asset to McKibbon and we look forward to watching him bring our company’s vision and mission to life through this lifestyle hotel. We will be partnering with local artists, musicians and non-profit organizations and know Jonathan will do an excellent job leading those efforts.”
Located at Greenville’s ONE City Plaza, the Aloft Greenville Downtown, a Starwood Hotel and Resort lifestyle hotel, will sit atop a new 474-space public parking garage and feature 144 spacious, loft-like rooms, leading-edge technology and a lively, social atmosphere. It will be the brand’s second hotel in South Carolina and the third Aloft hotel developed by McKibbon Hotel Group, joining Aloft Asheville Downtown and Aloft Tallahassee.
The hotel will feature a rooftop level with cabana rooms, fire pit, dog walk and a sun-filled outdoor pool elevated for views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, all facing Washington Street. Aloft brand’s signature W XYZ® bar and café will also be on the rooftop level overlooking the plaza. Local artwork from Greenville artists will decorate the hotel’s public spaces and local, emerging musicians will play at the hotel’s live music series, Live @ Aloft.
To learn more about Aloft Greenville Downtown, visit here. For sales inquiries, contact Kelly Allen at [email protected] or 813-472-7391.
About McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc.
McKibbon is proud to be a three-generation, recognized leader as a hotel developer, owner, and operator. McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc., headquartered in Tampa, Fla., currently operates over 80 properties in 13 states and has a rich history and culture that promotes a family oriented environment, while holding true to its core values of honesty, integrity and loyalty. For additional information, please visit http://www.mckibbon.com.
About Aloft Hotels
With 100 hotels open now and coming soon in 14 countries around the world, Starwood’s Aloft brand delivers a fresh approach to the traditional staid hotel landscape. For the ‘always on’ next generation of traveler, the Aloft brand offers a tech-forward, vibrant experience and a modern style that is different by design. For more information, please visit www.alofthotels.com. Aloft, like all brands within Starwood’s portfolio, is proud to offer the Starwood Preferred Guest(R) program, the industry’s richest loyalty program. To learn more, please visit spg.com.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with nearly 1,200 properties in 100 countries, and 181,400 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®. The Company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
