Crescent Hotels & Resorts names Vanessa Claspill as Chief Commercial Officer, enhancing its leadership team with her extensive hospitality experience.
FAIRFAX, VA – Crescent Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Vanessa Claspill as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Vanessa will spearhead the Commercial Division, including Sales, Marketing + Digital, and Revenue Strategies.
Vanessa brings over 20 years of leadership experience across a broad range of hotel categories from luxury and lifestyle to large convention properties. Prior to her new role with Crescent, Vanessa served as Senior Vice President of Sales at Pivot Hotels & Resorts, where she led the top-line revenue strategy for the lifestyle division within Davidson Hospitality Group. Vanessa has also held senior leadership positions at W Austin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Sydell Group. Within her roles, her hands-on approach focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive total revenue generation, with a strong commitment to culture and retention.
“Vanessa is an accomplished leader with proven experience in driving revenue, retaining top talent, and partnering with owners to drive success at the property level. Her expertise in building high-performing teams and enhancing profitability makes her an excellent choice for the Chief Commercial Officer role,” said Michael George, Founder, and CEO of Crescent Hotels & Resorts. “We are pleased to welcome Vanessa to our Crescent family.”
With an approach that challenges the status quo, Vanessa understands that true greatness requires bold action and constant innovation. Her emphasis on cultivating strong relationships and her ability to inspire has positioned her as a transformative leader in the industry.
Vanessa’s appointment, in concert with Dawn Gallagher’s recent promotion as President of Hospitality, underscores Crescent’s steadfast commitment to attracting, promoting, and retaining top talent. With women comprising over 60 percent of Crescent’s leadership team, the company continues to champion the advancement of women in the industry.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, nationally recognized, operator of hotels and resorts with over 120 properties in the United States & Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Crescent also operates a collection of independent and lifestyle properties under the Latitudes Collection umbrella. These properties include PGA National Resort, Horseshoe Bay Resort, and The Opus Westchester, Autograph Collection. Powered by innovative, forward-thinking experts, Latitudes is a modern management platform for lifestyle hotels and resorts where creative concepts connect with modern travelers from urban boutique hotels to oceanside luxury resorts.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
