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Robert Payne Joins The Lexington Collection as Director of Development for Texas
Ohio (February 25, 2008) – Robert Payne joined the Lexington Collection as the Director of Development for Texas according to an announcement made in February.
“Robert knows the hotel industry in the great state of Texas like the back of his hand,†said Steve Belmonte, President, CEO & Partner of The Lexington Collection. “He has spent the last seven years as Director of Commercial Sales for Rug Doctor and accordingly is very familiar with the hotel industry.â€
Payne received accolades for his strong accomplishments for penetrating a new market niche for Rug Doctor – hotels and motels.
“We’re pleased that Robert will be transferring his incredible success and proven track record in sales to The Lexington Collection. I look forward to his bringing more Texas properties to the Lexington family,†Belmonte said.
Payne will assume his new position immediately and will be based out of Plano, Texas.
The Lexington Collection of fine hotels, plaza hotels, and resorts worldwide premiered to the public in 2006. It provides owners with comprehensive national brand resources, short-term contracts, a low monthly fee (flat or three percent), a choice of their amenities and services, all part of Lexington’s Freestyle Lodging model.
For more information about The Lexington Collection, visit www.LexingtonCollection.com
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