Washington D.C. (December 13, 2017) – International New York-based real estate developer, Euro Capital Properties is pleased to announce the hiring of Ernie A. Arias as their Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development. In this role, Arias will be responsible for the hotel’s sales strategy and business development, as well as managing and expanding the sales force at The Watergate Hotel and Euro Capital Properties’ New York sales team.

“Arias’ past professional experiences at luxury hotel properties makes him an ideal fit for The Watergate Hotel,” said Jeff David, Managing Director, The Watergate Hotel. “We look forward to implementing new sales approaches and welcoming new business opportunities under Arias and his team.”

Arias comes to The Watergate Hotel with extensive experience working for well-respected luxury hotel properties, holding titles such as Area Director of Sales and Marketing at Park Hyatt New York; The Director of Sales and Marketing for Park Hyatt Chicago; Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Park Hyatt Washington; Area Director of Sales for Park Hyatt hotels.

Arias currently resides in Manhattan, New York and attended the University of Colorado and University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management. He is proficient in Spanish and in his free time enjoys traveling, shopping, working out and entertaining with family and friends.

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