LEAWOOD, KS—October 20, 2014—Horizon Hospitality, a hospitality industry employment search firm that provides a variety of recruitment services to restaurants, private clubs, hotels, and resorts across the nation, is proud to report a 36% increase in revenue year to date in 2014—the best end-of-year result in the company’s 16-year history.
Over the course of 2014, Horizon Hospitality has gained the attention of numerous companies seeking to secure highly-talented, service-oriented hospitality industry professionals. The company has just opened our newest regional office in South Florida with Alissa Thomas at the helm. Alissa will serve as the company’s Vice President for the Southeastern Region.
“We are very excited to have Alissa on our team and leading Horizon’s growth and presence in the Southeast US. She has a tremendous work ethic and customer service attitude that surpasses anyone I have met in our industry,” said Scott Samuels, President and Founder of Horizon Hospitality.
Alissa Thomas is a veteran of the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry. Her extensive leadership experience and career success is a result of exceptional communication skills and a competitive disposition. Alissa’s career path includes managerial positions in New York City, Las Vegas, Miami, and Southern California with Starwood International, China Grill Management, and Hillstone Restaurant Group.
Going forward into 2015, Horizon Hospitality plans to capitalize on a tremendous opportunity to grow its business in the Southeast while also expanding into additional segments of the hospitality industry, including: Amusement Parks, Beverage Companies, Casinos, Catering Companies, Convention Centers, Corporate Housing, Foodservice Supply Companies, Hospitals and Retirement Communities.
About Horizon Hospitality
Founded in 1998 by Scott Samuels, Horizon Hospitality has successfully placed thousands of C-level, VP, Director, management, sales, marketing, and culinary professionals in fine hotels, resorts, country clubs, restaurants, and destination marketing organizations nationwide. With a wide variety of consulting, recruitment, and candidate services available to clients, Horizon Hospitality is recognized as a leading source of talent acquisition for the hospitality industry. More information about Horizon Hospitality is available to members of the media by visiting the company website at www.HorizonHospitality.com or by calling (913) 897-3100 during business hours.
Media Contact:
Leigh Ann Teubert
Vice President of Client Relations
Phone: (913) 333-3192
Email: [email protected]
www.horizonhospitality.com