Limelight Hotels

29.05.2024 - 13:04 / traveldailynews.com / Theodore Koumelis

Limelight Boulder appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing.

SWBOULDER, CO – Limelight Hotels announces the recent appointment of Angela Blackstock as the Director of Sales and Marketing of its highly anticipated new hotel, Limelight Boulder, which is set to open in 2025 on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in the preparations for the opening of Limelight Boulder as the property reaches new development milestones.

The first and only hotel project in partnership with the University of Colorado, Limelight Boulder will feature 252 rooms, a ground-floor restaurant, and an outdoor plaza designed as a public gathering space for the local community and various events. The hotel boasts 30,000 square feet of conference space among which is a highly versatile 15,000-square-foot ballroom, suitable for hosting a wide range of events from academic conferences to community gatherings.

Limelight Hotels, renowned for its distinctive contemporary properties in mountain and urban destinations, will welcome Limelight Boulder as the latest addition to its esteemed portfolio, joining Limelight Aspen, Limelight Snowmass, Limelight Ketchum, and the newest property, Limelight Denver. Limelight Boulder will join Limelight Denver on the Front Range, offering a variety of synergies for all guests, including groups and meeting space opportunities. The first urban property within the Limelight portfolio, Limelight Denver boasts 200 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Union Station, downtown, and the Rocky Mountains and a wide variety of flexible meeting spaces. Limelight Boulder will embody the same spirit of authentic hospitality and excellence that defines the Limelight brand.

“We are delighted to welcome Angela Blackstock to the Limelight family.  We are confident that her extensive experience and leadership in the hospitality industry will greatly contribute to the success of the hotel’s opening and beyond,” Alinio Azevedo, CEO of Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One. “As we continue to make significant strides in the development of Limelight Boulder, Angela’s expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping our sales and marketing strategies. Her appointment comes at an exciting time as we progress towards our opening in 2025, and we look forward to achieving new milestones together.”

Blackstock brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the hotel industry, particularly within sales, marketing, and catering departments. She joined Limelight Boulder from her previous role at Sage Hospitality as Director of Sales and Marketing at Embassy Suites Boulder and Hilton Garden Inn Boulder in Boulder, Colorado for over seven years. Angela was an integral