GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., February 29, 2008 – Sceptre Hospitality Resources today announced that it has added two management positions in order to expand its client marketing support.  Gary Farnon has joined Sceptre as Business Development Manager dedicated to reaching out to independent hotels preparing for the anticipated difficulties of the 2008 economic outlook.  Laura Pisinski has been named Data Service Manager and will provide added support to Sceptre’s hotel clients.

“2008 will be a challenging year for the economy as a whole,” commented Sceptre Vice President Mona Ingram.  “We are committed to helping our hotel partners maximize their opportunities and are expanding the team to ensure our hotels receive the attention and expertise they need quickly.   Our increased staffing levels will provide our clients with the extensive support to not only ride out, but grow in, a difficult economy.”

Both new team members came equipped with strong hospitality background.  Farnon’s hospitality career includes tenure as National Accounts Manager for Interstate Hotels and Resorts as well as Sales Manager for Marriott International.  Pisinski joins Sceptre from ResortQuest International where she has held a variety of management positions since 1997.  Pisinski has served in the hospitality industry for 18 years.

Sceptre Hospitality Resources provides revenue maximization expertise in electronic channels for full-service independent hotels and resorts, delivering to non-branded properties, greater opportunities with both travel agents and Internet travel sites.  Sceptre also counsels hoteliers on website design, optimization and marketing as well as offering voice reservation services.  For more information on Sceptre Hospitality Resources, please visit esceptre.com.