The Omni Frisco Hotel is gearing up for its July grand opening and has named Gayla Guyse as director of sales & marketing as well as its director of operations, director of finance, director of engineering, director of human resources and restaurant Neighborhood Services general manager. Each will report to the hotel general manager, Jeff Smith.
“The naming of our executive team is a huge milestone for the development and moves us even closer to the much-anticipated opening of the Omni Frisco Hotel, which will serve as a lifestyle hub for all of North Texas,” said Smith. “I have been with the brand for nearly 25 years, and can say with confidence that this group represents some of the finest talent ever assembled in our industry.”
Gayla Guyse will serve as the property’s director of sales & marketing responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing efforts including managing, developing and implementing strategies that drive group, catering, business and leisure travel revenue. An accomplished 19-year Omni veteran, Guyse has held a number of leadership roles within the company including director of sales & marketing, director of catering & convention services and group sales manager, all at Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West.
The 16-story Omni Frisco Hotel will feature 300 guest rooms and suites, and 24,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 13,000 square-foot ballroom. The Omni Frisco Hotel, in conjunction with the Dallas Cowboys, also offers planners and attendees access to additional meeting and exhibit space in the Ford Center as well as event space on the plaza. Dining options include Neighborhood Services, a lobby coffee and wine bar and a rooftop pool bar and grill. The hotel will also have a luxury retail outlet, NINETEENSIXTY Collection. The rooftop pool and deck located on the fourth floor will be able to serve 300 to 400 guests while providing views of the plaza and the Ford Center.
