Specializing in group sales and marketing, high-quality customer service, conference and event planning, food and beverage and front office management; Skidmore will use his well-rounded knowledge and diverse skill set to drive awareness, sales and group bookings for the historic ship.

“The Queen Mary has so much to offer, and overseeing her sales and marketing is a special opportunity,” said Skidmore. “I’m looking forward to working with the team assembled here to produce positive results for the ship and exceptional experiences for our guests.”

Skidmore has worked with a number of historic properties in his previous positions as Area Director of Sales for Marriott/Renaissance Hotels & Resorts and Vice President of Convention Sales & Marketing for Mobile Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau in Mobile, Ala.

He joins other recent additions to the Queen Mary team including Executive Chef Larry Banares, known as Chef Larry; Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing Stephanie Teichman; and Director of Events, Attractions and Entertainment Paul Haught.

About the Queen Mary
Located in Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. Its award-winning restaurants include Sir Winston’s signature dining as well as a weekly Champagne Sunday Brunch served in the ship’s Grand Salon. History buffs enjoy the ship’s museum and Behind the Scenes tour while guests of all ages love the Ghosts and Legends tour. The Queen Mary features 80,000 square feet of event space in 17 remarkable, authentic Art Deco salons as well as a tri-level, 45,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall. The Queen Mary boasts 314 staterooms spanning three decks including eight full suites which have hosted a variety of colorful characters from World War II leaders to British royalty and the stars of Hollywood’s golden era. For more or for reservations, see www.queenmary.com or call 800-437-2934.

About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations. The company’s portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks; Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite & Cottages at Tenaya Lodge; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls State Park; Jones Beach; The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake; Holiday Inn West Yellowstone; The Gideon Putnam Resort; and the Queen Mary. To learn more about Delaware North Companies’ expertise in the hospitality industry, visit www.ExperienceDNC.com.

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Garden, Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually and 50,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

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