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Taylor Hospitality hires Holly Ferguson as Tygart Hotel Director of Sales

Holly Ferguson

Elkins, WV – Taylor Hospitality, a leading hospitality management company based in Waynesboro, Virginia, is proud to announce the hiring of Holly Ferguson as the Director of Sales for the Tygart Hotel in Elkins, West Virginia. 

Holly Ferguson was raised in Parsons, West Virginia and currently resides in Belington with her husband. She has a long history of sales experience, starting with advertising sales at the Inter-Mountain, followed by owning and operating several local businesses including a restaurant and general merchandise store, and a motel and coffee/gift shop. She then moved into real estate property investment, where she rehabilitated several local properties and became a real estate sales agent.

The Woodlands Development Group, the Tygart Hotel owners, selected Taylor Hospitality to assist and consult with the overall construction, design, and management of all the pre-opening and furniture, fixture, and equipment procurement. Additionally, Taylor Hospitality will oversee all day-to-day operations for the hotel and restaurant once the restoration is completed.

Sean Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Hospitality, shared, “We are thrilled to have Holly join our team as the Director of Sales for the Tygart Hotel. Her extensive sales experience and knowledge of the local area make her the perfect fit for this role.”

The Tygart Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Elkins, West Virginia. The building has been carefully restored to maintain its historic charm while also providing modern amenities and accommodations.

Holly Ferguson is excited to join the Taylor Hospitality team and looks forward to helping the Tygart Hotel become a premier destination in West Virginia.

She shared, “I am thrilled to be part of the team that is bringing the Tygart Hotel back to life. I am looking forward to helping the hotel become a destination for travelers and locals alike.”

Tygart Hotel General Manager, Shane Jones, stated, “I am looking forward to working with Holly. Her experience in sales and business ownership will be a great asset to the Tygart Hotel. I am confident that she will be a great addition to our team and help us reach our goals.” 

Taylor Hospitality is proud to welcome Holly Ferguson to the team and looks forward to the success of the Tygart Hotel. For more information, visit tygarthotel.com.

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