Peddler's Village Names James C. Miles as New CEO

Jan. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- Peddler's Village has named veteran hospitality executive James C. Miles as Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective January 10, 2011.  

Miles comes to Peddler's Village with over 38 years of hospitality experience in resort management and development. Most recently, Miles served for 13 years as Vice President of Hershey Resorts at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company in Hershey, PA where he was responsible for the Hotel Hershey, a 278 room Four Star/Four Diamond resort; the 650-room Hershey Lodge; 10 restaurants, 125,000 square feet of conference space; the 314-site Hershey Highmeadow Campground; and the Hershey Golf Collection.

Prior to that, Miles held a variety of leadership roles at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for 23 years including eight years as Executive Vice President during which he managed a 1,700 employee resort complex with four hotels, thirteen restaurants, three golf courses and numerous recreational facilities.

Miles also has had extensive experience in the planning and construction of successful resort development projects throughout his career. At Hershey, he planned and led numerous projects including the expansion of the Hershey Lodge, complete redo of the Hotel Hershey, construction of the “Chocolate Spa” and development of “The Grand Expansion,” a $67 million addition to the Hotel Hershey which marked the 75th anniversary of the historic hotel.  

Currently the chairman of the Pennsylvania Hospitality Foundation and a director of the Pennsylvania Tourism & Lodging Association, Miles has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the hospitality and tourism industry through his many years of professional affiliations serving on boards and committees. In 2010, the American Hotel & Lodging Association recognized Miles for his contributions with the prestigious 2010 Pennsylvania State Leadership Award, a national award program created to honor standout members in each partner state association who help implement and strengthen industry programs.

"We are excited to have Jim Miles join the Peddler's Village family and look forward to working with him.  Jim's extensive background in large resort management, hospitality and travel industry is a perfect fit for us.  As we plan the 2012 celebration for the 50th anniversary of Peddler's Village, Jim's professional experience will serve us well and extend my father's legacy,” said Donna Jamison.

“I am delighted to be joining the great team at Peddler’s Village--a wonderful brand and major visitor destination with literally something for everyone. Being part of this history rich Village with its well deserved reputation for warm hospitality is a wonderful opportunity,” said Miles.

In 2012, Peddler’s Village will celebrate its 50th anniversary as the premier shopping and dining destination in Bucks County, PA.  Follow the winding brick pathways of the colonial style village throughout 42 acres of award-winning gardens for a unique shopping and dining experience. Peddler’s Village has something for everyone, from 70 quality specialty shops and six restaurants to the 70-room Golden Plough Inn and Giggleberry Fair family entertainment center. Enjoy free seasonal festivals and year-round family events. For more information, please visit http://www.peddlersvillage.com or call 215-794-4000.

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Peddler’s Village is an 18th century style village with something for everyone from 70 quality specialty shops and six restaurants to the 70-room Golden Plough Inn, Giggleberry Fair family entertainment center, and 11 seasonal festivals and events.