Colorado Springs, CO— November 3, 2022 —Jack Damioli, President and CEO of The Broadmoor, announced today that Abby Murtagh is joining the resort as Vice President and Managing Director. 

Ms. Murtagh will bring a fresh perspective as she oversees the resort operations for the 104-year-old property. Her focus is executing strategies that contribute to the resort’s financial success. A key element of her role will be to maintain and improve the resort’s legendary Forbes 5-star, AAA 5-diamond service and enhance the property’s coveted culture. She will begin her tenure with The Broadmoor on January 4, 2023.

In addition to The Broadmoor’s daily resort operations, she will oversee the other unique experiences that lend to the resort’s fame, including Seven Falls and the Wilderness Experience boutique camps portfolio, featuring The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Cloud Camp, and the Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Camp.

“We are very excited to welcome Abby to The Broadmoor family. She brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse experiences from iconic, one-of-a-kind hotels on a national scale,” said Mr. Damioli.

Ms. Murtagh’s career spans famed hospitality resorts and experiences ranging from the islands of Hawaii and the skyscrapers of Manhattan to properties in Salt Lake City, UT and Phoenix, AZ. Most recently, she led the renovation as the General Manager of the legendary Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort with more than 700 guest rooms, significant event space, a wide variety of restaurants and bars, as well as comprehensive spa and wellness facilities. Prior to that, she was the General Manager at the Hilton Salt Lake City. Before her career moved “out West,” she was the Resident Manager at the Waldorf Astoria New York in Manhattan. She was the Director of Food & Beverage at the Hilton Waikoloa, Hawaii, among other hospitality positions.

A native of Pennsylvania, Ms. Murtagh earned her Bachelor of Science at the School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University.  Abby looks forward to relocating to Colorado Springs with her husband, Tony, and their two teenage children, Patrick and Caroline.

About The BRO^ADMOOR

Situated at the gateway to the Colorado Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor and its Wilderness Experience properties, The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Cloud Camp and the Orvis-endorsed Fly Fishing Camp encompass 5,000 acres. The resort campus has 784 rooms, suites and cottages. It includes two championship golf courses, an award-winning spa and fitness center, a nationally recognized tennis staff and program, 19 retail boutiques, diverse restaurants, cafes and lounges. Other activities include falconry, mountain biking, hiking, rock-climbing tours, fly-fishing, Wild West Experiences and more. The Broadmoor Wilderness Experience properties are three unique, all-inclusive boutique facilities that highlight an authentic Colorado experience while offering mountain rustic luxury along with The Broadmoor’s legendary service. In addition, The Broadmoor owns and manages three attractions, including The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Seven Falls and the Soaring Adventure zip-line courses. Colorado Springs Airport, 15 minutes from the resort, offers passengers over 4,900 seats daily via Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and United. Denver International Airport, 70 minutes north of Colorado Springs, hosts more than 1,600 national and international flights daily with connections to worldwide destinations. Door-to-door shuttle or sedan service from both airports is available through Gray Line.