George Prine has been appointed General Manager at Populus in Denver
Aparium Hotel Group, a pioneer in the lifestyle hotel industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of George Prine as General Manager of Populus, the country's first carbon positive hotel opening in Denver in summer 2024.
In his role at Populus, Prine will oversee all day-to-day operations of the hotel, including its operational carbon footprint, revenue management, employee engagement, and the overall guest experience inspired by Aparium Hotel Group's translocal hospitality and commitment to hotels done differently.
A veteran hotelier, Prine brings 25 years of industry experience to Populus. With extensive knowledge in managing hotels ranging from 60 to 800+ keys including Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis, and high-end boutique hotel, Le Meridien Chambers Hotel in Minneapolis, where he opened Jean-Georges' three-star MICHELIN restaurant, Chambers Kitchen, Prine is a tenured leader who excels in hotel openings with a passion for team mentorship, community connection, operational excellence, design, and environmental stewardship. Prine also spent four years as General Manager of The Armstrong Hotel, the leading boutique hotel in Fort Collins, Colo., where he led its redesign renovations, marketing repositioning, and branding. Under Prine's leadership, the hotel reached #1 on Trip Advisor, #1 in RevPar and was celebrated in the MICHELIN Colorado Guide selection.
