Philip Derwent Robinson

Background

Robinson, Philip Derwent was born on November 8, 1931 in London. Son of Edward R. Robinson and Lila J. Gent. came to the United States, 1957.

Education

Student, Dulwich College, London, 1945-1949; diplome hoteliere, L'Ecole Hoteliere, Louisanne, Switzerland, 1949-1952.

Career

National sales manager, Palmer House Hotel, Chicago, 1958-1965; sales director, Sheraton Hotel, Milwaukee, 1965-1971; director marketing, St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, 1971-1973; director tour and travel, Fairmont Hotels, New Orleans, 1973-1978; partner, Destinations Unlimited, New Orleans, 1978-1981; vice president marketing, Southern Tours, New Orleans, 1981-1983; president, Derwent Company, New Orleans, since 1983.

Achievements

• Philip Derwent Robinson has been listed as a noteworthy service executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1952-1957, United Kingdom. Member Hotel Sales Management Association (president 1978-1979), Society Incentive Association Executives, Travel Association American, Louisiana Travel Promotion Association (board directors 1985-1987), Skal Club of New Orleans (president 1976-1977).

Connections

Married Michaela Sams, September 6, 1963 (divorced 1967).

Father:

Edward R. Robinson

Mother:

Lila J. Gent

Spouse:

Michaela Sams