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The Mining Exchange Hotel names Jana Smith as GM
Jana Smith appointed General Manager of The Mining Exchange Hotel, bringing leadership experience to guide its revitalization under Practice Hospitality's management.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Mining Exchange Hotel, a newly reimagined boutique hotel in downtown Colorado Springs, announces the appointment of Jana Smith as General Manager. With over two decades of hotel management experience, Smith will oversee all hotel operations and lead the continued revitalization of the historic property under the management of Practice Hospitality.
Smith's experience includes leadership roles at distinguished properties such as Brush Creek Ranch, St. Regis Deer Valley, and W Seattle. Throughout her career, she has consistently driven operational excellence and led impactful initiatives across a range of hotels, from storied historic landmarks to contemporary luxury retreats. Most recently, she served as general manager of The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in Denver, where she improved profitability and significantly raised guest satisfaction scores.
Her appointment comes at a pivotal time for the Mining Exchange Hotel, as Practice Hospitality advances its multi-phase renewal of the property. Known for breathing new life into iconic hotels, the management company is ushering in a new era for the historic downtown landmark, shaping it into a vibrant destination for both locals and travelers. With deep expertise in enhancing legacy properties, Smith is well equipped to guide this next chapter and bring Practice's people-first philosophy to life.
'This role is both a professional highlight and a personal homecoming,' said Smith. 'As a longtime Colorado resident, I'm proud to help shape the next chapter of this iconic hotel and showcase the best of Colorado Springs through thoughtful, people-driven hospitality.'
A key development in this evolution is the debut of Oro, the hotel's highly anticipated Italian restaurant. Officially opened on April 26, Oro introduces a fresh culinary perspective to downtown Colorado Springs and marks the first major opening under Smith's guidance. The restaurant joins Golden Hour, the hotel's high-craft indoor-outdoor bar and courtyard, and BLK MGK, its specialty coffee shop, as part of the property's growing portfolio of guest-focused concepts. Together, these additions reflect the hotel's continued investment in Colorado Springs – fostering new jobs, creating opportunities for local purveyors and strengthening the destination's positioning for both leisure and business travelers.
'Jana's appointment is emblematic of Practice Hospitality's philosophy: bold leadership, purposeful hospitality and the belief that transformation happens through people,' said Klaudio Simic, President of Practice Hospitality. 'Her passion for creating exceptional stays will be key as we continue to build on the hotel's momentum.'
