Immediately prior to ascending to the Director of Sales post, Barnes served as the hotel’s Marketing Manager, playing a key role in launching the property in 2015.
Sophia Altamirano appointed Vice President of Sales at ONYX Hospitality Group
Altamirano brings with her 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with various brands in different roles, including 14 years with AccorHotels Group.
Christine Lawson appointed Senior Vice President of Sales at Loews
Lawson arrives at Loews Hotels after a 20 plus-year tenure with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, most recently serving as its Senior Vice President of Sales & Catering.
Melanie Walent new Director of Sales at Intercontinental New Orleans
Melanie Walent joins the luxury New Orleans hotel from her previous role as director of sales, marketing and events at Hyatt Regency Boston.
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The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa grows sales team with three new appointments
The resort names Group Sales Manager, Deborah Weiss, Group Account Director, Maria Armenta, and Group Account Director, Marc Van Dam.
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Kathy Maher promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Revenue for Wyndham Hotel Group
Maher, who most recently served as senior vice president of revenue management, will take on the additional responsibility of creating sales strategies and guiding a global team of more than 125 salespeople.
Nicholas A. Monteleone appointed Vice President Of Sales – Americas for Viceroy Hotel Group
Monteleone has successfully led opening sales teams for six world-renowned properties across various brands, with eight years with The Ritz-Carlton, subsequently followed by three years with Fairmont and six years with Viceroy Hotel Group.
