New York | Loews Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Dominguez to Vice President of Global Sales.

Dominguez, who joined Loews Hotels as the Director of Marketing at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in 2005, has spent his career leading successful sales and marketing teams across the Southwest and California.

As the Marketing Director for Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Dominguez has directed a team of sales, public relations, revenue management and reservations and led the marketing initiative for the upscale luxury resort. His sales and marketing acumen earned him variety of leadership roles with the Tucson community and the hospitality industry.

Dominguez is the current president-elect for the Southern California Chapter of MPI, and has served in a myriad of leadership roles for that organization. Practically growing up in the hospitality industry, Dominguez began his career in hotels as a food and beverage manager For Hyatt Hotels and Resorts while attending the University of Texas, Austin.

He’s worked diligently in all aspects of the hotel industry, including positions in catering, food and beverage and group sales for a variety of hotel chains. His vast experience within hotels led him to become the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Pam Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitor’s Authority, where he was responsible for marketing 24 major convention resorts and destination sales for over 14,000 guestrooms and 250,000 room nights annually.

In the newly created Vice President of Global Sales position with Loews Hotels, Dominguez will oversee the global efforts of the National Sales Team as well as ensure that Loews Hotels maintains it leadership role and visibility within the Meetings Industry.

“Loews is very excited about this role as part of our overall Brand Strategy within the meetings market,” Felicia Fisher, Senior Vice President of Sales and Strategic Planning. “We know that Michael’s energy and enthusiasm will be a welcomed addition to our Global efforts.”

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience. Loews boasts some of the industry's most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road.

For reservations or more information on Loews Hotels, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or check www.loewshotels.com.