Skamania Lodge, located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, has hired Kara Owen in the newly created position of director of group sales. In this new role, Owen is responsible for leading the group sales effort and building awareness of the Lodge as a destination for conferences and group gatherings. The creation of this new position coincides with the design remodel of the Lodge, to be completed in late spring 2012, which will elevate the group meeting experience.
Prior to joining Skamania Lodge, Owen served as director of sales for the RiverPlace Hotel in downtown Portland, Ore., and for the Portland Marriott City Center. As a seasoned veteran in the hospitality sector, she brings with her a deep knowledge of the marketplace and an understanding of the needs of event and meeting planners.
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