James Gelfand has been named Director of Sales and Marketing at Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

James Gelfand
Prior to joining the Westin La Paloma team, Mr. Gelfand strategically drove revenue growth as Director of Sales and Marketing at Turnberry Isle Miami and The Westin Copley Place, where he was influential in the property’s transition to becoming a part of Starwood Hotels of Boston’s Metro Market Sales Force. During his 11 years of service with Starwood Resorts and Hotels, he served as Director of Sales at The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa and The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Florida. Mr. Gelfand also held the position of VP of Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management at PGA National Resort and Spa. Previous positions within the hospitality industry have included leadership roles in catering and conference services. A graduate of the Georgia State University Hotel/Restaurant and Travel Management program, Mr. Gelfand has also been honored as a Starwood Most Valuable Sales Partner.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 1,200 properties in some 100 countries and over 180,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St.