Francis Purvey has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale
With more than 20 years of experience in destination and hospitality sales and marketing, Purvey was assistant director of tourism for Bermuda, where he spearheaded a number of successful programs. He later moved to the U.S., where he continued his career as director of marketing and leisure sales at the Radisson Suite Resort (now Marriott Sand Key) in Clearwater, Florida. He spent 13 years in that position and was credited with developing a strategic marketing and sales plans that led to significant success for the resort financially, as well as in customer service and guest satisfaction. Since leaving Clearwater, Purvey has served as director of sales and marketing for Bahia Mar Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale as well as Radisson’s two Caribbean properties in Aruba and St. Martin. Prior to joining Sonesta Fort Lauderdale, Purvey was with The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach, where he also served as director of sales and marketing, focusing on creating demand in all markets and expanding leisure, meetings and catering revenues.
