Katy Gettinger Eagen has been appointed Vice President of Sales, Group Insurance & Financial Services at Preferred Hotels & Resorts in Washington
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katy Gettinger Eagen as Vice President of Sales, Group Insurance & Financial Services. In her new role, Katy will lead the brand’s sales strategy in the insurance and financial markets, creating initiatives to enhance awareness of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and connect companies to unique, authentic experiences available at its 650 member hotels worldwide. Katy brings more than 22 years of hospitality experience to her new role with Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Most recently, she spent nearly 10 years serv ing as Global Account Director, Insurance & Financial for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, directing and leading the company’s strategy and sales initiatives in the Insurance and Financial segment for 1,300 hotels worldwide. During her tenure with Starwood, she also served on the pre-opening sales teams for the former Westin Diplomat, St. Regis Fort Lauderdale, and W South Beach. Based in Washington, D.C., Katy is actively involved in industry associations and has held various leadership positions such as her appointment to the FICP Hospitality Board from 2010 to 2013 and LIMRA Hospitality Advisory Board from 2010-2017. She holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Florida.
