Erin Dennis has joined Hyatt Centric Southpark Charlotte as Director of Group Sales & Celebrations
Hyatt Centric SouthPark Charlotte, which recently opened in June, is pleased to announce its leadership team. Erin Dennis, CPCE (Certified Professional in Catering and Events), has joined the property as Director of Group Sales & Celebrations, where she is responsible for all marketing and coordination of wedding, social and non-profit groups and will oversee all celebratory events.
Erin Dennis, CPCE, has more than 30 years of wide-ranging experience in the hospitality field, including positions at hotels, catering companies and event-planning businesses. She has worked for various hotel brands such as Radisson, Omni and Hilton as Director of Catering and Director of Sales. Dennis was an adjunct instructor at Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, in the Hotel & Restaurant Management School for 18 years. A charter member of the 25-year-old Charlotte Chapter of NACE (National Association for Catering & Events), Dennis has held various committee and executive board positions, including President, and in 2020 she earned her CPCE designation. Visit Charlotte's Partners in Tourism, The North Carolina Business Travelers Association, ILEA (International Live Events Association) and the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce also count Dennis as a member. Dennis' continual dedication to the hospitality industry—and her passion for sharing her knowledge with both young people starting out in the industry and seasoned professionals—has been honored with multiple awards, among them the 2009 Spirit of NACE Mary Margaret Traxler Award and the 2018 CRVA Partners in Tourism Hospitality Professional of the Year Award.