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Kevin Edmunds has been appointed as Vice President, Meetings & Incentive Sales at All Inclusive Collection (AIC)

All Inclusive Collection (AIC), the company that’s shifting the sands of the all-inclusive vacation experience, proudly announces the promotion of Kevin Edmunds to Vice President, Meetings & Incentive Sales. In this role, Edmunds will lead AIC’s national sales team, creating and implementing innovative strategies that generate business across the corporate spectrum, while continuing to elevate the AIC brand and its Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, the first and only all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels in the world. Edmunds previously served as West Coast Regional Sales Director for the luxury brand. Prior to assuming his current role, Edmunds was responsible for selling AIC’s Hard Rock Hotel properties in the incentive, meetings, convention and group markets as West Coast Regional Sales Director. He also spearheaded lead generation and various other group marketing initiatives for his region and beyond. Additional brands lead by Edmunds include Palace Resorts, where he served in a similar capacity, and Edmunds Direct, a media and hotel marketing representation firm where he served as Regional Director.

Hard Rock
Miami, Florida, United States
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Frank A. Corzo has been appointed as Vice President of U.S. Field Sales at Palace Resorts

Palace Resorts - the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations - proudly announces the addition of Frank A. Corzo as the new Vice President of U.S. Field Sales. Corzo will lead the U.S.-based sales team and develop effective strategies with a focus on the U.S. market. In this role, Corzo will oversee sales initiatives for the brand’s seven oceanfront resort properties in Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Maya, Mexico, as well as Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun. Corzo will oversee the Palace Resorts team of Business Development Managers that are strategically placed throughout the U.S. among the travel agency community in key markets throughout the country.With more than 16 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Corzo brings sales experience, a deep familiarization within the market and great enthusiasm to his new position.

Palace Resorts
Miami, Florida, United States
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Kari Dehn has been named Director Sales, Meetings & Incentives - Midwest at All Inclusive Collection

All Inclusive Collection – the brand that is shifting the sands of the all-inclusive resort experience – proudly announces Kari Dehn as regional director of sales, meetings & incentives covering the Midwest. In her new position, Kari is responsible for servicing and developing meeting, incentive and convention business for the All Inclusive Collection’s Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic throughout the Midwest region. With more than 20 years of experience in the meetings and sales industry, Dehn has held numerous positions prior to her role at All Inclusive Collection in addition to completing a two year term as vice president of membership for the travel and event networking community, Site Minnesota. Her extensive resume includes BI Worldwide, Wyndham Hotel Group, Marriott Resorts Hawaii, as well as Melia Hotels International.

Hard Rock
Miami, Florida, United States
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Kathy Botero has been appointed as Southeast Regional Director of Meeting and Incentive Sales at The All Inclusive Collection

All Inclusive Collection – the brand that is shifting the sands of the all-inclusive resort experience – proudly names Kathy Botero Frantz, CMP as regional director of meeting & incentive sales covering the southeast. In her new position, Kathy is responsible for servicing and developing meeting, incentive and convention business for the All Inclusive Collection’s Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. With more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Kathy has held numerous positions prior to her role at All Inclusive Collection. Kathy’s extensive resume includes the Don CeSar Beach Resort, Grand Hayatt Tampa Bay, Melia Hotels International, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts/Marriott International, as well as the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club.

Hard Rock
Miami, Florida, United States
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Gina Tsirmpas has been appointed as Canadian Director of Sales - Meetings & Incentives at All Inclusive Collection

All Inclusive Collection – the brand that is shifting the sands of the all inclusive resort experience – proudly names Gina Tsirmpas as the Canadian Director of Sales - Meetings & Incentives. Tsirmpas is responsible for servicing and developing meeting, incentive and convention business for the All Inclusive Collection’s Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. A seasoned sales veteran, Tsirmpas brings more than seventeen years of sales and marketing experience to her role at All Inclusive Collection, the majority of which she achieved during her time in the Canadian travel industry. Over the past 17 years, Tsirmpas has held roles including Agency Branch Manager, Outside Sales/Business Development Manager and Reservations/Promotions Manager, where she was responsible for bringing in new business, reaching out to customers and implementing various marketing initiatives. Working with a leading Caribbean resort chain as the National Groups & Incentives Manager, Tsirmpas worked closely with both meeting planners and travel agents to design creative, customized and cost-effective groups as well as incentive programs for their clients. In addition to her success in the business world, Tsirmpas also maintained a highly successful travel industry blog to inform her clients about the resort chain’s latest developments, product updates and sales promotions.

Hard Rock
Miami, Florida, United States
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David Cortijo has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Marenas Resort

Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based hospitality management company, has named David Cortijo director of rooms for Marenas Resort, located in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, north of Miami. Marenas Resort is part of Benchmark Hospitality’s collection of Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM. Jim Franklin, general manager, made the announcement. Previously David Cortijo served as resort manager for Daily Management, Inc., responsible for two resorts and 1000 timeshare units in Weston, Florida. Prior to this he held positions in the Rooms division of major hotel brands, serving multiple properties in Puerto Rico and Florida, including a convention center. Mr. Cortijo also has experience opening major resort properties.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Miami, Florida, United States
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Matthew Tobin has been appointed as associate director of sales at Conrad Miami

Matthew Tobin has been named associate director of sales and brings more than seven years of experience in the hospitality industry. He will oversee the sales efforts for the hotel in domestic pharmaceuticals, medical and health services, sports, and the Northeast market. Prior to joining Conrad Miami, Tobin oversaw national sales for luxury hotels in New York and Miami, acquiring significant expertise in pharmaceutical and financial client accounts throughout the East Coast. He earned a bachelor’s of science degree in hospitality management in 2005 from Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Hilton
Miami, Florida, United States
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Stuart Weintraub has been named General Manager at Richmond Hotel

Following a stellar twenty-year career with the Shelborne – South Beach, Crescent Heights properties and the Menin Hotels group as General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing, Stuart Weintraub has recently joined the oceanfront, deco classic Richmond Hotel on South Beach as it’s General Manager. Stuart grew up on Miami Beach and worked at his family’s property, the Netherland, prior to his graduation from the University of Miami with a Master’s degree. Mr. Weintraub is active in the local community, serves on the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Board and is involved with the local Hotel Association and Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Richmond Hotel
Miami, Florida, United States
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Chef Derin Moore has been appointed as Executive Chef at Turnberry Isle Hotel and Resort

Derin came to Turnberry Isle Miami from the Flagship Ritz Carlton Resorts of Naples were he maintained Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond status for four seasons. These two neighboring luxury hotels, the award winning Beach Resort and Golf Resort continued to enhance their legendary culinary reputation under the guidance and direction of Chef Moore. In his role of executive chef, Chef Moore oversaw the culinary vision of 12 individual dining outlets to ensure that each offers and unique and diverse experience as well as 50,000 square feet of banquet space. Chef Moore is responsible for the direction and development of a 173-member culinary team, and sat on the regional board offering benchmark solutions for the iconic brands domestic portfolio.

Turnberry Isle Hotel and Resort
Miami, Florida, United States
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Greg Nunez has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Miami

Greg has more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry and began his career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2002. He joins Mandarin Oriental, Miami from Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Mexico where he held the position of Acting General Manager. He was Hotel Manager at Elbow Beach, Bermuda and Director of Operations, the Americas for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Prior to his time with Mandarin Oriental, Greg held a variety of positions with Boca Raton Resort & Club and The Plaza Hotel.

Mandarin Oriental
Miami, Florida, United States
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Patrick Mitchell has been appointed as Vice President of Sales North America at Club Med

Club Med – the original all-inclusive resort company – is proud to announce today the appointment of Patrick Mitchell as Vice President of Sales for the North American Zone as part of a continued growth strategy for the brand. Following the events of 9/11, Club Med North America, along with the rest of the travel industry, suffered major financial consequences. It was a moment of reflection and Club Med made the decision to move forward with a major repositioning and multimillion dollar product investment that had been planned. The new focus on family upscale vacations proved to be successful with continued annual growth in profitability and customer satisfaction. Today, the brand is ready to reclaim its position as the leader in all-inclusive vacations. With more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Patrick Mitchell has most recently held the position as Vice President of Global Sales Strategy and Planning at Norwegian Cruise Line. Previously, Mitchell held various positions at Royal Caribbean Cruise Line including Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Sales, Vice President of National Accounts, Associate Vice President of Field Sales and Associate Vice President of Marketing Services. Mitchell brings extensive expertise in strategic planning, development of sales planning methodologies and an impressive track record of growth of new sales distribution channels including a focus on developing the meeting and incentive market. Mitchell obtained his MBA from Yale University.

Club Med
Miami, Florida, United States
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Robert Muehlich has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at JW Marriott Hotel Miami

Prior to his appointment at the JW Marriott Hotel Miami, Muehlich served as Director of Food and Beverage at the Miami Marriott Dadeland Hotel. Preceding that, he worked as Director of Food and Beverage for the Setai in Miami Beach and the Rosewood Caneel Bay Resort on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Muehlich was also the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage for the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point, California.

JW Marriott Hotel Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
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Chris Bracken has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Doral Golf Resort & Spa (a Marriott Resort)

Bracken most recently served as director of sales and marketing for the Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club in Redondo Beach, CA. Prior to his move to the West Coast, Bracken worked extensively around the Sunshine State in various sales and marketing positions – from vice president for Visit Jacksonville to the Don CeSar Beach Resort in St. Petersburg and the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra. While at Sawgrass, Bracken liaised closely with the PGA Tour during the annual PLAYERS Championship golf tournament – experience that will come in handy at Doral, home of the PGA Tour in Miami for the past 50 years, most recently with the WGC – Cadillac Championship. Bracken began his career in hospitality with Marriott, working at such properties as the Biscayne Bay Marriott, Marriott’s Hilton Head Resort, Camelback Inn and more. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Wisconsin.

Doral Golf Resort & Spa (a Marriott Resort)
Miami, Florida, United States
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Joel Palleschi has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at the Doubletree by Hilton Grand Biscayne Bay

Palleschi began his hospitality career in 2006 as a sales manager for Interstate Hotels and Management Company at the Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport. He joined Hilton Worldwide in July 2007 and relocated to Miami as a sales manager for the DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay. His strong leadership skills and hard work ethics contributed to the hotel’s recognition as 2007 Circle of Excellence “Hotel Team of the Year”, an award presented within Hilton to those hotels that go the extra mile and achieve.

the Doubletree by Hilton Grand Biscayne Bay
Miami, Florida, United States
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Philippe Thevenet has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Conrad Miami

Prior to joining Conrad Miami, Thevenet worked, since 2007, as director of sales and marketing at the Conrad Indianapolis, in Indiana. He began his career with InterContinental Hotels in Paris, France, and later moved to Montreal to begin his service with the Hilton Worldwide family. In October 1999, he moved to Chicago as sales manager at the Drake hotel, and in 2001, he became the hotel’s assistant director of sales. From 2002 to 2007, Thevenet took the helm as director of sales business travel and leisure for several Chicago properties including Hilton Chicago, Hilton O’Hare, Conrad Chicago, and Palmer House.

the Conrad Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
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Albert Mertz has been appointed as General Manager at the SLS Hotel at South Beach

Albert Mertz comes to the sbe Hotel Group and SLS Hotel at South Beach following his many years in the industry with Mandarin Oriental Hotels, Andre Balazs Properties and most recently, W South Beach. In his new role, Mertz will leverage his hospitality expertise and knowledge of the South Beach community to ensure the highest quality guest experience across every consumer touch point of the SLS Hotel at South Beach.

sbe Hotel Group
Miami, Florida, United States
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Alex Garcia has been appointed as Director of Leisure Sales at Fairmont Turnberry Isle

Most recently, Garcia held the position of Global Account Director overseeing 22 leisure clients made up of the cruise lines and wholesale/tour operators segment for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in Miami. While previously serving as Director of Leisure Sales for the Sheraton Yankee Clipper and Sheraton Yankee Trader Beach Hotels in Fort Lauderdale, the South Florida resident was presented with the company’s coveted Leisure Sales Manager of the Year award for exceeding sales by $5 million. During his eight years with Starwood, Garcia also was the International and Leisure Sales Account Director for the Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach Resort. Garcia received a degree in business administration from Miami Dade Community College and is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. He currently lives in Miami Lakes with his wife and two children.

Fairmont Turnberry Isle
Miami, Florida, United States
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Dinah Marzullo has been appointed as New Director Of Marketing at Club Med North America

Marzullo is a leader in the hospitality industry with 18 years of marketing and public relations experience for some of the world’s largest hospitality brands including Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises. As director of marketing for Club Med, Marzullo will oversee advertising, public relations, social media and customer relationship management. She will play an integral role in the rebranding and relaunch of Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Florida, the only all-inclusive family resort in the U.S. With renovations to be completed by Dec. 18, 2010, Sandpiper Bay will serve as the flagship resort for premium sports offering elite sports training and wellness programs.

Club Med North America
Miami, Florida, United States