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Ms. Ferguson

Cheryl Ferguson

Director of Sales, Hotel del Coronado

Cheryl Ferguson, CMP, is Director of Sales at Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California. As part of the executive team, Ms. Ferguson drives the culture of excellence within the sales function of the 131-year-old resort by mentoring and inspiring her team to dream big, and think out of the box for clients of the resort. Ms. Ferguson's approach places an emphasis on long-term relationships and helping clients find solutions to meeting needs by challenging the status quo through innovative processes.

Ms. Ferguson began her career in hospitality in sales at the iconic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in her home state of Michigan, and later worked at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, also in Michigan. She then moved on to Pinehurst Resort and Club in North Carolina, an historical gem from 1895. She later spent three years in the boutique space at Hotel Contessa in San Antonio. Ms. Ferguson is part of an executive committee at Hotel del Coronado responsible for the launch of a $250 million masterplan renovation that will add 29,000 square feet of meeting space to its expansive inventory, which includes The Del's own private beach. The masterplan renovation will be complete in late 2021. Set on one of America's most iconic beaches, the legendary Hotel del Coronado has welcomed travelers for more than 130 years to experience Southern California coastal lifestyle at its best.

When she is not at her beautiful seaside office, she can be found out on a run or on a bike with her husband enjoying San Diego weather.

Please visit http://www.hoteldel.com for more information.

Ms. Ferguson can be contacted at +1 619-435-6611 or cheryl.ferguson@hoteldel.com

Coming up in November 2019...

Architecture & Design: Biophilic Design

The hospitality industry is constantly evolving to meet and exceed guest expectations. As a result, hotels are always on the lookout for new ways to improve the guest experience, and architecture and design is an essential part of this equation. Bold design is often the most effective way to make an exceptional first impression - an impression guests use to distinguish between brands. One design trend that is being embraced worldwide has become known as “Biophilic Design.” Biophilic design is based on the concept of biophilia, which is the theory that human beings have an innate tendency to seek out nature, natural elements, and natural forms. Biophilic design is more than hotels simply adding a surplus of plants; it involves incorporating specific design elements into a hotel in order to imbue it with a sense of wellness and well-being. Some of those elements include exposure to natural lighting; views of nature and rooms with a view; natural architectural patterns; salvaged or reclaimed woods of all types; reclaimed metals; sustainably sourced stone; living green walls and vertical gardens; and direct and indirect exposure to nature. Hotels that have incorporated biophilic design into their properties are reaping the benefits associated with this trend including reduced stress responses, better air quality, lower energy costs, and more positive guest reviews. Biophilic design has also been shown to improve guest moods and to satisfy consumer demand for environmental responsibility. Savvy hotel owners and managers are aware that nature-inspired elements enhance their guests' comfort and well-being, which is why this trend is becoming so prevalent. Biophilic design is just one topic in the fields of hotel architecture and design that will be examined in the November issue of the Hotel Business Review.
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