Allison M. Harke Appointed DoS for Hilton Garden Inn in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, MN / FAIRFAX, VA, March 2, 2009 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Allison M. Harke as Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn St. Paul City Center. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages the 250 guestroom property that is situated in the heart of St. Paul's retail and downtown business district. It has an indoor skyway that connects the hotel to the Government Center and adjacent retail shops.
Ms. Harke joins Crestline with 20 years of hospitality industry sales management experience. She was most recently based in Chicago as the Director of Sales for Worldwide Accounts with Hilton. Prior to that she held numerous sales positions with Marriott Hotels & Resorts, and was recognized with several sales honors by Marriott.
"Allison is from Minnesota and her extensive background in sales leadership and customer service makes her an excellent choice to head the sales team at the Hilton Garden Inn St. Paul City Center," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "We look forward to her tenacious attitude and her proven ability to close business," added Denfeld.
Ms. Harke holds a B.S. in Hotel & Restaurant Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), and is a PCMA Certified Association Sales Executive. Ms. Harke can be reached at Allison.Harke@hilton.com.
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