Crestline Appoints Linda Cahue DoSM Wyndham Palm Springs
Hotel to be Re-branded as Renaissance After Completion of Multi-million Dollar Renovation
PALM SPRINGS, CA, May 4, 2009 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Linda Cahue as Director of Sales & Marketing for the 410 guest room Wyndham Palm Springs hotel. The upscale property is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation that begins this month with a re-branding upon completion to become the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel at the Convention Center. The hotel is adjacent to the Palm Springs Convention Center and serves both the meetings/conventions market as well as leisure travelers.
Ms. Cahue joins Crestline from Marriott Hotels & Resorts where she was the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Marriott Houston Airport. She brings more than 20 years of hospitality industry sales and marketing experience to her new role having also held management positions with InterContinental Hotels, Doubletree Hotels, Horizons Meetings, Omni Hotels and Adam's Mark Hotels. She is bilingual, in English and Spanish, and has been recognized with numerous corporate and industry awards.
"Linda brings extensive experience in managing upscale hotels and serving the meetings industry," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "We know that her experience and leadership will be a tremendous asset as we proceed with the vast renovation and successful re-branding of this property," added Denfeld.
Ms. Cahue holds a B.A. from Northwestern University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She is a member of TSAE, MPI and HSMAI. She is also an active member of Northwestern University's Alumni Admissions Council and Northwestern University's Alumni Diversity Council. Ms. Cahue can be reached at LCahue@wyndham.com.
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