Kerzner Appoints Two DoRSs for Atlantis, Paradise Island
JULY 22, 2009 - Gus Tejeda, Vice President Group Sales of Kerzner International Holdings Limited (the "Company"), which through its subsidiaries, is a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors of Regional Sales for its Atlantis, Paradise Island resort, Linda Pond Rindos and Ms. Siri Gawecki. Kerzner demonstrated its commitment to the group market last year with the hiring of Tejeda and continues its undertaking with the hiring of Pond Rindos and Gawecki.
"As the largest meeting facility in The Caribbean, the group market has always been a priority for Atlantis, Paradise Island. By positioning members of our sales organization where the clients are located, we hope to continue to grow this important segment of our business," Tejeda said.
Pond Rindos, who most recently served as Director of National Accounts for Gaylord Hotels Northeast National Sales Office, will continue her expertise in the Northeast region, concentrating on the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Boston markets and will be based in Chatham, New Jersey. Based in Carlsbad, CA, Siri Gawecki will lead the West Coast efforts, concentrating on the California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado and Texas markets. Gawecki recently served as Director of Regional Sales in for MGM MIRAGE with emphasis on the West Coast region. Gawecki and Pond Rindos will both report directly to Tejeda in Plantation, Florida.
"Linda and Siri bring a combined 37 years of sales experience and knowledge to Kerzner. We are excited for their targeted expertise in these areas as the Company continues our assertion as a major player in the group market," Tejeda said.
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