Tropicana Las Vegas Appoints Joni M. Peru VPoS
LAS VEGAS, NV - March 24, 2010 - Tropicana Las Vegas Inc. President Thomas McCartney announced today the appointment of Joni M. Peru as Vice President of Sales for Tropicana Las Vegas. Peru is responsible for convention sales and services, catering and audio visual for Tropicana Las Vegas.
“We are pleased to add Joni's passion for the business and extensive sales experience to our team of executive talent,” commented McCartney.
“Joni brings fifteen years of hospitality industry leadership to the Tropicana and will play an important role in attracting and maintaining long-term client relationships.”
“As a 34-year resident of the Las Vegas area, I have seen the city transform,” said Peru. “The Tropicana is a true legend and promises to become one of the most vibrant and lively hotels on The Strip once again. I'm extremely excited to be a part of this transformation as we usher in a new era at the Tropicana Las Vegas.”
Prior to this position, Peru was the Director of Sales and National Sales Manager for The Mirage Casino Hotel where she worked for a total of six years. She also held the positions of Assistant Director of Sales, Sales Manager and Senior Convention Services Manager at New York-New York.
Peru is currently a member of MPI - Meeting Professionals International and SITE - Society of Incentive Travel Executives, and was the recipient of the MPl - New York Chapter MVP (Most Valuable Professional) in 2003.
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