Auberge Appoints Two to National Sales Team
August 12, 2010 - Auberge Resorts announced today the appointments of Jane Halsey as National Sales Director heading up the Western Region and Liz Speichinger as National Sales Director in the New York Office. Halsey will focus her efforts on the group market while Speichinger will concentrate on leisure and travel agent segments in the U.S.
With nearly 20 years experience in the travel and hospitality industry, Halsey has been with Auberge Resorts for the past four years as Senior Sales Manager at Calistoga Ranch in the Napa Valley. Halsey was a member of the International Board of Directors for the Society of Incentive and Travel Executive (SITE) from 2005-2006, SITE 2003-2004 Member of the Year and Chair of SITE Council of Chapters 2002 & 2003.
Speichinger brings extensive experience in leisure market resort sales from her years as Travel Industry Sales Manager at Four Seasons Resort Nevis and Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica. During her tenure at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, she earned Presidents Club awards for several years for outstanding performance in sales. Her new responsibilities will be directed toward leisure and travel agency business based in the New York office.
“We are delighted to have Jane and Liz as key players on the Auberge Resorts Sales team,” said Caroline MacDonald, Principal & Senior Vice President of Marketing, Auberge Resorts. “They will each play a vital role in continuing the success and expansion of the Auberge brand.”
Halsey and Speichinger will report to Laura Manzano, Vice President of Sales, but will also be working closely with the resorts' Directors of Sales and General Managers.
About Auberge Resorts
Auberge Resorts is a collection of exceptional hotels, resorts and private clubs, each with a unique personality that assures a memorable guest experience. Among the distinctive properties are Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley; Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas; Calistoga Ranch, Napa Valley; The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina; Encantado, Santa Fe; Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. with several others currently in development. While Auberge Resorts nurtures the individuality of each establishment, all are characterized by a set of communal elements: intimate, understated elegance; captivating locations that inspire exceptional cuisine and spa experiences; and gracious yet unobtrusive service. For more information about Auberge Resorts, please visit www.aubergeresorts.com.
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