Hyatt Regency Tamaya Hires New Associate DoS
February 16, 2011 - The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, located between Santa Fe and Albuquerque in New Mexico, has hired Mary Dean Smith as its new associate director of sales. Smith will oversee the efforts of the sales group team, represent the resort to Texas and New Mexico markets, and will manage large corporate, meeting, and conference groups staying at the property. She joins the Hyatt Regency Tamaya from Heritage Hotel & Resort's Hotel Albuquerque where she was sales manager.
“We are very excited to welcome Mary Dean Smith to the Hyatt Regency Tamaya as associate director of sales,” said Steve DeFelice, director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa. “With extensive experience in the hospitality industry, she is sure to be a valuable asset to our sales team.”
“I am thrilled to be working at such an acclaimed property as the Hyatt Regency Tamaya,” said Mary Dean Smith, associate director of sales at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa. “I look forward to working with the resort's talented sales team and presenting potential clients with all of the great accommodations and activities that the resort has to offer.” Mary Dean Smith began her career at the Hilton of Albuquerque in Albuquerque, NM as an assistant restaurant manager. Smith also worked as sales manager at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown for more than 8 years. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Houston's Hilton College.
Smith has been an active member of the New Mexico Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI-NM) for more than 10 years serving as president of the organization between 2002 and 2003. In addition, she received her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification in 2008.
About Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa is located on 500 acres on the Pueblo of Santa Ana, situated between Santa Fe and Albuquerque New Mexico and is adjacent to the Sandia Mountains along the Rio Grande River. 350 luxurious pueblo-style guestrooms showcase traditional designs created with natural materials along with the modern comforts and pampering amenities. Fascinating combinations of old and new are found along with a unique cultural environment offering traditional pueblo bread baking demonstrations and tribal dance performances. Also featured is the 12,000 square foot production-friendly Tamaya Ballroom; over 72,000 square feet of flexible meeting and function space; award winning Tamaya Mist Spa; 18-hole championship Twin Warriors Golf Club; The Stables at Tamaya; signature cuisine at Corn Maiden and Santa Ana Cafe, and the Tamaya Cultural Learning Center. For additional information about Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa or to make reservations, please visit www.tamaya.hyatt.com. Discover Tamaya,. Tamaya, a quiet and special place.
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