Janelle Cornett of Coastal Hotel Group Wins HSMAI Revenue Management Award
SEATTLE, WA - June 27, 2011 - Coastal Hotel Group's Corporate Director of Revenue Management, Janelle Cornett , won the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Revenue Management Professional of the Year award at the Revenue Optimization Conference in Austin, Texas on June 20, 2011.
“Janelle is a valuable asset to our team and we couldn't be more proud of her,” said Yogi Hutsen, president and CEO of Coastal Hotel Group. “She consistently shows creative passion and dedication in every aspect of her job and it truly is a privilege to work with her.”
Cornett was selected among four finalists, including directors of revenue management for Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Noble Investment Group. The award recognizes and promotes excellence in the field of revenue management in the hospitality industry. More than 300 revenue optimization professionals gathered for one-day interactive conference, featuring thought leaders and subject-matter experts in various aspects of revenue management.
Cornett serves as Vice President of Education for the HSMAI Washington State Chapter.
Coastal Hotel Group manages a portfolio of premier hotels and resorts including Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle; Hotel Fifty in Portland, Ore.; The Resort at The Mountain in Welches (Mt. Hood), Ore.; and Lodge on the Desert in Tucson, Ariz. For more information about Coastal Hotel Group, visit http://www.CoastalHotels.com.
About Coastal Hotel Group
Coastal Hotel Group is a privately held, Seattle-based hotel hospitality management company specializing in distinctive luxury hotels, resorts, inns, and lodges. Established in 1987, Coastal Hotel Group has earned a reputation for providing remarkable lodging choices for the discerning traveler. Coastal Hotel Group is a founding member of Stash Hotel Rewards™, a point-based program that allows guests at independent hotels across the country to quickly earn free nights at any participating property. For more information about Coastal Hotel Group, visit http://www.CoastalHotels.com.
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