Carlson Country Inn in Naperville, IL Welcomes DoS
September 28, 2011 - The Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Naperville, IL today announced the hiring of Sadie Kealey as the new director of sales. Kealey brings seven years of experience in the hospitality industry to the position.
Prior to joining the hotel, Kealey served as director of sales and marketing at the Springhill Suites by Marriott in Council Bluffs, IA for one and a half years. Prior to the Springhill Suites by Marriott, Kealey was an area manager and inventory specialist in retail food and beverage. Kealey also spent time as a sales manager for Prairie Life Fitness. Kealey has her Food Management Certification through Servesafe and has completed the sales and service certification through Marriott.
“I am excited to be a part of this recognized brand and lodging concept and look forward to becoming a valued member of the Naperville community. My goal is to ensure that this hotel remains vibrant and provides all guests with a relaxing, comfortable stay,” said Kealey.
Under new sales leadership, the Country Inn & Suites Naperville, Ill. will focus on driving occupancy by uncovering new accounts and ensuring our presence is evident within the Naperville and surrounding communities so that they are aware of our product and services.
Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, Carlson's limited service, midscale brand, offers caring, consistent, comfortable hospitality with a touch of home, and features particularly attractive for business travelers. The brand offers an expanded complimentary hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet access and weekday newspaper. It offers many distinctive product and service innovations, such as the Friends Hosting FriendsSM employee training program that has generated tremendous employee engagement scores and high guest satisfaction.
Country Inns & Suites features traditional architecture and a sophisticated residential interior design with the brand's iconic plank lobby flooring, lobby fireplace and front porch. Each hotel welcomes guests with attractive, comfortable furnishings that blend rich woods and natural earth tones throughout the hotel.
For reservations and more information, visit www.countryinns.com.
About Carlson
Carlson is a global hospitality and travel company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. Carlson encompasses more than 1,067 hotels, including Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, Park Inn by Radisson and Park Plaza®; more than 900 T.G.I. Friday's® restaurants; and a majority stake in Carlson Wagonlit Travel®, the global leader in business travel management. Carlson operates in more than 150 countries and its brands employ about 170,000 people. http://www.carlson.com
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
