Noble House Increases National Sales Team to Support Continued Growth and Expansion
Michelle Coombs, Jennifer Long and Karen Strgacich named directors of national accounts
SEATTLE, WA - April 5, 2013 - Noble House Hotels & Resorts - a collection of luxury hotels and resorts - proudly announces the addition of three new directors of national accounts - appointing Michelle Coombs, Jennifer Long and Karen Strgacich to compliment the existing national sales team, led by Elizabeth Grillos, regional director of sales and marketing. Based out of the new national sales office, the team will provide valuable support and customer satisfaction to the expanding sector of group business and demand within the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection.
“As we continue to grow the brand throughout North America, we're excited to enhance our experienced sales team, integrating all the accounts and aiding in upcoming developments in places like New York, Washington D.C., Chicago and San Francisco,” said Sean Mullen, chief sales and marketing officer of Noble House Hotels & Resorts. “Each candidate has a vast knowledge of the wholesale, group and leisure markets, and we are confident they will contribute immensely to the success of the Noble House team.”
Transitioning into their new roles, Long, Coombs and Strgacich will offer a fresh perspective stemmed from extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Jennifer Long's past sales positions with the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, Clift and, most recently, Cavallo Point Lodge, have prepared her for this new role and given her an edge in the California markets. A previous meetings manager of a Noble House Hotel, Paradise Point Resort, Michelle Coombs brings 15 years of hospitality experience to the table, and Karen Strgacich's noteworthy resume includes eight years of experience with Long Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau in addition to three years as director of sales for Hyatt The Pike. All three new hires will report to the new Noble House Hotels & Resorts national sales office in Los Angeles.
With a philosophy that emphasizes “location, distinction and soul,” Noble House Hotels & Resorts exemplifies individuality. With 16 distinct and visually captivating properties, Noble House dedicates itself to creating and managing exceptional properties that contribute to their communities, staying true to local history, culture and ambiance. For more information, call Noble House Hotels & Resorts at 877.NOBLE.TRIP or visit www.NobleHouseHotels.com.
About Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., has been a privately held company for more than 30 years, originally founded in 1979 by owner Pat Colee as a commercial property development group. Officially transitioned in 1994, this Seattle, Wash. based company owns and manages a portfolio of 16 upper segment hotels and luxury resorts spanning the four coastal corners of America, including the newly refurbished Riviera Palm Springs in Calif., Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, The Edgewater in Seattle, Wash. and Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I. For more information or to book reservations, visit www.NobleHouseHotels.com
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