Benchmark Appoints Director of Sales & Marketing
The Chattanoogan
HOUSTON, TX, March 29, 2007. Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the appointment of Kris Reagan as director of sales and marketing for The Chattanoogan. Scott Spann, Benchmark's general manager for the property, which is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made the announcement.
"I am very pleased to announce Kris' promotion," said Mr. Spann. "She is a superb leader and has demonstrated the ability to motivate her team to significantly increase group business at the property."
Ms. Reagan is a seasoned hospitality sales professional with 18 years of experience. She was previously the director of sales for The Chattanoogan. Prior to joining the property, Reagan served in senior management positions in both sales and operations for Hilton properties located in both Chattanooga and Savannah, Georgia.
Kris Reagan is a graduate of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She received her Masters degree from East Tennessee State University. She resides in Chattanooga with her husband, Roger, and their sons, Wilson and Griffin.
The Chattanoogan, a 210,000 square-foot five-story upscale urban resort with 199 guest rooms and suites, features a 25,000 square-foot conference center with comprehensive meeting planning and audiovisual support services, three outstanding dining establishments, and a spa with four treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool and patio overlooking the hotel's courtyard. The Chattanoogan is conveniently located within a two-hour drive from Atlanta; Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee; Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama. For more information or reservations, call (423) 756-3400, toll free (877) 756-1684, or visit The Chattanoogan's website at www.chattanooganhotel.com. Benchmark Hospitality International operates The Chattanoogan.
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