Skamania Lodge Adds National Sales Manager Amid Record Year

Located in the historic Columbia River Gorge, the resort destination adds three national sales managers to its growing team

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. August 23, 2016

STEVENSON, WA. August 23, 2016 - Record occupancy and $6 million in updates, including two new tree houses, led Skamania Lodge, a Destination Hotel, to add three new National Sales Managers to its Portland office

Recent updates to Skamania Lodge - an award-winning resort and conference center in the historic Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - include a complete refresh of guest rooms, an overhaul of the conference center, residential-style seating throughout the lodge, and a reimagined meeting space. The lodge's two new tree houses are nearing completion as well - so the resort has added three new national sales managers to bolster its staff and continue its dedication to excellent customer service. The three new employees are:

A graduate of West Virginia University's Business Management & Hospitality school, Jake Hatch always pushes to create unforgettable experiences for guests and clients. He comes to the Pacific Northwest by way of The Greenbrier Resort and Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa, and works as the national sales manager overseeing the technology, management/consulting, non-profit and social markets for Skamania Lodge.

An Oregonian who has a love of mountains, Heidi Thomas began her career in banking before switching to hospitality as a sales manager with Timberline Lodge. She then worked as a senior sales manager for a Hilton Worldwide Portland location before moving to Skamania Lodge, where she is a national sales manager.

David Fast, a graduate of the University of Nebraska's Hospitality, Tourism and Restaurant Management School, won awards for his work as a sales manager with Hilton Worldwide. As a national sales manager at Skamania Lodge, Fast builds relationships with corporate planners in the aerospace, finance, legal, manufacturing, transportation and construction industries.

The addition of Jake, Heidi and David to the national sales team showcase Skamania Lodge's commitment not just to its resort, but impeccable customer service, too.

About Skamania Lodge

Located 45 miles east of Portland, Ore., in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Skamania Lodge is an all-season, 175-acre mountain resort and conference center. The property is also home to 45 recreational options, including Waterleaf Spa, with an indoor swimming pool, hot tubs and a fitness center, an 18-hole championship golf course, and the Cascade Dining Room and River Rock restaurants. The Cascadian-style lodge is situated in a Pacific Northwest playground with hiking, biking and Sternwheeler river cruises in the summer; skiing and snowshoeing in the winter; and golfing, fishing and whitewater rafting year-round. The property has also won numerous awards, including: National Choice Award by Smart Meetings magazine; Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator; and the Gold Tier Green Star award from International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). For more information, visit www.skamania.com. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

About Destination Hotels

Destination Hotels (Destination) is the largest owner and operator of independent hotels, resorts and residences in the United States. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Destination is an industry leader with more than 40 years of hospitality management and development experience. Located in premier destinations, the portfolio is continuously growing with more than 40 luxury and upscale properties from coast to coast. The award-winning company operates 20 golf courses, 19 full-service spas, six IACC-certified conference centers and 105 bars and restaurants. The privately owned company is a subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises, a Los Angeles-based investment, development and real estate firm. For more information on Destination Hotels, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Twitter: @Destination. Like us on Facebook: DestinationHotels.