Preferred Hotels & Resorts Names Kate Nawracaj as Director of Group Sales for Midwest Corporations and Associations
NEWPORT BEACH, CA April 25, 2017 - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Nawracaj as Director of Group Sales, covering Midwest Corporations and Associations. Based in Chicago, Ms. Nawracaj brings more than 20 years of experience to her new role, and is responsible for connecting industry planners in the region with the brand's member hotels and resorts globally.
“As Preferred Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its group sales efforts globally, Kate's diverse background and wealth of experience brings a unique perspective to help us better serve our clients and grow within the region,” said Elaine Macy, Executive Vice President of Global Group Sales for Preferred Hotels & Resorts. “She is a wonderful addition to our team.”
“I am excited to join Preferred Hotels & Resorts during such a momentous time for its Group Sales team, especially as interest in independent hotels and authentic hospitality experiences is higher than ever,” said Nawracaj. “I look forward to connecting my clients to the brand's one-of-a-kind member hotels and resorts worldwide.”
Prior to joining Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Ms. Nawracaj spent 17 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, most recently serving as Account Director for Global Group Sales, representing more than 1,400 hotels and resorts across 11 distinct brands in nearly 100 countries. During her tenure with Starwood, she held additional sales positions with properties such as Sheraton Grand Chicago, Westin River North, and St. Regis Monarch Beach. In these roles, she was consistently recognized as a top sales producer, exceeding year-over-year sales goals while acting as a member of industry associations such as the Professional Conference Management Association and the Financial and Insurance Conference Planners Organization.
Ms. Nawracaj holds a B.S. in Hotel Management from Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania.
About Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries. Through its five global collections, Preferred Hotels & Resorts connects discerning travelers to the singular luxury hospitality experience that meets their life and style preferences for each occasion. Every property within the portfolio maintains the high quality standards and unparalleled service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance Program. The iPrefer™ hotel rewards program, Preferred Residences℠, Preferred Family℠, Preferred Pride℠, and Preferred Golf™ offer valuable benefits for travelers seeking a unique experience. For more information, visit PreferredHotels.com.
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