Marje Jones Joins Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld as Director of Sales & Marketing
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld - spanning 28 acres within the heart of International Drive - welcomes Marje Jones as director of sales and marketing. Bringing extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Jones will develop and implement sales and marketing plans designed to drive profit for the newly-renovated resort.
“Having worked with Crescent Hotels & Resorts for many years, Marje has an impressive ability to identify business growth areas and design creative programs to increase revenues,” says Harold Bassler, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld. “Coupled with her professional history of selling in the Orlando market, she promises to lead our team in taking the property to the next level.”
Jones most recently served as a director of sales and business development in the D.C. metro area, where she specialized in working with historic colleges and private universities, securing highly sensitive government accounts and formulating marketing partnerships which resulted in impressive sales growth for her hotels. Prior to that, she spent five years in the Orlando market as a director of sales at several notable properties, gaining vast experience with the Hilton brand and formulating strong alliances throughout the state. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration and a Masters in International Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
Nestled within lush, native palms and tropical fountains, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld offers a relaxing oasis tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, while conveniently situated in the heart of Orlando, providing guests steps-away access to SeaWorld® Parks, as well as ideal proximity to Universal, Disney and The Orange County Convention Center. The recent renovation elevated the property to accommodate even more business and leisure groups with new, state-of-the-art venue space and services, complemented by new outdoor lawns, complete renovations to public areas and 1,020 refreshed guestrooms. Guests enjoy brick-lined walkways, lush tropical landscaping, palm tree-lined swimming pools, and enticing family recreation activities. Five dining outlets and options are available to accommodate a variety of culinary interests. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld is Orlando's largest DoubleTree and most inviting hotel delivering a resort-like experience to meeting attendees, business travelers and leisure visitors alike.
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