Wild Dunes Resort Appoints Chris Sessions as Director of Sales, Marketing, and Events
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt located on Isle of Palms, is pleased to announce Chris Sessions as its director of sales, marketing, and events. Sessions will also serve on the resort's executive committee.
"We are excited to welcome Chris to the Wild Dunes family," said Terri A. Haack, managing director, Wild Dunes Resort. "His deep industry expertise, innovative approach, and passion for excellence will be instrumental as we continue to grow and evolve as a premier destination for both leisure and group guests."
Bringing more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Chris joins Wild Dunes with a distinguished background leading high-performing commercial teams at premier resort destinations. Most recently, Chris served as director of sales and marketing at the Fairmont Orchid on Hawaii's renowned Kohala Coast. In that role, he successfully led integrated commercial efforts across sales, marketing, events, and revenue strategy while also managing the operational aspects of a transformative $110 million property renovation. Prior to his time in Hawaii, Chris held leadership positions at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, including key roles at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay in San Diego and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. Throughout his tenure, he consistently delivered top-line revenue growth, increased group average daily rate, and drove strategic initiatives that strengthened both leisure and group segments.
Chris's appointment comes at a pivotal time for Wild Dunes, as the resort continues to invest in elevated guest experiences and world-class amenities, including beachfront accommodations, a full-service spa, championship golf, and expansive event venues. Originally from the Carolinas and a proud graduate of Coastal Carolina University, Chris is thrilled to return to the Southeast. Sessions will be relocating to Isle of Palms with his wife Kimberly and their 3-year-old son, Aiden.
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