NEW ORLEANS September 21, 2016 – Aloft New Orleans Downtown recently announced that Steffanie Arnold has joined the hotel’s impressive leadership team as Director of Sales. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Arnold most recently served as Director of Sales at the Omni Royal Crescent Hotel where she consistently exceeded Revenue, RevPAR and Sales Productivity Goals. In this position, Arnold will be responsible for the leadership and management of the hotel’s designated sales teams including overseeing and coordinating all Marketing, Sales Managers and Catering and Conference Services.

"We are thrilled to have Steffanie leading our sales efforts," said Kristi
Taglauer, general manager of the Aloft New Orleans Downtown. “Her knowledge of the hotel industry and familiarity with the New Orleans market, coupled with her previous leadership experience and impressive track record will take Aloft New Orleans Downtown to new heights.”

Aloft New Orleans Downtown features 188 spacious loft-like rooms, tech-driven amenities and a vibrant social atmosphere. Additional facilities include an outdoor Splash pool, 24-hour fitness center and 3,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, ideal for both business meetings and social gatherings. Guest rooms, meeting rooms, and public spaces at the Aloft New Orleans Downtown are all equipped with fast & free Wi-Fi and the sleek and stylish New Orleans meeting space features state-of-the art A/V equipment and full catering options. The hotel also offers Keyless Check-In, allowing guests to use their smartphones to check in to the hotel and open their guestroom door.

The hotel’s signature W XYZ bar serves as a hot spot where guests can unwind over signature cocktails, live music, and a full menu of tasty bites. The bar offers live, free access to local emerging artists as part of Aloft's signature Live at Aloft Hotels events that take place around the world. Walking distance to numerous offices and restaurants, the hotel offers convenient access to jazz clubs, bars and boutiques in the famed French Quarter as well as the nearby Mercedes Benz Superdome.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.aloftneworleansdowntown.com , or call +1 866 716 8143.