Miami Beach, FL (April 23, 2014) – The National Hotel Miami Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris Sanchez as the hotel’s new Director of Sales & Marketing.

Mr. Sanchez will oversee all aspects of the historic hotel’s sales and marketing efforts, while creating a new long-term strategy of sustainable growth, both domestically and internationally.

Mr. Sanchez brings over 20 years of experience in the South Florida luxury market, to include Sonesta Hotels & Resorts earlier in his career, and later opening and introducing major luxury-brand hotels to the area like Mandarin Oriental Miami and Viceroy Miami.

Born in Chicago, IL, Mr. Sanchez was raised in South Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at Florida International University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications and continues to reside in Miami.

The National Hotel Miami Beach, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, is located at 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida. For more information, please visit www.NationalHotel.com.