 Montauk,
Long Island, New York, May 2008 � Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina
has announced the appointment of Keith Battaglia as director of sales &
marketing for the historic property. Linda Cerra, general manager,
made the announcement.
�I am so pleased to formally welcome Keith to our team at Montauk Yacht
Club,� stated Ms. Cerra. �He brings extensive experience within the
Long Island and New York markets to his new position, in addition to a
strong familiarity with our property.�
Keith Battaglia was previously the director of sales & marketing
for Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center, located in Glen Cove,
New York. In this position he was an active part of the team that
successfully repositioned the historic Long Island Gold Coast mansion as
a first rate hotel, meetings and events facility.
Prior to this, Mr. Battaglia was the director of sales for The Northland
Inn of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, near Minneapolis. Under his leadership,
the property experienced tremendous success in group sales, achieving a
100% increase in booking pace year-over-year.
Battaglia has also served as director of sales for The Chattanoogan,
an urban resort situated in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. He held
the same position for the former World Trade Institute Conference Center,
now the Downtown Conference Center, located in lower Manhattan, New York
City.
Mr. Battaglia was part of the opening team for the AT&T Learning
Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Earlier in his career he served
as marketing manager for the opening of the JP Morgan Conference &
Training Facility, located on Wall Street in New York City. A native of
New York, Mr. Battaglia earned his bachelor's degree from Boston University.
He has relocated to Montauk.
About Montauk Yacht Club Resort Hotel & Marina
Founded in 1928 and situated along a 22-acre waterfront, the historic
Montauk Yacht Club Resort Hotel & Marina offers 107 comfortably elegant
guestrooms with views of Lake Montauk, including 23 Villas. The resort
features superb dining in the Lighthouse Grill and lighter fare within
the casual ambiance of Breeze�s Café. Cohi Bar is the perfect
setting for refreshments and relaxed conversation. For an enhanced
sense of well-being, the resort features the La Bella Vita Spa. Social
and corporate groups are accommodated in flexible event space, including
four elegant, state-of-the-art rooms and a newly renovated ballroom.
Unique teambuilding fishing trips are available for groups and countless
leisure activities are provided for guests. Golfing is available
nearby at Montauk Downs, an 18-hole course. The resort�s 232-slip marina,
which has been recognized by Yachting magazine as a �Top Ten Marina Destination
in North America, Mexico & the Bahamas,� features comprehensive on-site
amenities, including 2 outdoor pools, one indoor pool, WiFi access,
and full resort access for marina guests. Yacht capacity is 250+
feet with a maximum 12+-foot draft. For more information, visit www.montaukyachtclub.com.
Montauk Yacht Club Resort Hotel & Marina is an Island Global Yachting
destination www.igymarinas.com.
About Island Global Yachting
From the islands of the Caribbean to the azure waters of the Arabian
Gulf and other beautiful yachting destinations around the world, IGY is
redefining the very idea of luxury marina experiences. Founded in
2005, IGY focuses on acquiring, controlling and/or servicing luxury-yacht
marinas and the surrounding upland real estate properties. Island
Global Yachting marinas operate under the signature Yacht Haven Grande
collection and the IGY series brands, as well as several private labels.
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, IGY also has offices in New
York, NY; St. Thomas, USVI; and Dubai, UAE. IGY is an affiliate of
Island Capital Group LLC, a real estate merchant banking firm led and founded
by Andrew Farkas, former chairman of Insignia Financial Group. For
more information, please visit www.igymarinas.com. |
