(BOSTON) April 29, 2009 - The Copley Square Hotel, www.copleysquarehotel.com, Boston’s newest boutique property located in the heart of Boston’s vibrant Back Bay, recently welcomed industry professional Janice Tugaoen as its new Director of Sales. Having recently undergone a $17 million renovation, the hotel offers four-star service with stylish interiors and distinctive amenities for today’s business and leisure travelers. 

As Director of Sales, Tugaoen is charged with securing corporate travel partnerships and developing mutually beneficial relationships with the surrounding business and residential communities. She will plan and manage the overall sales and revenue efforts as well as work on some marketing initiatives and participate in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee. 

“Janice brings experience, energy and a demonstrated record of success to this position,” said John Maibach, the Copley Square Hotel’s General Manager. “We look forward to having her as part of our dedicated team of professionals.” 

Tugaoen was most recently the Assistant Director of Sales for the Seaport Hotel and Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA. For three consecutive years, she developed business strategies to introduce the Seaport to new markets. Prior to her work with the Seaport, Tugaoen was the Corporate Group and Transient Sales Manager for Soho & Tribeca Grand Hotels in New York City.

The Copley Square Hotel is located at 47 Huntington Avenue at the corner of Exeter Street, in Boston, MA 02116.  For meetings or function inquiries please call Janice Tugaoen at 617-421-1460. For more information, or to make reservations, please call 1-800-225-7062 or visit http://www.copleysquarehotel.com. 

The Copley Square Hotel, a historic gem located in the heart of Boston’s vibrant Back Bay, reemerged as an urban chic, four-star boutique hotel, following a $17 million renovation.  With 143 redesigned guest rooms and suites – both luxe and contemporary in feel, the Copley Square Hotel offers an “Intuitively Yours” service philosophy that anticipates and custom-tailors every guest’s experience. Signature features and amenities include effortless check-in and out at hi-tech registration pods; stylish décor of sophisticated colors and textures; fully-stocked workstations with ergonomic chairs and an array of technology; property-wide complimentary Wi-Fi; and four distinctive venues for dining, cocktails, socializing and room service including XHALE, a definitively casual restaurant for breakfast and dinner; Lobby Lounge, an inviting gathering spot with a candlepit; minibar, an upscale martini lounge serving inspired appetizers; and Saint, one of Boston’s hottest nightclubs for live-DJ music and dancing.  With the distinction of being Boston’s second oldest hotel in continuous operation, this historic property opened to acclaim on July 4, 1891, and has welcomed generations of guests, including such luminaries as President William McKinley, sports legend Babe Ruth and jazz artists Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington.  The Copley Square Hotel is an environmentally friendly hotel and is a member of the exclusive Carino Collection of desirable destinations worldwide. The Copley Square Hotel is located at 47 Huntington Avenue at the corner of Exeter Street, in Boston, MA. 02116.  For more information, or to make reservations, please call 1-800-225-7062 or visit http://www.copleysquarehotel.com.

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