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Florham Park, NJ, February 8----Catherine Salerno, a leading hospitality executive, returns to New Jersey as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center. In her new position she will lead the property's sales team, develop and direct its marketing strategy and develop new accounts for the 219-room hotel. Most recently, Ms. Salerno was Area Director Sales for HEI Hotels and Resorts in Virginia, responsible for the Marriott Hanover, Embassy Suites Tysons and Le Meridian Arlington. In her home state of New Jersey, she held executive sales positions at Crestline Hotels and Resorts, overseeing sales at the Hilton Parsippany and Hampton Inn Parsippany, and at the Headquarters Plaza Hotel in Morristown. In addition to extensive work as an independent hospitality consultant, Ms. Salerno held management jobs with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Walt Disney World and as a food and beverage consultant for the Department of the Navy. Destination Hotels & Resorts' Regional Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Steve Sackman says, "We are thrilled to have someone of this caliber and vast experience join our team. Catherine is a dynamic, proven leader with tremendous market knowledge." Catherine Salerno also serves as an Adjunct Professor and Member of the Board at the Morris County College School of Hospitality. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Ms.Salerno resides in Chatham, NJ. About Hamilton Park Hotel Hamilton Park Hotel is set on 13 woodland acres in New Jersey's historic Morristown area, 20 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and 45 miles from New York City. The purpose-built conference center offers sophisticated technology, elegant accommodations and award-winning dining and banquet facilities. Hamilton Park Hotel is ideal for corporate gatherings, social galas and weddings and for both business and leisure travelers. It is among the Fortune 500's preferred venues of choice, with 219 guest rooms and suites, 40 meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, a range of dining options and a full-service business center. About Destination Hotels & Resorts Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With 40 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fourth largest hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 9,600 guest rooms, 18 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Chicago, Seattle, Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Palos Verdes, Maui and Lake Tahoe. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For a complete list of properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com. |
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