Atlantis, Paradise Island Appoints Karen Cruitt as VP of Leisure Sales for Atlantis, Paradise Island

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. March 26, 2014

PARADISE ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS - March 26, 2014 - Marcy Miles, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas, is pleased to announce the promotion of Karen Cruitt, Executive Director of Leisure Sales to Vice President of Leisure Sales for Atlantis, Paradise Island. Cruitt will assume her new position immediately.

With over 22 years of experience, Cruitt is a veteran in the hospitality sales industry and has made significant contributions in the overall leisure sales functions for the Company. Cruitt first joined Atlantis in 1998 as a National Sales Manager and later was promoted to Director of Sales in 2005. Most recently, Cruitt has served as the Executive Director of Leisure Sales since 2010.

“Over the past several years, Karen has displayed real leadership through strategic thinking and her strong understanding of our business and that of our partners. I know she will continue to be instrumental to our sales team and further grow the Company,” says Miles.

Cruitt brings not only a wealth of understanding regarding retail trade, but also Atlantis' market segments. Due to her strong relationships with North American wholesalers, online distributors, and receptive operators, Cruitt has proven herself a key asset to the Company. Additionally, Cruitt continues to work directly with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board and Paradise Island Tourism Association to ensure global promotion of Atlantis.

In her new role, Cruitt will be responsible for leading the leisure sales team with goals and overall strategic direction, while achieving revenue targets for Atlantis. She will work closely with and report directly to Miles and will be based in Atlantis' Plantation, Florida office.

About Atlantis, Paradise Island resort, The Bahamas

Atlantis, Paradise Island is a unique, ocean-themed destination located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas, and features a variety of accommodations, all built around a 141-acre waterscape comprised of over 20 million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools and habitats. Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, there are over 50,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays, including The Dig, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Atlantis is home to Aquaventure, a non-stop water experience consisting of thrilling water slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids and wave surges, and never-before-seen special effects. Dolphin Cay, the resort's interaction and education center, was created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the wonders of these remarkable ocean inhabitants.

The Cove Atlantis, a 600-room resort, features oversized rooms with a step down living space, spectacular designs by acclaimed interior architects Jeffrey Beers and David Rockwell, unprecedented services and amenities, private all-adult and family pools, lavish cabanas and breathtaking views of the ocean. Atlantis is also known as THE culinary destination in The Caribbean with a collection of restaurants from world-renowned chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Bobby Flay. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops, casino, and the largest conference center, meeting and convention facilities in The Caribbean.

For further information about Atlantis, Paradise Island; call 954-809-2000 or visit Atlantis.com. For reservations, call your travel agent or 800-ATLANTIS.