BridgeStreet Global Hospitality Announces Sales Appointments Within EMEA

Marc Thornton, Julie Steadman and David Sassoon Bring Vast Industry Knowledge to BridgeStreet

. July 03, 2014

HERNDON, VA - July 3, 2014 - BridgeStreet Global Hospitality - the leading international solution for serviced apartment experiences - proudly announces the appointment of three new senior team members within EMEA. Bringing a combined wealth of sales and hospitality experience, Marc Thornton, Julie Steadman and David Sassoon are the newest Brand Ambassadors providing extensive experience in both the corporate and travel sectors.

“We are very excited to welcome this dynamic group to the BridgeStreet EMEA team,” said Managing Director, Global Revenue Development, Brett Million. “This impressive group of individuals brings an immense amount of experience which includes national and pan European growth strategies, providing corporate solutions, and consumer service delivery. We are delighted to have them join BridgeStreet and are confident that they will help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and continue to provide world class services to our Clients and Guests.”

Joining the team as Regional Director of Sales, Marc Thornton brings more than 20 years of experience in international sales management, with substantial experience of leading growth strategies in a diverse range of corporate and consumer travel organizations. Prior to BridgeStreet, Marc was Head of Sales & Distribution of Monarch Airlines, where he oversaw all aspects of sales and distribution in both the U.K. and Europe relating to maximizing the sales revenue. Before his career at Monarch Airlines, he had senior management roles at American Express, Hertz, Dollar Thrifty Europe and EasyCar.com.

Spending her entire career in the travel industry, Julie Steadman joins BridgeStreet as an account director for EMEA. Predominantly working within the corporate sector, Julie initially worked with TMCs, then heading up the sales teams for airlines Finnair, Air France and bmi British Midland, managing the relationships for major TMCs and corporates. Most recently, Julie headed up the Trade Sales Team at Merlin Entertainments managing the third party relationships for Thorpe Park, Legoland Windsor Resort and Chessington World of Adventures Resort.

With more than 10 years of industry experience in the Serviced and Corporate Housing sectors, David Sassoon joins the BridgeStreet team as an account director for EMEA. Armed with a wealth of experience in the London property, hospitality and short-let industries, David has worked with a number of multinational corporate clients at the highest level and has an in depth understanding of corporate relocations and short term housing requirements. David is an instrumental point of contact for key clients in providing effective solutions to national and global accommodation needs.

With more than 50,000 apartments in 60 countries, BridgeStreet Global Hospitality meets every need, whether guests plan to stay three days, three weeks or three years. BridgeStreet's family of brands includes six-star Exclusive, five-star Residences, four-star Living and ApartHotels, three-star Places and two-star Stüdyo offering the convenience of apartment living with a variety of service packages to offer each guest options based on location, price point and individual needs.

For more information on BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, visit www.bridgestreet.com or call 1(800) 278 7338 / +44 (0) 20 7792 2222. For more information on affiliate membership opportunities and BridgeStreet branded properties, please contact Paul Rands, director of international development at 44 (0) 207 313 2807 or [email protected].

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