The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch Appoints Karen Crawford as Director of Sales

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. March 26, 2015

BEAVER CREEK, CO - March 26, 2015 - The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch is pleased to announce Karen Crawford as Director of Sales. With over 10 years of sales experience, Karen will oversee all sales efforts for the iconic, newly renovated mountain resort.

“I am delighted to be leading the sales efforts for The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch,” said Crawford. “This property defines a luxury mountain resort and sets the standard for service, amenities, and a unique and engaging experience.”

Karen's background in events started right out of college when working for her Alma Mater, Oklahoma State. She handled large donor events which eventually led her to Dallas where she participated in raising funds for the world-renowned Winspear Opera House. She also helped create and execute an event for The Dallas Opera's 50th Anniversary Gala. Karen was most recently working for Rocky Mountain Connections where she won Sales Manager of the Year and was awarded for the highest revenue brought in by any Sales Manager out of their seven offices.

“Karen's strong relationships and depth of knowledge of the Vail Valley will undoubtedly be an invaluable benefit to our Sales and Marketing Team and to our resort,” said Stephanie Leavitt, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch.

A year-round destination, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch on Beaver Creek Mountain offers guests an unforgettable escape to limitless adventure. The newly renovated resort provides ski-in/ski out convenience, privacy, and a distinctive combination of sophistication and comfort. Spa services and more than 24,000 sq. ft. of meeting space with floor to ceiling windows & panoramic views of the Vail Valley ensure discerning travelers enjoy the ultimate escape.

Consistently touted by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler as one of North America's top hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch offers limitless outdoor adventure year-round, including unparalleled ski-in/ski-out access to Beaver Creek Mountain and exclusive access to Red Sky Golf Club. The Bachelor Gulch Spa features 21,000 square feet of soothing surroundings, 19 treatment rooms and the co-ed rock-lined grotto with lazy-river hot tub, while Spago by Wolfgang Puck opened at the resort in 2007 as the only Colorado outpost of the famed Beverly Hills restaurant. The resort's four-legged residents, Saint Bernard 'Bachelor' and Bernese Mountain Dog 'Belle,' welcome 'Man's Best Friend' with a host of dog-friendly services and amenities and interact with guests daily during 'Paw Prints' family photograph opportunities.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 87 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, an award that originated in 1987. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of quality excellence, recognize quality achievements of companies and publicize successful quality strategies. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company won the award in 1992 and 1999. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR).