The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens Welcomes Gail Drouillard as Director of Sales and Marketing
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA. - April 27, 2015. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, an elegant interpretation of a traditional mountain lodge in the heart of middle Georgia, announces the addition of industry veteran Gail Drouillard as director of sales and marketing. Responsible for spearheading strategic marketing tactics and sales initiatives to strongly impact revenue, Drouillard brings a specialized approach from her extensive resort experience.
As a graduate of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, Drouillard is an accomplished leader in the hospitality industry and most recently served as director of operations at the Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company in Rosemary Beach, Fla. In her role as director of sales and marketing at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens', Drouillard's responsibilities include developing key sales and revenue management strategies to increase market share penetration and drive top-line revenues.
Prior to joining The Lodge and Spa, Drouillard served as general manager at Destination Club Management in Seacrest Beach, Fla., a five star oceanfront fractional property, where she managed day-to-day operations and handled all marketing efforts for the short-term rental programs and assisted real estate with fractional sales presentations. Drouillard's additional noteworthy experience includes, Director of Sales at Marriott Bay Point Resort in Panama City Beach, Fla., Vice President, General Manager and Senior Consultant at Conference Center Consulting Group/Aberdeen Woods Conference Center, a 40-acre 230-room executive center, among other key positions.
“I am honored to be a part of The Lodge and Spa team and look forward to growing sales and impacting revenue goals,” said Gail Drouillard, director of sales & marketing. “I can't wait to leave an impression through strategic and effective efforts.”
Involved within the community, Drouillard has served as a leader within the Girl Scouts organization and has also served as a member of numerous hospitality organizations, including Who's Who in Hospitality, International Association of Conference Centers, Hotel Sales & Marketing Association International and Meeting Planners International.
Nested along 6,000 acres of inspiring gardens and preserved forest land, The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is the new standard of luxury and service delivered with amenities and attention to detail as one of Georgia's finest destination resorts. The only resort located inside Callaway Gardens, The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is a member of the Autograph Collection - a distinct group of unique properties carefully selected to represent an upscale line of prestigious hotels. The 150-room hotel is home to extensive meeting spaces, an award-winning spa, delicious southern-style fare at Piedmont Grille and Ironwood Lounge as well as activities and attractions fit for meetings and families. The hotel is located in the Appalachian foothills just 80 miles southwest of Atlanta. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts (www.interstatehotels.com), the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company. For more details, visit www.autographhotels.com or visit http://www.callawaylodgeandspa.com or call (706) 489-3301.
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