Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach Adds Two New Members to Sales and Marketing Team
Thu Le Dong and Thomas Fitzgerald Join Beachfront Hotel as Group Sales Managers
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. October 29, 2015 - Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach today announced two additions to its sales team. Effective immediately, Thu Le Dong and Thomas Fitzgerald will each take on the role of group sales manager for the beachfront Fort Lauderdale hotel.
“We are excited to expand our talented and dynamic team at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach,” said Eduardo Fernandez, the hotel's general manager. “Both Thu and Thomas have a history of exceeding sales goals in varying industries, as well as creating and cultivating meaningful client relationships. We are excited to have them onboard and know they will be great additions to the Sonesta family.”
http://app.meltwaterpress.com/mpress/uploadedimages/2015/10/26/3809341445912538594.jpg Prior to joining Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, Dong served as a realtor at Keller Williams Tampa Properties, where she exceeded annual sales goals by 15 percent, on average. Previously, Dong served as sales manager for the W South Beach, where her sales accounted for more than 45 percent of room revenues on a consistent basis.
http://app.meltwaterpress.com/mpress/uploadedimages/2015/10/27/3809341445952739151.jpg Most recently, Fitzgerald served as national sales manager for La Playa Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida, where he regularly exceeded monthly revenue goals. Previously, Fitzgerald was the sales manager for Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island, targeting the group segment and consistently growing the property's business.
To learn more about Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, current offers or to make reservations, visit http://www.sonesta.com/FortLauderdale/ http://www.sonesta.com/FortLauderdale/%20 or call 954-315-1460. For the latest news and information, become a fan on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SonestaFortLauderdale or follow the hotel on Twitter and Instagram @SonestaFtLaud.
About Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
The AAA Four Diamond-rated oceanfront Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, features 240 guest rooms including 24 spectacular suites, all of which boast panoramic views of the seven-mile stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach. This oceanfront hotel provides a new level of hospitality to the Fort Lauderdale market by offering travelers a sense of place, not just a place to stay. Catering to both business and leisure travelers, the hotel is centrally located on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and A1A only 8 miles from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and just minutes from the Las Olas Arts & Entertainment District and Port Everglades. Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach offers an authentic, local experience to guests and locals alike, brought to life through the brand's signature Food is Art, Liquid Art and Daily Delights programs.
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