Kimpton's Vero Beach Hotel and Spa Appoints Lee Hunter as Director of Sales
VERO BEACH, FL. November 16, 2015 - Vero Beach Hotel & Spa announced the appointment of Lee Hunter as Director of Sales.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lee to the Vero Beach Hotel & Spa family,” said Eric Jellson, Area Director of Marketing & Strategy for Kimpton Hotels of Florida & Cayman Islands. “He brings with him a tremendous amount of talent and industry acumen, and will bring a fresh perspective to contribute innovative, revenue-generating ideas that will bring Vero Beach Hotel & Spa to the next level.”
As a graduate of Virginia Tech, Hunter began his career as a Cluster Sales Manager in the Tampa Bay area with Marriott International, with his territory region spanning South Florida to Detroit. His marketing and sales experience has taken him nationwide since, and prior to assuming this new role, he was most recently the Global Director of Sales with Commune Hotels & Resorts. As Global Director of Sales, he operated as a representative at trade shows, created client events and worked with in-need properties to raise results.
As an award winning AAA four-diamond property, Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, a Kimpton Hotel, is the perfect destination for anyone who is looking for casual sophistication and tranquility, along with breathtaking, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. During their stay, guests can choose to lounge in one of the 113 West-Indies-Style guest rooms and suites, or enjoy all that the property has to offer including: a private beach; heated ocean view pool and cabanas; complimentary evening wine hour; golf privileges at private clubs; the full-service onsite White Orchid spa; and more.
About Kimpton's Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
Located on one of the country's most exclusive and pristine beaches in Vero Beach, Florida - less than two hours from Palm Beach and Orlando International Airports - the AAA four diamond oceanfront Vero Beach Hotel & Spa offers 113 West-Indies-style designer guest rooms appointed with dark mahogany woods, Jerusalem stone flooring, granite countertops, flat screen televisions, sumptuous bedding and spacious balconies overlooking the spectacular Atlantic Ocean. Popular with guests are the adjacent oceanfront Cobalt restaurant and Heaton's Reef Bar & Grill. Favorite hotel amenities include a private beach, heated ocean view pool, complimentary evening wine hour for overnight guests, fitness center, golf privileges at private clubs, an executive boardroom and private event room, concierge, laundry, valet parking, business center services and a full-service onsite spa. For more information call 1-866-602-VERO or visit the www.verobeachhotelandspa.com.
About Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travelers feel genuinely cared for through thoughtful perks and amenities, bold, playful design and a sincerely personal style of guest service. Out to help people live full, balanced lives, Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. The award-winning restaurants and bars are led by talented chefs and bartenders that offer guests a chance to dine like a local. Kimpton is consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, Upper Upscale Segment, for Customer Satisfaction. The company is highly-regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits and has been named a FORTUNE magazine “Best Place to Work” six times since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates over 60 hotels and 70 plus restaurants, bars and lounges in 30 U.S. cities. In January 2015, Kimpton was welcomed into the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel brands, bringing together two special cultures and sets of values to create the world's largest boutique hotel business. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.
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