Amy Buzzell Named Director of Sales for Upcoming Rebranded Hilton Garden Inn Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. June 8, 2016 - Hilton Garden Inn Providence, owned and managed by TPG Hotels & Resorts and differentiated as Providence's only waterfront hotel, today announced that Amy Buzzell - an established sales and marketing professional - has joined its team as director of sales. With nearly 20 years of experience overseeing sales for various hospitality properties, Buzzell will apply her expertise to developing effective pricing and revenue generating strategies for the hotel. Currently operating as the Wyndham Garden Providence at 220 India Street, the property is in the process of being updated and rebranded, and is scheduled to fly the Hilton Garden Inn flag in July 2016.
As director of sales, Buzzell will use her relationship-building and revenue generating skills to identify new business leads, develop and implement tailored sales strategies and elevate guests' experience at the property by ensuring an easy booking process and quality interactions with the hotel's sales team. She will also develop effective pricing strategies, identify ways to grow the hotel's occupancy and craft marketing strategies that align with and support Hilton Garden Inn's You Can Count On Us brand culture.
“Amy is an incredibly dedicated, experienced and energetic sales leader who will be a tremendous asset to Hilton Garden Inn Providence,” said Regina DelBonis, regional director of sales and marketing for TPG Hospitality. “Her robust background in the hotel industry combined with her success with advancing hospitality occupancy and her innate ability to build relationships will contribute greatly to the success of this newly rebranded hotel.”
A resident of Bellingham, Massachusetts, Buzzell joins the Hilton Garden Inn Providence after serving as director of sales for various Marriott properties including Residence Inn locations in Andover, Foxborough, Franklin, Woburn and Charlestown, Massachusetts. She played an integral role in opening four of these Marriott properties from the ground up. Buzzell launched her career in hotel positions including front desk agent and restaurant manager - making her a well-rounded hospitality industry professional.
Throughout her career, she has consistently exceeded service expectations, quotas and booking goals. She has also served in leadership and fundraising roles for charitable organizations including Children's Miracle Network and American Red Cross. Additionally, Buzzell is the recipient of a number of Marriott awards including the Golden Circle Award and Living the Sales Award.
Buzzell holds two degrees from Johnson and Wales University: a bachelor's degree in sales and meeting management and an associate degree in hotel/restaurant institutional management.
About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-recognized, peaceful and energizing hotel brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers are appreciated and have everything they need to be most productive on the road. Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart during their stay. Approachable and professional team members operating at more than 650 hotels around the world are committed to providing a welcoming and dependable hotel experience for every guest, every time which is reflected in the satisfaction promise to do whatever it takes to ensure every guest is satisfied, or they don't pay. You can count on us. GuaranteedTM. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit http://www.hgi.com or news.hgi.com for more information about our locations.
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