Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing
Elsa Perez continues on 23-year journey with Marriott
PUERTO VALLARTA, MX. August 14, 2017 - Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is proud to announce the appointment of Elsa Perez as the new Director of Sales & Marketing. In her new role, Perez will oversee all marketing initiatives for the resort, and work closely with management in determining sales strategies across relevant market segments to grow awareness and maximize revenue.
“Elsa's knowledge of the Marriott brand and our resort is invaluable,” said David Gauna, Marriott Area General Manager for Puerto Vallarta, Punta Mita and Guadalajara. “I continue to be impressed by her leadership, creativity and passion for the area and look forward to working with her in this new role.”
Perez began her journey at Marriott Puerto Vallarta as a reservation agent in 1994 and 23 years later, her natural talent and leadership skills have helped her advance into new roles and remain an important part of the resort team. Constantly motivated to take on new challenges, Perez joined the event management team in 2001 as Groups and Conventions Manager. In 2012, Perez was promoted to Director of Event Management, a role in which she won the Marriott Leadership Diamond Award in 2016. In 2014, she was selected for the Event Council for Marriott Caribbean & Latin America and is still an active member.
“I'm excited to work with the sales and marketing team to continue generating awareness of the experiences we create for groups and leisure travelers, including our attentive service and multiple event venues,” said Perez. “Especially with all of the recent and upcoming renovations and improvements, we want both our new and returning guests to know about the ways in which we are enhancing our resort.”
ABOUT MARRIOTT PUERTO VALLARTA RESORT & SPA
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is situated on a sandy strip along Banderas Bay, against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains. A Pacific beachfront retreat for couples, families and groups, the resort offers 433 rooms, the expansive Ohtli Spa, five restaurants, infinity pool, water sports center, Kids' Club and more than 28,000 square feet of meeting space, with programming highlights that include a special tequila education program, complete with a proprietary brand and tequilier. A charming, friendly town with an authentic Mexican vibe, Puerto Vallarta offers a vibrant culinary and arts scene, highlighted by local festivals such as the Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival and the Guadalupe Processions, honoring the town's patron saint. For more information, visit www.puertovallartamarriott.com
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