Karen Low Appointed DoSM at The Liaison Capitol Hill
June 28, 2011 - The Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel managed by Denihan Hospitality Group appointed Karen Low its new Director of Sales and Marketing effective June 15, 2011. Karen is a 17-year sales veteran with experience in New York and Las Vegas luxury brand hotels and resorts. Her leadership roles include positions with Spirit Cruises, Dolce International and Le Parker Meridien. As Director of Sales and Marketing, Karen becomes the hotel's official “liaison” to meeting planners, convention bureaus, and destination specialists, responsible for boosting sales, utilizing the innovative tactics she's created throughout her career to direct the hotel's strategy.
“Karen Low is an acknowledged leader in our industry, and we are thrilled that she's moving her family across the country to join us at The Liaison Capitol Hill,” said Dani Elhachem, General Manager. “Her strength in building great brands and making them stand out will contribute to further developing our relationship with the travel trade, propelling sales and increasing the hotel's visibility in the competitive DC market.” The district's closest hotel to Union Station and the U.S. Capitol building is popular for its flexible meeting space, including a large rooftop pool; and its acclaimed destination restaurant Art and Soul (owned by Chef Art Smith, former chef to Oprah Winfrey) is globally renowned.
For more than a decade, Karen worked and resided in Las Vegas: for six of those years, she was executive director of sales at the internationally renowned Venetian Resort and Casino. As its sales leader, Karen's team grew from ten members to fifty during her tenure. She was responsible for opening the 4,000+ room resort, selling 550,000 room nights and generated more than $125 million in revenue. Karen left the Venetian in 2004 to create a much-in-demand consultancy. Her clientele included ARK Restaurants and Starwood (W Hotels). She is a graduate of Hofstra University. Karen, her husband, Jeff, and children Connor and Catherine look forward to exploring the District's historical and cultural heritage.
About The Liaison Capitol Hill
The closest hotel to the U.S. Capitol, The Liaison Capitol Hill is just steps away from Union Station and the National Mall's world-famous monuments and museums. The modern yet comfortable design allows guests to make connections and stay connected. The iconic art program reflects the hotel's power-spot location and strong political point of view including: six by six feet dramatic oil portraits of political leaders that greet guests in the lobby and an edgy, gallery-like photographic series that traces “a day in the life” of a fictional D.C. mover and shaker amid many of the city's most recognizable landmarks. “Destination Relaxation,” the exclusive seasonal rooftop pool and terrace is a resort-like experience in the heart of the city featuring lounge style day beds and lushly cushioned seating areas. The restaurant, Art and Soul, is envisioned by James Beard Award-winning celebrity Chef Art Smith, offering modern, regional cuisine with southern accents. To make a reservation and for more information, visit www.affinia.com or call 1-866-AFFINIA. The Liaison Capitol Hill is located at 415 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001.
About Affinia Hotels
Affinia Hotels has prime locations in New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Offering the industry's most innovative guest service program, My Affinia allows business and leisure guests to tap the ease and immediacy of the Internet to create experiences of total customized comfort. Operated by Denihan Hospitality Group, a privately-owned company with more than 40 years of hospitality management expertise, Affinia Hotels is a proud member of a worldwide alliance of hotels including Joie De Vivre in the United States, Thistle Hotels in the United Kingdom, Rotana Hotels in the Middle East and First Hotels in Scandinavia. For more information, visit www.affinia.com or call 1-866-AFFINIA.
About Denihan Hospitality Group
New York based Denihan Hospitality Group, one of the nation's fastest growing owner/operators of stylish boutique hotels, draws upon a 50-year family legacy of providing guests with highly individualized service. Denihan's portfolio includes the upper upscale and luxury brands Affinia Hotels and James Hotels, as well as luxury independent properties The Surrey and The Benjamin, and other independent affiliate hotels. A full-service management and development company, Denihan's properties are located in some of the most sought after U.S. locations: New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Miami. For further information, visit www.denihan.com.
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