Brown Hotel Hires John Nerlinger as Associate Director of Sales
Former American Airlines salesmen will help bring corporate travelers to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, KY - April 24, 2013 - The Brown Hotel is proud to announce the recent hire of John Nerlinger as Associate Director of Sales. For the past 27 years, Nerlinger has worked for American Airlines upgrading the airline experiences of travelers from around the world. He brings a strong background in corporate sales as well as wealth of knowledge on the Louisville market to the Brown Hotel.
As Associate Director of Sales, Nerlinger will work with corporations and travel VIPs to create memorable stays to the Brown Hotel. By organizing recognition programs and arranging special rates, Nerlinger will expand the hotel's sales and enhance the overall travel experience through accommodations, catering, meeting spaces and more. He will work to continue the impeccable service and heartfelt hospitality that has made the nearly 90-year-old hotel famous.
“I worked for American Airlines for a very long time because they are a high quality company,” said Nerlinger. “When the Brown Hotel asked me to come over, I felt it would be a good fit because they understood that same elevated level of service.”
The Brown Hotel accommodates groups of 6 to 600, from small meetings in elegant board rooms and parlors to large formal galas in the iconic Crystal Ballroom. Meticulous attention to detail and rich heritage of successful events makes the Brown Hotel a top choice for corporate and private events of all sizes.
The Brown Hotel, located at Fourth and Broadway, has been a Louisville tradition since 1923. It is home to the AAA Four Diamond English Grill and the casual venue J. Graham's Cafe, where guests can try the legendary sandwich called the “Hot Brown.” The Brown Hotel holds a AAA Four Diamond rating, is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and Historic Hotels of America and was recently named one of the world's top 500 hotels by Travel + Leisure Magazine. For more information on this luxury hotel, visit www.brownhotel.com or call (502) 583-1234. Follow the Brown Hotel on Facebook and Twitter. The Brown Hotel is an 1859 Historic Hotel and holds a AAA Four Diamond rating.
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