The Kessler Collection Names Jeannie DiGrappa as Regional Sales Manager
ORLANDO, FL - April 25, 2013 - The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of 10 artistically inspired boutique hotels and restaurants, is proud to appoint Jeannie DiGrappa as the new regional sales manager for its western properties: Beaver Creek Lodge, El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa and Kessler Canyon. DiGrappa's role includes implementing sales strategies to achieve goals and maximize profits, as well as maintaining high customer satisfaction, developing new accounts and successfully managing sales efforts.
“The Kessler Collection is delighted to welcome back Jeannie DiGrappa as regional sales manager, as her previous team experience and extensive background in the hospitality industry are vital to our sales team,” boasts Mr. Richard C. Kessler, chairman and CEO of The Kessler Collection. “With 22 years of hotel sales proficiency, DiGrappa is a valuable addition to the Kessler family. We greatly look forward to seeing her take on new challenges and contribute to the growth of The Kessler Collection, a brand that defines both luxury and service.”
Previously serving as area director of sales for Stonebridge Companies in Denver, Colo., DiGrappa has experience closely monitoring hotel performance, ensuring implementation of sales action plans, creating new marketing initiatives, and overseeing hotel renovations and rebranding efforts. Prior to her role at Stonebridge Companies, DiGrappa was a member of The Kessler Collection as regional sales director, during which she drove revenue for 10 hotels and directed the sales efforts for several Kessler Collection properties. Jeannie DiGrappa's noteworthy experience in the hospitality industry includes high-profile sales and marketing positions with various national and international hotels, such as director of sales & marketing at Hilton Garden Inn Denver Cherry Creek. Additionally, DiGrappa is the former president of her own consulting business, Hotel Reps, Inc., where she assisted with task force and new marketing strategies at numerous high-end hotels and resorts, including The Westin Governor Morris Hotel and RockResorts. DiGrappa earned a master's degree at Colorado State University and bachelor's degree in science in business administration from Regis University.
From the east coast to the American west, The Kessler Collection creates inspiring experiences for guests, offering perfect vacation spots for adventure, romance and discovery. The Kessler Collection includes Beaver Creek Lodge, Bohemian Hotel Celebration, Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront, Casa Monica Hotel, The Castle Hotel, El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa, Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville, Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Kessler Canyon of Colorado and Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, Ga.
For more information or to book a stay at Kessler Collection properties, please visit www.kesslercollection.com or call the Kessler corporate office at 888.472.6312.
About The Kessler Collection
Capturing the classical and unconventional spirit of Bohemian cultures, The Kessler Collection's portfolio of passionately created and artistically inspired boutique hotels boast chic design, luxe accommodations, enriching ambiance and intimate service. Whether visiting properties in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado or New Mexico, each hotel's exquisite art, music and cultural influences, personally acquired for that hotel by the Kessler family, are deliberately approachable. Designed to inspire unforgettable experiences, Kessler guests are bathed in re-defined Bohemian luxury, from an 1888 historic hotel, a cutting edge downtown landmark and a magical castle, to an earthy Native American retreat, high design southern mansion and elite ski lodge.
The Kessler Collection proudly holds eight hotels as the founding member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, a well-edited ensemble of boldly original independent hotels, each carefully selected for its distinctiveness, style and synchronicity with individual travel interests.
For more information about The Kessler Collection and its properties, please visit www.kesslercollection.com or call 888.472.6312.
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