The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens Welcomes Sales Manager, Josh Baker

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. October 10, 2013

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA - October 10, 2013 - The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, an elegant interpretation of a traditional mountain lodge in the heart of middle Georgia, proudly welcomes Josh Baker to the sales team as sales manager. With more than 15 years of experience in small market meetings, government sales and association meetings, Baker will work closely with the director of sales and marketing assisting with corporate sales while servicing new clients and maintaining existing customers. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is part of Autograph Collection, an upscale ensemble of uniquely independent hotels within the Marriott International, Inc. global portfolio.

Recognized as a leader from various industry associations, Baker was named the 2004 supplier of the year by Georgia Meeting Professionals and previously held the position of author, blogger and official hospitality expert for OfficeArrow.com, a website aimed to aid the establishment of small businesses. Baker received a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel, resort and tourism administration from the University of South Carolina and is a member of the Georgia chapter of Meeting Professionals International and Georgia Society of Association Executives as well as the Society of Government Meeting Professionals and Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International.

Prior to joining The Lodge and Spa, Baker worked at Sheraton Atlanta Hotel starting as sales manager then promoted to government sales manager position, where he consistently met and exceeded annual sales goals. Before Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Baker served as sales manager at Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter NW and the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Buckhead. Additionally, Baker served in several sales positions within Wyndham Hotel & Resorts throughout the East Coast.

“Josh brings extensive knowledge and experience in markets that are key for The Lodge and Spa,” says Perry Grice, director of sales and marketing at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens. “We are pleased to welcome him to The Lodge as his sales strategies and insights are an immense asset to the team.”

Nested along 6,500 acres of inspiring gardens and preserved forest land, The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is the new standard of luxury and service delivered with amenities and attention to detail as one of Georgia's finest destination resorts. The only resort located inside Callaway Gardens, The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is part of the Autograph Collection - a distinct group of independent hotels that are hand selected to represent distinct travel experiences. The 150-room hotel is home to extensive meeting spaces, an award-winning spa, delicious southern-style fare at Piedmont Grille and Ironwood Lounge as well as activities and attractions fit for meetings and families. The hotel is located in the Appalachian foothills just 80 miles southwest of Atlanta. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts (www.interstatehotels.com), the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company.

For more details, visit www.AutographCollectionHotels.com or visit http://www.callawaylodgeandspa.com or call (706) 489-3301.

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