Grand Hyatt San Francisco Names Judy Cronkhite as New DoSM
San Francisco, California - January 7, 2014 - Grand Hyatt San Francisco announces the appointment of Judy Cronkhite as the hotel's new Director of Sales and Marketing. After 13 years as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Cronkhite returns to the Union Square hotel, where she previously served as Director of Sales and Marketing from 1997 to 2000. Cronkhite brings with her 32 years of experience with Hyatt, a keen understanding of marketing and sales goals, and a strong connection to and investment in the San Francisco community.
"We are thrilled to have Judy Cronkhite join Grand Hyatt San Francisco to lead our sales and marketing team to another successful year," said Michael Jokovich, General Manager of Grand Hyatt San Francisco. "Judy's history of achievement within Hyatt and the hospitality industry, coupled with her familiarity with San Francisco, will be a tremendous asset to our hotel."
"It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I return to Grand Hyatt San Francisco to lead the sales and marketing team at this outstanding hotel, in this thriving city," remarked Cronkhite. "I am eager to use my industry knowledge and experience with the Hyatt brand to establish successful sales and marketing initiatives as I continue my involvement in the Bay Area hospitality community."
Cronkhite began her career with Hyatt in 1981 as a Front Desk Clerk at the Hyatt Wilshire. Throughout the years, Cronkhite advanced through the Hyatt ranks, serving at Hyatt Regency La Jolla and Grand Hyatt San Francisco before assuming her most recent role at Hyatt Regency San Francisco. An instrumental part in the success of Hyatt's sales and marketing initiatives, Cronkhite lists numerous accomplishments with Hyatt, including being awarded the Donald N. Pritzker award in 2006, and being named Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year twice in her career.
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About Grand Hyatt San Francisco
With an unparalleled location in the heart of the vibrant metropolis of San Francisco, Grand Hyatt San Francisco offers luxurious accommodations, authentic hospitality and limitless access to the City by the Bay's world-class shopping, historic landmarks, attractions, premier dining and entertainment. Ideal for business and leisure travelers alike, Grand Hyatt San Francisco features 660 guestrooms, including 29 suites, Respire hypo-allergenic rooms, a private Grand Club, expert Les Clef d'Or Concierge staff, a 36th floor meeting space with panoramic views, locally-produced and large-scale art installation, a state-of-the-art Stay Fit health club, sophisticated dining with a local focus, as well as award winning business facilities with 27,000 square-feet of flexible function space, plus San Francisco's only conference theatre. For more information regarding Grand Hyatt San Francisco, please contact the hotel by phone at 415.398.1234 or visit the hotel website: www.grandsanfrancisco.hyatt.com
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