InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Appoints Kurt Schwan as Director of Sales and Marketing
Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta is proud to announce the appointment of Kurt Schwan to Director of Sales & Marketing. Schwan is a seasoned hospitality veteran with twenty years of experience within the Atlanta, Georgia market working for notable luxury, convention and lifestyle brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts and various brands under the Marriott International umbrella. Kurt joined InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta in this leadership role April 29.
"Today, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Director of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Kurt Schwan who brings a wealth of experience in driving business within the group, catering and transient segments. With his strategic vision and passion for hospitality, we are poised to elevate our guest engagement to new heights of luxury and distinction here at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta."
Leading sales and marketing efforts Schwan oversees and manages all aspects of group, catering and transient business segments for the hotel. He leads sales strategy and establishes market deployment for special corporate, leisure sales, association, citywide, social, sports and entertainment markets. In his role he collaborates with revenue management to maximize room and banquet revenues and collaborates with CVB citywide sales teams to leverage relationships towards this business segment.
Prior to this position Schwan worked within The Ritz-Carlton brand within the Greater Atlanta area for nearly 16 years in a variety of group sales roles. Ahead of that he worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for nearly five years under both The Westin and W brands, again in Atlanta. Schwan is a graduate of both SUNY Cobleskill with an Associate Degree in Hotel Management and Florida International University with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
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