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Keith Hensley Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing
at the 1,663 room Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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ATLANTA, Ga., February 5, 2008 - Keith Hensley was appointed
Director of Sales & Marketing at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta's
largest hotel, located in the heart of Peachtree Center. The 24-year industry
veteran will oversee development and execution of all marketing initiatives
for the premier meeting destination, which debuts the results of a $138
million dollar renovation this summer, 160,000 square-feet of versatile
meeting space, the world's largest atrium, and 1,663 exquisitely designed
guest rooms and 94 spectacular suites.
Hensley was formerly the Director of Sales & Marketing for Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Memphis, TN., and has proven to be a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in high-paced environments, while commanding the utmost respect from hospitality industry professionals. He co-authored "Guiding Principles" for the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau to aid in creating a better synergy among their sales team and the hotel sales team. Outstanding accolades during the course of his career have included being named Marriott International Central Region Property Sales Leader of the Year (2005) and Marriott International Global Event Team of the Year (2005), just to name a few. Hensley holds a BBA in Hotel Management from Belmont University in Nashville and currently resides in Atlanta with his wife Jill and sons Sam and Caleb. Located only 10 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis is within close proximity to the Georgia World Congress Center, Phillips Arena, Georgia Dome, Turner Field, World of Coca Cola, and the Georgia Aquarium. |
Contact:
Nadine DeGenova
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Also See: | Erica Qualls Named General Manager of the 1,675 room Atlanta Marriott Marquis / November 2006 |
Atlanta Marriott Marquis Completes $38 million Renovation to all 1,675 rooms / April 2006 |
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