CHICAGO – January 15, 2013 – Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry Meng as Director of Group Sales for the Midwest. In her new role, Ms. Meng will serve as a global sales office for groups and events on behalf of member hotels across the Preferred Hotel Group family of brands. Her primary territory includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
“I have long admired the iconic and legendary hotels within the Preferred Hotel Group collection, and it is an honor to have the opportunity to work with them directly in my new position,” said Ms. Meng. “With locations in both city-center and countryside destinations and capacities ranging from 10 to 1,000 guests, these properties are ideally positioned for group gatherings, each presenting the highest quality of service for an unforgettable meeting experience.”
Bringing more than 10 years of international hotel sales and management experience to her position, Ms. Meng most recently served as Regional Sales Manager for The Kahala Hotel & Resort, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, and Makena Beach & Golf Resort, a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts. Previously, she held sales positions with Hyatt Hotels in the United States and Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in China.
Ms. Meng holds a degree in Hotel Management from the Hotel Institute Montreux, a master’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism from the University of South Carolina, and certifications in various hospitality-related disciplines from the American Hotel & Motel Association. She is fluent in English, Chinese, and French.
About Preferred Hotel Group™
With a global reach extending into more than 85 countries, Preferred Hotel Group represents more than 650 of the finest hotels, resorts, and serviced residences in the world. Preferred Hotel Group’s brands include Preferred Hotels® & Resorts, Preferred Boutique™, Summit Hotels & Resorts™, Sterling Hotels™, Sterling Design, and Summit Serviced Residences™. Travelers gain valuable benefits through branded programs that include Preferred Residences™; Preferred Golf ™; the I Prefer™ Guest Benefit Program; Preferred Pride, a collection of TAG-approved or IGLTA-member hotels; and Preferred Family, a collection of hotels and resorts certified to provide a rich experience for travelers of all ages. For more information, visit PreferredHotelGroup.com and follow the brands on Facebook and Twitter.
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