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Perry Kessler | Executive Appointment | Director of Sales and Marketing at the Newport Marriott Hotel

Tuesday 1 April 2008
Perry Kessler

Perry Kessler was recently named Director of Sales and Marketing at the Newport Marriott Hotel in Rhode Island. Kessler’s extensive industry experience has helped developed his expertise in strategic account development, team building and salesmanship. He is a 20 year veteran in the meetings, conferences, conventions and events industry. He is active in organizations such as Meeting Planners International and is an acclaimed speaker, panelist, trainer and facilitator.

Perry Kessler was recently named Director of Sales and Marketing at the Newport Marriott Hotel in Rhode Island. Kessler’s extensive industry experience has helped developed his expertise in strategic account development, team building and salesmanship. He is a 20 year veteran in the meetings, conferences, conventions and events industry. He is active in organizations such as Meeting Planners International and is an acclaimed speaker, panelist, trainer and facilitator.

Kessler was promoted in March, 2008, as Newport Marriott’s newest executive committee member after he concluded an 18 month project as Sales Director, leading the opening sales force of the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. He served in positions prior such as Area Director of Hotel Sales for Marriott International, Senior Account Executive for the Boston Marriott’s Newton and Burlington, Director of Events at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, Catering Sales Manager at the Cambridge Center Marriott various other positions in the Convention and Banquet arenas.

With more than 26,000 sq. feet of function space, the newly renovated Newport Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island. With a convenient harbor location, legendary attractions such as the Cliff Walk, Newport Mansions, Castle Hill Lighthouse and the International Tennis Hall of Fame are easily accessible. The hotel’s Newport Harbor location also means that sailing, golfing and beach facilities are nearby. The hotel offers a spa, restaurant, lounge, and concierge, comprehensive health club with whirlpool, sauna and racquet ball courts, roof deck and incredible meetings flexibility. Newport Marriott is well suited for any leisure traveler seeking a luxurious experience.

As an agent for Marriott International, Perry Kessler assists clients globally while maintaining his primary leadership position at the Newport Marriott hotel.

Company Details

Hospitality NetMarriott International, Inc.
www.MarriottDevelopment.com
Marriott Drive
USA - Washington, DC 20058
Phone: 301-380-3000
Fax: 301-380-3969

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