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10 hotel sales experts
These ten professionals have led hotel and resort sales as directors of sales, group sales or sales and marketing. A reader can learn how hotel sales leaders build and run their teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Danielle Boyles
LinkedInExperience: Director of Sales · Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
Director of Sales at Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort since 2025, and Task Force Director of Sales at The Diplomat Beach Resort in 2025, where the profile describes leading the team during a renovation and repositioning. Former Commercial Director at Hotel del Coronado (2022–2024) and General Manager at The Bankers Alley Hotel Nashville (2024–2025).
Gabriela van der Lee
LinkedInExperience: Director of Sales and Marketing · Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort
Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort since 2011, and Director of Group Sales there from 2008 to 2011. The profile cites a 2016 Sales Team of The Year Award in the Americas category under 500 rooms and says this person held every sales position and market at Hilton Los Cabos.
Geraldine Ukaegbu
LinkedInExperience: Director of Sales Meetings & Incentives · The Palace Company
Director of Sales Meetings & Incentives at The Palace Company since 2020. Other roles at The Palace Company include Strategic Accounts - Meetings & Incentives (2019–2020), Director de Ventas Zona Riviera Maya Director of Sales Mayan Riviera area (2017–2019) and Director de Ventas Director of Sales , Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun (2012–2017).
Isa Lee
LinkedInExperience: Director of Sales & Marketing · JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort and Spa
Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort and Spa since 2026. Former Associate Director of Sales (2020–2026) and Director of Group Sales (2020) at The Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando at Grande Lakes, and Director Of Group Sales at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin (2019–2020).
Kathryn Carlton
LinkedInExperience: Director of Group Sales · Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Director of Group Sales at Fairmont Grand Del Mar since 2026. Former Director of Sales and Marketing at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows (2025–2026), Director of Sales & Marketing at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel (2024–2025) and Director, Entertainment and Media Accounts Hilton Worldwide Sales at Hilton Hotels & Resorts (2022–2024).
Leslie Pearson, CIS
LinkedInExperience: Director of Group Sales · Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Director of Group Sales at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal since 2024, where the profile says the role leads group sales and marketing efforts across the Southern United States, specializing in corporate incentive travel and luxury group programs. Former Senior Group Sales Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. (2014–2016).
Melanie Adams
LinkedInExperience: Director of Group Sales · 1 Hotels
Director of Group Sales at 1 Hotels since 2024, where the profile says the role leads the group sales team as an active seller responsible for closing revenues of $8M+. Former Director of Group Sales & Business Development Well-being Leader at Canyon Ranch (2021–2024) and Senior Sales Manager at Everline Resort & Spa Lake Tahoe - Destination by Hyatt (2012–2017).
Pam Ketover
LinkedInExperience: Director of Group Sales · Caribe Royale Orlando
Director of Group Sales at Caribe Royale Orlando since 2021. Former Director of Group Sales at Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek (2011–2021), Director of National Accounts at The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando, Gande Lakes (2002–2007) and Director of Corporate Sales at Marriott Wardman Park (2000–2002).
Tiffany Pesce
LinkedInExperience: Director of Sales & Catering · Great Wolf Lodge
Director of Sales & Catering at Great Wolf Lodge since 2019, where the profile says the role provides strategic leadership for the resort's group sales and catering operation and leads a team of sales professionals. Former Director of Catering and Event Management (2011–2018) and Senior Sales Manager (2010–2011) at W Seattle.
Zeena Fakoury
LinkedInExperience: Director of Sales · Cavallo Point Lodge
Director of Sales at Cavallo Point Lodge since 2007, where the profile says this person was a member of the opening Executive Team. Former Senior Account Executive at Marriott Hotels (2005–2007), and Senior Sales Manager (2003–2005) and Sales Manager (2000–2003) at Hyatt Regency San Francisco.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's property type to yours, since a large convention resort, a luxury boutique hotel and a family resort sell to different groups. Also decide whether you need help with group sales, a full sales and marketing plan or a reopening after renovation, and pick someone whose titles fit that need.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you split your sales team's time between group, corporate and leisure business?
- 02Which client segments have been worth building relationships with for repeat group business, and why?
- 03How do you work with revenue management when deciding which group requests to accept?
Reaching hotel sales experts
How can I contact one of these hotel sales experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort, Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort and The Palace Company, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach hotel sales experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
About this directory
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