Welcome Aboard: New Hires and Promotions for Jan. 27, 2017

Gasparella Appointed Director Of Sales At Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco

Maria Gasparella has been appointed director of sales at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, the bucolic Tuscan resort founded by Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo. In this role, Gasparella will lead and oversee the property’s sales team and promote the estate as a key tourism destination in the region. 

Prior to joining Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Gasparella served as associate director of sales at the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, where she led the sales team and developed the leisure sales strategies and activities during the property’s pre-opening and post-opening periods. Previously, Gasparella also held sales positions at the Four Seasons Florence, including Sales Manager and Director of Sales.

Gasparella holds a degree in Hotel Management from the University of Como.

Denby Named Director Of Sales & Strategic Partnerships At The Ranch

The Ranch, a health and wellness company that features two results-oriented wellness programs and a vegan meal delivery service, has named Jason Denby director of sales and strategic partnerships. 

In his new role, Denby will support The Ranch Malibu and The Ranch 4.0 in reaching a broader client base, expanding into new markets and promoting the brand on the sales side with a focus on group bookings.  Denby will also build upon The Ranch’s partnerships; utilizing his experience in guest relations and extensive background in hospitality sales to increase the brand’s awareness and recognition throughout the country. Serving as the primary contact for luxury travel advisors, Denby also plans to highlight The Ranch 4.0 as meeting and convention locations; allowing the program to become a corporate and group travel destination for industry leaders.

 New Sonesta ES Suites Somers Point Announces Appointment of GM Aspenberg

Sonesta ES Suites Somers Point has been completely reimagined and reinvigorated to provide guests more than just a place to stay. Following a multi-million dollar renovation completed this spring, the new residence-style suites welcome guests with all the amenities of a small apartment, creating the perfect mix of comfort and flexibility for business travelers and vacationers alike.

Sonesta named Heather Aspenberg as the general manager of the Sonesta ES Suites Somers Point property. In this role, Aspenberg will be tasked with overseeing the daily operational activities of the property and its staff. Working across teams, Aspenberg will be instrumental in maintaining employee engagement, driving revenue and profitability and ensuring that Sonesta ES Suites Somers Point provides guests with more than just a place to stay.

Aspenberg previously served as the operations manager for Sonesta ES Suites Somers Point. Prior to joining the Sonesta team she served as the Dual Rate Slot Services Manager at Harrah’s Resort and Special Events Coordinator at Trump Marina, both located in Atlantic City, NJ. Heather earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University.

Protravel International and Tzell Travel Group Welcome New Vice President of Marketing and Demand Analytics

Today, Protravel International and Tzell Travel Group are publicly announcing that Asmita Singh has been tapped to serve as the vice president of marketing and demand analytics for Travel Leader Group’s Elite Travel Division – consisting of the award-winning luxury travel brands, Protravel International and Tzell Travel Group. Singh is joining the company from PR Newswire, where she served as the vice president of digital experience & marketing optimization.   

Singh brings more than 12 years of experience to the Elite Travel Division. Most recently at PR Newswire, Singh managed the global digital experience, reporting and analytics, and marketing technology teams.

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