PORTLAND, ME -- Jeffery Burrell, general manager of the
Westin Portland Harborview, a Rockbridge portfolio hotel, announced that Deborah Pillatsch has joined the hotel
team as director of sales and marketing.
Pillatsch previously held the same position at the DoubleTree by Hilton
in South Portland.
“Deborah comes to us with more than 20
years’ experience in hospitality, and more than a decade selling prestige New
England hotels and resorts,” said Burrell.
“She has a keen understanding of the demands of the business and the
needs of corporate and social groups and has a tremendous track record of
exceeding the expectations of both constituencies. I am certain she will make an immediate
positive impact on our sales team and the entire hotel operation.”
Jeffery Burrell |
Prior to coming to Portland, Pillatsch was a senior sales manager at the Providence Biltmore and the MGM Grand-Foxwoods.
She is a member of Meeting Planners International, the National Tour Association, Maine Innkeepers, Maine Travel and Tourism and the Regional Portland Chamber of Commerce, among other professional organizations.
“There is no hotel in our city with
more history, character and name recognition than the Westin Portland
Harborview,” said Pillatsch.
“It is perfectly positioned for meeting groups, corporate travelers and social groups thanks to its ample meeting space, outstanding culinary offerings and unique attributes like Top of the East. I am eager to help this hotel reach its fullest potential as Portland’s premier hotel.”
“It is perfectly positioned for meeting groups, corporate travelers and social groups thanks to its ample meeting space, outstanding culinary offerings and unique attributes like Top of the East. I am eager to help this hotel reach its fullest potential as Portland’s premier hotel.”
Located in the heart of
Portland's arts district at 157 High Street, the 289-room and suite Westin
Portland Harborview is the result of an 18-month, $50 million renovation that
transformed a beloved, 1920s era grand dame into the city's most elegant
hotel.
The Westin Portland
Harborview is within easy walking distance of the city's best dining, shopping
and art galleries, as well as the Old Port District. Recently ranked the “fifth
hippest city in the U.S.” by Travel & Leisure magazine readers and the “#1
Foodiest Small Town” by Bon Appetit, Portland is celebrated for its live music
scene, fine dining, independent boutiques and eco-friendly lifestyle.
For a
complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:
Lauralee Dobbins
609-451-5102
856-979-8929 (mobile)
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