WorldHotels, the Americas Appoints News Director of Business Development for the Northeast Region of the U.S.
(PRWEB) October 16, 2005
WorldHotels, a leader in the global independent hotel sales, marketing and distribution industry, today announced that Parley Stock has been appointed director of business development for the Northeast region of the U.S. In his new role, Stock is responsible for seeking and securing new member hotels for the Comfort, First Class and Deluxe Collections of the WorldHotels, the Americas organization. Stock reports directly to Tom Griffiths, vice president of WorldHotels, the Americas.
“Parley will be successful in hotel development because of his extensive background in many other aspects of the hotels industry, including reservations and distribution services, customer service and training, operations and member services, sales and marketing and hotel-level revenue and production analysis,” said Griffiths. “We are impressed with Parley’s strong skills and experience, and expect great things from him in the future,” added Griffiths.
Stock has worked in the hotel industry for more than 14 years. Throughout his career, he has held several management-level positions with world-renowned companies, including Warwick International Hotels, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree Hotels and Anasazi/RezSolutions.
Most recently, Stock served as a strategic account manager for Pegasus Solutions, Inc., in which he was responsible for overseeing commercial relationships with Northeast regional supply accounts; increasing revenue performance and customers-renewal rates; and providing appropriate products and services to meet customers’ business needs.
Prior to his work at Pegasus, Stock was director of distribution at Warwick International Hotels. In this position, he educated member hotels on Internet/GDS distribution opportunities; conducted audits of hotels’ rate, availability and description information; managed marketing partner relationships; and oversaw the company’s global consortia contracting process.
About WorldHotels:
WorldHotels is one of the world’s leading hotel sales, marketing and distribution organizations. This progressive and steadily expanding corporation represents nearly 500 member properties in 70 countries spanning all continents. Unique in its approach, WORLDHOTELS meets the requirements of business travelers and vacationers alike by providing hotels in three distinct categories: “The Deluxe Collection,” hotels of refined elegance and luxurious comfort; “The First Class Collection,” hotels of casual elegance, superior class and high quality; and “The Comfort Collection,” hotels characterized by a casual ambiance, intimate atmosphere and moderate price.
For more information or to make reservations, visit online at http://www.worldhotels.com or call toll free at 1-800-223-5652 in the U.S. and Canada.
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