LAKE PLACID, NY (September 2, 2008) - The Whiteface Lodge Resort Spa announced today the appointment of Melissa DeVoe Stephenson as Director of Sales Marketing. Stephenson will be responsible for strategic planning and growth development of all sales and marketing activities for the 94-suite luxury resort and The Spa at The Whiteface Lodge.
"I am thrilled to be part of The Whiteface Lodge family," said Stephenson who joins The Whiteface Lodge with 15 years of experience in sales and marketing in the hospitality industry. "In taking on this new role, I plan to leverage my knowledge and experience in the industry to help continue to grow The Whiteface Lodge's legacy as a world-class resort and premiere destination in the Adirondack region."
A graduate of Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, Stephenson brings strong accolades to the hotels and resorts she has served. In 2000, Stephenson played an integral role in securing AAA Four-Diamond rating for the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield, NH.
Stephenson has been consistently successful in boosting sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies at several renowned hotels and resorts including most recently, The Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, VT where she was directly responsible for significantly increasing corporate, wedding and association sales. She brings the same passion, tenacity and leadership talents to The Whiteface Lodge that have resulted in many admirable achievements throughout her career.
The Whiteface Lodge is a 94-suite luxury resort and private residence club located in scenic Lake Placid, New York. This 2007-2008 AAA Four-Diamond Award-winning resort was selected as #3 'Best Hotel Spa' on Condé Nast Traveler's 2008 list of the Best Spas in North America and the Caribbean, and #15 on their 2007 list of 'The Top 50 Ski Hotels in North America' (the highest rated resort in New York State.) Additionally, The Whiteface Lodge was named one of Zagat's 2007/2008 World's Top Hotels, Resorts, and Spas. The property has also appeared on Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List," The Robb Report's "Best of the Best" list since its 2005 opening. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World and designated a Virtuoso Preferred Hotel, The Whiteface Lodge is distinguished by its signature restaurant Kanu, full-service Adirondack-style Spa, exclusive Canoe Club on the shores of Lake Placid, indoor fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, movie theatre, family game room, and more. For information, call 1-800-903-4045 or log on to www.TheWhitefaceLodge.com .
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