OMNI BERKSHIRE PLACE APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING

NEW YORK (May 6, 2015) – The Omni Berkshire Place, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, announced the appointment of Kristin Hankins as director of sales and marketing. She will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for the luxury hotel including managing, developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies that drive group, business and leisure travel business, as well as leading all advertising and communication strategies and initiatives.

An industry veteran, Hankins has more than 20 years of hospitality sales experience at a range of upscale luxury properties. Prior to joining Omni, she was the vice president of sales for SIXTY Hotels in New York. Before that, Hankins held a series of leadership positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts. These positions included New York metro market transient leader for seven Starwood properties; helped open the Westin New York Grand Central in 2012; was area director of sales for the four W Hotels in New York; and was an account director for Starwood’s global sales team leading the efforts for the northeast region.

“We are excited to bring in amazing talent such as Kristin,” said Delfin Ortiz, general manager for the Omni Berkshire Place. “Her passion, energy and proven track record make her the perfect fit for our hotel, and a complement to the Omni brand.”

Hankins grew up on the West Coast, and graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in political science with an emphasis on international relations and German.

For more information, guests may visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni. Travelers or media can also follow Omni at Facebook.com/OmniBerkshirePlace and Twitter.com/OmniBerkshire.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct upscale hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company’s “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.