Altoona,
Penn. (May 14, 2019) — The dual-branded Fairfield and TownePlace Suites by
Marriott Altoona is pleased to announce that Eva Eagler has been appointed as
the hotel’s new Director of Sales.
Eagler has
worked in the hospitality industry for several years, serving as the Director of
Sales and Marketing for the Courtyard by Marriott Altoona for the past five
years. Prior to her position at the Courtyard, she worked in sales and
marketing for more than 15 years in various industries, including multimedia
broadcasting, healthcare and publishing throughout the greater Altoona area.
The
Fairfield and TownePlace Suites in Altoona, located off Pleasant Valley
Boulevard near the Van Zandt VA Medical Center, is owned and operated by
Plamondon Hospitality Partners in Frederick, Md. It opened in February 2017,
and is one of the first of its kind for Marriott. Hotel amenities include an
indoor swimming pool, fitness center, outdoor patio and 1,000 square feet of
meeting space. The dual brands cater to both extended stays and transient
travelers.
“We are very
excited to have Eva as the newest associate at our Altoona property,” said Michael
Henningsen, Executive Vice President of Plamondon Hospitality Partners. “Her
broad range of marketing and sales experience in various industries will bring
a unique perspective to the team, and her history in the area will be a
definite asset as well.”
Eagler
graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a degree in
communications, public relations and advertising. She is a member of the
Altoona Rotary, the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Hotel Group
Network and many other local, regional and national organizations. She also
volunteers at the St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen. As the Director of Sales,
she will oversee all aspects of sales for the dual-branded property, including
revenue generation, community outreach and account management.
Plamondon Hospitality Partners is a hotel management and
business development company located in Frederick, Maryland. Their current
portfolio includes Marriott and Hilton properties in Maryland, Pennsylvania and
Georgia.
