Palace Resorts announced the addition of Michaela Foley, Director of Sales for the Northeast Region, and Lisa Josoff, Director of Sales for the Midwest Region. Both Foley and Josoff will be responsible for leading sales initiatives relating to the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) market for the brandโs ten oceanfront resort properties.
In their roles, Foley & Josoff will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies and new business plans with a focus on furthering the growth and development of the MICE segment for Palace Resorts.
โAs Palace Resorts continues to expand its portfolio, we look to align ourselves with driven executives that can meet the demands of our rapidly emerging brand,โ said Alan Doyle, Vice President of Sales, Meetings and Incentives for Palace Resorts. โFoley, whose performance, sales track record, and team-driven mentality has allowed her to excel in her career, will be an excellent asset to the team as we meet the increasing demands of the Northeast Region. Coupled with her expertise in sales and meeting planning, Josoff has a unique perspective of the developing market in the Midwest, which holds key clients for our brand.โ
Respected and well-known in the hotel industry, Foley possesses over 12 years of experience spanning luxury boutique properties to large branded hotel companies. Foleyโs passion for the industry, unparalleled skill-set, and professionalism have prepared her for the position of Director of Sales for the Northeast Region. Prior to joining the Palace Resorts team, Foley was most recently affiliated with sbe, where she represented SLS Park Avenue and The Redbury New York, as the Area Director of Group Sales.
With a diverse portfolio and over 20 years of industry experience, Josoff brings strong sales and marketing background, a deep familiarization with the meetings and incentives segment, result-driven passion for generating new opportunities, and a documented track record. Prior to joining the Palace Resorts team as a Director of Sales for the Midwest Region, Josoff worked at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide where she held the position of Global Account Manager and led high caliber profile accounts to success. Prior to that, she worked with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, as a National Account Manager. Josoff has also worked in a wide variety of industries and has developed a unique background, with companies such as Yahoo!, HelmsBriscoe, Travel and Transport among others.