The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Promotes Karen Bell to Assistant Director of Sales

Press Release
August 3, 2001
NAPLES, FL -- Naples' original beachfront resort, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, recently promoted Karen Bell to the position of Assistant Director of Sales.

As Assistant Director of Sales, Bell is responsible for managing corporate, association and incentive accounts. In addition, Bell solicits new business from the Midwest region for the resort.

"The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club's beliefs have supported my goals, both personally and professionally," said Bell. "Their commitment to employee development and satisfaction has been extremely important to the growth of my career."

Before becoming Assistant Director of Sales, Bell served as Senior Sales Manager for The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club since January 2000. Prior to joining The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Bell was National Sales Manager at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, owned and operated by the Watkins family for over 55 years, features a large, beachfront swimming pool; award-winning Tennis Center with six Har-Tru tennis courts; a challenging on-site 18-hole, par 72 PGA championship golf course and an Orchid House which is home to over 5,000 tropical plants. The hotel also offers over 34,000 square feet of meeting and event space both beachside and overlooking the golf course. In addition, guests can take advantage of the full-service Spa and Fitness Center as well as four great restaurants including HB's on the Gulf, Naples' only beachfront restaurant, featuring fresh regional seafood and beautiful views of the sunset.

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P.R. Contact:
Brian Townsend or Kristen Alwin
(407) 788-7070