Karisma Hotels appoints marketing SVP
Karisma Hotels & Resorts has named Kelly Poling as new senior vice president of marketing.
Poling was previously at WoodSpring Hotels as EVP and chief marketing officer and also headed corporate strategy, marketing and e-commerce at Choice Hotels International.
At Karisma Poling will be responsible for marketing, PR, social media and partnerships across the brand portfolio which includes Dorado Spa Resorts, Azul Beach Resorts, Generations Resorts and the Nickelodeon and Margaritaville themed brands.
"With the expansion of Azul Beach Sensatori Jamaica, the opening of the first Margaritaville, An All-Inclusive Experience, and pipeline growth of over 30% expected in the near term, this is an incredible time to be a part of a hotel brand," Poling said.
Additionally she has served on the boards of several hotel industry bodies and not-for-profit organizations.
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