The St. Anthony Hotel announces new sales team appointments

As the first luxury hotel in San Antonio, The St. Anthony Hotel is pleased to announce new sales team appointments with the promotion of Lena Gutierrez to sales account manager and Ana Francesca Garcia joining the team as a sales account executive.

Lena Gutierrez, Sales Account Manager

Formerly, an executive meeting manager, Lena has been with The St. Anthony Hotel for three years and has been in the hospitality industry for eight years. As sales account manager, Lena will be responsible for assisting groups in need of 40 rooms and above and coordinating corresponding meeting space. She will focus on the oil and gas, technology, real estate and agriculture industries.

“Lena has the creativity and strategic insight needed to assist groups with building exceptional events at The St. Anthony Hotel,” said Libby Nations, Director of Sales & Marketing for The St. Anthony Hotel. “She has a passion for the beauty of our property and weaves that into addressing the unique needs of group business.”

Prior to joining The St. Anthony Hotel team, Lena worked with Royal Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas where she was a catering and events assistant who helped to contract and execute weddings, golf tournaments, and various social events.

Ann Garcia, Sales Account Executive

Ana Garcia has joined The St. Anthony Hotel team as their new sales account executive. In this role, she focuses on assisting small meetings in need of 10-39 rooms per night.

“This is an important sector of our market as corporate and incentive meetings seek the luxury that The St. Anthony Hotel provides,” said Libby Nations, Director of Sales & Marketing for The St. Anthony Hotel. “Ana’s history in the hospitality industry and eager personality makes her an ideal addition to our team, especially in regards to the demands of the small meetings market.”

Ana is a graduate of the University of Houston where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She has over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining The St. Anthony Hotel, she was the Spa Group Sales Manager and the Events Manager for Lake Austin Spa Resort. Ana is familiar with the Starwood brand, having worked at The Westin La Cantera Resort as well as the Starwood Call Center.

More information about the luxurious St. Anthony Hotel can be found at www.thestanthonyhotel.com.