Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Appoints Michael Cook as Director of Sales at Four-Diamond Beachfront Resort

    /24-7PressRelease/ - FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, November 02, 2007 - Harbor Beach Marriott, a premier Fort Lauderdale resort and spa, is pleased to announce the newest member of its management team, Michael Cook, director of sales. Returning to where he began his career in the hospitality industry, Cook will be at the helm of the award-winning property's group sales office, charged with driving revenue and overseeing the sales team at the 650-room resort.

"I am thrilled to rejoin the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa," said Cook. "It's a fantastic time to be promoting the hotel, especially when it comes to meetings and private events, as the resort is constructing an oceanfront ballroom set to debut in 2009. I look forward to being a part of this lovely Florida beach resort's continued success and remaining a leader in the competitive South Florida market."

A member of the Florida Marriott family for over 11 years, with sales experience in the Florida market since 1990, Cook recently served as the senior sales manager of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, responsible for key Northeast accounts, the top market for the property. He was also director of national accounts for both the JW Marriott Orlando in Grande Lakes and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, where he nearly doubled the revenue goal set in 2006.

About the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a premier Fort Lauderdale beach hotel featuring 637 guest rooms, including 35 luxurious suites, all of which include two-lined telephones with message service, data ports, high-speed Internet access, 32" cable TV with PlayStation capability, deluxe bedding, mini-bar and more. The Spa at Harbor Beach is listed in "100 Best Spas of the World," and is an $8 million seaside oasis boasting 18 private treatment rooms, a private spa pool, sauna and whirlpool. The renowned south Florida spa also features eucalyptus steam rooms, a fitness center, yoga and Pilates classes, and a motion studio overlooking the ocean. Harbor Beach guests can also enjoy playing privileges at a selection of private Fort Lauderdale golf courses. A variety of dining options await you, including 3030 Ocean, one of the best fine dining waterfront restaurants in Fort Lauderdale offering modern American seafood under the helm of famed executive chef Dean James Max. The resort also offers 30,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor meeting space, 22,500 sq. ft. of outdoor oceanfront terraces and 200,000 sq. ft. of sparkling beach for signature events. Located just 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, this Fort Lauderdale resort and spa offers guests the seclusion of a tropical resort, with all the exciting dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural options of the city at its doorstep. For more information, call (954) 766-6133 or visit http://www.harborbeachmarriott.com.

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