Maryellen Douglass Van Royen is Named Professional of the Year by the International Assoc. of Who's Who

    NEW YORK, NY, March 29, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With over two decades of hospitality experience, Maryellen serves as a Task Force Sales Manager for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. In her capacity as the Task Force Sales Manager for Hyatt Hotels, Maryellen assists hotels in sales strategy and provides additional resources for both business travel, groups, meetings & events.

Prior to her position at Hyatt Hotels, Maryellen has held leadership positions in Philadelphia and New York City. She worked at The Plaza Hotel, The New York Palace, Loews Regency - NY and American Express in New York City.Though she was based in New York City most of her career, Maryellen served as the Director of Sales & Marketing for The Rittenhouse Hotel and the Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing in Philadelphia.

Maryellen holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Vermont and completed a marketing certification at New York University. She is certified in negotiations and problem solving through the Harvard Business School and is a Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI). Currently, Maryellen is pursuing a Master's degree while teaching hospitality courses, both at Temple University. Maryellen believes in training, education and mentoring others to strengthen America's workforce, especially in the Hospitality Industry.

Due to her commitment to the hospitality industry, Maryellen is recognized as the 2015 Professional of the Year for Hospitality Sales & Marketing by Capital Who's Who, 2015 Professional of the Year by the American Registry of Outstanding Professionals, and the 2015 Professional of the Year in Hospitality Sales & Marketing by Strathmore Who's Who. Her extensive knowledge has led to her induction as the 2014-2015 VIP Woman of the Year in Hospitality by the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), the 2015 Top Female Executive and the 2014 Top Leadership & Community Outreach in the Hospitality Industry by the International Women's Leadership Association (IWLA).

Maryellen maintains affiliation with The International Women's Leadership Association (IWLA), the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), and the Business Travel Association of Philadelphia. She has served as a Board Member for The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association (HSMAI) - The Big Apple Chapter, The Union Church of Bay Ridge Brooklyn, and Rittenhouse Row in Philadelphia, PA.

Additionally, Maryellen volunteers with organizations such as Lombard Senior Citizen Center and Little Smiles (www.Littlesmiles.org). She has been fortunate to be a sponsor to a 16-year-old girl in the Philippines for the last six years. This commitment created an international pen-pal for her and her son to learn from children around the Globe. Maryellen holds a position as an Elder within the Presbyterian Church.

She attributes her success to support from her husband of over twenty years, Donald and son, Aidan.

In her free time, Maryellen enjoys traveling, reading, yoga, and spending time with family and friends.

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