Regional Director of Sales
Kathy Kenney is a Florida Native with over 20 years’ experience in the Hospitality Industry. Kathy originally joined CUSA in 2008 and in 2014 as the Director of Sales at the Clarion Suites Maingate at Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida. Prior to CUSA, Kathy held Director of Sales positions within the hospitality industry including full service, limited service, branded and independent hotels as well as local winery.
Her extensive experience with previous roles as Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, Director of Catering and Senior Sales Manager, Sales & Catering Manager, Operations Manager in brands such as Choice Hotels (Clarion Suites, Comfort Suites and Suburban Extended Stay), Sheraton 5 Points, Best Western, Howard Johnsons, Travelodge, and Ramada equips her with valuable skills in all markets.
Kathy’s experience includes developing and executing marketing plans and leveraging brand tools to help analyze and improve optimal revenue growth to include driving revenue through a direct sales effort, tradeshows, maximizing rates and revenues and specifically development of International Markets.
Kathy has always had a passion for hospitality and community collaboration which has led her to a number of volunteer opportunities and to community leadership roles. Kathy works with Government Organizations, County Chambers of Commerce, Destination Management Companies, and Convention and Visitor Bureaus. Kathy volunteers for many nonprofit organizations giving back to the community.