Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the newest member of its team, JAY MARSELLA as director of sales and marketing.  Marsella brings nearly two decades of hospitality experience and is at the helm of the sales and marketing department, serving as the strategic business leader of this South Florida hotel.  In his new role, Marsella will be responsible for achieving revenue goals, developing hotel-wide sales and marketing strategies for both the leisure and group segments and maintaining the highest levels of guest and associate satisfaction.

“I am thrilled to join the executive team at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at such an exciting time,” said Marsella.  “With a $25 million renovation nearing completion, we are looking forward to debuting our new product.  This dynamic hotel has been Fort Lauderdale’s premier property for many years and I look forward to being a part of its continued success.”

Marsella has been a part of the Marriott family for 19 years, beginning his tenure within the sales management team at Marriott International, Inc.  Marsella has held leadership positions at some of the top Marriott Hotels and Resorts on the East coast, most recently as director of sales at Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort in Miami.  He has also held director of sales and marketing positions at Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill and Farmington, CT, The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach and Marriott’s Evergreen Conference Resort in Atlanta.

Marsella is a graduate of Lynn University in Boca Raton with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.