AVENTURA, FL (August 11, 2015) – Renowned Aventura resort, Turnberry Isle Miami, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph M. DeMille Sr. as Director of Sales and Marketing. DeMille is a respected industry professional who will bring his exceptional leadership skills and established sales and marketing expertise to assist the resort in achieving its long-term goals. With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including comprehensive capabilities directing sales and business development, DeMille will work with the property team to create synergies and continue delivering unparalleled service at the resort.
“Joseph is an ideal candidate for this role,” said Jeffrey Klein, Vice President and Managing Director at Turnberry Isle Miami. “His history of building high performance sales cultures at established hotels and resorts makes him a great leader for this team. We look forward to seeing the impact of his great depths of experience and knowledge at Turnberry Isle Miami.”
In his new role, DeMille will lead a team of seasoned professionals in the resort’s Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Catering, Reservations and Event departments. He will be responsible for maintaining overall guest and employee satisfaction as well as driving marketing strategies, financial success and operational excellence. DeMille will also work closely with the senior management and executive teams to bring the resort’s strategic vision and property goals to life.
DeMille began his career with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, where he held roles at 11 Hyatt properties over 18 years. Following his tenure at Hyatt, DeMille pursued a position with industry leader Ritz-Carlton in their Resort Division. After successfully completing the Malcolm Baldrige recertification with The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, he embarked on a 10-year career with Starwood Hotels and Resorts overseeing global sales development. DeMille joined Dolce Hotels & Resorts in 2010 as Senior Director of Business Development until January 2013 when he assumed the role of Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree. His proven success in identifying and capturing market opportunities through top-producing marketing campaigns earned him multiple awards including “Director of Sales of the Year” and “Sales Production Leadership Award.”
A New Jersey native, DeMille holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology, where he pursued a career in Hospitality Management. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, going to the beach and spending quality time with his two sons, Joe and Jack. Additionally, DeMille is an active board member of the Society for Collegiate Travel and Expense Management (SCTEM), a professional organization responsible for providing its membership of travel professionals with quality education and networking within the higher education sector and business travel industry.
