Vero Beach, Fla. – November 12, 2015- Vero Beach Hotel & Spa announced the appointment of Lee Hunter as Director of Sales.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lee to the Vero Beach Hotel & Spa family,” said Eric Jellson, Area Director of Marketing & Strategy for Kimpton Hotels of Florida & Cayman Islands. “He brings with him a tremendous amount of talent and industry acumen, and will bring a fresh perspective to contribute innovative, revenue-generating ideas that will bring Vero Beach Hotel & Spa to the next level.”

As a graduate of Virginia Tech, Hunter began his career as a Cluster Sales Manager in the Tampa Bay area with Marriott International, with his territory region spanning South Florida to Detroit. His marketing and sales experience has taken him nationwide since, and prior to assuming this new role, he was most recently the Global Director of Sales with Commune Hotels & Resorts. As Global Director of Sales, he operated as a representative at trade shows, created client events and worked with in-need properties to raise results.

As an award winning AAA four-diamond property, Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, a Kimpton Hotel, is the perfect destination for anyone who is looking for casual sophistication and tranquility, along with breathtaking, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. During their stay, guests can choose to lounge in one of the 113 West-Indies-Style guest rooms and suites, or enjoy all that the property has to offer including: a private beach; heated ocean view pool and cabanas; complimentary evening wine hour; golf privileges at private clubs; the full-service onsite White Orchid spa; and more.