Industry Veteran to Oversee Creation and Execution of Bespoke Experiences
ATLANTA (January 28, 2015) – The St. Regis Atlanta, an unparalleled in-town resort located in the elegant enclave of Buckhead, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia McKelvey to the position of Director of Catering and Event Management. McKelvey will lead The St. Regis Atlanta’s catering and events team, manage vendor operations and lead client relations, including event planning, food and beverage programing, and venue logistics. The St. Regis Atlanta has become a favorite destination amongst both locals and visitors for weddings, galas, executive meetings and intimate affairs.
McKelvey brings more than 10 years of experience, seven of which have been at The St. Regis Atlanta, in catering and events at five-star luxury hotels to her new role. During her most recent role as Social Catering Manager, McKelvey managed some of the largest events on property demonstrating her ability to elevate guest experiences. Before joining The St. Regis Atlanta team in 2008, she held the position of Social Catering Manager at Grand Hyatt Atlanta and Sales Manager at Hyatt Regency Savannah. Upon her arrival at The St. Regis Atlanta during pre-opening, McKelvey quickly made her mark with her attentiveness to detail, outstanding client relations, and desire to create bespoke and memorable events. She has been instrumental in the success of the hotel’s catering and events department by going above and beyond to continuously surpass sales goals. As Director of Catering and Event Management, McKelvey plans to bolster customer relationships and create memorable moments for clients.
“We are pleased to promote within and appoint Julia McKelvey as the new Director of Catering and Event Management,” said Senih Geray, General Manager of The St. Regis Atlanta. Based on her unwavering commitment and extensive experience in selling and managing catering services at The St. Regis Atlanta and beyond over the past decade, we are confident that her contributions will further elevate the meetings and events sector.”
Guests of The St. Regis Atlanta have an exceptional range of venues in which to host an event. The hotel features more than 16,800 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, including the 9,000-square-foot Astor Ballroom, the hotel’s largest event space. The chandelier-filled magnificent room has 19-foot ceilings and can accommodate up to 720 patrons for seated dinners or theater-style events. For weddings and grand soirees and receptions, The Grand Terrace overlooks a dramatic waterfall, tropical landscaping and the stunning Pool Piazza, offering an enchanting outdoor oasis to guests. The space can accommodate as many as 200 people for reception-style events and 130 guests for luncheons and dinners.
The St. Regis Atlanta is located at 88 West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead. For more information, please call 404.563.7900 or visit www.stregisatlanta.com.
