SAN DIEGO— Melissa Olsen has been named director of citywide sales for the Starwood Hotels of San Diego. In her new position, Olsen is responsible for contract negotiations for citywide conventions with room blocks of 2,000 or greater. She will represent the San Diego Marriott Suites (a Starwood owned & managed hotel, reflagging to Sheraton Suites San Diego in April 2002), the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, the W San Diego (opening 2003), and The Westin Horton Plaza. Olsen will act as liaison between the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau, the four Starwood hotel properties and citywide convention clientele. Olsen has been with Starwood Hotels for four years, contributing to sales operations at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, The Westin Horton Plaza, and The Westin Mission Hills Resort. Prior to joining Starwood Hotels, she worked for the Hyatt Regency Hilton Head Resort.
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