Vice President of Revenue Management
Ms.
McWilliams joined Alliance Hospitality in its
start-up phase. Previously, she was with Meyer Jabara Hotels, where she
served as the Corporate Director of Revenue Management for three years.
Prior to that, she was employed with Bristol Hotels and Resorts, as an Area
Director of Revenue Management in Boston, Mass. Ms. McWilliams spent her
first years with the company in Hartford, CT., as the Director of Revenue.
In 1998, she was named the Area Director of Revenue for the Omaha and Quad
City region with responsibilities for the revenue management and transient
sales initiatives in 11 hotels, representing over $45 million in total revenue.
Karen also served as Director for the Omaha Central Reservation Office.
Karen is an active member of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association
International (HSMAI) as well as the National Association of Female Executives
(NAFE). She is an expert in retail pricing models and third party Internet
booking conduits and guides the portfolio in retail pricing strategies and
daily revenue management practices. A highlight in the revenue development
department is a two-day themed learning experience that is targeted at all
levels of understanding from novice to expert and is offered twice per year
to any team member interested.