Preferred Hotel Group Announces Appointment of Michael Osgood, Managing Director, Global Sales for Preferred Golf
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Preferred Hotel Group Announces Appointment of Michael Osgood, Managing Director, Global Sales for Preferred Golf
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Category: Worldwide - Careers
- Appointments
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-12-11
Preferred Hotel Group is pleased to announce the strategic appointment of Michael Osgood as Managing Director, Global Sales for Preferred Golf. In his new position, Osgood will continue to develop Preferred Golf’s Membership Program and create programs for our existing courses to place individual and group golf travellers around the world.
Most recently, Osgood served as Director of Sales and Marketing with KemperSports at Desert Willow Golf Resort (Palm Desert, California). Additionally, he has held the positions of Senior Account Executive with Marriott International at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort (Indian Wells, California) and Director of Business Development for EPIC Entertainment.
“Mike’s 12 years of experience in both the hospitality industry and golf industry combines the knowledge and expertise in sales, marketing, and development which made him the ideal candidate to lead our Preferred Golf program,” said Casey Ueberroth, President of Preferred Golf.
During his over six years with KemperSports, Osgood oversaw the sales and marketing of Desert Willow Golf Resort and grew the resort’s annual revenues from 6.2 million to over 11 million. He led the sales, marketing, and brand positioning nationally and formed strategic alliances with select industry partners.
Currently, Osgood serves on the Coachella Valley Habitat for Humanity Golf Board and is a member of Rotary International.
Preferred Golf, created in conjunction with American Express® for its card members, affords priority access and complimentary golf at more than 60 of the world’s most sought-after golf resorts on both sides of the Atlantic, from The K Club to The Broadmoor and Sea Island Resorts. For an annual membership fee, members enjoy a complimentary round of golf with every two-night stay at a participating Preferred Golf resort, the lowest publicly available room rates, and exclusive use of the Preferred Golf VIP desk for hotel reservations and tee times.
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