Charleston Historic District Hotel Welcomes Seasoned Sales Leader

CHARLESTON, SC--(Marketwire - May 11, 2011) - Christy Loftin has recently joined the Noble Investment Group team as a Sales Manager for the newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Historic District. Recently re-opened, the Charleston downtown hotel is just steps from King Street boutique shopping, SPAWAR, Boeing and the Charleston Joint Base.

With an extensive background in both hospitality and event management she most recently served as the Director of Sales & Marketing for Planters Inn, Relais & Chateaux and Peninsula Grill. Previously she was the Associate Director of Special Events at Charleston Place Hotel. Christy will be responsible for group sales in the newly transformed Courtyard which features 176 guest rooms, state of the art meeting space and Mariott's largest meeting facility among Charleston hotels in the Historic District.

Christy has a rich history in the Charleston business community having served on the Community Advisory Council for Hollings Cancer Center and the advisory council for Trident Technical College Hospitality and Tourism program. Ms. Loftin is a past president of the National Association of Catering Executives, Charleston Chapter. She is an active member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church and is active in USTA league tennis.

"Christy will be a huge asset to our development and service standards as we complete our expansion and continue our growth," says Polly Ann Elliott, Director of Sales & Marketing, Courtyard Marriott Charleston Historic District. "We are excited about our future."

About the Courtyard Charleston Historic District Hotel

The Courtyard Charleston Historic District hotel offers the Courtyard's new lobby design for an open and inviting atmosphere where guests can work and/or relax individually utilizing flexible media pods with complimentary high-speed Internet access, the Courtyard's signature GoBoard for access to news and local information and well-designed areas for meeting with friends and associates. Whether traveling to Charleston for business or leisure, this all-new Courtyard property is an ideal hotel destination. From sun-dappled water views of the Battery and beaches to the historic homes and gardens, visitors fall in love with this all Southern city has to offer. Tempt your palate with low-country cuisine, marvel at the city's unique culture, arts and recreation. Charleston is a distinctive destination and our Charleston Marion Square hotel boasts a fantastic location for business and leisure.