This article was co-authored by Laura Krueger & Michelle Donson. Laura Krueger (right) and Michelle Donson (left) are Travel Specialists and the Founders of LM Media Worldwide, a free service that sources and negotiates contracts for hotel rooms and meeting space needs. With a combined 30 years of experience, they specialize in hospitality sales, contract and rate negotiations, room reservations, and wedding planning. Laura holds a BS in Business Management with High Honors from Rutgers University and has directed several sales teams, negotiated thousands of contracts, and consistently exceeded national sales goals for hotel chains such as Wyndham, Radisson, and Starwood. Michelle holds a BS in Hospitality Management from the University of Delaware and has worked in group sales and banqueting for Marriott and directed several sales teams with InterContinental Hotel Group, Wyndham, and Starwood. Michelle has also earned the prestigious “Salesperson of the Year” award twice consecutively for Wyndham Hotel Group’s national sales team. LM Media Worldwide is trusted by Kleinfeld Hotel Blocks, Marriott, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Melia Hotels & Resorts, Gaylord Hotels, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Wyndham Hotel Group, and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
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- ↑ https://explorista.net/email-hotels-complimentary-stays-travel-blogger-free-template/
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- ↑ Laura Krueger & Michelle Donson. Travel Specialists. Expert Interview. 30 September 2020.
- ↑ Laura Krueger & Michelle Donson. Travel Specialists. Expert Interview. 30 September 2020.
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- ↑ Laura Krueger & Michelle Donson. Travel Specialists. Expert Interview. 30 September 2020.
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