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Hilton Carlsbad Appoints Ahlstrom

Dec 15, 2011
Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa, scheduled to open in the summer of 2012, has announced that Mary Ahlstrom will serve as director of sales.

“Mary's familiarity with the Hilton brand and stellar track record in selling San Diego luxury resorts and hotels make her a great fit for our property,” said Kathy Van Vechten, vice president of sales and marketing for Hilton. “We look forward to welcoming her aboard as we head down the home stretch to opening and welcoming our first guests.”

Ahlstrom most recently worked as the director of sales at the Inn at Rancho Sante Fe in San Diego, Ca

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