Barbara Ewer Appointed Regional Director of Sales in Omaha for Prestige Resorts & Destinations

OMAHA, Neb., May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Barbara Ewer has been appointed as a Regional Director of Sales for Prestige Resort & Destinations, Ltd., based in Omaha.

In her new position, Ewer's primary responsibility will be to operate as a complete site selection and hospitality supplier resource, supporting corporate, association and independent meeting professionals throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa along with select national accounts.  To contact Ewer, send an email to [email protected].

"This new position will enable us to forge new relationships as well as increase our visibility with existing meeting planners in the region," said Chad Houwman, Prestige's Senior Vice President.  With her 18 years of expertise as a meeting planner and a sales manager, Barb knows the challenges our clients face every day.  She is a very welcome addition to our growing sales team."

Ewer's most recent position was with Travel and Transport in Omaha where she worked as a meeting planner.  She also worked previously as a sales manager with them.  She has also held sales positions with Embassy Suites Downtown/Old Market in Omaha and Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs.

Ewer is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout and an active member of Executive Women International and Executive Women Golf Association.

About Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd.

Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd. is a comprehensive portfolio of distinctive high quality resorts around the globe and 25 proven global destination management companies servicing the needs of the meeting and incentive market around the world. Headquartered in the Minneapolis area, Prestige has taken the guesswork out of the site selection process. The in-depth product knowledge of its team allows Prestige to help planners realize truly unique events in outstanding destinations. For more information on Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd. visit www.prestigeresorts.com.

SOURCE Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd.