Visit Savannah proudly announces the promotion of Kellie Linder to Vice President of Sales. A 25-year hospitality industry veteran, Linder has served as the Director of Midwest/West Sales for Visit Savannah for over eight years, playing a crucial role in establishing Savannah as a top destination for meetings, conventions, and tourism.

Kellie's extensive career in hospitality includes leadership roles as a hotel Director of Sales and General Manager in Charleston, S.C., and Savannah. This breadth of experience has given her a comprehensive understanding of the industry, making her an invaluable asset in driving sales and marketing initiatives, mainly promoting the newly expanded Savannah Convention Center, area hotels, and the broader hospitality community.

"For the past eight years, Kellie has been an essential member of the Visit Savannah team, instrumental in positioning Savannah as a premier meetings destination," said Joseph Marinelli, President and CEO of Visit Savannah. "Her dedication and expertise have been vital in attracting visitors and fostering a thriving meetings industry."

Known for her exceptional leadership, deep understanding of destination marketing, and ability to achieve remarkable results consistently, Linder's promotion is a testament to her commitment to excellence. As Vice President of Sales, she will continue inspiring and uniting teams further to enhance Savannah's standing as a world-class destination.

Click HERE for the headshot of Kellie Linder. For more information, contact Erica Backus at[email protected] or 912.644.6405.