David Corke

David Corke has more than 15-years of industry knowledge, working for global luxury hotel and resort brands. Born in Hong Kong, Corke graduated from Johnson and Wales University where he received a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management. Shortly after, he began his career at The Plaza Hotel and was enrolled in the Management Training Program: Rooms Division, before serving as Front Office Supervisor followed by Assistant Sales Manager at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel. As Corke continued to grow his career in the industry, he was appointed Sales Manager of Langham London before his promotion to Regional Sales Manager at Langham Hospitality Group. Here, he successfully created and executed the preferred travel agency program action plan, including sales calls, Agency of the Month, e-marketing, and telemarketing activities. Before heading to Sorrel River Ranch, Corke worked as the Director of Travel Industry Sales at JG Blackbook where he represented a portfolio of ten partner hotels, resorts, and tourism boards based in New York City. In his new role at Sorrel River Ranch, Corke will be responsible for bringing in new guests to the property by working with the Travel Agency market and Group & Incentive travel planners.