Marijana Simmons

THesis Hotel Miami is pleased to announce the appointment of Marijana Simmons as its new director of sales and marketing. Simmons assumes the position immediately, leading the hotel's sales and marketing team, devising strategic sales and marketing plans, and overseeing revenue management.

Simmons joins THesis Hotel with more than 15 years of notable experience in hospitality sales, hotel management, and real estate. Most recently, she served as the director of sales and marketing for InterContinental Hotels Group at EVEN Hotel in New York City, where she led the group sales team in reaching aggressive goals, secured over 50 local and global accounts, and increased overall sales for the property.

Prior to her role at EVEN Hotel, Simmons served as director of sales and marketing for InterContinental Hotels Group's Hotel Indigo in Downtown Brooklyn, where she oversaw sales, managed and trained incoming staff members, exceeded budgeted sales, and developed new local business partnerships. Simmons also held roles at real estate firms the Bouklis Group and Douglas Elliman, where she coordinated residential rentals and sales throughout the New York City area.

Simmons has received multiple industry accolades, including IHG Hotels' Outstanding Performance and Outstanding Achievement Awards in 2018, as well as the IHG Regional Awards for Top Leader and Highest Performer for multiple quarters in 2019.

With her rich sales background, professional communication style, and strong leadership skills, Simmons brings an ambitious, motivated energy to THesis Hotel's sales team to elevate its business development and marketing strategies.