ATLANTA, Ga. – The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a four-star full-service hotel slated to open in spring 2024, has announced Russell Stewart as director of sales and marketing.
Stewart has been a veteran of the Georgia hospitality scene for several decades and a leader as part of the portfolio of brands in the Marriott International system.
In his new role, Stewart will lead The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett’s sales team and develop and implement strategies to grow the hotel’s customer base, which will include group customers, corporate businesses, and travelers expected to visit the new property. The hotel’s event space will accommodate groups of up to 800 attendees.
Featuring a selection of 14 event rooms spanning over 27,000 square feet, The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett welcomes both social and corporate events. The property will offer catering and event
planning teams as well. Guests and visitors will benefit from the use of two hospitality suites, complete with outdoor terraces. These include a presidential suite with a private terrace, four executive suites, and six standard suites.
“Russell is the best in the business and knows the profile of guests we want to attract for an environment where they can relax, re-charge, nourish the senses, and celebrate,” says Mark Castriota, general manager. “Russell is already fielding requests to host a variety of experiences ranging from wedding receptions to corporate retreats at The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, and his expansive network and track record in Georgia is already giving organizations the confidence to make our new Westin the home for their next high-profile events.”
Prior to this new post, Stewart led sales and marketing teams at 13 select brand hotels in the Marriott system across Georgia. He was honored as Marriott’s 2019 Sales Leader of the Year Previously, he served other major destinations in cities ranging from Nashville to New Orleans.
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett is located on the campus of the Gas South District and is owned by Concord Hospitality, a hotel management and development company.
