
CHARLESTON, S.C.—The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton, one of Charleston’s most recognizable hotels, recently appointed Madeline Ravenna-Kavanagh as its new director of sales and marketing.
She brings more than a decade of experience in luxury and boutique hotels to her role. Most recently, she led sales for the Foundry Hotel in Asheville, N.C. She also held sales positions at notable hotels, including The Miami Beach EDITION, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club in Miami, and Westin St. John Resort & Villas in the Virgin Islands.
As director of sales and marketing at The Mills House, Ravenna-Kavanagh will be responsible for driving group revenue, developing high-impact branding initiatives, and curating unique guest experiences. She will also oversee a team of sales and event professionals, manage key client relationships, and collaborate with the marketing team to attract both leisure and group travelers.
“The Mills House is one of Charleston’s most iconic hotels, and I am excited to bring my experience working with prominent properties across the Southeast to the team,” says Ravenna-Kavanagh. “I look forward to highlighting the hotel’s historic spaces to create unforgettable experiences for our guests, whether they’re planning a grand celebration, dynamic corporate event, or an intimate gathering.”
The Mills House has more than 10,000 square feet of flexible, multi-use meeting space and several smaller breakout rooms. It also offers group programming, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in Charleston’s culture through dockside crabbing lessons with local celebrity and Charleston native Tia Clark and other activities.




