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Hotel Welcomes Anthony Stagliano Jr. As Director of Sales HOTEL DU PONT, the award-winning independent luxury hotel and beloved Delaware destination, is excited to announce additions to its executive leadership team. As the hotel and the Greater MidAtlantic region readies for increased travel demand, the hotel has restructured its Sales and Marketing department. These senior roles will be an integral part of the leadership team as the hotel prepares to thrive during the recovery. Anthony Stagliano Jr.| Director of Sales The industry veteran and Philadelphia native has over 25 years of progressive sales experience across all chain scales including luxury, branded, full and select service. He joins the HOTEL DU PONT from the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia where he was most recently Director of Group, Catering & Transient Sales. His prior experience includes roles with Interstate Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International. “We are thrilled to have Anthony join our team at this critical time. His ability to leverage strong relationships and drive top-line revenue together with his passion and proven track record for sales success will help us maximize opportunities and optimize results as we look ahead,” says Managing Director, Greg Kavanagh. Merella Merulla | Director of Group Sales Merella is an accomplished and forward-thinking sales leader with over two decades of experience at the hotel. Throughout her tenure she has been instrumental to the property’s success and has developed longstanding relationships and expertise across sales disciplines including Wilmington’s extensive legal business. Merella will be leading the hotel’s group sales efforts and will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic sales plan to leverage the built-up demand as the Delaware courts reopen and recovery ensues. Her portfolio will extend beyond the property, working to package and promote the services and offerings of the hotel as well as the greater Wilmington, Delaware, region and our exclusive partners to group audiences. Elaine Leies | Business Development Manager An experienced corporate sales manager with a demonstrated passion for hospitality and event sales, Elaine joined the HOTEL DU PONT in February. In her role as Business Development Manager her focus is advancing relationships and identifying new business opportunities from outside the Greater Wilmington market, leveraging her expertise in corporate and association meetings, retreats, and incentive experiences. HOTEL DU PONT evokes the spirit of today’s traveler set against the architectural grandeur and storied history of its past.