   |
    |
Search »
| Kurtz – Ahlers Associates LLC, San Jose, California |  back |
Company Profile
With two decades of experience as an industry-leading Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers established Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates, L.L.C. in 2001. Today, Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates serves its list of global clients by developing unique marketing and sales solutions for complex business environments as well as sales representation for unique luxury hotels and destinations.
Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates are client-centered and sales and marketing achievement-oriented. Whether the challenge is to increase exposure in North America, maximize sales throughout your portfolio of market segments, promote a product, brand, service or destination – or to create a marketing strategy for targeted international destinations or even to improve your company’s customer service focus – Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates, L.L.C. can help. We are passionate about our clients and take great pride in achieving measurable results.
Team Profile
JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers – Founder and President
JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers is a well-respected 24-year veteran of the hospitality and tourism industry. With over two decades of experience as an industry-leading Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., JoAnn founded Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates, L.L.C. based in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Prior to creating her company, she enjoyed a remarkable 15-year career with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. – including being the first female to achieve a vice presidency in sales and marketing. During her tenure she oversaw both eleven global sales offices, as well as business development worldwide including new and existing properties in Dubai, Spain, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.
An active promoter of the hospitality industry, serving as past chairman of the Meeting Planners International (MPI) Editorial Committee, and founding board member of the Women’s Leadership Initiative. She has participated as a frequent panelist at industry conferences and seasoned and active leader within MPI. In addition, she he has twice been named one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in Travel” by Travel Agent Magazine and was selected as one of Meeting News’ “25 Most Influential People.”
 |