CAESARS POCONO RESORTS PROMOTES MARK SAARI TO DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

LAKEVILLE, PA – Caesars Pocono Resorts has announced the promotion of Mark Saari to Director of Marketing.

In his new position, Saari will oversee marketing, advertising and branding initiatives. His day-to-day responsibilities include managing the marketing staff, developing new marketing strategies and reaching out to the media.

Saari has been with Caesars Pocono Resorts since 2006, most recently as Director of Revenue. During his tenure, he has worked very closely with the Marketing, Sales and Contact Center Teams.

“Mark has a passion for our resorts that is refreshing and contagious,” Starwood Area Managing Director Doug Wilkins said. “He has proven to be a great leader and has earned the respect of his peers throughout the company.”

Saari earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Indiana University and received his MBA in Finance from New York University.

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About Caesars Pocono Resorts

Caesars Pocono Resorts, a hospitality/entertainment company comprised of three couples-only resorts – Cove Haven Resort (Lakeville, PA), Paradise Stream Resort (Mount Pocono, PA) and Pocono Palace Resort (Marshalls Creek, PA) – are the Pocono Mountains’ leading resorts, featuring unique accommodations and popular all-inclusive packages. The world-famous, all-inclusive resorts are home of the 7-foot-tall Champagne Glass Whirlpool Bath-for-Two. Caesars Pocono Resorts are the only resorts in the Poconos to earn both the AAA Three-Diamond Award and the Pocono Mountain Vacation Bureau’s Quality Assurance Award. All four resorts, which feature over 700 luxurious suites, are part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.’s hospitality brands – Sheraton, Westin, W, Four Points, Le Meridien, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection. For reservations or more information, call 1-800-233-4141 or visit www.CPResorts.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Mark Saari
Phone: 570-839-5264
Mark.Saari@starwoodhotels.com