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Vice President, Leisure Sales
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In her role as Vice President of Leisure Sales for Salamander Collection, Carolyn Rebeck Allen is responsible for developing strategic plans to positively impact leisure business and cultivate relationships across various leisure markets. Prior to joining Salamander Collection, Allen served as Area Director of Leisure Sales for Auberge Resort Collection’s portfolio of prestigious hotels in Mexico. Throughout her career, she held several high-level sales positions including Corporate Director of Luxury Travel Sales for Omni Hotels; Senior Sales Manager at Lake Austin Spa Resort; and Director of Travel Industry Relations for Global Hotel and Resort Partners at Atelier Group. She began her career with roles focused in the Caribbean, including Director of Travel Industry Sales for Caneel Bay, then A Rosewood Resort; and Area Sales Manager, Hotels of the Caribbean and Mexico, for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. 

Director of Global Leisure Sales
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Carly Cox is the Director of Global Leisure Sales for Salamander Collection. Most recently, Cox has held the Director of Leisure Sales role for The Reykjavik EDITION, opening the first luxury hotel in Iceland.  Previously, she held several influential leisure sales positions with branded and independent hotels around the US, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe, most notably working as the Area Director of Sales for The Reserve Brand overseeing leisure sales efforts for Dorado Beach and Zadun during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Director of Leisure Sales
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Allie Wishart brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to her role as Director of Leisure Sales at Salamander Middleburg.  In her position with the Forbes Five Star property, Wishart is responsible for building relationships and cultivating business from the leisure market. Previously, as Director of Front Office Operations, Wishart improved guest satisfaction and increased employee engagement. She began her career as a Front Desk Agent at the Best Western in Winchester, VA, and advanced to supervisory roles at the Fairmont Pittsburgh. Wishart holds a Bachelor's in Business Management from George Mason University and a Hospitality Management Certificate from Cornell University. Her versatile background makes her a key asset to the Salamander Collection team. 

Travel Industry Sales Manager
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Reese Jackson bio: Originally from Miami, Florida, Reese Jackson is a graduate of Florida State University and now serves as the Travel Industry Sales Manager at Hotel Bennett in Charleston. She is passionate about building meaningful relationships with travel advisors and helping their clients experience the very best of the city through Hotel Bennett's exceptional hospitality. With a background in luxury hospitality sales and marketing, Reese loves sharing the rich history, Southern charm, and personalized service that make every stay memorable. She takes pride in serving as a trusted partner to the travel industry while creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Director of Leisure Sales
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Ashley McGee brings over 13 years of hospitality sales experience, having worked with brands such as Kimpton Hotels, Limelight Hotels, and Club Med’s all-inclusive ski portfolio. Most recently, she served as Director of Sales for a premiere sales representation company, where she oversaw a diverse portfolio of more than 26 properties and destination management companies (DMCs) worldwide.

A longtime Aspen local before relocating to Palisade, Colorado, Ashley spent over 20 years in the Roaring Fork Valley and developed a deep passion for the ski industry and mountain lifestyle. She is excited to bring her wealth of experience and love for the mountains back to Aspen through her work with Aspen Meadows.