RENEE AYRES PROMOTED TO BUSINESS TRAVEL SALES MANAGER
AT THE HOTEL ROANOKE AND CONFERENCE CENTER

ROANOKE, Va. - (January 15, 2008) - Renee Ayres has been promoted to Business Travel Sales Manager at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center.

In her role, Ayres will be responsible for contract negotiations and business solicitations for corporate individual business travel.

"Renee has been an integral part of The Hotel Roanoke for the past four years," said Gary Walton, general manager of The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. "It's an honor for us to have her on of our team and she will continue to be a valuable asset to our operation in her new role."

Ayres served as Executive Assistant prior to the promotion. She is a resident of Roanoke and is a graduate of Hollins University.