Group Sales Team

  Elizabeth Maisonet – Director of Group Sales

Elizabeth brings over 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality sales, including 12 years as a Director of Global Accounts for Fairmont, where she built deep relationships with corporate and association planners. With a strong group and incentive sales background, Elizabeth's strategic leadership has consistently delivered outstanding results. Based in Long Island, New York, she leads the team's group sales efforts, specifically covering the U.S. Northeast and Bermuda markets.

Whitney Parsons – Director of Mid-West Sales

Whitney has been part of the Fairmont Southampton team for 13 years, making her our in-house expert on all things Southampton and Bermuda. Prior to that, she spent seven years with Fairmont Chicago, giving her deep insight into the meetings and incentives industry. A Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) herself, Whitney understands the needs of planners firsthand and has built strong relationships within the industry. Based in Chicago, she oversees the U.S. Midwest and West, including incentive markets.

Josie Azar – Director, National Accounts 

Josie brings 15 years of experience with Trump National Doral Miami, where she played a pivotal role during the resort's significant repositioning. Based in the Southeast, Josie will lead sales efforts in the Southeast U.S. and Texas, leveraging her extensive network and deep understanding of these markets.

Deanna O'Brien – Executive Assistant Manager

Deanna has been a key member of the Fairmont Southampton team for 11 years, including eight years as Director of Revenue. With extensive expertise in revenue management, operations, and strategic planning, she plays a vital role in ensuring the success of the resort's reopening. Based at the resort in Bermuda, Deanna is currently overseeing the Revenue Management function until a full-time position is filled, ensuring strong financial strategies and optimal performance. Her deep understanding of the property, attention to detail, and ability to drive results make her an invaluable leader in our team. 

Open Position: Director, National Accounts

We are actively looking to fill one more position: Director, National Accounts, based in the Northeast U.S., with a target start date of April 1, 2025. This role will further strengthen our efforts in key markets, and we will share more updates once we finalize the hire.

Juliann Johnson – Sales Support Executive

New to the team, Juliann joins us from the Accor Global Sales Team, bringing a strong background in sales support, prospecting, and business development. As the quarterback of the team, she plays a key role in assigning leads, driving new business opportunities, and ensuring a seamless flow of group sales inquiries. Juliann is also the first point of contact for many prospective clients, helping to connect them with the right sales manager to meet their needs. In addition to managing lead distribution, she plays a key role in prospecting and identifying new business opportunities to drive group sales growth. Her fresh perspective, strong organizational skills, and commitment to excellence make her an integral part of our team's success.

Simon Boden – Area Director of Sales & Marketing

A Bermudian by birth, Simon understands the island's hospitality industry, culture, and guest expectations. With nearly 25 years at Fairmont, including 13 years at Fairmont Southampton, he brings a deep connection to the resort and its legacy. Simon's expertise spans sales, revenue management, and destination management services, giving him a well-rounded perspective on delivering exceptional guest experiences. 

Inquiries

Fairmont Southampton looks forward to welcoming your groups back in 2026 and beyond, and we're eager to collaborate with you. Stay tuned for updates, including grand re-opening events. For inquiries, please contact us at rfp-shp@fairmont.com or call 212-715-7077.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support—we can't wait to welcome your clients back to Bermuda's most iconic resort!