The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, an elegant interpretation of a traditional mountain lodge in the heart of middle Georgia, proudly announces the addition of Nikki Beall and Rebecca Smith, as conference service managers. The two bring more than twenty years of experience in conference service management with time served within the Callaway Gardens market. Beall and Smith will be responsible for providing full service support and coordination of all event and meeting aspects of The Lodge and Spa. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is part of Autograph Collection, an upscale ensemble of uniquely independent hotels within the Marriott International, Inc. global portfolio.
Beall began her career at Callaway Gardens and held several positions including, assistant housekeeping manager, assistant front office manager, certified meeting planner and most recently, sales and service manager. While at Callaway Gardens, Beall sold and planned meetings as well as coordinated all meeting facets of food and beverage, recreation, transportation, accommodations and meeting schedules.
As a graduate of the University of Georgia – Center for Continuing Education, Smith completed the conference and meeting management program and also fulfilled Convention Industry Council’s certified meeting professional program. She previously served as conference service manager at Callaway Gardens where she serviced corporate groups, associations, educational organizations and government agencies. Smith also worked for Association Services Group in LaGrange, Ga., where she was director of operations and meeting support as well as meeting manager. While at Association Services Group, she developed event databases for conference options and pricing, prepared budget reports and coordinated services for various meetings and shows.
“I am honored to have Nikki and Rebecca join the sales team of The Lodge and Spa,” says Perry Grice, director of sales at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens. “Both are from the area and are familiar with the special nature of Pine Mountain and will aid in the success of meetings and events.”
Nested along 6,000 acres of inspiring gardens and preserved forest land, The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is the new standard of luxury and service delivered with amenities and attention to detail as one of Georgia’s finest destination resorts. The only resort located inside Callaway Gardens, The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is a member of the Autograph Collection – a distinct group of unique properties carefully selected to represent an upscale line of prestigious hotels. The 150-room hotel is home to extensive meeting spaces, an award-winning spa, delicious southern-style fare at Piedmont Grille and Ironwood Lounge as well as activities and attractions fit for meetings and families. The hotel is located in the Appalachian foothills just 80 miles southwest of Atlanta. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts (www.interstatehotels.com), the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company.