Chris Bartholomew

Chris Bartholomew, CHT, holds extensive experience in hotel sales optimization and management, currently serving as the Senior Manager for Hotel Sales Optimization at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts since December 2016. In this role, Chris enhances value through customized onboarding, sales training, and consulting to drive revenue for SureStay Hotels®. Prior experience includes positions such as Director of Sales at Island Palms Hotel and Marina, where Chris led the sales department to exceed budgeted goals, and roles in sales management at various other hotels, including Town and Country Resort Hotel and Evans Hotels. Chris has also contributed to broader marketing efforts as a Marketing Committee Representative for BEST WESTERN, supporting over 300 hotels across multiple states.