Rachel Funel

Rachel Funel is a seasoned tourism sales professional with extensive experience in the hospitality and events industry. Currently serving as a Senior Tourism Sales Account Executive at New Orleans & Company since February 2016, Rachel is adept at soliciting to expand the leisure market database and analyzing market trends for destination awareness. Prior roles include Area Sales Manager at Expotel Hospitality, LLC, where responsibilities included selling hotel guest rooms and event space, and Catering & Event Coordinator at Sonesta Hotels, focusing on event execution. With a foundation in events and marketing gained through positions at NOLA Wedding Guide and New Orleans Weddings Magazine, Rachel holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Loyola University New Orleans.