Grand View Lodge Names Scott Fischburg Vice President of Sales

January 11, 2010, Nisswa, MN – Grand View Lodge, a premier golf, destination spa/wellness, and conference resort in the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota, today announced the appointment of Scott M. Fischburg to the position of Vice President of Sales. Scott brings to Grand View Lodge extensive sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry.

Prior to joining Grand View Lodge, Scott served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Graves World Hospitality, a full-service luxury hotel management and distribution company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scott also served as Senior Director of Sales at Carlson Companies Radisson Hotels and Resorts.

As Vice President of Sales, Scott will be responsible for the resort’s group sales and planning initiatives. Scott will focus on raising the awareness of Grand View’s premier conference and event facilities and services, specifically, the Gull Lake Center, Minnesota’s newest conference and event venue. The Gull Lake Center offers leading-edge technology throughout the 30,000 square foot facility, and was designed for maximum flexibility with multiple room configurations available to accommodate groups of up to 500 people.

 “Scott’s extensive experience in hospitality sales will serve to energize our sales program, drive increased sales and enhance our premier conference services,” stated Mark Ronnei, General Manager at Grand View Lodge. “With the addition of our new Gull Lake Center, we are poised to be the conference and event venue of choice in the Brainerd Lakes area.”

Located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes area on beautiful Gull Lake, Grand View Lodge has a 90-year legacy of creating a lifetime of memories for generations of families. Championship golf courses, an abundance of water sports, a program for younger guests, daily activities and an award-winning spa provide opportunities for both recreation and relaxation. Year-round, premier conference and event services can accommodate groups of up to 500 in a peaceful, northwoods meeting environment. Owned by Cote Family Companies, Grand View joins its companion companies in celebrating 100 years of service at Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert and 80 years at Tanque Verde Ranch. For more information about Grand View Lodge, visit our web site at www.grandviewlodge.com or call 866-801-2951.