In his role as Vice President of Global Sales – Americas, Gus Vonderheide has the responsibility over Hyatt’s transient and business travel segments. He provides leadership over a global strategic team who manages relationships with Hyatt’s largest corporate, consortia and travel management companies. These customers, all based in the Americas and doing business globally, generate over $1B annually for the brand. Part of a larger team, Hyatt’s Global Sales Force can be found in 20 additional locations around the world. A 27 year Hyatt employee, Gus has led the sales teams at the Hyatt Regency Louisville, KY, Hyatt Regency Dearborn, MI and the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC. He also spent time in the Worldwide Reservation Center in Omaha, NE where he managed the Western Worldwide Sales Office and group call desk. Prior to his Hyatt career, hotel management experience includes Sales, Front Office, Purchasing and Convention Services. Gus continues to fill leadership roles in a number of industry organizations. A recent past member of the GBTA Board of Directors, MPI Foundation and currently a BTN Group Advisory Board Member.
