ACCENT on Arrangements-DMC Hires Marvin Andrade, Director of Sales

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Laurie Singletary
(504) 524-1227
lsingletary@accent-dmc.com

New Orleans, Louisiana (January 7, 2013) - ACCENT on Arrangements is pleased to announce that Marvin Andrade has been named to the position of Director of Sales.  With over 15 years in the hospitality industry, Andrade has most recently worked for hotels; however he has also managed private event venues and been the General Manager of a prominent New Orleans restaurant. 

Born in Honduras, Marvin has lived in New Orleans for 33 years; he is a past board member for MPI (Meeting Professional international), LSAE (Louisiana Society of Association Executives), and HENA (Hospitality Educational Networking Association). Bringing his unique and impressive talents to Accent, he has traveled around the globe promoting New Orleans as a premier destination.  

Andrade is a graduate of University of New Orleans with a degree in Marketing.  Marvin is a true New Orleanian and loves all the possibilities the city has to offer.    

Marvin's favorite saying is "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got". 

 "We are so delighted to have Marvin as part of the Accent team.  His knowledge and professionalism is perfect fit for our organization as we increase our commitment to not only our clients but the hospitality industry as a whole by providing an elevated standard in DMC services," said Diane Lyons CMP, DMCP - President of ACCENT on  Arrangements, Inc. "

About ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc.
Founded in 1991 by Diane B. Lyons, ACCENT on Arrangements, Inc. is a privately held corporation with the primary interest of planning, managing and supervising group activities to include spouse/guest programs, team building activities, special events, entertainment and décor, transportation services, speaker programs, hospitality staff and VIP services as well as children's programs and events.  Headquartered in New Orleans, ACCENT has a management team with more than 90 years of combined destination management experience. It is a proud member of the DMC Network, an LLC of the top-performing, wholly owned DMCs through North America.