In her new role, Marquis will identify and evaluate new market opportunities as well as play a key role in assessing evolving trends and future demands as part of the company’s growth strategy. 

 

“Michelle’s proven success at NAVIS and her deep understanding of the hospitality landscape will serve as invaluable assets as we further differentiate our company and serve new and existing markets,” said Kyle Buehner, NAVIS CEO. “She possesses the strategic insight, industry savvy and operational experience that will enable us to accelerate our vision. I am enthusiastic about the possibilities that lie ahead for our company and the new relationships that we will form.”

 

Over the last 11 years at NAVIS, Marquis has been an integral part of the executive team, leading sales, business development, client advocates and marketing. She joined NAVIS after serving as director of sales and marketing at Mount Bachelor Village Resort in Bend, Ore. As a previous power user, she successfully utilized NAVIS to help her property increase their business. She is a sought-after expert speaker at industry events around the U.S., including the Google Travel Conference, HSMAI events, VRMA, Cornell University Hospitality Research Summit and the Preferred Hotel Group Conference. With more than two decades of hands-on experience, her career is marked by notable achievements while bringing the highest value to her clients, partners and colleagues.

 

“This is an especially exciting time to be part of the hospitality industry, and NAVIS is well positioned to leverage the latest technologies while building on 30 years of experience to evolve naturally into new markets,” said Marquis. “The commitment from everyone at NAVIS to delivering high-value innovative solutions is inspiring. I am thrilled to have this door open for me to anticipate and address the unmet needs of our industry on so many different fronts.”