Residence Inn Chicopee Names Samantha Peia Director of Sales

CHICOPEE — Residence Inn Chicopee announced that Samantha Peia has been appointed the hotel’s new director of sales. The four-story, 115-room hotel is located at 500 Memorial Dr. and has been open since September 2013.

In her new role, Peia will be responsible for leading and directing the development and implementation of strategic sales and marketing plans. Prior to joining Residence Inn, she was senior sales manager at Courtyard by Marriott in Farmington, Conn. She holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from Boston University and has worked in multiple positions with Marriott hotels.

“Based on Samantha’s outstanding record, we are confident that she will be instrumental in ensuring the success of the Residence Inn Chicopee,” said Karen Warren, the hotel’s general manager.