Peter J. Bonell
*****.******@*****.*** Sebastian, Florida
An accomplished Sales and Marketing Executive that has made his mark in multiple turnaround
scenarios under complex situations that resulted in optimum top line and profitability.
EXPERIENCE
Chief Marketing Officer at Casa de Campo
July 2012 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Oversees the entire Resort's sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, branding and
revenue in all facets of the operation, including; golf, marina, entertainment, lodging, real
estate, retail villa owners club membership and lifestyle. Staff includes locations in Florida,
NYC, Virginia, London, Brazil and Germany. Revenues increased in 32 months by 35% and
GOP 200%. Resort recognized as the only Great Golf Resort of the World, with Preferred
Hotel and Leading Hotels distinction in the world. Ranked the number one golf resort in
Latin America by; Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Links and Golf Week. Host of the DR PGA
Open and Latin American Amateur Championship.
President at PGMA
February 2009 - June 2012 (3 years 5 months)
President of the alliance that included Golf Digest Publications, the PGA Marketing Group,
Nielsen Business Media, Carriage Trade Golf, Hunter PR, Dana Communications,
JetBlue(Challenge), National Golf Schools, and other industry icons. PGmA provides expert
assistance to golf destinations worldwide. Clients included; La Costa Resort, Moon Palace,
Punta Cana Resorts, Kiawah Resorts
Vice President Sales and Marketing at Ginn Resorts
March 2006 - July 2009 (3 years 5 months)
Directed all sales and marketing for the Resort Group /Four golf resorts, 11 golf courses
Hammock Beach -Reunion Resort- Belvidere-Sur Mer-Quail West-Tesoro-Bella Collina
Host of the LPGA Ginn Open-Champions Tour-PGA Tour-AJGA-Annika Open
Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mohegan Sun
April 2004 - March 2006 (2 years)
Directed all sales and marketing for hospitality division with revenues of 1.4B annually
Title sponsor of the PGA Greater Hartford Open
Attained Preferred Hotel designation and 4 Diamond
Senior Vice President Hospitality at Double Diamond Resorts
September 2001 - March 2004 (2 years 7 months)
White Bluff-Eagle Rock-The Retreat-Rock Creek-The Cliffs
Hosted the Texas State Open- Pennsylvania Open
4 Resorts 5 Golf courses
Vice President Sales and Marketing at Colonial Williamsburg Resorts
1997 - 2001 (4 years)
Hosted the G-5 Summit-Virginia Open-Walker Cup
Williamsburg Inn-CW Lodge-Golden Horseshoe-CW Historical Park
Vice President Sales and Marketing at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
1993 - 1997 (4 years)
HersheyPark-Hershey Bears-Hotel Hershey-Hershey Lodge-Hershey Spa-Hershey Country Club
Hosted the NIKE PGA Championship-Forbes Five Star annual meeting
Vice President of Sales/ Director of Marketing at The Broadmoor
March 1989 - March 1993 (4 years 1 month)
Longest maintained 5 Star 5 Diamond hotel in the world
Hosted US Amateur -US Women's Open-US Seniors Open
PUBLICATIONS
The Business of Golf Travel
Successful Meetings, ne 1, 2009
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Authors: Peter Bonell
EDUCATION
Mercy College
BS & MBA, Business-Marketing, 1978 - 1982
HONORS AND AWARDS
CHME, CMP
2006 HSMAI “ p 25 Marketing Minds
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US Navy SEAL 1971-1977
Member of the AC
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