July, 2022 —

Bajek joins Karen Staples, CMP, CASE, VSL’s Managing Director of Sales – East Coast  

SALT LAKE CITY (July 2022) –Suzanne Bajek recently joined Visit Salt Lake (VSL) as the new National Sales Manager for the Northeast Region. With more than 30 years of experience in hospitality sales, most recently with Mohegan Sun Resort, her hospitality experience is substantial. Suzanne is excited to begin working with the entire team at Visit Salt Lake and brings a wealth of experience with clientele in the northeast. 

“Suzanne’s years of success and relationships in the northeast, along with her vast knowledge of the clients in this market, will be a major asset for Visit Salt Lake,” said Karen Staples, Managing Director of Sales-East Coast.  

Suzanne is a native of Connecticut and currently resides between New York and Boston, two major markets for VSL. She is a “gym enthusiast” and enjoys her time in Newport, RI.  

Suzanne will be based out of Connecticut, handling the Northeast Region. Karen Staples, the Managing Director of Sales- East Coast, will remain on strategic accounts in the region and work with Suzanne as she makes her debut into the destination marketing space. Staples continues serving as president of New York Chapter of PCMA until 2023. 

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Visit Salt Lake (VSL) is the private, nonprofit Destination Sales & Experience Organization (DSXO) dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and activating conventions, meetings, sporting events and leisure travel that fuels the region’s visitor economy. In partnership with Salt Lake County, hoteliers, members and public-sector stakeholders, VSL helps generate $6.15 billion in annual visitor spending, $575 million in direct tax revenue and $1,700 in household tax savings while supporting more than 56,000 jobs. By championing Salt Lake's authentic urban-meets-mountain identity, VSL creates transformative experiences that benefit the community and visitors alike. For more information, visit www.VisitSaltLake.com.