CAPE MAY –— Mike Whipple has been hired by Cape May as Director of Marketing, Communications and Event Sales.
This is the first time the city has hired an individual for this position as it continues to grow and attract new visitors as a travel and meetings destination.
“Mike is joining our city at the right time. We are fortunate to have him join our team,” said Mayor Edward J. Mahaney, Jr. “He is familiar with Cape May and its various attractions in addition to having a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry”.
Whipple was most recently the general manager of the Grand Hotel of Cape May, the largest convention and resort hotel in the area. Previously he has served in various management positions with the ITT Sheraton Corporation, which provided him with the opportunity to work in many locations throughout North America and in a variety of markets ranging from convention to corporate and resort properties.
Whipple attained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas after graduating with an A.A.S. degree from the State University of New York at Delhi.
He has served as Chairman of the Maryland Tourism Development Board and sat on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
He has also served on the board of the Downtown Baltimore Management Authority, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Preakness Celebration, and was the Chairman of the Board for the Baltimore Academy of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality.
Whipple was named Tourism Professional of the Year by the Maryland Tourism Council in 1996 and Hotelier of the Year from the Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association in 1999 after serving on their board for many years.
Whipple’s responsibilities will include marketing and event sales for the new Cape May Convention Hall in addition to developing the long-term strategic planning, branding and marketing for the City of Cape May.
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