Jessica Grentner’s travel industry experience started at 12 years old, in the family’s hotel and restaurant business , where she worked her way through the ranks at a variety of chain and independent properties. She gained an intimate view of the industry from departments such as housekeeping, concierge, front office and everything in between. After earning her International Business Degree from American University she worked for The Carlyle Group in Washington, DC and HBV in New York, NY. With a strong desire to become an entrepreneur, and with a bit of real world experience to her credit, she returned to the family business in 2002. It was in positions like General Manager and Director of Sales she gained valuable experience in cost effective travel marketing utilizing varied media types including print, video and the internet.
In 2005, Jessica started advertising on her local Resort Map as an accommodation. The property successfully depended on the map to provide the best customer service, and in 2006 added another space for her retail outlet as a means to drum up foot traffic. By 2007 she joined the Resort Maps system and started the Best of Eagle River Valley in the Vail Valley of Colorado. In January 2008 she purchased the established Best of Summit County Resort Map territory, in its 4th edition. 2010 will bring the 2nd edition Best of Vail, Beaver Creek & Avon Resort Maps, formerly Best of Eagle River Valley, and the 5th edition Best of Summit County Resort Map.
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