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#127 John Washko of Mohegan Sun; The Spirit of Aquai Most People Don't... But You Do!
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Today's guest, John Washko, is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Mohegan Sun, located in Mystic Country, CT.
He embraces The Spirit of Aquai, which equates to the core values and the hospitality culture at Mohegan Sun.
Listen to this interview to understand how John is such a natural fit to enliven the four key principles that define how this magnificent casino complex treats their guests and how their employees treat each other.
1. Welcoming
2. Mutual Respect
3. Cooperation
4. Building Relationships
Through his leadership, the complex has achieved over 70% repeat booking of their large events.
Respect and compliments to their Tribal Chief, Chief Mutáwi Mutáhash (Many Hearts) Marilynn "Lynn" Malerba for her leadership.
To learn more about what it is like to work at Mohegan Sun and in the hospitality industry:
https://backofhouse.tv
For more about Mohegan Sun to accommodate a group or event:
https://meetings.mohegansun.com
More about John Washko:
John Washko is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Mohegan Sun, located in Mystic Country, CT. In this role, he is responsible for leading the convention, meeting & expo sales team and marketing effort, setting the overall strategic direction and goals while achieving revenue targets for Mohegan Sun.
Washko is a veteran in luxury hospitality sales and marketing with over 25 years of experience. Most recently, Washko was the Vice President of Group Marketing and Sales for Atlantis, Paradise Island. Prior to that role, Washko was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Elite Meetings International, a hospitality marketing and technology company. Prior to that role, Washko was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the historic The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Washko currently sits on HSMAI’s Americas Board Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chair as well as the board of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau. Past roles include chairing HSMAI’s Resort Marketing Advisory Board. Additionally, for the Colorado Springs CVB, he chaired both the Board as well as the Marketing Committee. In 2010, Washko received The Resort Marketer of Year award from HSMAI; and in 2015, HSMAI recognized him as one of the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing. Washko received his BS from James Madison University.
Today's guest, John Washko, is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Mohegan Sun, located in Mystic Country, CT.
He embraces The Spirit of Aquai, which equates to the core values and the hospitality culture at Mohegan Sun.
Listen to this interview to understand how John is such a natural fit to enliven the four key principles that define how this magnificent casino complex treats their guests and how their employees treat each other.
1. Welcoming
2. Mutual Respect
3. Cooperation
4. Building Relationships
Through his leadership, the complex has achieved over 70% repeat booking of their large events.
Respect and compliments to their Tribal Chief, Chief Mutáwi Mutáhash (Many Hearts) Marilynn "Lynn" Malerba for her leadership.
To learn more about what it is like to work at Mohegan Sun and in the hospitality industry:
https://backofhouse.tv
For more about Mohegan Sun to accommodate a group or event:
https://meetings.mohegansun.com
More about John Washko:
John Washko is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Mohegan Sun, located in Mystic Country, CT. In this role, he is responsible for leading the convention, meeting & expo sales team and marketing effort, setting the overall strategic direction and goals while achieving revenue targets for Mohegan Sun.
Washko is a veteran in luxury hospitality sales and marketing with over 25 years of experience. Most recently, Washko was the Vice President of Group Marketing and Sales for Atlantis, Paradise Island. Prior to that role, Washko was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Elite Meetings International, a hospitality marketing and technology company. Prior to that role, Washko was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the historic The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Washko currently sits on HSMAI’s Americas Board Executive Committee as Immediate Past Chair as well as the board of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau. Past roles include chairing HSMAI’s Resort Marketing Advisory Board. Additionally, for the Colorado Springs CVB, he chaired both the Board as well as the Marketing Committee. In 2010, Washko received The Resort Marketer of Year award from HSMAI; and in 2015, HSMAI recognized him as one of the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing. Washko received his BS from James Madison University.
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