MIAMI ­— AIC Hotel Group has appointed Laura Blanco as Director of Host Agency Sales, a newly established department within its sales division.

With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Blanco’s career began in New York as a Business Development Manager representing Sandals & Beaches Resorts and Costa Cruises. She credits her love of the industry to spending 15 years at Cruise Planners diversifying the business in land travel and working as the Supplier Relations Liaison.

On her new role, Blanco says: “Supporting entrepreneurs and growing businesses has always been my passion, along with a deep love for the travel industry and world-class resorts. With AIC Hotel Group, I’m fortunate to combine both – focusing on a vital segment of the distribution channel while doing what I truly love.”

The creation of the new department reinforces AIC Hotel Group’s longstanding dedication to support its travel partners. With 13 Business Development Managers across 11 territories in the U.S. alone, the company is known for its strong partnerships and streamlined processes.

For more information about AIC Hotel Group, go to http://www.aichotelgroup.com.