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Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, has appointed Mark Harney to general manager of Marriott's Harbour Point and Marriott's Sunset Pointe (see photo right) in Shelter Cove on Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Harney began his career with Marriott International in 1996 at the Residence Inn Orlando Lake Buena Vista and served in a variety of supervisor roles over the next four years at various Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Courtyard by Marriott hotels. In 2000, Harney became assistant general manager at the Courtyard Alexandria in Virginia and was soon after appointed to general manager of the SpringHill Suites Centreville Chantilly in Centreville, VA.

In his most recent role, Harney served as assistant general manager at the SpringHill Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Marriott Village and was responsible for the overall operations of the largest SpringHill Suites hotel within the brand.

"We are delighted to have Mark join our Marriott Vacation Club team," said Cliff Delorey, regional vice president of customer experience for Marriott Vacation Club's East region. "I am certain that his experience, along with his strong leadership skills, will be a tremendous asset to our associates and help create great vacation experiences for our Owners and guests at Marriott's Harbour Point and Marriott's Sunset Pointe."

Located in one of South Carolina's premier resort destinations, Marriott's Harbour Point (see photo at left) & Marriott's Sunset Pointe overlook the peaceful waterways of Broad Creek in Shelter Cove. Less than two miles from Hilton Head's beautiful beaches, the 111-villa resort welcomes Owners and nightly rental guests with one- and two-bedroom villas equipped with all the amenities of home.

A native of Hampton, Va. and a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA., Harney has recently relocated to South Carolina along with his wife Alison and two sons to assume his new role.

Marriott Vacation Club is a worldwide leader in vacation ownership. In 1984, Marriott became the first branded hospitality company to enter the timeshare industry, adding its signature quality, service and hospitality expertise.

Marriott Vacation Club has appointed Donald “Case” Spencer to general manager of Marriott’s SurfWatch on Hilton Head Island, S.C this week.

Marriott’s SurfWatch is a 185-villa resort located on the popular shores of South Carolina’s East Coast. The property is a beachfront masterpiece, offering the same quality service and amenities that have been Marriott's hallmark for over 75 years. The resort offers many scenic footbridges throughout the grounds, leading to the beach and their ocean-front pool. There are two- and three-bedroom villas equipped with kitchens as well as spacious living and dining areas.

“We are thrilled to welcome Case to Marriott’s SurfWatch. His unbridled enthusiasm, depth of knowledge and ability to lead and relate our associates, Owners and guests will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to the resort,” said Cliff Delorey, regional vice president of customer experience for Marriott Vacation Club’s East region.

Spencer began his career as front desk clerk at the Nashville Airport Marriott in 1998 moving on to various hotel management positions through the years. Spencer joined Marriott Vacation Club in 2007 and was appointed to general manager of both Marriott’s Harbour Pointe and Marriott’s Sunset Point in Shelter Cove on Hilton Head Island.

A recognized and respected leader in the Marriott Corporation, Spencer was honored as a “World Class Leader” by Marriott Vacation Club in 2008 and was selected as the brand’s “General Manager of the Year” in 2009.

(Photo credit - marriottvacationclub.com)