About Luxury Hospitality Sales
Tamra Waslewski
Founder & President of Leisure Sales
As an outsourced professional for luxury independent resorts, Tamra lives by her mantra, “Service Starts in Sales,” and thrives on developing thoughtful strategies as an extension of the sales team.
With nearly 30 years of experience in luxury resort sales, Tamra began her career in group sales, spending more than a decade creating successful programs and partnerships before expanding into the leisure and travel advisor market. Today, she combines both disciplines—bridging group and leisure strategies to drive meaningful relationships and sustainable revenue for her clients.
Tamra also launched PROST New England, where she serves as Co-President. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants with her husband, walking her dogs, reading, listening to Mel Robbins' podcasts, and traveling.
Janet Gregg
President of Group Sales
Janet's hospitality career started in Aspen with The Snowmass Lodge & Club and The Little Nell, sparking her passion for the industry. After two decades at Meadowood Napa Valley, which ended due to wildfires, she worked with Ocean House and The Preserve Sporting Club. Specializing in building trust and earning referrals, Janet now focuses on offering personalized attention to her clients. Outside of work, she is dedicated to animal rescue, helping care for and rehome animals in need.
Lynn Racusin
Luxury Group Advisor
With decades of experience in hotel group sales, Lynn is here to help Executive Assistants and those planning meetings find the perfect venues for their events while skillfully negotiating hotel contracts to save time, money, and stress. She has represented world-class properties including the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, Auberge Resorts in Cabo and Napa Valley and the historic El Encanto.
Additionally, Lynn is open to working with hotels on a contract basis to promote group business, either to bridge a staffing gap or to have another layer of group revenue in the marketplace.
Based in LA, Lynn enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and cockapoo Taco. A great believer in personal development and self-care.
Karin Klein
Luxury Group Advisor
With 15+ years in global event management and experiential marketing, Karin crafts high-touch programs that foster meaningful connections, from VIP dinners to international conferences.
Her experience spans boutique agencies and Fortune 500s.
A luxury hotel and venue enthusiast, Karin loves pairing unique spaces with culinary and cultural elements to elevate every event. Originally from Northern California and now based in Arizona, she often returns to the Bay Area to connect with loved ones and scout new client experiences.
Passionate about food, travel, and hospitality, Karin is always on the hunt for standout dining, from Michelin-starred restaurants to hidden gems. You’ll find her at live culinary/music events, cheering on the Niners, or hanging with her boxer, Theo.
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John Huffman
Luxury Group Advisor
With over 35 years of experience in hotel group sales, John has worked both in global
hotel sourcing capacities in New York City for international hospitality organizations including Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Belmond Ltd. (formerly Orient-Express Hotels & Trains) and Krisam Group, as well as working on-site in group sales roles for several iconic hotels and resorts, including The Charleston Place, The Garden City Hotel, Homestead Resort, La Costa Resort & Spa and Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Additionally, John served as Vice President of Sales & Sourcing for Meeting Alliance, a New Jersey-based full-service meeting logistics company, for 12 years.
In order to offer thoughtful and knowledgeable hotel and destination recommendations to his clients, John has traveled extensively both domestically and internationally throughout his career. For many years, John served on tourism advisory boards for organizations including the French Government Tourist Office and the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, John enjoys traveling, visiting historic sites, and spending time at the beach.
john@luxuryhospitalitysales.com
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Lori Souza
Project Manager
With more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Lori has had the privilege of working with numerous influential guests and groups. She thrives on seeing events come to life and loves hearing the success stories from clients. Whether it's a breathtaking wedding, an exclusive corporate retreat, or a luxurious event, Lori is committed to finding the ideal venue for every occasion. As a Project Manager, she works closely with Janet to ensure every client’s vision is realized to perfection.