The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton appoints new director of sales & marketing in Charleston

Charleston’s beloved pink landmark, The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton announced the appointment of Madeline Ravenna-Kavanagh as its new director of sales and marketing. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ravenna-Kavanagh brings over a decade of experience in luxury and boutique hotels to her role, having most recently led sales for the renowned Foundry Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina.

“The Mills House is one of Charleston’s most iconic hotels, and I am excited to bring my experience working with prominent properties across the Southeast to the team,” says Madeline Ravenna-Kavanagh, director of sales and marketing at The Mills House. “I look forward to highlighting the hotel’s historic spaces to create unforgettable experiences for our guests, whether they’re planning a grand celebration, dynamic corporate event or an intimate gathering.”

Before joining The Mills House team, Ravenna-Kavanagh held sales positions at notable hotels including The Miami Beach EDITION, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club and Westin St. John Resort & Villas. She additionally was selected as a Curio Brand Ambassador and worked alongside the Hilton Brand Team on property level initiatives to continue elevating the brand. In her new role as director of sales and marketing at The Mills House, Ravenna-Kavanagh will be responsible for driving group revenue, developing high-impact branding initiatives and curating unique guest experiences. Ravenna-Kavanagh will additionally oversee a team of sales and event professionals, manage key client relationships and collaborate with the marketing team to attract both leisure and group travelers. With a proven track record in sales, event planning and strategic marketing, Ravenna-Kavanagh brings a fresh perspective to the historic destination.

Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic French Quarter, The Mills House offers more than 10,000 square feet of flexible, multi-use meeting and function space across the Signers Ballroom, Hibernian Hall next door and several smaller breakout rooms. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Iron Rose, offers indoor and outdoor courtyard dining and a menu of seasonally driven, elevated Southern cuisine and well-crafted cocktails. Setting itself apart from other venues in Charleston, The Mills House’s curated group programming gives small and large groups an opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of Charleston in a fresh, engaging way. Examples include a ‘Casual Crabbing with Tia’ experience in partnership with local celebrity and Charleston native Tia Clark where guests enjoy a dockside crabbing lesson as well as an exclusive wedding package in collaboration with handcrafted accessory brand Brackish including complimentary engraving, preferred pricing and in-room shopping experiences for couples being married at The Mills House.

When it comes to weddings, The Mills House stands alone as Charleston’s premier events venue. Intimate spaces with indoor and outdoor, photo-worthy backdrops set the hotel apart, including a captivating courtyard designed by Loutrel Briggs, one of the most well-known 20th century landscape architects in Charleston; a second-floor outdoor terrace overlooking Meeting Street; a stunning rooftop space; and the Planter’s Suite balcony featuring original ironwork from 1853. The Mills House is also the preferred caterer for the adjacent Hibernian Hall, providing food and beverage and audiovisual services to the venue.

For more information about The Mills House or to book a reservation, please visit www.millshouse.com and follow along on Instagram at @millshousehotel.

About The Mills House

Charleston’s iconic and beloved pink landmark, The Mills House exemplifies a commitment to Southern hospitality and a refined, elevated guest experience. The hotel was originally established in 1853 by Otis Mills, a local Charleston businessman who sought to bring a taste of grandeur to the Lowcountry. Today, The Mills House is widely regarded as one of Charleston’s iconic hotels, offering elevated accommodations, multiple onsite dining concepts including The Black Door Café and Iron Rose, and wedding and event space in the heart of the historic French Quarter. In 2022, The Mills House Hotel completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, transforming the hotel from top to bottom, and joined the Curio Collection by Hilton as the portfolio’s first distinctive property in the state of South Carolina.

About Curio Collection by Hilton

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 120 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts handpicked for their distinct character. Curio Collection properties offer guests the ability to experience independent hotels, offering authentic, curated experiences through local offerings and elevated amenities, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors. Experience Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Curio Collection by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/curio, and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and X.

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