Otesaga Appoints Two New Directors

COOPERSTOWN—The Otesaga Resort Hotel has announced two new hires, the director of sales and catering and the director of food and beverage.

Kenny Valenzuela has joined The Otesaga as the resort’s new director of sales and catering, having previously served as the director of sales for Kimpton Taconic Hotels & Restaurants in Vermont. Valenzuela has been in the hospitality industry since 2008 and has been in sales roles since 2011, when he joined the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa. There he held positions as the executive meeting manager, conference services manager and sales manager. At The Otesaga, he will be responsible for growing the resort’s group business, catering, and conference events to drive revenue and increase market share.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kenny to our luxury resort in the home of baseball,” said Marty Rosenthal, general manager of The Otesaga. “Having worked with Kenny at another historic luxury resort, I’ve been impressed with his level of commitment, desire to succeed and dedication to excellence. He’s a wonderful addition to our team to showcase why The Otesaga is the meeting place for groups in Upstate New York.”

Henry DeMartino accepted the position of food and beverage director after serving as the assistant director of food and beverage at The Otesaga since 2022. In his new role, DeMartino will coordinate, supervise, and direct the resort’s food and beverage operations, including leading and developing its team to provide exceptional service and quality products. DeMartino is no stranger to these duties. He has previously served as the director of food and beverage at Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort and Lake Placid Lodge.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to continue to raise the service levels at The Otesaga as the director of food and beverage,” DeMartino said. “In partnering with our executive chef and culinary team, I’ll be able to focus on promoting our incredible food and beverage programs, and guests will be wanting to come back to try even more curated dining experiences.”

For more information about The Otesaga Resort Hotel, visit www.Otesaga.com.