“California Hotel & Lodging Association Announces USA TODAY Stars of the Industry Award Winners”

California Hotel & Lodging Association Announces USA TODAY Stars of the Industry Award Winners

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 05:16 PM PST

Press Release Source: California Hotel & Lodging Association On Wednesday December 1, 2010, 8:16 pm EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The California Hotel & Lodging Association announced the Stars of the Industry award winners at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Hotel in La Jolla, CA. The Stars of the Industry awards, presented by USA TODAY, were given out in nine categories including, new this year, the Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year Award and the Technology Innovation of the Year Award.

The winners of the Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year award were:

Tyler Layton, Guest Services Agent - Hotel Abri, San Francisco
Matt Van Hoorebeke, Bellman - Chancellor Hotel on Union Square, San Francisco

Norman Rodriguez, Restaurant Supervisor - The Westin Pasadena, Pasadena

The winners of the Outstanding Manager of the Year award were:

Diane Pham, Banquet & Leisure Sales Manager – Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Del Mar, San Diego

Damien Keller, Director of Sales – Orchard Hotel San Francisco
David R. Kirken, Director of Operations – La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West, La Quinta

The winners of the Outstanding General Manager of the Year award were:

Bill Phelps, General Manager – Hadsten House Inn & Spa, Solvang
Douglas R. Korn, General Manager – The US Grant, San Diego
Terri Haack, EVP & Managing Director – Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes

The Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader Award recognizes exemplary employees under age 30 who have demonstrated superior professional dedication, leadership, and a fresh perspective at their job. The 2010 winners were Michelle Holmberg of Hotel Nikko in San Francisco and Drew Berry of L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills.

Community Service Awards went to:

Hotel Nikko, San Francisco
Hallmark Inn, Davis.

Guest Relations Awards went to:

The Doubletree Guest Suites, Anaheim
Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado

Special Events Awards:

The US Grant, San Diego – One Time Only
W Los Angeles-Westwood, Los Angeles - Ongoing

Good Earthkeeping Award winners were:

Hotel Durant, Berkeley
W San Francisco, San Francisco

The Technology Innovation Award recognizes a member that has used advances in technology to optimize its performance regarding guest services, cost reduction and/or revenue growth. The Technology Innovation Award winner was Lather, based in Pasadena.

The Hotels that Help special recognition award winner was:

Lotus Hotels & Investments, Walnut Creek

"The California Hotel & Lodging Association is pleased to recognize the accomplishments of these individuals and properties," said CH&LA President & CEO Lynn Mohrfeld. "Their commitment and dedication represents the highest quality of service the hospitality industry has to offer."

About CH&LA

The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) is the largest state lodging industry association in the nation and a Partner State Association of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Its members include all segments of the lodging industry including the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns - California's largest association of professional innkeepers and certified bed and breakfast inns. CH&LA is the leading resource for communicating and protecting the rights and interests of the California lodging industry. CH&LA was established in 1893. CH&LA is on the web at www.calodging.com.

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