Thursday, May 7, 2009

The Dow Hotel Co.Names Joseph G. Coursolle, General Manager

Hotel is Undergoing $6 Million Renovation

SEATTLE, WA—The Dow Hotel Company, LLC, (DHC) a hotel ownership, investment and management company, announced that Joseph G. Coursolle, (top right photo) CHA, has been named general manager of the 227-room Hilton San Antonio Hill Country Hotel and Spa. (bottom right photo)

He will report directly to Steven Falciani, (middle left photo) regional vice president of operations.

The hotel is owned by a joint venture between New Jersey-based Prudential Real Estate Investors and DHC, which also manages the property.

The hotel converted to the Hilton hotel brand at the beginning of 2009 and is undergoing a $6 million renovation, which is being conducted in phases in order to eliminate guest disruptions.

“Joe brings with him nearly three decades of hospitality industry experience, as well as a working knowledge of the San Antonio area,” said Murray Dow, (bottom left photo) president of The Dow Hotel Company.

“In addition to experience as a general manager, he also has extensive experience with the Hilton brand. We expect his expertise and skillset to enhance an already successful resort-style property, and that his operating experience in a variety of economic climates will benefit the hotel.”

Previously, Coursolle was general manager at the Embassy Suites Hotel Indianapolis in downtown Indianapolis.

During the course of his career, he has served as general manager of four different properties, including the Embassy Suites Austin–North and two other hotels in San Antonio. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.

Contact: Jerry Daly, Chris Daly, (703) 435-6293, jerry@dalygray.com

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