Murray L. Dow II |
SEATTLE, WA, Dec.
10, 2014—The Dow Hotel Company, a leading hotel owner/investor and operator,
today announced that it has named Mark J. Mathews general manager of the
353-room Hilton Hotel – Bellevue located in the suburbs of Seattle, Wash.
The hotel currently
is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation to upgrade its guest rooms,
meeting space and all public areas.
“A 20-plus year hospitality industry veteran, Mark has
operated some of the most renowned hotels in the Pacific Northwest,” said Murray
L. Dow II, DHC founder and president.
“His in-depth market experience, combined with his hands-on
approach to both guests and associates, make him the ideal candidate to lead
the Hilton Hotel – Bellevue into the future.”
Mathews has held a number of general manager positions for
numerous, top-rated hotels, including the 196-room historic, luxury boutique
Citizen Hotel in Sacramento, the 319-room Hotel Murano in Tacoma, the 319-room
Sheraton Tacoma Hotel, 107-room Hotel Vintage Plaza in Portland, Ore., and the
147-room Bedford Hotel in San Francisco.
Hilton Hotel Bellevue, Bellevue, WA |
Mathews received his B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Purdue
University. He also has received the
American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA)
designation.
“Following the conclusion of the total renovation in early 2015, the
Hilton Hotel – Bellevue will be well positioned as the preferred, upscale hotel
for business and leisure travelers alike,” Mathews said. “I look forward to sharing my knowledge and
experiences with this very talented team as we work towards making the Hilton
Hotel – Bellevue the most desired hotel in the region.”
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please
contact:
Chris Daly
Phone: (703) 435-6293
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