Lawrence McCue Appointed Director of Group Sales for Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA, June 16, 2009 – The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, (top right photo) Los Angeles announced today Lawrence McCue has been named director of group sales for the 1,354-room hotel, located in the heart of the business district in downtown Los Angeles.

“We are delighted to welcome Larry to the Westin Bonaventure,” said Managing Director Michael Czarcinski (bottom left photo).

“With 13 years of director-level sales experience, Larry will be a great asset to the Westin Bonaventure team.”

McCue most recently served as director of sales and marketing for the Keystone Resort and Conference Center in Colorado since 2004.

Prior to that, he was vice president of sales for Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina for three years.

McCue’s extensive experience also includes national sales and marketing leadership for a collection of International Conference Resorts’ properties, and as director of sales and marketing for Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs.

Contact: Michael Czarcinski, Managing Director, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Phone: (213) 624-1000 Email: michael.czarcinski@westin.com

Shelli Mahan Earns Certification as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites Director of Human Resources Awarded Certification by HRCI


LOS ANGELES, CA, June 9, 2008 – Shelli Mahan, Director of Human Resources at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, (top right photo) has earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Mahan exemplifies dedication to the human resources profession, as well as a commitment to personal excellence.

The certification, which is awarded on behalf of the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), signifies that Mahan possesses theoretical knowledge and a vast amount of practical experience in human resource management. HRCI grants two levels of certification to those in the human resources profession: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

“Shelli represents the best in her profession and we are honored to work alongside her,” Director of Sales and Marketing Bob Nee said. “What some would consider going the extra mile has become habit for Shelli; she sets the bar for excellence at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites.”

Mahan not only passed the required comprehensive examination, but also possesses a strong background of professional human resource experience.

An employee of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Mahan has served as Director of Human Resources at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites since 1995 and Director of Human Resources at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway prior to her current tenure.

Before joining Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Mahan held positions in human resources with Kimpton Hotels, Bayview Hotels, Holiday Inns, Inc., and Marriott. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Personnel Administration and Spanish from the University of Kansas, and later earned her Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Golden Gate University.

CONTACTS:
Julie Tullbane, Daly Gray Public Relations, T 703-435-6293. F 703-435-6297

julie@dalygray.com

Bob Nee Director of Sales & Marketing – Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, (213) 624-1000 / Bob.Nee@westin.com