Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe – Hotel & Ski Resort receives top award

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 30, 2008 -
Embassy Suites, the national brand of upscale, all-suite hotels, has recognized John Steinbach, Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe – Hotel & Ski Resort as General Manager of the Year.  More than 45 awards were presented to hotels and individuals chosen from the brand’s portfolio of nearly 200 hotels throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America.   The hotel is owned by Roppongi – Tahoe L. P. and managed by Embassy Suites Management LLC.  

Steinbach has over thirty years of hospitality experience.  He has been General Manager at the Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe (http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/TAHCAES-E... ) – Hotel & Ski Resort (http://embassysuites.hilton.com/ ) for four years and started with the Embassy Suites brand in 1990 as Regional Marketing Director for Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.  Steinbach has employed a people-centric philosophy that empowers team members to take ownership of key initiatives. His clear vision, confidence and conviction are felt by the entire team, and then carried forward. He currently resides in Gardnerville, Nevada and his hometown is Seattle, Washington. Steinbach has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Central Washington University.

“Each of our team members works diligently to live the Embassy Way everyday and to provide the ultimate in guest service,” said Jim Holthouser, Senior Vice President, Embassy Suites (http://embassysuites.hilton.com/ ) brand management. “John Steinbach personally makes a difference in the lives of our guests and helps them be more productive while on the road. By taking ownership of his job, serving as an example to other team members, he is a true leader and is very deserving of this award.”

About Embassy Suites Hotels
Founded in 1984, Embassy Suites Hotels defines the upscale, all-suite segment and has nearly 200 hotels open, with an additional 50 in the pipeline.  With spacious two-room suites, engaging team members and an inviting atrium environment, guests are allowed to put their feet up and feel right at home.

All Embassy Suites Hotels (http://embassysuites.hilton.com/ ) offer spacious two-room suites that include a separate living area with a sofa bed, armchair, and well-lit dining/work table, private bedroom and bath, hair dryers, MP3 clock radio, two televisions, high-speed Internet access, a wet bar, mini-refrigerator, microwave oven, an iron and ironing board, a Precor fitness center, a convenient complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and a complimentary two-hour Manager’s Reception* each evening.

Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 76 countries and territories, including 100,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations, Homewood Suites by Hilton and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection.

*Subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age

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