Holiday Inn San Diego Hotel Goes Beyond for Employees, Community

PR Log (Press Release) – Nov 03, 2008 – SAN DIEGO, CA – For management at Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay, one of the top full-service hotels in San Diego, CA, providing a rewarding and community-conscious work environment for all employees is just as important as providing guests the kind of sharp San Diego accommodations that have made Holiday Inn the area leader since 1969. Under the direction of IHG Human Resources lead Allison Owen, the hotel is doing just that.

The commitment of IHG to its employees is simple but crucial if a property is to succeed. This commitment involves allowing all employees to grow, to perform, to be themselves, to be recognized and rewarded, to be informed and to take the initiative and lead. Ms. Owen and her team have established the “Bravo” award program designed to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary efforts and contributions of employees. Each employee is awarded a certificate that may be redeemed for a generous gift card.

Challenged by IHG to “Chase the Extraordinary”, the San Diego hotel hosts quarterly employee luncheons that focus on the rich cultural diversity that Holiday Inns encourage. The forward-thinking San Diego lodging also recently hosted an employee benefit fair that offered healthy living options, energy saving training and employee teambuilding opportunities.

Another way that Holiday Inn encourages the best possible treatment of employees is by setting an example with dedicated efforts to the benefit of the local community. The San Diego hotel is located just steps away from the famous “Big Bay” in a lush and friendly atmosphere that locals and visitors alike are eager to preserve. Allison Owen and management of Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay recently organized a car wash to raise money for the “Give Kids the World” Foundation. Employees were encouraged to take part in both giving and receiving a wash.

This year, these positive efforts by management and staff alike culminated in a nomination for the San Diego Society for Human Resource Management's Workplace Excellence Award. The award celebrates companies in the San Diego area that employ supportive HR policies and practices that contribute to the success of the business in a significant way.

Although the hotel is not a finalist, the nomination itself is a noteworthy honor. Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay is proud to be recognized as one of the most employee-driven companies in the San Diego area.

For more information and employment opportunities at one of the premier San Diego downtown hotels, call 619-232-861 or visit the website at http://www.hisandiegoonthebay.com/

About Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay:
The finest in San Diego accommodations can be found at the Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay. From superb on-site dining options to stunning balcony views of the bay and horizon, other San Diego airport hotels can’t offer so much for so little. This beautiful 14-story full-service San Diego lodging offers an incredible 600 rooms, so it’s a great choice for finding an opening in San Diego, and we’re proud to be among the few San Diego pet-friendly hotels, so be sure to bring the whole family along.

The Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay is owned by FelCor Lodging Trust and managed by IHG.  Tony Lovoy serves as the property’s Vice President of Operations and General Manager.