As general manager, Ramsay will direct all areas of the hotel�s operations, including guest services, sales and marketing efforts, and hotel administration.

�Based on Doug�s outstanding record in hotel management, we are confident that he will be instrumental in ensuring the success of this new Embassy Suites Hotel,� said Valarie Miceli, Area Vice President, Hilton Hotel Corp.  �Doug will be a strong asset to this new property.�

Prior to joining the Embassy Suites Hotel La Quinta, Ramsay was General Manager of the 335 room Embassy Suites La Jolla since 1995.  He also worked in the same capacity at several of the brand�s hotels in the Phoenix market.  Ramsay attended Arizona State University, and has been on the board of directors for the San Diego North County Visitors and Convention Bureau, as well as the Phoenix City and Hospitality Association.   He was also active with the Valley Innkeepers and several chambers of commerce. 

Since opening in November 2006, the new Embassy Suites Hotel La Quinta Hotel & Spa has provided guests with a full complement of services and amenities, including over 120 one bedroom condominiums, the Spa Hibiscus and Café LQ.

The hotel  features guest amenities consistent with the Embassy Suites Hotel brand, such as spacious, two-room suites that include a separate living area with a sofa bed and desk, private bedroom and bath, two televisions, two dual-line phones, high-speed Internet access, a wet bar, refrigerator, microwave oven, and an iron and ironing board.  In addition, all Embassy Suites hotels offer a convenient complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and a complimentary two-hour Manager�s Reception* each evening.

For information and reservations, please visit www.embassysuites.com or call 1-800-EMBASSY.

Embassy Suites Hotels is a part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, which is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,300 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world�s best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton®, Conrad®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Club® and Homewood Suites by Hilton®.

The following trademarks are owned by Hilton Hospitality, Inc.:  Hilton®, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations Club® and Homewood Suites by Hilton®. Conrad® is owned by Conrad Hospitality, LLC. 

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