February 19, 2010 - The InterContinental Los Angeles Century City appointed Stefan O. Huemer as their new General Manager.  He is at the helm of an internationally diverse team who provide the friends, colleagues and guests who stay at the property a sexy, simple, luxurious experience that reminds them of home.  By blending his social, ethical and cultural experience, Mr. Huemer�s hotel provides truly global five star service.

The prestigious 364 room hotel is comprised of mostly suites and sits in the middle of Century City on the landmark former back-lot of its next door neighbor, Twentieth Century Fox.  Under Mr. Huemer�s keen eye, the lobby and sense of arrival have already been given a face lift which even includes an indoor fire place.  His passion for Food and Beverage has spurred the creation of new menus in the Park Grill restaurant, and expansion of the dining area to include the outside garden.  Comfortable outdoor furnishings, umbrella tables and fire pits add a welcoming environment for the Jazz band that plays every Thursday evening.   A harpist and pianist now adorn the lobby lounge where High Tea will be served.

Mr. Huemer comes to Los Angeles directly from  Kuredu and Komandoo Island Resort and Spa where he was Regional General Manager for five years.  The Austrian born hotelier brings with him twenty years of International working experience that spans various positions in Austria, Germany, Philippines, Singapore, and France with luxury companies such as Mandarin Oriental and Kempinski.

During his tenor he and his properties have been the recipients of many awards the most distinguished of which are:  Kuredu Island Resort and Spa: Hotelier of the Year for Highest Occupancy, 2006-2007 presented by the President of the Maldives, Most Romantic Resort in Asia and number seven world wide from Expedia,   Best All-Inclusive Resort Worldwide from Hayes & Jarvis, United Kingdom,  Imperial Mark for excellent performance within the luxury resort industry, UK Imperial Mark Award for Most Outstanding Hotel Operations; and Golden Fan Award for Outstanding F&B Operation in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

Mr. Huemer is an alumnus of  Cornell University, New York, USA; F&B, Marketing Management College, WIFI-University of Vienna, Linz, Austria and Hotel School (Hotelfachschule) Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria. 

He is fluent in English, German and French and looks forward to welcoming you to LA in any language.