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John W. Marks, GM at Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel
for More than 11 years, Awarded �General Manager of the
Year�
by Loews Hotel
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. � June 2010 � John W. Marks, who has been at the helm of Florida�s Legendary �Pink Palace,� the Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel for more than 11 years, was awarded �General Manager of the Year� by Loews Hotels at this year�s Corporate meeting held in Orlando, Florida.
Marks was recognized by Loews Hotels based on a variety of criteria and exceeding corporate brand standards and initiatives. Some of his 2009 highlights and accomplishments were the hotel growing market share by 1.5% in spite of new competition, having the second- highest employee opinion survey in the company, a leading score in the overall guest satisfaction for Loews Hotels and the hotel receiving numerous awards and accolades such as Meetings and Conventions� Gold Key, Best of the Best Weddings, AAA�s Top Most Romantic Hotels, Maritana Grille in the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants in America by Gayot.com and The Best of the South by Meetings South Magazine. �John exemplifies the leadership qualities we look for in our general managers, and we are thrilled to name him General Manager of the Year,� said Sherrie Laveroni, Executive Vice President, Operations at Loews Hotels. �In a very challenging financial year he has managed to keep his team engaged, positive and productive, while continuing to run the day-to-day operations very successfully.� An integral part of the Tampa/St. Petersburg hospitality industry, Marks is on the Board of Directors with the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, IMPACT Foundation and the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. Marks also actively participates in organizations like the Historic Hotels of America, Make A Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, American Red Cross and was named United Way�s 2009 Partnership in the Workplace Volunteer of the Year. About the Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel
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Also See: | Loews Hotels Now Operating The Don CeSar Beach Resort & Spa Under a Long-term Management Contract / December 2003 |