WASHINGTON D.C., - December 11, 2012 – Pegah Ghoushbeigui, a hospitality industry executive with extensive experience in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, has been named Director of Sales and Marketing for the Capella Washington D.C., Georgetown, the first Capella-branded property in the United States. The new build hotel is scheduled to open in early 2013.

“Ms. Ghoushbeigui is an outstanding member of the Capella Washington D.C. team. Her dynamic skills in sales and marketing are invaluable assets as we go forward with the opening of this outstanding hotel.  Additionally, her contacts with the D.C. community will help the hotel deliver creative and culturally immersive experiences for guests as well,” said Alex Obertop, the Capella’s General Manager.

Prior to joining Capella, Ghoushbeigui was Director of Sales and Marketing for the 133-room Latham Hotel in Washington where she achieved exceptional results, consistently exceeding budget and increasing ADR. She also worked closely with the hotel’s Citronelle restaurant operations and public relations team to reposition the establishment for the D.C. luxury market.

Ghoushbeigui began her sales career as Director of Special Events, Marketing and Sales for Eventus, Inc. working independently with clients across several sectors, including restaurants and design companies. In 2005, she became Director of Catering and Special Events at the landmark Jefferson Hotel in Washington and two years later was named Associate Director of Catering at the Park Hyatt Washington where, within a year, she raised the hotel’s Meeting Planner Ranking from 88th to 1st place.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and is a member of the Georgetown Business Association and the Marketing Committee of the Georgetown Business Improvement District.

About the Capella Washington D.C., Georgetown
Ideally located alongside the historic C&O Canal and cobblestone sidewalks of Georgetown, in the capital city of Washington D.C., Capella Washington D.C., will feature 49 luxury guest rooms and suites. Inside the hotel, guest can enjoy the elegant Grill Room and Rye Bar, showcasing organic, seasonal dining overlooking the Canal, an executive boardroom, and a rooftop pool and bar offering sweeping views of the D.C. skyline. The intimate Capella Washington D.C. will provide a top-tier retreat for the discerning world traveler, positioning guests between the center of culture, shopping, dining, and the headquarters of international policy and finance. The hotel is located at 1050 31st Street, NW Washington, DC 20007.  For more information visit, please visit www.capellahotels.com.

About Capella Hotels and Resorts
Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today’s top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry.  Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail – combined with the amenities and activities of the world’s great luxury hotels and resorts.  Capella is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match.  Capella has opened world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore) and Capella Washington, D.C. opening early 2013.  Capella has also announced plans for: Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand); Capella Nahui (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico); Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan); and Capella Sochi (Sochi, Russia).  Learn more at www.capellahotels.com.