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of Guest Services at Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort Honored as "Stars of the Industry" by the American Hotel & Lodging Association |
Tim Bridwell, CHA, was named "Outstanding General Manager of the Year-Large Property" for his accomplishments at the Resort, in the community and the industry. He has been at the helm of the Resort since 1994, an unprecedented length of service in executive lodging management. His participative leadership style with more than 400 employees has resulted in low staff turnover rates, increased guest loyalty scores and higher profitability levels. Bridwell began his career as a Hilton Hotel room service waiter almost 30 years ago after graduating from Lynchburg College in Virginia. He progressed through the ranks and attained his first General Manager position at the Strater Hotel in Durango, Colorado. He joined Red Lion Hotels in 1986 and specialized in opening new facilities. Bridwell has been active in the California Hotel & Lodging Association, served as president in 1999 and currently represents California as a director on the national board of AH&LA. Locally, Bridwell has also served as an officer/director of the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Santa Barbara Lodging Association. Currently, Bridwell serves as a cabinet chair for the Santa Barbara United Way and is 2003-04 president of the board of the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau. Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort is the city of Santa Barbara's largest lodging property, offering 360 guest rooms and suites on 23 ocean-facing acres. Guest facilities include heated outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness suite, spa, beauty salon, gift shop, putting green, tennis and basketball courts, bicycle & skate rentals, business center and 50,000 square feet of meeting & event space. The Resort has been welcoming and satisfying guests since 1986. |
Contact:
Beth Olson Director of Sales & Marketing Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort (805) 564-4333 [email protected] www.fpdtr.com |
Also See: | Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort Employees Earn Hilton Hotels Corporation 2002 $Million Go for the Green Award / April 2003 |