Washington, DC (January 25, 2010) - Christian
Clerc, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons
Hotel Washington, DC is proud to announce the appointment of Thomas
Legner as Hotel Manager. From cruise lines and airlines to hotels and
resorts, Legner has over 20 years of expertise in the travel industry.
“Thomas brings a global perspective and a depth and breadth
of hospitality experience to the team,” said Christian Clerc. “His
operational efficiency, keen attention to detail and superior guest
service will serve the Hotel well in maintaining its legendary
accolades as the city’s only hotel to be granted both the Forbes
five-star and the AAA five-diamond awards.”
Prior to joining Four Seasons Hotel Washington, Legner was the Resort
Manager at Four Seasons Resort Nevis for two years. He was also Hotel
Manager at the flagship Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, where he held his
post since 2003. Thomas Legner first joined Four Seasons in 2002
and served in various corporate roles at the company’s Toronto-based
home office. He was
Director of Hotel Relations Management and a Project and Design Manager
for the much-anticipated opening of the hotel company’s first ski
resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
A native of Austria and fluent in German and English, Legner also
worked for eight years with Silversea Cruises where he began as Chief
Purser for the start up of Silver Cloud and Silver Wind Cruise
ships. He progressed through the ranks to Food & Beverage
Manager and eventually Hotel Manager. Yes, even on a cruise ship there
is a Hotel Manager. The launch of these two ships under the Silversea
brand garnered attention in Condé
Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards as the “Top Destination
in the World” in
1996, and again in 1998. Formerly, Legner spent three years with
Cunard Cruise Lines in various management positions.
In his leisure time, he enjoys history, sports including soccer,
reading and family time. Legner, along with his wife Melisssa,
daughter Sophia and son Benjamin are delighted to call Washington, DC
their new home.
ABOUT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
WASHINGTON, DC
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, Washington's first and only Mobil
Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond hotel, has justly earned its reputation as
one of the city’s – indeed one of the world’s –finest hotels.
With a preferred Pennsylvania Avenue address, the 222-room hotel is
situated in historic Georgetown. Its restful ambiance is enhanced
with not only a warm, friendly and tenured staff but also its
extraordinary 2,000 piece art collection. The hotel completed a
$40 million enhancement in 2009 and it is better than ever! An
exciting addition is a new signature restaurant, “BOURBON STEAK”, by
celebrated Chef Michael Mina, a two-time James Beard award winning
chef. The restaurant is designed by world-renowned architect
David Rockwell. The Lobby has been redesigned by Pierre-Yves Rochon and
intended to celebrate the intimacy of residential warmth, views of a
winter garden and the hotel’s celebrated art. The West Wing was
renovated and received ten new rooms and suites as well as a 4,000 sq.
ft. Royal Suite
(the Hotel’s largest and most lavish) that will redefine comfort and
style in the nation’s capital; designed by Pam Anderson from Anderson
Miller Ltd. All of this accompanies the hotels $25 million renovation
of the East Wing completed in 2005.
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