April 8, 2010 (Bedford Springs, PA) �The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Gonzalez as Director of Operations. A seasoned manager with more than two decades of experience, Gonzalez will oversee Rooms and Food & Beverage at the historic 2,200-acre luxury resort, which counts 216 guest rooms, five dining outlets and extensive banqueting and catering operations.
 
�Adrian has a true passion for the most creative side of hospitality and an impressive record managing Food & Beverage at properties across the U.S. and Mexico,� said Scott Stuckey, general manager at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa. �We�re pleased to have him overseeing the day to day operations as we gear up for another great summer season.�
 
Gonzalez joined the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa following three years in management at Destination Hotels & Resorts. Most recently he was Hotel Operations Consultant at Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Washington, and before that he was Hotel Manager and Director of Food & Beverage at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon. 
 
Previously, Gonzalez enjoyed a run with Starwood Hotels, including two years as Director of Food & Beverage for the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, and the remainder as F&B Director at properties throughout Mexico including Westin Regina Resort in Puerto Vallarta; Sheraton Acapulco Resort; Sheraton Ixtapa Resort; and Sheraton Cancun & Towers. Gonzalez also spent 10 years with Hilton Hotels, most notably as Director of Food & Beverage at Hilton Americas-Houston, as well as at Hilton in the WDW Resort in Orlando, Florida, and Hilton Newark Airport. He got his start in hospitality at Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel & Towers in Mexico City in 1982.
 
A native of Mexico, Gonzalez earned a Bachelor�s Degree of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Tourism Polytechnic University in Mexico City. He is quite passionate about wine and has been certified as a Wine Specialist by the Society of Wine Educators.
 
About the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa
The Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa is a 2,200-acre luxury hideaway located in Pennsylvania�s scenic Allegheny Mountain region.  The resort recently underwent a $120 million renovation, adding a contemporary look and feel to the property while preserving its remarkable history. The 216-room resort surrounds eight natural mineral springs which serve as the foundation for its world-class Springs Eternal Spa � one of only a handful of spas in the U.S. to utilize natural spring water in all of its treatments.  Over the past 200 years, Bedford Springs has served as a meeting place for numerous U.S. Presidents and dignitaries, including Daniel Webster, Andrew Jackson, and Zachary Taylor.  Omni Bedford Springs features a phenomenal range of amenities and activities, including an indoor spring-fed swimming pool; award-winning golf course; and casual and fine dining options from renowned Chef Konrad Meier.  In addition, guests can enjoy mountain nature trails for hiking and biking, fly fishing, volleyball, tennis, and more.  www.omnibedfordsprings.com.
 
About Omni Hotels
Omni Hotels creates genuine, authentic guest experiences that take guests on �A Total Departure� to 45 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America.  >From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options.  Known for its award-winning, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company�s �Power of One� associate empowerment program.  To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.