Seattle, WA - November 18, 2011 – Coast Hospitality, LLC announced today that it has filled the Corporate Director of Marketing Role with 30-year industry leader, Joe Figone.

Doug Rigoni, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer stated, “Joe comes to Coast Hospitality after a successful career of more than three decades.”

“By filling the Director of Marketing role for Coast Hospitality, we are better positioned to continue growth of the marketing efforts of our existing properties while moving forward with plans to expand Coast’s presence in the Western United States. Joe’s role will be instrumental in Coast accomplishing that growth strategy,” Mr. Rigoni concluded.

Mr. Figone has held senior sales and marketing positions is a variety of Northwest-centric hotel companies including tenure with Kimpton Hotels, Executive Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Ändra, MTM Luxury Lodging and Preferred Hotels. Mr. Figone brings with him a deep understanding of the marketing function of upscale hotels, resorts and lodges.

“I am excited to be part of the Coast Hospitality Team and look forward to expanding the brand in the future,” said Figone. “I expect great things moving forward,” Figone concluded.

About Coast Hotels & Resorts
Coast Hotels & Resorts is a leading hotel chain in western North America. The company's philosophy of serving its guests through a superior standard of value, hospitality and service enables its continuing expansion. Coast Hotels & Resorts now manages and franchises over 40 hotel and resort properties located throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, the western United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Visit www.coasthotels.com or call 1-800-663-1144 for more information.