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Stefan Winistoerfer Appointed GM at The Swissôtel Métropole Geneva

ZÜRICH, March 3, 2010 – The Swissôtel Métropole Geneva is now being run by a new General Manager, Swiss born Stefan Winistoerfer. Winistoerfer is no stranger to the luxury hotel on Lake Geneva, having already worked in various different positions there.

Stefan Winistoerfer brings more than 12 years of experience at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, especially in the Food & Beverage sector, to his new position. He began his hotel career in 1997 as the Operation Coordinator Meetings & Events at Swissôtel Zurich before taking on the role of Food & Beverage Manager at Swissôtel Métropole Geneva and at Swissôtel The Howard, London. He then moved back to Swissôtel Geneva and took over as the manager of the Hôtel Du Parc des Eaux-Vives Restaurant. From 2007 to date, Stefan Winistoerfer has been working as the Director of Operations at the Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul, a Leading Hotel of the World. S. Winistoerfer graduated from the Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern (Swiss hotel management school, Lucerne) and the General Manager Program at Cornell University.

The Swissôtel Métropole Geneva provides 127 guest rooms, including 16 suites, and is located right on the shores of Lake Geneva in the heart of the finance and business centre of the city. There is a great variety of museums, galleries and places to go shopping nearby and the old town is just a short walk away. Le Grand Quai restaurant with its inventive French cuisine in a contemporary decor caters for the guests' culinary needs and the trendy "Mirror Bar" has become a must for a local and international clientèle alike. A business centre, a fitness centre, seven conference and banqueting rooms – all with daylight lighting – plus two roof terraces with wonderful views over Lake Geneva round off the experience.

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive group of deluxe hotels for today's discerning business and leisure travellers, combining the renowned Swiss touch with a fresh, contemporary and modern design. Each Swissôtel hotel offers personalized service with charm and efficiency. Located in main gateway destinations and city centres, the hotels have convenient access to business and shopping districts, and local attractions. Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts worldwide have won prestigious awards and accolades.

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 95 hotels and resorts worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties.

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