Destination Hotels Promotes Tom Luersen to Executive VP of Operations

. October 21, 2014

Englewood, CO - October 21, 2014 - Destination Hotels announces the promotion of Tom Luersen to Executive Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Luersen will lead the operations function for the company, working closely with all functional leaders across Operations, Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Performance Optimization Group, Human Resources, IT, Finance and Design.

Luersen's tenure with Destination Hotels began in 1998 as a Managing Director for Sunriver Resort in Bend, Oregon and continued with him playing a leading role in expanding the company presence in the Pacific Northwest Region. Luersen was instrumental in the operational oversight across key urban, resort and conference center properties in the western region, including Suncadia Resort, developed by Lowe Destination Development in 2005 and the renovation and complete repositioning of a chain hotel in downtown Seattle to a new independent brand, Motif Seattle in June 2014. Luersen will continue and expand oversight of key investor and capital partnerships with Destination hotel owners.

"Throughout his time with our company, Tom has proven to be more than just a successful business leader, but also a real partner and team builder. We look forward to supporting Tom's continued success in this expanded role." said Jamie Sabatier, President and Chief Operating Officer at Destination Hotels.

Luersen is an active member of the AH&LA Resort Committee, founder of the 501 (c)(3) Wonderland Express and a Board Member, and past two-term member and Chairman of the Oregon Tourism Commission and Travel Oregon. Luersen graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelors' of Science degree in Hospitality.

About Destination Hotels

Destination Hotels (Destination) is the largest owner and operator of independent hotels, resorts and residences in the United States. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Destination is an industry leader with more than 40 years of hospitality management and development experience. Located in premier destinations, the portfolio is continuously growing with more than 40 luxury and upscale properties from coast to coast. The award-winning company operates 20 golf courses, 19 full-service spas, six IACC-certified conference centers and 130 bars and restaurants. The privately-owned company is a subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises, a Los Angeles-based investment, development and real estate firm. For more information on Destination Hotels, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Twitter: @Destination. Like us on Facebook: DestinationHotels.

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