San Francisco's Stanford Court Appoints Ruben Barahona as Director of Sales and Marketing
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. July 6, 2015 - Stanford Court, San Francisco's modern 393-room hotel poised atop famed Nob Hill, today announced the appointment of Ruben Barahona as Director of Sales and Marketing. With a distinguished history working with notable Bay Area hotels and more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector, Barahona has proven his ability to successfully increase sales and revenue, while ensuring customer satisfaction and the highest level of service. In his new role, Barahona will work to solidify the modern lifestyle position of the hotel as well as develop and implement creative programs and strategies that promote new business opportunities.
"We couldn't be happier to welcome Ruben to our Stanford Court family, and we're confident he will add significant value to this next chapter in history at our hotel," says Michael Baier, Stanford Court's General Manager. "He has had an accomplished career and brings focused ideas for amplifying the hotel's modern experience and unique guest access to the city's authentic culture and technological innovation. He's an ideal fit for this integral position at Stanford Court and we're lucky to have him on board."
Throughout his career, Barahona has focused on sales and marketing for the various sectors of the hospitality industry. Before joining the team at Stanford Court, Barahona served as Area Director of Sales at Oakland Marriott City Center/Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Oakland/Oakland Convention Center. Prior, he was Associate Sales Director at Parc 55 Wyndham in San Francisco for nearly four years, where he was responsible for reaching a three million dollar booking goal through cultivating relationships with premier West Coast companies including Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Sony, Twitter and Google.
"I am thrilled to start this new journey at Stanford Court, and look forward to building on the hotel's status as a go-to modern hotel in the city's iconic Nob Hill district," said Barahona. "It is truly an honor to join the team and collaborate with such a talented group. I look forward to learning a lot and implementing new procedures and best practices learned during my recent positions in the Bay Area."
Stanford Court is committed to catering to today's on-the-go business traveler as well as savvy leisure visitors to San Francisco. Complimentary super-fast WiFi is available property-wide, which can be accessed via the lobby's courtesy iMac and iPad kiosks, and Zipcars and electric car charging stations are accessible in the front courtyard. Stanford Court also features a curated selection of artwork by emerging Bay Area artists and offers a slew of exciting tech-centric amenities such as JAMBOX speakers for guests to rent, and Foli, a digital content mobile distribution platform whereby guests have digital access to countless magazines and E-books via iPads during their stay
Stanford Court is located at 905 California Street in San Francisco. For reservations or more information, please call (415) 989-3500 or visit www.stanfordcourt.com.
About Stanford Court
Located atop San Francisco's famed Nob Hill at the corner of California and Powell streets, Stanford Court hotel is steps from the city's best dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural attractions. The hotel features 393 well-appointed rooms and suites, offering comfortable accommodations for leisure and business travelers in a prime location. Stanford Court's services and amenities include free ultra-high-speed wireless Internet, complimentary Apple iMac computers and iPads in the lobby, locally sourced food and beverage offerings in Aurea Lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, business lounge, and expertly-staffed concierge desk. With a storied history dating back nearly 140 years, Stanford Court sits on the historic site of renowned "Big 4" railroad mogul, university founder, and U.S. senator Leland Stanford's elaborate private mansion. Leland Stanford was at the forefront of innovation in his era, and today's Stanford Court hotel pays homage to his legacy by representing the new frontier of innovation for the 21st century. For reservations or more information, please call (415) 989-3500 or visit www.stanfordcourt.com.
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