The Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel, Appoints Scott Robison as General Manager

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. July 28, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. July 28, 2016 - Scott Robison, accomplished hospitality veteran and D.C. native with more than 20 years of luxury resort and hotel experience, has been named General Manager of The Embassy Row Hotel, D.C.'s only urban lifestyle hotel.

In his role, Robison will oversee all hotel operations while leading the staff to exceed guest expectations by providing an authentic D.C. experience. His appointment comes as the property; recently named one of the “Top 10 Best New Hotels in America,” by USA Today completes a refresh of the seasonal rooftop pool and bar complex, The Rooftop, following its $15 million floor-to-ceiling renovation in March 2015. In addition, Robison will focus efforts on growing the hotel's CSR initiatives, complementing the hotel's “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program” accolade awarded by Convene Magazine last year.

“We're pleased to have Scott join The Embassy Row Hotel family,” says Mark Jennings, Senior Vice President of Operations - East Region for Destination Hotels. “His intimate knowledge of the destination, key resort experience and valuable industry relationships will help us provide a true lifestyle experience for our guests, authentic to Washington, D.C., which remains one of our top priorities.”

Robison joins The Embassy Row Hotel after serving as the Assistant General Manager at the Sheraton Tysons Hotel in Virginia, overseeing sales and marketing, housekeeping and front office efforts. In his leadership role, Robison lead his team to multiple awards achieving accolades within sales, marketing and public relations. Prior, he enjoyed successful tenures as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui, as well as The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner and Lansdowne Resort in Virginia.

A native of Washington D.C., Robison grew up in Fairfax, VA and has lived in Colorado and Hawaii, following his passion for the hospitality business. When he's not on property, he enjoys living an active lifestyle outdoors, playing golf, snowboarding, mountain biking, fishing and spending time with his children.

About The Embassy Row Hotel, A Destination Hotel

Surrounded by embassies and charming row homes in the historic neighborhood of Dupont Circle, The Embassy Row Hotel is Washington, D.C.'s only lifestyle hotel. Providing guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse culture and bustling, trend-setting scene of the nation's capital, The Embassy Row Hotel concluded a multi-phase, $15 million renovation in March 2015, debuting 231 deluxe guestrooms with design nods to the neighborhood, over 8,000+ sq. ft. of new meeting and event space, and a lifestyle-driven lobby experience anchored by new restaurant, Station Kitchen & Cocktails. Reinforcing the urban resort concept, the hotel also features The Rooftop, a seasonal bar complex boasting one of the city's only heated swimming pools with sweeping views of D.C. and Virginia. For more information on The Embassy Row Hotel, visit www.embassyrowhotel.com.

About Destination Hotels

Destination Hotels (Destination) is the preeminent 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, 20 full-service spas, six IACC-certified conference centers and 110 bars and restaurants. The privately-owned company is a subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment, development and management firm. For more information on Destination Hotels, visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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