Sergio Ortiz Appointed MD of St. Anthony Hotel
SAN ANTONIO, TX, March 17, 2009 - The St. Anthony Hotel and LaCorsha Hospitality Group LLC are pleased to welcome Sergio F. Ortiz as new managing director to oversee the historic hotel's staff, hospitality services, management and new multi-million dollar restoration project.
"Sergio brings a wealth of expertise from the hospitality industry," said Jeff Trigger, founder of the LaCorsha Hospitality Group - The St. Anthony Hotel's management firm. "He has 30 years of hotel management experience running both luxury and budget hotels from 37 to 500 rooms. He understands our guest's needs and will help take The St. Anthony Hotel to the next level on the eve of its 100th anniversary."
Ortiz previously worked as a hotel broker; President and CEO at Orion Hotels, Inc.; General Manager at the prestigious Driskill Hotel in Austin; Managing Director at the Lancaster Hotel in Houston; and other management positions in hotels across the country where he developed a successful track record in all segments of the hotel industry.
"The historic St. Anthony Hotel has a deeply rooted legacy in San Antonio. It has earned a well known reputation worldwide for its top-notch service and attention to detail," said Ortiz. "I am pleased to be in San Antonio joining such a talented and reputable team; I look forward to continuing the restoration of the legendary St. Anthony which has played such a pivotal role in hosting San Antonio's most distinguished guests throughout its 100 year history. The St. Anthony has become such a grand tradition in this beautiful city and I am delighted to be part of it."
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