Jan Goessing Appointed GM of Mandarin Oriental Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, DC, February 16, 2006. Wolfgang H"ultner, CEO, Mandarin Oriental Management (USA) Inc., The Americas, has announced the appointment of Jan Goessing as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., effective March 6, 2006.
Goessing will join the Washington, D.C. hotel from Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii, where he spent eight years as General Manager, and successfully repositioned the resort to the ranks of Hawaii's finest. Goessing has been with Mandarin Oriental since 1994, beginning his career as Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. In 1997, Goessing was appointed General Manager in Jakarta until his transfer to the United States in October of 1998.
During his 26 years of hospitality leadership, and prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, Goessing held senior management positions throughout the United States; in Chicago, Boston and Beverly Hills with the Regent Beverly Wilshire. Goessing has also worked for Intercontinental and Kempinski Hotels in Luxembourg and Germany.
"Jan possesses all the qualities of the quintessential hotelier; he's a dynamic and diplomatic leader with a true dedication to service and performance excellence. Jan is ideally suited to lead the growing team at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.," says H"ultner.
About Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C.
Selected by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the "hottest" hotels in the world in their annual 'Hot List 2005', the hotel's sophisticated oriental style reflects its powerful and prominent waterfront locale. The 400-room Mandarin Oriental has set a new luxury standard in the nation's capital. Located in the Southwest section of the District of Columbia, the hotel overlooks the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial, offering unprecedented panoramic views from Georgetown to Old Town. In addition to exceptional accommodations and gracious service, the hotel features outstanding meeting space, dining, spa and fitness facilities.
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