Montage Hotels Names Charles L. Black III as DoSM for Montage Beverly Hills

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. January 20, 2011

LAGUNA BEACH, CA - January 19, 2011 - Montage Hotels & Resorts today announced that Charles L. Black III has been appointed to the role of Director of Sales & Marketing for Montage Beverly Hills.

“We are thrilled to welcome Charles to Montage Hotels & Resorts,” said Hermann Elger, General Manager, Montage Beverly Hills. “His extensive luxury sales and marketing experience and his strategic relationships in our industry, combined with his passion for hospitality, create an ideal mix for his new role with Montage Beverly Hills.”

With more than 16 years of industry experience, Black has held several esteemed roles at luxury properties in the U.S. and Caribbean. He most recently served as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Cap Juluca, a position he held since 2008. During his tenure, Black played an instrumental role in increasing the property's overall revenue and repositioning the brand as the Caribbean's finest resort. Under his direction, Cap Juluca recaptured several prestigious industry accolades, including Travel + Leisure “World's Best Awards” #1 Resort in Anguilla, 2010.

Black also spent over seven years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in sales and marketing for their properties in Jamaica, Grand Cayman and New Orleans, and previously served as Director of Marketing, Caribbean, for IMI, Luxury Real Estate Sales and Marketing.

Black holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola University and is a current member of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.

About Montage Beverly Hills

Awarded Forbes Five Star in groundbreaking time, Montage Beverly Hills features 201 well-appointed guestrooms, including 55 suites, paying tribute to both old-style Hollywood and modern day luxury. The exterior, designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style complements the rich history and tradition of Southern California's most celebrated neighborhood. Located steps from Rodeo Drive in the heart of the Golden Triangle, guests and residents find convenient access to luxurious retailers and exquisite dining. Through every facet, Montage Beverly Hills embodies the essence of Hollywood's Golden Age. With our commitment to sustainability, Montage Beverly Hills was the first hotel and residences to receive Gold LEED certification in Southern California. For information and reservations, please contact Montage Beverly Hills at 310-860-7800 or visit the Web site, www.montagebeverlyhills.com.

About Montage Hotels & Resorts

Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company's flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company's second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and was the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. Montage Deer Valley, located in Park City, Utah, is the company's third property which opened in December 2010. www.montagehotels.com.

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