Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina Appoints New Executive Assistant Manager
20-Year Professional Brings Industry Expertise to Management Post
SAN DIEGO, CA - April 19, 2011 - The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina announced today that Michael P. Connolly has been hired as executive assistant manager. In his new role, Connolly will direct and oversee the Hyatt's day-to-day room operations, including the spa and marina operations.
“Michael's extensive experience in the hospitality industry and his outstanding 18-year contribution to the Hyatt Corporation make him an excellent choice to lead the team at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay,” said Mohsen Khaleghi, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina. “He will play a leading role in further establishing our coastal chic hotel as a top destination choice for travelers in San Diego and a market leader in its category.”
With 20 years of in-depth experience in the hotel industry, Connolly most recently served as assistant general manager of hotel operations at the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort and was executive assistant manager at the Hyatt Valencia from 2005-2008. Throughout his career, he has held a wide variety of sales and managerial positions, having launched his hospitality career with Hyatt more than 18 years ago. His experience includes serving in leadership roles at Hyatt properties across the country and in the Caribbean, including the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Hyatt Regency St. Lucia and Hyatt Regency Chicago, among others.
“I am looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities in my role as executive assistant manager,” said Connolly. “Throughout my 20-year career in the hotel industry, I have enjoyed working with my teams to enhance the overall guest experience, improve hotel performance and exceed customer expectations.”
Connolly is a graduate of Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
About the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Neighboring SeaWorld®, the AAA Four Diamond-rated Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is perfectly situated to explore Balboa Park, Legoland®, the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego's beautiful beaches. Our recently reinvented San Diego restaurant destination and resort features 430 guestrooms, three pools with waterslides, an award-winning signature restaurant Red Marlin, a poolside bar and lounge and eco-friendly Blue Marble Spa. Our San Diego dining hotel is located at 1441 Quivira Road. Visit www.missionbay.hyatt.com or call 619-224-1234 for reservations or more information.
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