Kerry Hing is New GM at Waldorf Astoria Park City
August 3, 2011 - Today Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Kerry Hing as General Manager of Waldorf Astoria Park City. In his new position Hing will oversee the day-to-day operations of the luxury resort and report directly to Hilton Worldwide Area Vice President, Brad Hutton.
Hing has been in the hotel industry for over twenty years and has an impressive resume that displays a vast knowledge of luxury hospitality. Most recently, he held the position of General Manager of The Ranch at Rock Creek, and before that as the General Manager of Ritz-Carlton Club Aspen Highlands. His other luxury hospitality credits include Director of Finance at the Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, AZ as well as Area Director of Finance and Hotel Manager of the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch. He earned his B.A. in International Business at Metropolitan State University in Minnesota.
“Kerry's extensive background in hotel management and finance will provide the Waldorf Astoria Park City with solid luxury resort experience to successfully grow a premier property in an emerging leisure travel destination,” said Tim Benolken, senior vice president, Operations - Western North America. “We look forward to having his as part of the Hilton Family and continuing the perfection of luxury hospitality synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand.”
Opened in 2009, Waldorf Astoria Park City offers guests endless amenities and adventures. Nestled in the base of The Canyons, Utah's largest ski resort, Waldorf Astoria Park City presents guests with thousands acres of beautiful ski slopes in winter as well as exceptional outdoor activities in the breathtaking canyons during summer. The hotel hosts 175 luxury suites and is home to the world-class Golden Door Spa and a fine-dining restaurant. The hotel is only 35 minutes from the Salt LakeInternational Airport and is described as one of the most accessible mountain resorts in the west.