Leading Hotelier Gabrielsen Joins HotelExecutive.com as Contributing Editor to the Hotel Business Review
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, September 22, 2011 -- HotelExecutive.com, the leading online hotel industry business resource, is pleased to announce that Rick Gabrielsen, President of Kupuna Hospitality has joined the journal as a contributing editor to the publication's primary business journal, the Hotel Business Review.
Mr. Gabrielsen started Kupuna Hospitality in 2010 and is a 35-year hotel industry veteran with in-depth experience with branded hotel affiliations, extended stay properties, resorts, focused service properties and food and beverage operations. Mr. Gabrielsen is responsible for the complete oversight of hotel operations, the company's strategic objectives, asset capitalization and partnership relations. Inspired by his island roots, affirmed by his stellar reputation and wealth of experience, he created Kupuna Hospitality as a commitment to industry leadership that produces consistent results in all economic times. Our vision is to provide guidance and strength for dynamic growth to hotel owners and dedicated individuals able to implement sound strategic plans that yield optimum profits at hotels we manage.
Gabrielsen
As President, he directs the daily operational activities of the company's corporate office. He develops strategies, policies and procedures for the company. He has participated in maximizing the revenues of each Kupuna managed property. He has also overseen the implementation of marketing plans, sales strategies, budgets and forecasts at all business levels. His key responsibilities have included the achievement of revenue and profitability goals, staffing and development of overall product and service quality.
In his capacity as President of Kupuna Hospitality, Mr. Gabrielsen recently managed the re-imaging of the Ramada Inn & Suites West Sacramento, CA and the EnergyStar award recognition from the EPA at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland Waterfront, CA.
Mr. Gabrielsen states that "Over the years, I have had the privilege to work with many gifted hoteliers. I am very grateful for the experience and relationships I have gained through mentors and subordinates that I have been associated with over the past 35 years. I'm honored to share this knowledge with my colleagues in what I consider the most rewarding industry. I look forward to the many opportunities to express my ideas to others through the Hotel Business Review".
“We are very excited to have Rick join the editorial board of the Hotel Business Review” stated Benedict Cummins, CEO and Founder of HotelExecutive.com. “As a thirty five year Hotelier, his career includes serving such notable brands as Doubletree by Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Ramada Worldwide, Clarion Hotels, Hilton Hotels including small boutique locations and large resorts. His insights of “Today's Hotelier” will be of great interest to our readers.” Mr. Cummins concluded.
About Kupuna Hospitality
Kupuna Hospitality offers complete management services to hotel owners, providing competitive fees with balance in operational quality to enhance profitability. Financial performance of the properties is the barometer for our success. Owners understand that consistently providing guests with an excellent product and exceptional service at a premium price is essential to being profitable. In addition to property management, Kupuna Hospitality provides hotel owners and investors a full complement of hospitality and business services. More information can be found at http://www.kupunahospitality.com
About the Hotel Business Review
For over 15 years, the Hotel Business Review journal has been a leading online resource for hotel executives, providing white papers on best practices in hotel management and operations. With a dedicated board of more than 300 contributing editors — some of the most recognizable names in hotels — the Hotel Business Review maintains a progressive flow of exclusive content every week so that owners, operators, senior executives, investors, and developers can stay informed on the constant changes in the hotel industry. To subscribe, click on http://www.hotelexecutive.com/subscribe
Contact:
Rick Gabrielsen
President
Kupuna Hospitality, LLC
303-376-6313
[email protected]
Dan French
HotelExecutive.com
800-626-1057
http://www.HotelExecutive.com
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