Mark S. Andrew Appointed Regional VP and GM of Fairmont Washington, DC

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. October 05, 2011

October 4, 2011 - Mark S. Andrew has been appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager for the Fairmont Washington, D.C., beginning October 1, 2011.

"Mark was a natural choice to fill this key role. His knowledge and understanding of the market, and his network throughout the industry made him the ideal selection to represent Fairmont Hotels & Resorts," states Kevin Frid, Executive Vice-President Operations Americas & Europe, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International. “In addition to The Fairmont Washington, D.C., Mark's regional responsibilities will include Fairmont Pittsburgh.”

Mark joined Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in his most recent position as Regional Vice President, Pacific Northwest Region & General Manager, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, in 2007. A seasoned hotelier, Mark spent 25 years with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, including roles as General Manager for the Hyatt Seattle, Hyatt Charlotte and Hyatt Regency Vancouver. From 1998 - 2000 he was Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Great Canadian Railtour Company. In 2000, he joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts, serving as General Manager, the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver for six years.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree from Vancouver Community College. He has contributed to the tourism industry by serving on the Board of Directors for both Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Tourism Vancouver. He was a Board member of the Vancouver Community College, Pavilion Corporation and a founding committee member in the successful Vancouver 2010 Olympic bid.

Located at 2401 M Street, NW, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. is convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, it is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. At 415 rooms and luxury suites, The Fairmont Washington, D.C. offers a wealth of facilities while maintaining an air of tranquility insured through the design of intimate spaces, plenty of natural daylight and a cascade of plants both inside and out.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Located in world-class destinations around the globe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known as much for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as its classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissotel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.