Kokua Hospitality Names Julie Buettner General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Airport

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. December 21, 2015

CHICAGO, IL - December 21, 2015 - Kokua Hospitality, LLC, a hotel management firm based in Chicago, has announced Julie Buettner as the new General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Airport. In this role, she will manage and lead all day-to-day operations for the LEED-certified, 159-room hotel and its amenities, as well as oversee a team of 40 employees.

“Julie has been with Marriott Hotels for 13 years so she truly knows their brand standards, which made her the ideal individual for the General Manager position at this property,” said Clay Spencer, Senior Vice President of Operations at Kokua Hospitality. “She is also very skilled at guest relations and securing the best service from her staff, we cannot imagine another person in this position and are thrilled to have her on board.”

Buettner has worked in hospitality for more than 33 years and brings with her a thorough understanding of the industry. She has vast experience in overseeing and training staff, managing operations, maintaining brand standards and growing vendor relationships. Her career with the Marriott brand began at the Residence Inn Irvine as a Guest Services Manager. Since then, she has held a variety of roles, including Assistance Front Office Manager at Torrance Marriott and Front Office Manager at Long Beach Airport's Residence Inn. Most recently, she served as the Assistant General Manager at the 248 room Residence Inn in Torrance-Redondo Beach, and as General Manager in Irvine.

“I've always loved interacting with guests during their stays and this position gives me the perfect opportunity to this, as well as oversee operations that ensure they have a problem-free stay,” stated Buettner. “I'm excited to be in this role and look forward to working closely with my team, both here at the hotel and at Kokua Hospitality, to continue enhancing the hotel's consumer satisfaction.”

Located in the Douglas Park District, the Courtyard by Marriot Long Beach Airport showcases a contemporary design with modern and spacious guest rooms and Bistro - a casual restaurant. The hotel also provides the latest state-of-the-art amenities, including more than 2000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting spaces that provide user friendly technology, a fully equipped fitness center, an outdoor pool, a whirlpool, and complimentary Wi-Fi. To make reservations or learn more, please visit http://www.courtyardlb.com/.

About Kokua Hospitality, LLC

Kokua Hospitality, LLC is an independent hotel management firm founded with the mandate to become the operator of choice for strategic institutional and select private lodging investors by producing superior results as turnaround specialists. Created by veteran lodging investment and management experts to appeal to an investor's sensibility, Kokua Hospitality blends best-in-class operating practices with an owner's DNA. Kokua Hospitality manages a growing portfolio of hotels and resorts nationwide. For more information on Kokua Hospitality, please visit KokuaHospitality.com.

About Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Airport

With over 900 hotels in 37 countries, Courtyard by Marriott gives worldwide convenience and travel experiences that fit the needs of their customers. Travelers will enjoy a hotel designed with them in mind with spacious rooms, plush bedding and complimentary wireless. Parent company, Marriott International, Inc., is a leading hospitality company with more than 3,900 properties, 18 brands, and associates at the headquarters, managed and franchised properties around the world. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by Marriott family leadership for more than 80 years, the company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and reported revenues of nearly $13 billion in fiscal year 2013. For more information on Courtyard by Marriott, please visit www.marriott.com/courtyard.