2009 SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Lorraine Turner, Director of Human Resources
Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort
530-543-2112
lorraine.turner@hilton.com

EMBASSY SUITES EMPLOYEE HONORED WITH PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL
EMBASSY SUITES® AWARD
David Hansen, Chief Engineer was Chosen from Nearly 30,000 Team Members Nationwide as “Spirit of Embassy”


South Lake Tahoe, CA, June 26, 2009 – Embassy Suites Hotels, the national brand of upscale, all-suite hotels, has honored David Hansen, Chief Engineer of the Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort with the company’s Spirit of Embassy Award. This award designates Hansen as a top performer within Embassy Suites Hotels.
Nominated by their peers because of exemplary loyalty, attitude and service, the chosen team members continually exceed expectations of both customers and fellow team members. Less than one percent of all Embassy Suites team members nationwide receive this honor each year.
Hansen was nominated for the award by his peers after proving to be an exceptional role model. Hansen’s contributions to sustainability and energy savings have been nothing short of phenomenal,” said John Steinbach, General Manager, and we are proud of his recognition as a Spirit of Embassy Award winner, the company’s most prestigious team member award.
Like many business’s these days Embassy Suites is faced with many challenges…remaining profitable to its owners, maintaining exceptional guest services in difficult times and finding ways to cut. What is unique about the Embassy Suites is the Spirit of its team members to help the hotel persevere. Instead of complaining about the difficulties, they are energized by the challenge to find new ways to save money and seek out opportunities to make the hotel “greener.” With Hansen at the helm of the sustainability efforts, he has put things in place, made changes and empowered all team members to make a difference. When they compare 2008 vs. 2009 (January through June), here are the facts: Electric was reduced by 575,000 kilo-watt hours which equals a savings of $98,902 YTD. Natural Gas was reduced by 9,314 dekatherms which equals a savings of $67,709 YTD. Waste removal has been reduced by 48 tons which equals a savings of $15,250 YTD. Their cost savings have been due to things like the installation of an energy management system, installation of variable frequency drives on large horsepower pumps, installation of compact fluorescent and LED lighting, composting food waste and recycling and converting the laundry over to ozone.
“I can’t think of a more deserving team member for the Spirit of Embassy award. All of David’s efforts will not only save us money, make us greener, but will also help us maintain jobs for our amazing employees, said LorraineTurner, Director of Human Resources.”
Embassy Suites Hotels, which has nearly 30,000 employees and 192 hotels worldwide, recognizes only 70 employees a year with this honor. As a recipient of the award, he will receive a cash prize of $350, a Spirit Award plaque and lapel pin, and other special recognition throughout their career with Embassy Suites Hotels.
Located at 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, the Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort is situated on the Stateline of Nevada and California, on the California side. Hotel amenities include complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast, evening Manager’s reception, business center, pool, ski check and rental, gift shop, etc…
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Founded in 1984, Embassy Suites Hotels defines the upscale, all-suite segment and today has 192 hotels, with an additional 60 in the pipeline. With spacious two-room suites, engaging team members and an inviting atrium environment, guests are allowed to put their feet up and feel right at home. To learn more, visit www.embassysuites.com.

Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in 74 countries and territories, including 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection®.

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