SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 2, 2008) - Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco is
pleased to announce the appointment of Giovanni Beretta as Hotel Manager.
Beretta comes to Four Seasons from InterContinental Hotels where he spent 13
years as Hotel Manager, Director of Food & Beverage and Assistant Food &
Beverage Manager positions at various properties around the world including
Miami, Guyana, Caracas and San Francisco. In his new role, Beretta will be
responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of hotel operations,
with an emphasis on guest services.
Most recently, Beretta held the position of Hotel Manager at the
InterContinental San Juan Resort and Casino where he was responsible for the
day-to-day operations of the 400-room luxury property, as well as overseeing
a staff of almost 500. As the newly appointed Hotel Manager at Four Seasons
Hotel San Francisco, Beretta will bring his international expertise and his
well-honed ability to provide flawless, intuitive service that is a hallmark
of the Four Seasons brand.
A native of Rome, Italy, Giovanni Beretta spent several years studying law
and accounting at the University of Economics in Milan before deciding to
move to Switzerland to pursue his true passion for the hospitality industry.
After earning a degree in hotel management from the highly acclaimed Ecôle
Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, Beretta embarked on his career in the
hospitality sector gaining valuable experience around the world at both city
and resort hotels with InterContinental. As a result of his global
experiences, Beretta speaks multiple languages including English, French,
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
"Giovanni's worldwide background provides him with a unique perspective on
hospitality and a genuine understanding of the diverse tastes of
international travelers who visit our property. We look forward to
leveraging Giovanni's invaluable skills and are thrilled to welcome him to
our team."
--Doug Housley, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Beretta's arrival in San Francisco is a homecoming of sorts, as Giovanni
spent 2002-2003 as the Director of Food & Beverage for InterContinental Mark
Hopkins. Beretta, who is engaged to be married, is thrilled to return to
the city by the Bay. "I am very excited about the opportunity to join Four
Seasons, especially in San Francisco," says Beretta. "My fiancée Leticia and
I love the Bay Area - particularly its vibrant restaurant scene and friendly
atmosphere."
For more information on Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco or to book a
reservation, please visit the website at: www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco
or call 1-800-332-3442.
As the world's leading operator of luxury hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts currently manages 75 properties in 31 countries with 25 properties
under development. Open since 2001, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
provides a preferred address for both business and leisure travelers, and
the highly personalized, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests
expect and value around the world. Recent awards and honors include 2008
Mobil Five-Star Award, 2008 People's Choice Award by TripAdvisor, #2 Hotel
in San Francisco by Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2007 World's Best Awards,
2007 Readers' Choice Award from Condé Nast Traveler Magazine's Top 100 List
and 2007 Top Ten Business Travel Hotels from Institutional Investor.
Further information on Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco can be accessed
through the Four Seasons website at
www.fourseasons.com
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