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Larkspur Appoints Frederick De Stefano As Sr. Vice President of Operations

LARKSPUR HOTELS & RESTAURANTS APPOINTS FREDERICK DE STEFANO AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Seasoned Hospitality Industry Veteran of Over Thirty Years Joins the Bay Area-Based Hospitality Company

(Larkspur, CA) – April 2, 2009 – Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants, the rapidly growing Bay Area-based hospitality company, has appointed Frederick De Stefano as Senior Vice President of Operations   

De Stefano brings over thirty years of experience to his position at Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants where he will oversee the performance and day to day operations of Larkspur Hotels & Restaurant’s eight Collection hotels, six destination restaurants and its full-service SANO spa.

Most recently, De Stefano served as the Executive Vice President of the Southern California Region for Joie de Vivre Hospitality where he led the company’s expansion efforts in the region. Before assuming the position of Executive Vice President at Joie de Vivre, De Stefano served as the company’s Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for nine years, where he was responsible for all aspects of operations management for their thirty-five hotels and five restaurants.

Prior to his work with Joie de Vivre Hospitality, De Stefano worked with Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, a full-service hotel management company in a number of capacities, including serving as a Regional Director of Marketing.
ABOUT LARKSPUR HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Established in 1996, Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants is a rapidly growing company headquartered in Larkspur, California, just north of San Francisco.  Larkspur boasts a portfolio of 23 hotels, including three distinct hotel brands: Larkspur Landing, Larkspur Hotels and The Larkspur Collection along with six exciting destination restaurants.  All Larkspur hotels offer the signature FeatherBorne bed package, upgraded amenities, high-tech efficiencies and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Each Larkspur restaurant is designed to blend into its local setting, deliver creative culinary concepts, innovative design and exceptional culinary techniques. Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants is driven by its belief and commitment to Genuine Hospitality - delivering warm, friendly and personalized experiences to its guests.

The Larkspur Landing brand provides extended stay accommodations with a host of complimentary services and conveniences designed with today’s business traveler in mind.  Larkspur Hotels is a three-star brand which breaks the mold of large chain-hotels by offering charm and personality, while delivering great value, comfort and excellent service.  The Larkspur Collection is a premium collection of hotels, each of which offers its own unique, individual experience, complementing the local flavor of the surrounding area.  The Larkspur Collection focuses on delivering a sensorial guest experience, upscale amenities and exceptional service.

For more information, please visit www.larkspurhotels.com.

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