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Appointment General Management

Karl Kruger has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Newport Beach

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Newport Beach, California, United States
Karl Kruger
Kruger most recently focused his time and talents on specializing in strategic repositioning, asset management and business development through proprietary consultancy firm, KK Hospitability. His client roster included Port Royal Resort in conjunction with Panetiere Marketing Advisors and non-profit PS Resorts. Prior to that, he worked for Noble House Hotels & Resorts as Vice-President and Managing Director at Riviera Palm Springs, and Managing Director at The Edgewater/Hotel Deca in Seattle where he was instrumental in earning the property’s first ever AAA Four Diamond status. Kruger began his career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide - Sheraton Corporation; during his tenure with Sheraton he held positions included Catering Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, Hotel Manager and General Manager. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University’s College of Business - Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management School, Kruger went on to receive an MBA graduating with distinction from Rockhurst College’s Executive Fellows Program in Kansas City. He is also a 20 year member of La Chaine des Rotisseurs and a 30 year member of Rotary International.

Karl Kruger is an alumnus of The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University .

General Management USA & Canada United States California Newport Beach
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Three distinct brands, Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel, have combined to provide the world's finest accommodations for discerning travelers - giving our customers easier access to more destinations. Elegant accommodations and impeccable service in the world's finest destinations are elements that all of our brands share. However, our three brands also maintain their identities and traditions: Fairmont as a landmark presence integrated into...