Markus Treppenhauer Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle has appointed Markus Treppenhauer as general manager. Treppenhauer brings over 18 years of hospitality experience to this position beginning his career in Germany. He joined the company in 2004 as director, food & beverage, Fairmont Orchid and held that position until 2007 when he was promoted to director of operations. In 2008, Treppenhauer relocated to Canada as hotel manager, Fairmont Banff Springs and in 2012 he joined Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in his most recent position as general manager.