April, 2009

Ann Marie Kimble, General Manager of the Homewood Suites, San Diego/ Del Mar, was recently named the 2008 Outstanding General Manager of the Year in a medium Sized property. The CH&LA Stars of the Industry Awards recognized Kimble for her excellent leadership and management skills, personalized service, warmth, and customer and staff loyalty.

Kimble is the “go to” person in our organization. She has been at the forefront for getting this hotel nominated and awarded virtually every possible contest that Hilton Corporation has to offer. The Homewood Suites San Diego/Del Mar has a “Spirit of Pride Winner” (Chris Campbell) as well as “2007 Engineering Team of the Year.” It has also been awarded the “2007 Merit Award Winner.” Moreover, her hotel has been in the top 14 of all Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels in SALT scores (customer loyalty). In her career she has received numerous “Outstandings” on Quality Assurance Inspections, the most recent scoring a 97.5% (July 2008).
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Vibrant Wines to take stage at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/Del Mar

SAN DIEGO, CA – Five Boutique Ramona Wineries will make their San Diego debut on April 22, 2009 at a Wine Tasting Event at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar. This is event is a rare opportunity for San Diegans to sample new wines from a region experiencing an exciting renaissance of an old tradition – locally grown, quality hand-crafted wine and food.

Among the wineries to feature estate grown, produced and bottled wines are The Scaredy Cat Ranch, Chuparosa Vineyards, Edwards Vineyard and Cellars, Kohill Winery, and Woof ‘n Rose Winery. Advanced reservations are required for the event which starts at 6:30pm. This unique opportunity is an amazing deal at $15 per person. Call (858) 720-9500 for reservations.
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