KURT HANSON APPOINTED HOTEL MANAGER
OF THE WESTIN ST. FRANCIS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 28, 2017 - Kurt Hanson has been named Hotel Manager of The Westin St. Franciswhere he will be responsible for assisting the general managerwith planning, organizing, staffing, directing and supervising the historic 1,195-room hotel. In his new position, Hanson will be in charge of overseeing financials, ensuring guest and associate satisfaction, community relations, and continuing the role of The Westin St. Francis as a leader in the hospitality industry.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kurt to our St. Francis family,” says The Westin St. Francis General Manager Randy Zupanski. “His prolific career demonstrates his passion, commitment and knowledge of the hospitality industry.”
Hanson comes to The Westin St. Francis from The Westin Los Angeles Airport where he served as the Director of Operations since June 2014. Previously,hespent 10 years with the Hyatt Hotels Corporation gaining experience at properties around the country including New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Indian Wells.
Hanson holds aBachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
ABOUT THE WESTIN ST. FRANCIS
Opened more than a century ago on March 21, 1904, The Westin St. Francisstill today maintains its preeminence as San Francisco's center of social, theatrical and business life. Renowned for luxury accommodations and excellent service, The Westin St. Francis continues to preserve its rich history and elegance while enhancing the guest experience with fresh, innovative concepts. The only hotel located on San Francisco’s famous Union Square, The Westin St. Francis is just steps from world class shopping, dining, theatres and art galleries. For reservations and more information, call (415) 397-7000, toll free (800) 917-7458 or visit Follow us on social media @westinstfr and
ABOUT STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1051 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. The company boasts one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates.
Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit
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Media Contacts:
Gena Egelston
Marketing & Communications Manager
The Westin St. Francis
(415) 774-0118
Kelly Chamberlin
Chamberlin Public Relations
(415) 336-4332