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2008 Stars of the Industry Awards

The California Hotel & Lodging Association announced their 2008 Stars of the Industry award winners at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel in Anaheim, CA on December 2, 2008.

2008 Special Events

Hilton Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles

2008 Guest Relations

West Inn & Suites, Carlsbad

Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel, Lake Tahoe

2008 Community Service

Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado

Barona Hotel & Casino Resort, Lakeside

2008 Outstanding General Manager of the Year

Jim Durbin, San Diego Marriott Gaslamp, San Diego

Ann Marie Kimble, Homewood Suites by Hilton, San Diego

Bill Phelps, Hadsten House Inn & Spa, Solvang

2008 Outstanding Manager of the Year

Harold Harris, Director of Security, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, San Francisco

Carl Holmes, Housekeeping Manager, West Inn & Suites, Carlsbad

Macario Ramirez, Banquet Manager, Holiday Inn, Buena Park

Don Caulfield, Catering Manager, Hyatt Regency La Jolla, San Diego

2008 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year

Mariana Georgescu, Restaurant Supervisor, Hilton Arden West, Sacramento

Luis Mejia, Bell Attendant, Disney's Grand Californian, Anaheim

Video Recap

2008 Stars of the Industry Video