LUXE WORLDWIDE HOTELS NAMES NORBERT MEDE 2012 GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR

LUXE WORLDWIDE HOTELS NAMES NORBERT MEDE 2012 GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEARHotel Griffon General Manager Receives Honor

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 12, 2012)—Norbert Mede, of the Hotel Griffon, was named the Luxe Worldwide Hotels 2012 General Manager of the Year at the 2012 Luxury Travel Expo in Las Vegas.

 The prestigious Manager of the Year title is awarded annually to one General Manager from among 200 Luxe Worldwide Hotels and is based on exemplary leadership, guest feedback, exceptional service, and outstanding community and staff relations.

 "We are delighted that Norbert has been recognized by Luxe Worldwide Hotels through its 2012 General Manager of the Year award," said Eric Horodas, President of Greystone Hotels. "Norbert's commitment to that principle and his leadership in delivering the highest quality guest experience exemplifies our approach." Originally from San Francisco, Mede joined Hotel Griffon as General Manager in 2008, with over 18 years of experience in the industry. Mede graduated from the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management program at Golden Gate University in San Francisco in 1991. Prior to joining Hotel Griffon, he held management positions at the Cliffside Inn, Red Lion Hotels, Doubletree Hotels, the Jamestown Hotel and the Stanyan Park Hotel.

Mede is committed to the health and welfare of his employees and he is passionate about implementing environmental initiatives at the hotel. He has established "green teams" at the property to promote environmental awareness and policies and has instituted health and fitness programs to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of hotel staff. 

Voted "Best Boutique Hotel" and "Best 24 Hour Getaway" by San Francisco Magazine,  Hotel Griffon is luxury boutique, certified green hotel located in San Francisco's Financial District, situated along the stylish Embarcadero waterfront. Hotel Griffon boasts 62 European-inspired guest rooms and suites and features stunning views of the San Francisco Bay.

Said Mede, "I'm humbled by this honor—it's always nice to be recognized for something you love doing anyway. I have deep appreciation for San Francisco and the hospitality industry and I owe a great deal of gratitude to our wonderful staff, travelers from near and far and Luxe Worldwide Hotels for their continued support.""Norbert is a shining example of the caliber of leadership we have at the Luxe Worldwide Hotels member properties," said Luxe Hotels Founder and Chairman Efrem Harkham. "Norbert's commitment to his staff, his forward thinking environmental initiatives at the hotel and glowing guest feedback make him the perfect choice for this year's award."