Montage Hotels & Resorts Names Ali Kasikci Vice President of Strategic Planning & Development

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Montage Hotels & Resorts today announced that Ali Kasikci, who joined Montage in 2007 as Managing Director with responsibility for opening Montage Beverly Hills in November 2008 and establishing it as the brand's second property and first urban hotel, has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Strategic Planning & Development for the growing collection of hotels and residences.

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"This new position recognizes Ali's extraordinary accomplishments at achieving five-star status for Montage Beverly Hills in record time. Not only was this the newest luxury hotel to open in this competitive market in 16 years, the opening occurred during very challenging economic conditions," said Alan J. Fuerstman, Founder and CEO, Montage Hotels & Resorts.  "During his impressive tenure, Ali and his team attained remarkable results. Now his mission is to grow the Montage brand."

Effective April 1, 2010, James Bermingham, Vice President of Montage Hotels & Resorts, will add Montage Beverly Hills to his responsibilities of overseeing Montage Laguna Beach and Montage Deer Valley.

"I am proud of our success in establishing Montage Beverly Hills as the premiere hotel in Beverly Hills. I am excited about working closely with Alan Fuerstman and James Bermingham on the growth of the Montage brand," said Ali Kasikci.

About Montage Hotels & Resorts

Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company's flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company's second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and was the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. The newest property under development is Montage Deer Valley® in Park City, Utah, scheduled to open in 2010. www.montagehotels.com

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