MAY 8, 2008. George Terpilowski, general manager of The Fairmont Washington, D.C., is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Dalling to executive chef.

Chef Dalling brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position at The Fairmont Washington, D.C. Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, he began cooking professionally at 14 in local restaurants. At 18, he moved to Edmonton, Canada and sought work in prominent restaurants while enrolled in formal culinary training to earn certification.

After working in fine dining rooms and various hotel companies in the area, he had the opportunity to work for a company known as Canadian Pacific, which is today Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Chef Dalling has now been with Fairmont for over 16 years. He has worked at The Fairmont Hotel MacDonald and The Fairmont Jasper Lodge in Canada. He joined The Fairmont Washington, D.C. in 2004 as executive sous chef, and earned the hotel's Leader of the Year Award in 2007. In his spare time, he travels, rides motorcycles, strives to maintain a "green lifestyle” and lives life to the fullest.

The Fairmont Washington, D.C., located in the city's fashionable West End, is convenient to the finest museums, theaters (including the Kennedy Center), shopping and dining. Close to two metro stations, it is five miles from Reagan National Airport and 33 miles from Dulles International Airport. Fairmont Gold accommodations on the ninth floor, form a 'hotel within hotel', offering an urban oasis for those who desire exclusivity, privacy, pampering and extraordinary services and amenities. For business or pleasure, The Fairmont Washington, D.C., a AAA Four-Diamond hotel, is the nation capital's premier address for a truly luxurious hotel experience.

A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels which includes iconic landmarks like The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Monte Carlo and New York's The Plaza. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travellers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 55 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 20 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Beijing, Abu Dhabi and South Africa.

Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 85 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.