Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Appoints Hospitality Veteran Anita Kwok as Director of HR
RIVERSIDE, CA - October 3, 2013 - The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2013, is proud to announce the appointment of Anita Kwok as director of human resources. In her new role, Kwok is tasked with developing and implementing tactics across all human resource areas: effective recruitment strategies for new talent, employee relations, workplace safety and education, training and leadership development, and benefits administration.
“We are pleased to welcome Anita to the team at The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa,” said Owners and Keepers of the Inn, Duane and Kelly Roberts. “With more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality business, we know her leadership will be instrumental in continuing to foster a culture of excellence and quality guest service at The Inn's award-winning dining venues, 20,000 square feet of meeting space and the Tuscan-inspired Kelly's Spa.”
Prior to joining the AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Kwok served as director of human resources for Ravella at Lake Las Vegas and saw the property through a conversion in June 2013 to Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa. Kwok's professional experience includes property-level roles in human resources with the Platinum Hotel & Spa of Las Vegas, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel of DC and The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa.
About The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Originally opened in 1903, The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa incorporates design elements from throughout the southwestern United States, Mexico and several Mediterranean countries. A AAA Four Diamond property, the hotel features 238 guest rooms, including 27 suites, and four restaurants: Duane's Prime Steaks and Seafood, a AAA Four Diamond restaurant; Bella Trattoria, featuring cuisine from Southern Italy; Las Campanas Restaurant and Cantina, featuring gourmet Mexican cuisine in a beautiful al fresco garden setting; and The Mission Inn Restaurant and Spanish Patio offering signature “Comfort Foods” from its state-of-the-art display kitchen and romantic courtyard dining. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa also features 54° at Duane's, Casey's Cupcakes and The Presidential Lounge.
In addition, the hotel offers Kelly's Spa, a luxurious European-style spa; a serene swimming pool and Jacuzzi surrounded by lush gardens; a fitness center; a historic museum; and access to championship golf, shopping and other recreational activities nearby. The hotel is situated on an entire city block of the quaint Mission Inn District of Riverside, Calif. and is a National Historic Landmark and member of the Historic Hotels of America. For more information or reservations please call 1-800-843-7755 or visit www.missioninn.com.
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