Pan Pacific Vancouver

September 21, 2010 - Tim Tindle, General Manager of the Pan Pacific Vancouver, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Lavery to the position of Director of Sales, effective October 1, 2010.

"We are very pleased to welcome Brent Lavery to the Pan Pacific Vancouver," Tindle says. "Brent's extensive background, and experience, in leading diverse sales teams is ideal for the complex mix of business we need here at the Pan Pacific Vancouver. His outgoing personality, drive and enthusiasm is infectious, and will compliment our dedicated sales team."

Lavery will be making the cross-country move to Vancouver from Ottawa where he was the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Brookstreet Hotel and Resort in Ottawa for the past five years. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Brent attended the University of Alberta before joining the Jim Pattison Group and honing his professional skills with a decade of stints working in Vancouver, Hamilton and Red Deer.

Prior to joining Brookstreet in 2005, Lavery was Director of Sales and Marketing at Ontario's Deerhurst Resort in the Muskoka region, one of the largest resort facilities in the country, as well as at the Red Deer Lodge in Alberta. Lavery has been an active member of many tourism and hospitality organizations including the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership North American Committee, the Ottawa Tourism Convention Committee and at one time he was also the President of Muskoka Tourism. Since 2008, he has been President of the Kanata (Ottawa) Chamber of Commerce.

About Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Headquartered in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a leading hotel management company in the Pacific Rim and is part of the UOL Group, one of Singapore's largest hotel and property companies. Pan Pacific has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as one of the 25 hotel companies demonstrating social responsibility and has won esteemed accolades such as World Travel Awards, Best Business Hotel in Asia, Conde Nast Gold List and Readers Choice Awards. It has a portfolio of 19 hotels and resorts throughout Asia and North America. Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance. Visit panpacific.com.

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July 10, 2009, Vancouver, BC - Mr Zul Somani of Ocean Pacific Hotels Ltd and Mr A. Patrick Imbardelli, President and CEO, Pan Pacific Hotels Group are delighted to announce that Mr Tim Tindle will join Pan Pacific Vancouver as General Manager effective August 7th.

Tindle's strong presence in the Canadian hotel industry, extending over 20 years, made him a prime candidate. He is coming to the Pan Pacific from the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle and Vancouver Airport Marriott, where he has served as General Manager since 2003. However, he is no stranger to the Pan Pacific Vancouver, serving as the hotel's Director of Sales in the mid '90's.

Zul Somani, representative of OPHL, which owns the Pan Pacific Vancouver, is very pleased with having Tim on board. Said Somani, "We were looking for someone with an unwavering commitment to the guest experience and to our associates. Tim is an excellent fit for us". Mr A. Patrick Imbardelli of the Singapore-based Pan Pacific Hotels Group, which manages the Vancouver property, added "The Pan Pacific Vancouver is an icon and our flagship hotel in the city. Tim has a solid background in marketing and operations and has the leadership qualities to uphold the Pan Pacific's standards of quality and excellence".

Commenting on his new role, Tindle said, "This is the job I've been striving towards my whole career. I'm thrilled!"

In order to continue to provide our guests and visitors with the superior standards for which the Pan Pacific is renowned we are pleased to announce the following upgrades and refurbishments happening in and around the hotel.

8th Floor Pool Deck and Whirlpool
Effective the first week of October until January 2009, the pool deck and Jacuzzi will be closed for upgrading and installation of new tiles. During this project alternative arrangements for pool access have been arranged.

Luxury Suites
During the Month of September & October our Luxury Suite Collection will be undergoing refurbishment and upgrades, including carpeting, furniture and 50 LCD High-Definition televisions.

Guestrooms
Renovations and upgrades are currently underway on all our guestrooms, including a newly designed headboard, luxury bed linens, 42 LCD High-Definition televisions

(San Francisco, CA ) --- Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is making a big splash with parents this year by offering special promotional rates and value added benefits for those booking Fathers Day packages at panpacificwest.com for the companys properties in Seattle, Vancouver and Whistler.

Those looking for that perfect gift to show parents how much they mean can simply go to panpacificwest.com and book room packages directly. Packages are valid May 1 " June 26, 2008.

Additionally, as a special enticement to visit panpacificwest.com, the company invites visitors to enter to win a Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre weekend by merely identifying a destination specific idea for families visiting one of the three participating destinations, namely Seattle, Vancouver or Whistler.

Pan Pacific Vancouver

Fathers Day Package, starting from $449 CAD and includes:

* One night luxury hotel accommodation
* Full breakfast buffet for two in the Cafe Pacifica
* Local daily newspaper
* Fitness centre access
* Late check out of 2:00 p.m.

Terms and Conditions
Valid May 1 " June 26, 2008. Rates are based on double occupancy, in Canadian Funds for Vancouver and Whistler. Children under 18 are complimentary when staying with their parents, amenities are for only two. Subject to availability, some black out dates may apply. Taxes and gratuities are additional.

Visit www.panpacificwest.com for reservations

About Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts
Headquartered in Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a leading hotel management company in the Pacific Rim and is part of the UOL Group, one of Singapores largest hotel and property companies. Pan Pacific has been recognised by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as one of the 25 hotel companies demonstrating social responsibility and has won esteemed accolades such as World Travel Awards, Best Business Hotel in Asia, Conde Nast Gold List and Readers Choice Awards. It has a portfolio of 16 hotels and resorts throughout Asia and North America. Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance. Visit panpacific.com.

Contact
Molly Blaisdell
(925) 631-7971 / mocahill@aol.com

Vancouver, BC (Oct 31, 2006)- Pan Pacific Vancouver's award winning pastry team have come out on top at yet another culinary competition by taking home two golds, a silver and a bronze medal on Oct 21, 2006 at the Salon Du Chocolat, the BC Chefs Association Second Annual Chocolate Competition.

The competition, sponsored by and held at the Art Institute of Vancouver-Dubrulle Culinary Arts, featured 53 competitors who were vying for honours in three categories: Chocolate Show Piece, Chocolate Bonbon and Chocolate Plated Dessert.

Entries were judged on presentation, technique, artistry, colour, design and tasting.

Led by Pan Pacific Vancouver's Pastry Chef Ted Hara, pastry cooks Arthur Chen and Hans Pirhofer continued their winning ways by taking medals in each category.