Matt Seamons andAmy Buitenhek promoted ,Viera Kovalejva Hired

SAN DIEGO, Calif (Apr. 1, 2010) – The Hilton Campus, San Diego/ Del Mar is pleased to announce Matt Seamons is the new General Manager, Amy Buitenhek is the new Assistant General Manager, and Viera Kovalejva is the new Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar.

Matt Seamons assumes leadership of the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar after just one year of working as the Assistant General Manager at the hotel. He brings a wide array of skills and experience to the Hilton Campus.

“It’s an honor and a fantastic opportunity to lead a relatively new hotel that already has established itself as a local hot spot,” said Seamons.  “Despite the challenging economy and its effect on tourism in San Diego, the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar stands strong in its commitment to provide unmatched hospitality.”

Mr. Seamons received a BA from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University in 2003, and was recruited to San Diego to begin his hospitality career with Marriott. He worked as the Restaurant Manager at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina downtown.  Two years later, he was promoted to be the Senior Assistant Controller for the property. Three years later, he was recruited by Managing Partner Robert Rauch to become Assistant General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn. According to Rauch, “Matt is an ‘A’ player in the hotel industry and is ready for this challenge.”

Amy Buitenhek brings impressive expertise and energy to the Assistant General Manager position at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar.  Buitenhek’s meteoric rise within the Hilton brand, proves she is a “go-to” person who “gets things done,” according to Rauch.

Buitenhek started as an intern at the Homewood Suites by Hilton, San Diego/Del Mar, and was quickly promoted to be a front desk agent. Soon thereafter, she was named Human Resources Coordinator. When the Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Del Mar opened in April 2008, she was promoted to Human Resources Manager for both properties as well as the Operations Manager for the Hilton Garden Inn.

“I am excited to further the standards of excellence at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar,” said Buitenhek.  “I love being a part of the Hilton Hotels family. Our guests and staff make this job really enjoyable.”

Ms. Buitenhek has a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with an emphasis in Hotel Operations and Management from San Diego State University. She serves on the board of directors for the Torrey Hills Community Planning Committee.

Viera Kovalejva brings more than ten years of diverse hotel experience to the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar.  Despite the recent economic challenges facing San Diego’s hospitality industry, Kovalejva increased annual corporate and leisure sales by nearly 30 percent at two San Diego Hotels. According to Rauch, “Viera is a great fit with her combination of guest services and sales talent…she will be a star.”

“I am excited to join the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar,” said Kovalejva. “The commitment here to serve the corporate and leisure clientele is quite impressive, and something I am committed to carry on.”

While she started as a Guest Services Representative at the Hilton Garden Inn, Carlsbad, Kovalejva, has experience at the Four Seasons, Encinitas Inn & Suites, The Hilton San Diego Resort, and Win Time Hotels.

About Hilton Campus, San Diego/ Del Mar

Located in the tranquil setting of San Diego’s Del Mar area in California, the Hilton Campus San Diego combines affordable luxury for locals and visitors to San Diego. Whether you are planning an event or corporate gathering, or craving a satisfying meal or massage, the Hilton Campus San Diego has something for everyone.

The campus features 200 comfortable and relaxing guest rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/Del Mar and Homewood Suites by Hilton/Del Mar.  The new Bistro 39 restaurant serves a variety of fresh and flavorful Bistro Classics with a creative and contemporary California twist. Also, visitors and locals can grab a quick bite at the NY Garden Deli, which offers a fresh New York-style deli, Peets Coffee and Teas and plenty of patio seating.  To unwind the body and soul, visit Serenity Spa, which offers a variety of relaxing massages, body treatments, and salon services.  For additional information visit www.HiltonDelMarCampus.com or call 1-858-720-9500.