CALLING ALL RUNNERS:
WESTIN HOTELS CONTINUES NATIONWIDE SEARCH
FOR EXPERIENCED RUNNING CONCIERGE
STAMFORD, Conn. – It’s the job runners have been training for all their lives, and now there are just two weeks left to apply! Westin
Hotels is nearing the finish line in its search for its first-ever
resident running expert.
The global hotel brand is actively seeking
experienced, passionate runners to join them on the road and serve as
the on-site running expert for Westin VIPs participating in select Rock
‘n’ Roll Marathon series events.
More than 400 candidates have been
vetted for the sought-after role and additional runners are encouraged
to apply at www.runwestinconcierge.com through June 30, 2013.
This
fall the chosen candidate will begin the journey of a lifetime,
travelling to over 10 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon destinations across the
U.S. to give Westin guests a leg up on the competition. From pre-race
training to the finish line, the RunWESTIN Concierge will act as a
personal marathon coach, engaging with runners and sharing training and
race advice, leading warm-up runs and lending recovery tips.
“Speaking as a passionate runner, the RunWESTIN Concierge is a dream job for running enthusiasts,” said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader for Westin Hotels & Resorts and Le Meridien. “It’s
an extraordinary opportunity to travel to amazing cities doing exactly
what you love while inspiring others along the way, and get paid for
it.”
The
search for the RunWESTIN Concierge is not limited to hospitality
experts. Avid runners with a passion for travel are encouraged to apply.
The key qualifications include a positive, charismatic personality with
a natural ability to engage and motivate others, a strong familiarity
with social media and experience in completing multiple marathons. In
this role, the concierge will be responsible for sharing their in-depth
knowledge of marathon running and training to improve performance and
build and maintain rapport with Westin guests through social media.
Final Call to the Starting Line: Apply Now
It is not too late to be considered for this job of a lifetime. Westin
is issuing a “last call” for applications for the RunWestin Concierge
position. The search is scheduled to continue through June 30.
To
apply, each candidate must submit an application as well as complete
Westin’s Running Questionnaire by June 30. Ten quarter-finalists will be
asked to submit a video of up to three minutes that demonstrates their
training philosophy and vibrant personality. The five semi-finalists
will be invited to interview in-person at Starwood Corporate
Headquarters and three finalists will receive a trip to the Rock ‘n’
Roll Marathon in Chicago to prove that they should be chosen to become
the new RunWESTIN Concierge. The winner will make their first appearance
at the Philadelphia Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, September 13-15.
Think you have what it takes? Apply at www.runwestinconcierge.com.
Westin Hits the Road with RunWESTIN®
Reaffirming
its commitment to guests’ health and wellness, Westin has partnered
with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series to offer a collection of premier
marathon packages designed to remove the stresses of travelling for a
race so runners can focus on their run and perform at their best,
especially for first time racers. The partnership, which builds on
Westin’s existing RunWESTIN program, allows race participants to book a
personalized VIP marathon experience in key markets across North
America.
Starting
June 20, guests can purchase the VIP Marathon Package designed to help
runners meet their personal goals with ultimate comfort and convenience.
The package is available in seven race markets in 2013 including
Montreal, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, with additional 2014 races included
on a rolling basis. Catering to both experienced and novice
marathoners, the VIP Marathon Package offers everything from VIP race
bib pick up, pre-race pasta dinners, access to the brand’s VIP Recovery
Tent and ice bags delivered to guest rooms post-race, all designed to
provide runners with the ultimate race experience.
For more information on Westin Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.westin.com, Facebook or follow Westin on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin
Hotels & Resorts offers innovative programs that transform every
aspect of a stay into a revitalizing experience. All Westin signature
services – like the Heavenly Bed®, delicious SuperFoodsRX® and
WestinWORKOUT® studio – have been designed with the guests’ well-being
in mind. Westin hotels, with more than 190 hotels and resorts in
nearly 40 countries and territories, is owned by Starwood Hotels &
Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies
in the world with 1,146 properties in nearly 100 countries and 171,000
employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully
integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and
residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St.
Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®,
Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®. The Company boasts one
of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest
(SPG®), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room
upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns
Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class
vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access
to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
About The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series
Organized
by Competitor Group, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series is the ‘World’s
Largest Running Series’ with more than 500,000 runners taking part in
thirty-one destination events around the world. What started as a simple
idea—the idea of making running fun-- soon transformed the U.S. running
landscape by infusing the race course with live bands, cheer teams and
entertaining water stations. The outdoor festivals encapsulate cities in
their entirety and culminate with a finish line festival featuring a
concert headlined by some of the best music acts around. Over the
16-year history of the series, charity partners have raised more than
$295 million through the events for a variety of worthy causes. Today,
the series of entertainment themed marathons and half-marathons has
spread to 31 cities around the world and continues to enjoy great appeal
for the travelling runner, tremendous local support and has firmly
established itself as a dynamic running platform. For more information,
or to register for an event, please visit RunRocknRoll.com or follow @RunRocknRoll on Twitter.
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