John Steinbach, Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe-Hotel & Ski Resort-has been recognised by the national brand of upscale, all-suite hotels, Embassy Suites, as 'General Manager of the Year'.

More than forty-fives accolades were awarded to hotels and individuals selected from the portfolio of the brand of around two-hundred hotels all over the United States, Canada, South America and Mexico.

Owned by Roppongi, Tahoe L. P., the hotel is managed by Embassy Suites Management LLC.

Mr. Steinbach has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry: he has been working as the General Manager at the Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe-Hotel & Ski Resort-for 4 years and joined the Embassy Suites brand as Regional Marketing Director for Northern California and the Pacific Northwest in the year 1990.

He has made use of a people-centric attitude that makes team members powerful so that they can take ownership of major initiatives.

His confidence, conviction and a clear vision are sensed by each of his team members. Presently he lives in Gardnerville, Nevada.

Jim Holthouser, Senior Vice President, Embassy Suites brand management, said, "Each of our team members works diligently to live the Embassy Way everyday and to provide the ultimate in guest service.

John Steinbach personally makes a difference in the lives of our guests and helps them be more productive while on the road. By taking ownership of his job, serving as an example to other team members, he is a true leader and is very deserving of this award".