FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Dec. 28, 2015) – The Westin Fort Lauderdale — situated in Fort Lauderdale/Pompano Beach area, overlooking a beautiful, three-acre lagoon — welcomes new leader, Chris Alto as General Manager. With more than 20 years of dynamic hospitality experience, Alto has a proven track record of success in leading outstanding hotel performance and guest satisfaction.
"This is an exciting time to be a part of The Westin Fort Lauderdale team," said Chris Alto, general manager of The Westin Fort Lauderdale. "The room renovation that has taken place, alongside our team's renewed energy, will elevate this hotel's offerings to the next level."
Previously, Alto worked with HEI Hotels & Resorts as general manager of Embassy Suites Boston-Waltham in Waltham, Mass. As General Manager, Alto administered a successful renovation of all suites and functional spaces, while implementing various associate-focused initiatives to boost associate morale and engagement.
Before joining TPG Hospitality, Alto worked as General Manager for Omni Richmond Hotel in Richmond, Va. As General Manager, Alto developed and implemented a Green hotel program, heightened service standards and elevated associated engagement survey scores, positioning the hotel above company average. Alto's career in the hospitality industry began at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston in Boston, Mass., and Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia, Pa., and later moved to the Hilton Lincoln Center in Dallas, Texas, and Melrose Hotels in Washington, D.C. Noteworthy experience includes, administering the completion of a $17 million renovation during a hotel brand transitioning, as General Manager of the Sheraton Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas. Alto attended Northeastern University in Boston, Mass., where he earned his degree in Criminal Justice, and served in the U.S. Army as an M1-A1 tank commander during Operation Desert Storm.
"We are thrilled to have Chris join the TPG Hospitality team. His track record of success is an invaluable asset to the Westin brand," states Joe Masi, VP of regional operations. "We are very impressed with Chris' ability to lead a strong team and drive outstanding performance."
The North Fort Lauderdale hotel is 14 miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), 30 minutes from Miami International Airport (MIA) and 45 minutes from West Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA). Corporate jet centers including Aero, Banyan, Executive Jet, Net Jets and Sano, are all four miles from the hotel. For those guests traveling for a pre- or post- cruise vacation, The Westin Fort Lauderdale is located five miles away from Port Everglades. The hotel is minutes from a number of attractions, including The Palm Aire Golf and Country Club, pristine Fort Lauderdale beaches and the Pompano Park – Isle of Capri Casinos.
For more information on The Westin Fort Lauderdale, please visit www.westinfortlauderdale.com, Facebook and Instagram.
