Kimpton’s Canary Hotel Welcomes Kanami Fujita
Fujita earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Commerce and Marketing from the University of Marketing & Distribution Sciences in Kobe, Japan and has been in the hotel industry for the last 12 years. Fujita started her career as a Sales Manager at the Grand Hyatt Taipei, Taiwan in 2000, and then moved in 2002 to the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, where she held the position of Individual Travel Sales Manager for four years.
Fujita then joined Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village in 2006 as a member of the hotel’s opening team, where she received a 2007 President’s Club award, a company-wide recognition for the highest achievements in sales. Before returning to California, Fujita was based in Seattle, where she was the Associate Director of Sales for the Sorrento Hotel and then a Director of Sales & Marketing for the Westmont Hospitality Management Group.
“We are delighted to welcome Kanami to our team, and know that her experience and talents will make a substantial contribution to Canary Hotel,” said Laura McIver, General Manager.
About Kimpton’s Canary Hotel
Close to Santa Barbara’s best beachside attractions, the Canary Santa Barbara welcomes you with suites and guestrooms that balance Old World comfort and sophistication with Kimpton’s signature style, service, and amenities. Canary Hotel is located at 31 West Carrillo Street in Santa Barbara. To make a reservation, call toll-free 1-877-468-3515 or (805) 884-0300. Visit CanarySantaBarbara.com.
About Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. In 1981 Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through authentic and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and embodying a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Adjacent to the hotels are locally-loved, top-rated, Kimpton restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Market Metrix, a recognized authority and leader in feedback solutions, consistently ranks Kimpton above other hotel companies in luxury and upper upscale segments for customer satisfaction. Privately held Kimpton was recognized by Fortune Magazine as a Best Company to Work for in 2012. The company operates more than 50 hotels and more than 50 restaurants in 24 cities. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.
