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Stanford Hotel Corporation is a hospitality management company with a highly specialized approach to property development. We see each property and its specific needs and create solutions to maximize its performance. Our Development and Management style equips us to focus on high profile, full-service franchise brands as well as other projects that leverage our collective experience. From Real Estate Development to Food and Beverage – this depth of knowledge grows full service, successful hospitality brands. Marriott/Starwood and Hilton trust us because of our solid operational infrastructure and consistently high performing track record. We have a strong capital structure as well as long-standing relationships with major financial institutions including HSBC and Wells Fargo. We are headquartered in San Francisco where we oversee properties throughout the country.

With 25 resorts across eight time zones and three continents, and nine more in development, Auberge Resorts Collection is one of the most highly-regarded, luxury hotel companies in the world - a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs, which each possess a unique individuality and crafted approach to luxury that is expressed through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious, yet unobtrusive service. Auberge Resorts Collection has been recognized as one of the top luxury brands in the world by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, among others. For more information about Auberge Resorts Collection, please visit www.aubergeresorts.com. Follow Auberge Resorts Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter at: @AubergeResorts #AlwaysAuberge

Hotel Nikko San Francisco: The Allure of the Far East in the Golden West Experience the fine art of hospitality and the ultimate in personal service set in the midst of a city world-famous for its charming history and its cutting-edge style. Hotel Nikko San Francisco, voted a Best Place to Work by San Francisco Business Times the past 6 years, is a 4-Star, 4-Diamond, luxury property located just off Union Square in the heart of San Francisco. The Nikko boasts 532 guest rooms and suites and 22,000 square feet of meeting and banquet room space. The elegant and intimate Restaurant ANZU serves gourmet California cuisine with Asian influences. Our Kanpai Lounge displays an exciting imagination with its extensive array of specialty cocktails and signature martinis. Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a variety of headline entertainment in an intimate setting showcasing world-class entertainers. Hotel Nikko San Francisco is an ideal destination for business travel or a special getaway. A core value of the Nikko is Fun; we encourage our hoteliers to enjoy themselves while at work by providing great guest service through their unique and original personalities. Our employee opinion survey shows that Nikko hoteliers are happy to come to work each day. Our happy hoteliers have created many fantastic memories for our guests, which is proven by our high guest satisfaction scores. If you want to experience a “Best Place to Work” and enjoy an exciting, fun and supportive environment then the Nikko is the place for you! For more information please visit www.hotelnikkosf.com

MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES with PLUMPJACK We provide more than just a meal, a hotel room, a bottle of wine, we provide memorable and meaningful experiences. From award-winning wines to innovative restaurants to boutique hotels, we are here to make your life a little more spectacular. PlumpJack Group is a collection of hospitality and lifestyle businesses dedicated to creating unique individual experiences for its guests and customers. We began in 1992 when partner, former San Francisco mayor and current Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, founded the first PlumpJack Wine Store on Fillmore Street with the goal of making the experience of wine discovery more fun and approachable for all – the connoisseur and the uninitiated alike. More than two decades later, under the leadership of Hilary Newsom and Jeremy Scherer, PlumpJack Group has established itself as the signature Northern California lifestyle and hospitality brand.

Since 1946, Marines’ Memorial Club has honored the legacy of military service through a living memorial, hotel and theatre that both serve and commemorate the Veterans of all eras. Providing exceptional San Francisco lodging and dining with spectacular city views, our Club stands out as both a landmark and a hospitality institution.

One of the top hotels in San Diego, the Handlery Hotel San Diego is the perfect choice for vacationing families, international travelers, groups, and business guests. As a family-owned hotel, we create great experiences for our guests by offering personal service, a laid-back social atmosphere, and a family-oriented environment. Ideally located near major attractions in San Diego, the Handlery Hotel San Diego was completely renovated inside and out during 2010, setting a new standard for affordable luxury.

Owned and operated by H. William Harlan and E. Stanley Kroenke, Meadowood has played a central role in the social, cultural, economic, and philanthropic life within Napa Valley for more than forty years. Guests of Meadowood are surrounded by nature and privacy on a 250-acre wine country estate. Accommodations and gathering areas are designed to be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors. Wellness opportunities are found property-wide through recreation–tennis, hiking, swimming, fitness–and the many restorative aspects of the all-suite spa. Wine and culinary experiences, central to life in Napa Valley, are also a highlight of the Meadowood experience. Meadowood is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux. For more information about Meadowood Napa Valley, please visit www.meadowood.com.

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest family camping company, helping family and friends enjoy the great outdoors for 55 years. Founded in 1962, our franchising company has more than 500 campground locations across North America, and each year is nationally recognized for our work in public relations, marketing and franchise satisfaction. From our humble beginnings on the banks of the Yellowstone River in Billings, Montana, KOA has become an iconic brand throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our “Yellow Sign” acts as a beacon of fun and relaxation for campers, and a badge of honor for our employees. We value hospitality, the great outdoors and the people and places that make our company great. Camping has come a along way since the early days of canvass tents and rustic roadside camps. The team at Kampgrounds of America prides itself on constant innovation - bringing new technologies, advanced guest service training and luxury accommodations to camping in order to dial up the outdoor experience for our guests. Whether introducing Deluxe Cabins to building proprietary reservation technology, KOA is leading innovation in the outdoor hospitality industry. Our strategic thinking and business decisions are driven by data and research. Furthermore, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, promoting our Kamp Green program to help our franchisees keep the great outdoors great, for generations to come. KOA offers employment opportunities in both our corporate operation - still headquartered in Blllings, Montana - and our various franchise locations. For more information on Kampgrounds of America Inc., in general, visit koa.com or our pressroom at koapressroom.com, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/koacampgrounds, visit our blog at blog.koa.com. For specific information on employment opportunities at a KOA campground, visit workatkoa.com.

As you turn in to Indian Springs’ palm tree lined drive, you’re entering a historic spa resort. Situated in Calistoga at the northern end of the Napa Valley, Indian Springs Resort and Spa is California’s oldest continuously operated pool and spa facility. It unfolds over 17 acres of hills and ponds, olive and palm trees, and roses and lavender. The property is blessed with rare, substantial natural resources, which have inspired a long tradition of healing and renewal. Four thermal geysers produce rich mineral water and a deposit of pure volcanic ash also runs through the property. The waters supply our mineral pool and steam rooms, and combined with the ash, create the special mud for our famous mud baths. People have long recognized the restorative powers of this land. The Wappo Indians settled here 8,000 years ago, bathing in the warm waters. The Spanish followed, naming the grounds “Agua Caliente.” Notable Californian Sam Brannan was an early promoter of the area and, in 1861, created the original spa, mud baths, and water plunge (now our Olympic-sized mineral pool). That rich past continues to inspire the present. Guests still enjoy many of the same spa traditions and resort amenities of more than a century ago, from our cottages to mud soaks and the mineral pool, to shuffleboard and croquet. In fact, the core experience at Indian Springs has changed very little over the years. That’s not a coincidence. Out of great respect for its traditions, we offer guests an authentic spa and resort experience that’s one of a kind. We invite you to visit and see how the past inspires the present.

At Lyric™, we’re on a mission to design and operate accommodations for the modern traveler. The way we do that is by designing space and technology which empower a more creative and connected world. Through key real estate partnerships that include 20 of the NMHC “Top 50” developers, our premium and purposeful boutique suites are reimagining the future of living for the modern business traveler. We’re growing a network of spaces - set within inspired buildings in the most exciting neighborhoods in the country - that combines the productivity of a workspace, the inspiration of an artistic studio, and the amenities of a luxury hotel. Designed, installed and managed entirely in-house, we’ve created a dynamic housing solution built for the future of real estate. Whether you stay one or 200 nights, our focus is on flexibility, purpose, and community to help you unlock possible.

Our Company Since 1972, QK has been helping California grow into the communities we see today. Our company was built by strong values, talented people, and the widespread recognition of our work in the field. We continue to help clients across the state by managing their most challenging infrastructure projects. QK is built on five distinct areas of expertise that work together to make the built environment possible. We have the industry’s most creative professionals in engineering design and construction management, survey and GIS, urban design and landscape architecture, biology and environmental permitting, and planning. QK has a diverse staff of nearly 100 employees throughout California – our headquarters in Visalia, as well as locations in Bakersfield, Porterville, Clovis, Hanford, and Merced. If you are preparing to complete a complex project in California you face a sea of regulations, funding questions, and planning requirements. But you don’t have to do it alone. We’ve been there and done that. We are your expert guides to getting your project done. Our Team No one is better at helping clients through the confusing regulations, funding problems, and planning requirements that are part of completing a project in California. Our employees are the bedrock of the QK brand. Their talent, integrity, and commitment to quality has defined QK’s culture for over four decades and will carry our values into the future. We are proud to provide our employees with hands-on training, workshops, networking events, tuition reimbursement, sponsored memberships for professional associations, and assistance with obtaining professional licenses. Are you interested in joining the QK team? Email us at [email protected] to learn more about our career opportunities, benefits, and corporate culture.