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Interstate Names Point Man for Pinnacle

LAS VEGAS-Chris Van der Baars is charged with spearheading the company's condo-hotel efforts, starting with the 1,100-unit Pinnacle Condominium Resort project here that it is managing for the Falcon Group.

By Brian Miller | Updated on June 30, 2006

LAS VEGAS-Interstate Hotels & Resorts has tapped the general manager of its 330-acre resort in Captiva, FL, to head up the company’s condo-hotel projects. Chris Van der Baars first assignment is the 1,100-unit, $850-million Pinnacle Condominium Resort development here that Interstate is managing for the Falcon Group.

Interstate’s chief investment officer Leslie Ng, Van der Baars new boss, says Van der Baars understands the complexities of condo-hotel operations, especially in dealing with homeowner groups and marketing. Company executives believe his experience will give it a competitive edge in identifying and securing management opportunities in the growing niche segment.

Van der Baars joined Interstate in 2000 as manager of the 500-room Doubletree Westshore in Tampa, a then underperforming airport property that he is credited with turning around. He was promoted to general manager of Interstate’s South Seas Resort in Captiva, a 330-acre complex that includes a condominium hotel, timeshare operations, employee housing, two marinas, two golf courses, tennis operation, eight food and beverage outlets, catering, room service, recreation programs and retail, both owned and leased. Since Hurricane Charley tore the resort apart in 2004, he has been in charge of the resort’s $140-million rebuilding effort.

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