SAN FRANCISCO Thomas LaTour, CEO of the Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, has been elected to the additional position of chairman of the board following the recent death of company founder Bill Kimpton. As previously reported by HOTEL BUSINESS., in this extended capacity, LaTour is responsible for the overall strategic direction and growth of the company. He will also oversee operations for the company s collection of hotels and restaurants.
LaTour has been with the Kimpton Group for 18 years and has acted as CEO for nine years. (4/20/01)