SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL BUSINESS. has learned that veteran hotelier Ron Drake has taken a new position with Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts and returned to the United States from Singapore, where he was serving as corporate director of marketing and sales for several years. In his new role as vp-marketing and sales, he will be based here at Pan Pacific s North American headquarters. Drake will be responsible for creating greater brand awareness for the 19-property chain in the U.S. and Canada and will examine growth opportunities on the West Coast. (9/25/00) –Stefani C. O Connor
