Waterways Cruises Welcomes Paula Webb as Director of Business Development and Operations

Seattle-Native Webb Brings 27 Years’ Experience in Food Service and Hospitality Industries

Waterways Cruises Welcomes Paula Webb as Director of Business Development and Operations

Seattle-Native Webb Brings 27 Years’ Experience in Food Service and Hospitality Industries

SEATTLE, Wash.—(February 16, 2011)— Waterways Cruises and Events is pleased to announce the hiring of Paula Webb as Director of Business Development and Operations.

Webb joins the team to help meet growing customer demand for the company’s dining cruises and private charters. She will act as a liaison within Waterways Cruises’ operational components by developing partnerships, systems and procedures, and furthering growth opportunities for the company’s private charter business.

“We are excited to welcome Paula to the Waterways Cruises leadership team. Paula brings proven food service leadership, extensive experience in catering, and a strong reputation for client service within our industry,” says Hilton Smith, CEO and Founder of Waterways Cruises and Events.

A Seattle-area native, Webb comes to Waterways Cruises after 27 years in the food service and hospitality industries.  Most recently she held the position of General Manager with Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. Her previous professional credits include General Manager and West Coast Regional Sales and Marketing positions with Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group. Webb has also served on the Corporate Training teams for Planet Hollywood and Red Robin.

Continues Smith, “Paula’s appointment strengthens our execution capabilities for Waterways Cruises’ ambitious growth initiatives and underscores our commitment to operational excellence.”

Waterways Cruises and Events was founded in 1994 and grew from a small, family-owned, single-yacht operation into Seattle’s most upscale dining cruise and private yacht charter company. It operates three dining and entertainment yachts (M/V Emerald Star, M/V Olympic Star, and M/V Destiny), accommodating upwards of 50,000 guests per year aboard its cruises on Lake Union and Lake Washington. Waterways Cruises and Events also offers gourmet in-house catering and a large outdoor space for private events at Southport Meadow in Renton. Learn more at http://www.waterwayscruises.com.

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