CLIFT San Francisco has announced the appointment of Michael Pace as General Manager of the 100-year-old hotel. Pace brings more than 20 years of international hotel experience and diverse operational expertise to his role.

He began his management career in Italy at Forte Village Resort Hotel. Over the course of seven years, he worked a number of roles including assistant manager, front office manager, assistant general manager, and general manager at hotels in England, France, Germany, and his native country of Malta. Upon moving to California in 1996, he spent time working with several San Francisco hotels including InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, Kimpton Hotels, W Hotel San Francisco, and most recently, the Hotel Adagio.

With a passion for hospitality and serving others, Pace devotes his time and efforts in the areas of sustainability, mentorship, and guest speaking. He currently serves as president for the Hotel & Restaurant Foundation where he oversees the granting of over $150,000 a year in scholarships throughout California, director on the board for the California Hotel and Lodging Association and the Hotel Council of San Francisco, as well as serving as an advisory board member for City Car Share and San Francisco State University.

CLIFT, www.CliftHotel.com