Tulalip Resort Casino Appoints Samuel B. Askew As Hotel General Manager

Tulalip Resort Casino has appointed Samuel B. Askew as general manager of their Four-Diamond luxury hotel. Askew brings more than 11 years of hospitality experience and advanced training from numerous properties to his position.

"Sam's extensive experience and knowledge in managing luxury properties combined with his award-winning leadership make him a valuable asset to Tulalip Resort Casino" said Ken Kettler, President and COO of Tulalip Resort Casino. "His passion for hospitality will be instrumental in continuing our extraordinary guest services at the resort."

Prior to joining Tulalip Resort Casino, the largest tribal property in the state, Askew worked for Port Madison Enterprises as hotel director at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. He has also been director of operations at Alderbrook Resort & Spa and held top positions at other notable Pacific Northwest destinations including Little Creek Casino Resort and Riverhouse Resort. In 2010, he was named Washington State General Manager of the Year by the Washington Lodging Association and Innkeeper of the Year by the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau. Askew studied at Northern Arizona University's Hospitality School where he majored in Hotel and Restaurant Management. With a devotion to tribal tourism development, Askew has served as co-chair of Northwest Tribal Tourism, a premier organization that encourages traveling in Washington Indian Country.

About Tulalip Resort Casino
Tulalip Resort Casino has become the largest and most distinctive meeting, gaming, dining, entertainment and shopping destination in Washington State. The AAA Four-Diamond resort destination's world-class amenities have earned the property Cond� Nast Traveler Gold List status and include: a luxury hotel featuring 370 guest rooms and suites; 30,000 square feet of premier meeting, convention and wedding space; the 14,000 square foot, full-service T Spa; 192,000 square feet of gaming excitement; six dining venues headlined by the exceptional Tulalip Bay restaurant; the intimate Canoes Cabaret; the 3,000-seat Tulalip Amphitheatre, a leading entertainment venue; and Seattle Premium Outlets, featuring more than 110 name brand discount retail stores. Surrounded by the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound, Tulalip Resort is situated on 83 acres within the municipality of Quil Ceda Village on the Tulalip Indian Reservation. Tulalip is conveniently located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. just off Interstate-5 at exit 200 and is an enterprise of the Tulalip Tribes. For reservations please call (866) 716-7162 or visit www.tulalipresort.com.