Alex Bollinger
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel Adds Two Key Players to Leadership Team
Belmond | February 12, 2024
FEBRUARY 12, 2024 - El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, a serene hideaway overlooking the Pacific Ocean amidst the hills of Santa Barbara, today announces two appointments to its dynamic leadership team. These strategic hires will bolster the property’s position as the premier hotel in the American Riviera and reinforce its commitment to providing the highest standards of excellence for guests. KATHRYN CARLTON, DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING Kathryn Carlton, a seasoned sales and marketing leader with over twenty years of experience in entertainment and hospitality, joins El Encanto as director of sales and marketing. Over her career, she gain...
The Alida Names Alex Bollinger Executive Chef
Alida | December 5, 2022
SAVANNAH, Ga., December 5, 2022 – The Alida has named Alex Bollinger executive chef where he will oversee all food and beverage culinary operations at the Savannah hotel. Bollinger comes to the Hostess City from the West Coast after serving as chef de cuisine at the Ritz Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, California near his hometown of San Francisco. “Chef Bollinger is a great addition to both the Makeready and The Alida family,” says Andres Jimenez, Senior Vice President, Food and Beverage at Makeready, the hotel’s operator. “His culinary style of using seasonal and regional produce from the land and sea is a great benefit to ...
