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Pacific Hospitality Group Launches Renovation and Repositioning of Hotel Granduca Austin
Hotel Granduca Austin | June 15, 2022
AUSTIN, TEXAS (JUNE 15, 2022) - Pacific Hospitality Group is proud to announce the renovation and repositioning of Hotel Granduca Austin. Beginning on June 18, Hotel Granduca will undergo an exciting transformation with the addition of a new spa, complete overhaul of the signature restaurant and bar, renovated pool deck and lobby, and more. The hotel will remain in operation during the renovations, which are expected to be completed in early fall. The renovation design and construction is spearheaded by interior design firm Hotel Studio, McCabe Architecture, Digney York Associates and PHG. Located on the hillside of Austin at 320 South Capi...
Pacific Hospitality Group Acquires Hotel Granduca Austin
Pacific Hospitality Group | December 23, 2020
IRVINE, CALIF. (Dec. 23, 2020) – California-based Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG) today announced its expansion with the purchase of Hotel Granduca Austin in Austin, Texas. This is PHG’s third hotel in the lone star state – with two Marriott-branded hotels in Dallas, Texas. PHG will be taking over operations of the hotel immediately with plans to rebrand the property as part of the Meritage Collection of independent hotels in the summer of 2021. Hotel Granduca Austin will mark the company’s sixth independent hotel in its Meritage Collection portfolio. “As our company expands, it has always been my goal to bring Austin into our grow...
Hotel Granduca Austin Appoints Miguel Ortiz as Executive Chef
Hotel Granduca | November 1, 2018
AUSTIN, TX (11/1/2018) Hotel Granduca Austin is pleased to announce the appointment of Miguel Ortiz as Executive Chef, where he will oversee all culinary operations of the property. "We are very pleased to have Chef Ortiz join the Granduca family," said General Manager Olivier Glattfelder. "He brings many years of experience and we look forward to showcasing his culinary talent." Chef Ortiz joins Hotel Granduca Austin with nearly 20 years of hospitality and culinary experience. His most recent position was as Executive Sous Chef at the Escondido Golf & Lake Club in Horseshoe Bay, TX. He has held Chef and Executive Chef positions, an...
Hotel Granduca Austin Appoints Olivier Glattfelder as General Manager
Hotel Granduca | September 12, 2018
AUSTIN, TX (9/17/2018) Hotel Granduca Austin is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Glattfelder as General Manager, where he will oversee day-to-day operations of the property. He will be replacing Larry Bundy, who has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Granduca Hotels, overseeing hotel operations of both Hotel Granduca Houston and Hotel Granduca Austin. Bundy will sit at the corporate offices in Houston. "We are delighted to have Mr. Glattfelder join the Granduca family," said Bundy. "He brings a wealth of hotel operational knowledge and experience. We look forward to his contributions." Glattfelder joins Hotel Gran...
CRM Case Study: Hotel Granduca Austin
Cendyn | December 27, 2017
Cendyn success story Hotel Granduca Austin, one of the "Leading Hotels of the World," is just minutes from downtown Austin's vibrant entertainment and cultural district. Competition for hotel guests is red hot as the city expands with new properties across the metropolitan area. "With Cendyn, we see direct, bottom line improvement to our CRM efforts and ability to nurture a repeat client base," said Ray DeJohn, Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Granduca Austin. "Because we're able to curate specific lists through the database, we're able to specifically target who and what we want to go after." ...
Hotel Granduca Austin Appoints Will Packwood as Executive Chef
Granduca Austin | September 28, 2017
Austin, TEXAS (Sept. 28, 2017) - Hotel Granduca Austin, the Tuscan-inspired boutique hotel and member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has appointed Will Packwood as Executive Chef. Named Food + Wine's Best New Chef in 2001, and having been recognized in publications, including Bon Appetit, Delta Sky Magazine, Texas Monthly, and more, Packwood boasts more than three decades experience. In his role at Hotel Granduca Austin he will oversee Visconti Ristorante & Bar, the hotel's 70-seat restaurant, as well as all banquet food production. Most recently, Packwood, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, worked as private chef...
Alex Pelayo Appointed Food and Beverage Director of Hotel Granduca Austin
Granduca Austin | April 6, 2017
AUSTIN, Texas (April 6, 2017) – Hotel Granduca Austin is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Pelayo as Food and Beverage Director of Hotel Granduca Austin. In his role, Pelayo will ensure the quality of guest dining experience and oversee all day-to-day food and beverage operations. "We are excited to have such a talented individual join the Hotel Granduca Austin team who not only brings years of expertise, but a passion for the industry," said Larry Bundy, general manager of Hotel Granduca Austin. "We are confident he will continue our tradition of offering an exceptional dining experience to our guests." Prior to Hotel G...
Larry Bundy Named General Manager of Hotel Granduca Austin
Granduca Austin | January 18, 2017
Austin, TX (January 18, 2017) - Hotel Granduca Austin is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Bundy as General Manager, where he will oversee day-to-day operations of the property. The Tuscan-inspired boutique hotel opened in fall of 2015 in the Westlake area of Austin and recently celebrated its first anniversary. "Larry brings an incredible amount of hospitality experience and knowledge to our team," said Alex Borlenghi, executive vice president of Granduca Hotels. "We are thrilled to have him on board to continue elevating Hotel Granduca Austin as a leading luxury hotel." Bundy joins Hotel Granduca Austin with more than 28 ye...
