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Mary Rogers Appointed General Manager of Montage Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna Beach | May 24, 2021
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (May 24, 2021) – Montage Laguna Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Rogers as general manager. With two decades of luxury hospitality industry experience, Rogers will oversee all day-to-day operations of the 30-acre beachfront sanctuary perched on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. “I am delighted to welcome Mary Rogers to Montage Laguna Beach,” said Jason Herthel, president and chief operating officer of Montage International. “Mary’s extensive, ground-breaking background is nothing short of impressive, and we are honored to have her dynamic leadership at the helm of the resort...
Montage Laguna Beach Appoints David Serus as Executive Chef
Montage Laguna Beach | May 16, 2019
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (May 16, 2019) – Montage Laguna Beach has appointed David Serus as the resort's executive chef overseeing the culinary operations for the resort's special events, meetings, weddings and banquets, as well as lending his culinary support and business acumen to the resort's restaurants. "David brings over 25 years of luxury culinary experience, talent and management skills to this position," said resort manager Anne-Marie Houston. "We know he will make valuable contributions to Montage Laguna Beach's acclaimed food and beverage team." Serus brings his refined approach to food preparation by outsourcing the best s...
Montage Laguna Beach Appoints Anne Marie Doyle as Director of Sales and Marketing
Montage Laguna Beach | August 9, 2018
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (August 9, 2018) - Montage Laguna Beach has announced the appointment of Anne Marie Doyle as director of sales and marketing. With over 27 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Doyle will lead the resort's sales and marketing efforts including driving revenue and brand strength, creating and implementing innovative business strategies, and offering visionary leadership to her team. "We are delighted to welcome Anne Marie Doyle to the Montage Laguna Beach family," said Anne-Marie Houston, general manager of Montage Laguna Beach. "With an extensive marketing and sales background, we look ...
Montage Laguna Beach Appoints Victor Casanova as New Chef de Cuisine
Montage Laguna Beach | July 10, 2018
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – Montage Laguna Beach has appointed Victor Casanova as the new chef de cuisine of The Loft restaurant. With over 20 years of fine dining and hospitality industry experience at award-winning restaurants, resorts and hotels, Casanova will oversee all operations of The Loft, developing new menus and leading the team of chefs, sommeliers, servers and fromagiers at this all-day resort restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. "We are delighted to welcome Victor Casanova to helm the kitchen at The Loft," said Anne-Marie Houston, general manager of Montage Laguna Beach. "With his refined approach to setting the stag...
Jeffery Walter Named Executive Chef for Montage Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna Beach | April 24, 2018
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – Montage Laguna Beach announces the appointment of Jeffery Walter as resort executive chef. Walter has served as executive chef at award-winning resorts in Las Vegas and San Diego for over 10 years. He will oversee all dining operations for Montage Laguna Beach. "Jeffery's culinary credentials, experience and management skills fit perfectly with Montage Laguna Beach's commitment to providing guests with exceptional dining experiences," said resort manager Anne-Marie Houston. "We look forward to his contributions to our culinary teams and our resort's food and beverage program." Walter will be responsible for ...
Anne-Marie Houston Appointed as Resort Manager of Montage Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna Beach | November 20, 2017
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (November 20, 2017) - Montage Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Anne-Marie Houston as resort manager of Montage Laguna Beach. With international hospitality experience across four continents, Houston will oversee all daily operations at Montage Laguna Beach. "Anne-Marie's business-minded mentality and innovative mindset is a perfect addition to Montage Laguna Beach," said Rick Riess, vice president of Montage Hotels & Resorts and managing director of Montage Laguna Beach. "Her vast exposure to the hospitality industry, internationally and domestically, will be beneficial to...
Laura Tuerck Appointed Spa Director at Montage Laguna Beach in California
Montage Laguna Beach | July 20, 2015
July 20, 2015 (LAGUNA BEACH, CALI.) - Rick Riess, Managing Director at Montage Laguna Beach, has announced the appointment of Laura Tuerck as the new Spa Director. Set along the breathtaking southern California pacific coastline, Tuerck will oversee all operations of the 20,000-square-foot Spa Montage. Her responsibilities include evolving the exceptional palette of treatments on the spa menu, creating new wellness offerings, staff training, retail, marketing and promotions. "We are thrilled to welcome Laura to our team and look forward to her contributions," said Rick Riess, Managing Director. "Her expertise, dedication and experience ...
Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Acquires the 250-room Montage Laguna Beach for $360 million
Strategic Hotels & Resorts | January 30, 2015
CHICAGO, Jan. 29, 2015 -- Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: BEE), today announced that it has acquired the 250-room Montage Laguna Beach from an affiliate of Ohana Real Estate Investors LLC for $360.0 million, plus customary working capital adjustments. The Company funded the acquisition, in part, through the issuance of 7,347,539 shares of common stock to an affiliated designee of the seller, priced at $13.61 per share, or an implied valuation of $100.0 million. In addition, the Company assumed a $150 million mortgage loan encumbering the property, priced at a fixed interest rate of 3.90%, which matures in August 2021. The re...
