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Foley Entertainment Group Promotes Warren Nocon to Executive Vice President, Hotel Division
Hotel Californian | June 29, 2022
Foley Entertainment Group, which operates Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, California, has today announced the promotion of Warren Nocon to Executive Vice President of the company’s hotel division, overseeing the strategic operations of Hotel Californian, Hotel Les Mars in Healdsburg, and Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard in Dundee, Oregon. Previously, Nocon served as Managing Director of Hotel Californian. In his new role as Executive Vice President, Nocon will manage all aspects of the day-to-day operations including sales and marketing, revenue management, spa, guest rooms, food and beverage and catering of all three properties. He wil...
Lodging Market Overview: Bend, Oregon
HVS | December 1, 2021
Historical Overview In a 2019 article, we highlighted the foundations of the Bend, Oregon, market. As a recap, Bend is a drive-to destination situated east of the Cascade mountain range in Central Oregon that enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine per year, making it an attractive leisure destination for Portland and Seattle residents. In addition to tourism, Bend’s economy is diversified by the presence of Oregon State University (OSU) and St. Charles Health System. The expansion of the local economy from 2010 through 2019, which was bolstered by a growing population, allowed for the opening of eight hotels totaling over 600 guestrooms ac...
HVS Market Pulse: Interstate 5 Corridor Tourism Destinations in Oregon
Breanna S. Smith | November 26, 2019
By Breanna S. Smith, Lauren Reynolds Salem Salem, the state capital of Oregon, has not historically been known as a tourism destination. However, in recent years, the city’s local economy has diversified to include manufacturing, distribution, and technology. Thus, with the expansion of economic drivers and the increased population, Salem has entered a period of revitalization in order to offer more retail, dining, and entertainment facilities. This has also increased Salem’s attractiveness as a tourism destination. Furthermore, a vision for the rejuvenation of one the premier attractions in the area, Riverfront Park, is fostering high ...
