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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Appoints Milan Drager as New General Manager
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | November 7, 2023
Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond Resort Appoints Hospitality Veteran Milan Drager SAN DIEGO, Calif. (November 7, 2023) – Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Southern California’s only Relais & Châteaux property, has announced the appointment of Milan Drager as the new General Manager. A leader in the hospitality industry with over two decades of experience inclusive of Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond properties, Drager will be leading the award-winning resort and spa which spans 45 sprawling acres with wide open spaces, lush gardens and olive and citrus groves. “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the addition of M...
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Appoints Laura McIver as General Manager
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | December 9, 2020
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2020) — Southern California’s only Relais & Châteaux property, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, has announced Laura McIver as the new general manager. A leader in the hospitality industry with over 30 years of experience, McIver will be leading the award-winning resort and spa which spans 45 sprawling acres with wide open spaces, lush gardens and olive and citrus groves. “We are pleased to welcome Laura McIver to the Rancho Valencia family,” said Jeff Jacobs, co-owner of Rancho Valencia. “Her vast knowledge and expertise in the hospitality space will inspire our team as we continue to elevate our gu...
Coni Thornburg Named General Manager of Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | May 21, 2018
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 21, 2018) – Southern California's only Relais & Châteaux property, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, has announced Coni Thornburg, an accomplished hospitality expert with more than 25 years of luxury resort and hotel experience, as general manager of a world class property. In this new position, Thornburg will oversee the entire hotel operations from wellness programming and culinary concepts to the resort's Forbes Five-Star Spa and private Villas as well as leading the hotel staff to continually delight guests with its hospitality and warm charm. Guided by an entrepreneur spirit and a tactful fina...
Richard Hill Appointed General Manager at San Diego’s Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | October 12, 2017
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 12, 2017) – Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard W. Hill as general manager. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Hill brings a history of success in all aspects of management including operations, marketing, business development, finance, and more. "Richard is a prized addition to the Rancho Valencia team," states Jeff Jacobs, co-owner of Rancho Valencia. "His passion for the resort and notable experience in the industry will further our continued growth and bring us to new height...
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Appoints Mark Phillips as New Director of Sales & Catering
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | June 16, 2017
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 16, 2017) - Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, a Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort and Southern California's only Relais & Châteaux property, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Phillips to director of sales & catering. Phillips brings more than 20 years of experience in the luxury hotel sales industry to the position, having previously been the director of leisure sales at Rancho Valencia for the last three years, and holding numerous leadership roles prior to joining the Rancho Valencia family in 2013. Phillips began his journey in the hospitality industry as golf sales manager at Four Season...
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Promotes Simon Harris to Food & Beverage Director
October 20, 2016
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is proud to announce the promotion of Simon Harris to Food & Beverage Director. Previously the Director of Restaurants at the Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort and Southern California's only Relais & Châteaux property, Harris first joined the team in 2010, and continues to impress guests with outstanding hospitality, and a lasting impression. In 2012, after re-opening with stunning renovations, Harris reintroduced Rancho Valencia to newcomers and re-engaged returning guests. Throughout his committed time with the property, he's continued to understand the business model, lead management, a...
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa in San Diego Appoints Noel Daniel New General Manager
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | October 29, 2015
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (October 28, 2015) – Forbes Travel Guide Five-‐Star and AAA Five Diamond resort, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is proud to welcome General Manager, Noel Daniel, an established leader in the hospitality industry and brings more than 30 years of luxury hotel experience to the leading resort. "We are thrilled to have Noel join the team at Rancho Valencia as we are confident in her leadership skills and passion for the hospitality industry," states co-‐owner Jeff Jacobs. "Noel's impressive background paired with her proven results will be instrumental in the continued success and momentum of the ...
