Raymond Soria Appointed Director of Food & Beverage at Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa

. June 25, 2015

LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA. June 25, 2015 - Norm Santos, General Manager of Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa - a member of the Marriott Autograph Collection of upscale independent hotels, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts - has announced the appointment of Raymond Soria as Director of Food & Beverage. With management qualities honed through food and beverage-related positions at hotels across Southern California, Soria is responsible for the success of the resort's distinctive dining experience, including BIN189 and Magnum Private Dining Room, as well as in-room dining, banqueting and catering for special events.

Soria will work closely with Executive Chef Carmen Rodriguez, who joined Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa in May 2014 and has made the resort dining experience his own with seasonal menus filled with rustic, robust flavors created from fresh and natural ingredients.

"We are thrilled to welcome Raymond to our team, leading the food and beverage operations at the resort," said Santos. "His expertise and experience will prove to be beneficial to the resort's future success."

Soria arrived at Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa from Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside, where he spent the past year as Director of Food & Beverage. Previously, Soria spent over three years as Director of Food & Beverage at Avenue of the Arts Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa, where among other successes he led a $2 million renovation of the hotel's restaurant and bar, and increased sales by a 98% year over year. He was also Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at a 220-room property of Venquest Hotel Group in Irvine; Banquet Manager of Hilton Ontario Airport in Ontario, Calif.; and Assistant Banquet Manager of the 238-room Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside.

Born and raised in Southern California, Soria earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from Cal State Polytechnic University Pomona. Currently residing in Riverside, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids and coaching his son's football team.

About Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa

High above the frenzied pace of Los Angeles, Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa is nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest along the shores of the historic and picturesque Lake Arrowhead. It is the only Southern California resort to be part of the Marriott Autograph Collection's exclusive portfolio of independent properties. 162 newly renovated guest rooms and 11 luxurious suites, complete with fireplaces and modern design cues, denote a rich pine forest and mountain locale. The property tempts with a lakefront pool and private beach and rustic, mountain-inspired cuisine at BIN189. The Spa of the Pines offers alpine-themed treatments and a new fitness studio with state-of-the-art equipment and a host of fitness classes including yoga, Pilates, salsa and kickboxing. 23,000 sq. ft. of beautifully transformed meeting and indoor/outdoor function space is furnished with the latest technology, including wireless Internet access, creating a welcoming setting for meetings, receptions and weddings. www.lakearrowheadresort.com

About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a nationally recognized, top-5 operator of hotels and resorts. Crescent currently operates over 100 hotels and resorts in 36 states in the US and 4 provinces in Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt and IHG. Crescent also operates a collection of legendary independent hotels and resorts. Crescent's clients are made up of hotel REITs, private equity firms and major developers. For more information, please visit www.chrco.com.

About Marriott Autograph Collection

The Autograph Collection is an evolving ensemble of strikingly independent hotels. Each destination has been selected for its quality, bold originality, rich character and uncommon details. From near to far, iconic to historic, the result is an array of properties that is nothing less than unique, nothing short of collectively exceptional. For more information please visit www.autographhotels.com

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