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Mr. Grenoble

Mark Grenoble

President, Enchantment Group

Mark Grenoble is the President of Enchantment Group. He founded the firm in effort to meet the growing market demand for providing proven experience in developing and managing all aspects of resorts and spas. Currently, Enchantment Group's portfolio includes Enchantment Resort, Mii amo, the Tides Inn, and the Golden Eagle Golf Course in Irvington, VA. Mr. Grenoble draws on a unique collection of skills that encompasses every facet of resort operations, from creating concepts, pre-opening strategies and systems for all departments to managing effective recruitment, training and retention programs, and developing highly profitable retail design and merchandise programs. Mr. Grenoble and his Mii amo team pioneered a number of destination spa industry firsts: first to create common guest arrival and departure days that maximize occupancy and revenue; first to feature full 60- and 90-minute treatment sessions, and first to offer alcohol, including organic and biodynamic wines. Mii amo was named “World's Best Destination Spa” in 2007 and 2009 by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Also named in the 2009 Travel + Leisure World's Best Survey, Enchantment Resort was ranked the #1 Resort in Arizona and the Tides Inn was ranked the #1 Resort in Virginia. Prior to joining Enchantment Resort in 1993 and developing Enchantment Group in 2007, Mr. Grenoble served as Vice President and General Manager of a major real estate development and management company and managed a $250 million real estate portfolio. In addition, he has held sales and operational positions with Omni Hotels, Americana Hotels and properties in New York, Hawaii and California. In 2009, Mr. Grenoble was named Arizona's Tourism Champion of the Year by the Arizona Governor.

Mr. Grenoble can be contacted at 480-264-3015 or mark@enchantmentgroup.com

Coming up in August 2018...

Food & Beverage: Millennials Rule

The Millennial Generation has surpassed the Baby Boomers to become the largest living generation in America, and their tastes and preferences are being reflected in the Food & Beverage industry. In general, Millennials insist on more natural, healthier, less-processed food and beverage sources, and in part, this inspired the farm-to-table movement. However, now the trend is becoming even more pronounced and hyper-local. Millennials no longer simply want to know their food is farm-to-table, they want to know which farm, and where it's located relative to the community. As a result, hotel F&B directors are redesigning entire menus to feature area brewers, wineries, and family farms. Not only is this a proven way to satisfy Millennial tastes but it also opens the door for hotel guests to enjoy immersive experiences such as tours and excursions to local farms and breweries. Also, thanks in no small part to Millennials, coffee consumption is at an all-time high. In response, F&B directors are creating innovative ways to enhance the coffee experience for guests. Nitro-brewed coffee, cold brew, lattes on draft, and the introduction of unique milk options are part of this trend, as are locally sourced coffee beans where available. Millennial influences can also be found in the Craft and Artisan Cocktail movement where the same preferences for locally sourced and high-quality ingredients apply. One leading hotel even offers a drink menu featuring liquors infused with herbs recommended by experts for their health and well-being benefits. The August issue of the Hotel Business Review will document the trends and challenges in the food and beverage sector, and report on what some leading hotels are doing to enhance this area of their business.
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