Jean-Pierre Alotte Named General Manager of the Lodge at Tiburon
Industry Veteran to Oversee the Hotels Complete Renovation & Relaunch
TIBURON, CA, November 2, 2005. Tiburon's first and only full service, luxury hotel and executive meeting center, The Lodge at Tiburon - a member of the Larkspur Collection -- announces the appointment of general manager Jean-Pierre Alotte. The $5.5 million dollar reinvention of the 102-room Lodge at Tiburon is slated for completion in December of 2005. Located on the scenic Tiburon peninsula, the hotel is situated in the heart of the charming Marin County city of Tiburon, only ten miles from San Francisco.
"I am delighted to join the excellent team at the Lodge at Tiburon, said Alotte. "This town has always been one of the Bay Area's hidden gems. Once people find Tiburon, they often feel like they'd like to live here. Our goal is to create a hotel environment that celebrates the California lifestyle and actually becomes a home away from home for our guests."
Alotte, who was born and raised in Bordeaux, France, began his career in the restaurant and hospitality industry nearly 30 years ago. Most recently he served as general manager for the Kimpton Group of San Francisco. Prior to this, Alotte's career has taken him around the globe as general manager and director of operations and food & beverage for many international luxury hotel groups including Sofitel, Stouffer & Renaissance Hotels working at properties in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and multiple cities within the United States, from New York to Memphis.
Commenting on the appointment, Karl Hoagland, Chairman and CEO Larkspur Hospitality said, "I am thrilled we have brought Jean-Pierre Alotte on board to lead our team at the Lodge at Tiburon. Jean-Pierre is a talented and experienced hospitality professional and has the passion and values we strive for at Larkspur Hospitality. Under his leadership and guidance we will achieve our vision of creating a thriving four-star hotel and restaurant to serve the Tiburon community and travelers to southern Marin County."
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