Les Mars Announces Appointment of Joel Holland as GM
HEALDSBURG, CA, June 16, 2006. Les Mars Hotel is pleased to bring Joel Holland on board as General Manager. He is supported by Assistant Manager Karen Rowland, who has been with the Hotel since the hotel's inception in May 2005. Former General Manager Philippa Perry is now affiliated with Meadowood Resort in the Napa Valley.
Opened in May 2005, Les Mars has already received significant accolades, including being named to Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List" of best new hotels in May 2006. In June 2006, Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report, the definitive guide to luxury travel, commented that "Les Mars now sets the standard for luxury accommodations in Sonoma." Town & Country Travel, USA Today and Food & Wine have also given top marks to Healdsburg's newest addition.




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