Luxury Hotel in La Jolla Welcomes New GM
San Diego/La Jolla, California - January 17, 2014 - Pantai Inn in La Jolla, California is pleased to introduce Dallas King as the new General Manager. Managed by R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. (RAR), this La Jolla jewel has made significant strides over the past year including the addition of 12 suites to the property. The addition of Mr. King compliments the continued growth for this luxury boutique ocean front hotel.
Dallas King joins the RAR team from the Marriott Courtyard/Marriott Residence Inn in Carlsbad, CA where he was the Assistant General Manager. With nearly a decade of hospitality experience with Marriott, King's knowledge and expertise are a valuable asset to all areas of operations at Pantai Inn.
"Dallas is just the person we are looking for to enhance the Pantai Inn in the upcoming year" says Robert Rauch, president of RAR. "His well-rounded experience within the industry will be pivotal in the success of this property."
About Pantai Inn
Pantai Inn hotel opened its doors in November 2011 with ten beautifully decorated suites. Now, with 24 units, the property truly has a Balinese village available to guests looking for a luxury boutique property in La Jolla, California. Pantai Inn has earned rave reviews and it is no surprise, being nominated for Fodor's Top 100 New or Newly Renovated Hotels of the World and has been positioned as #1 on TripAdvisor for six consecutive months. Pantai Inn truly is heaven on earth and the quality of service provided is just superb. The service at Pantai Inn is personalized, and the hotel's staff goes above and beyond guests' needs and wants, striving for a five-star experience.
About the Company
R. A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. currently operates 17 hotels throughout North America and is arguably the fastest growing hotel management firm in the United States. Robert Rauch, President, is a nationally recognized hotelier serving clients in all facets of the industry. He founded the website Hotel Guru, publishes Hospitality Innsights, an electronic newsletter, and is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University. More details can be found at www.rarhospitality.com.
Press Contact:
Lauren Pastore at R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. - lauren.pastore@rarhospitality.com / 508-404-7930




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