Las Alcobas Napa Valley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Appoints General Manager
NAPA VALLEY, CA. June 29, 2017 - The newly opened Las Alcobas Napa Valley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, announces the appointment of Alain Negueloua as General Manager. Widely know and respected within the hospitality industry, Negueloua brings more than 30 years of experience and leadership to the luxurious 68-room resort in downtown St. Helena.
“We are delighted to welcome Alain back to his roots in California,” said Samuel Leizorek, Founder and CEO of the Las Alcobas brand and co-developer of Las Alcobas Napa Valley. “With his proven strong leadership and operational experience, I am confident that Alain will drive excellence and elevate the guest experience at Las Alcobas.”
Most recently, Negueloua was General Manager with Mandarin Oriental Boston. Prior to that, he spent several years managing the 100-room Meadowood Napa Valley property. Throughout his career, Negueloua held a variety of senior management positions, including Resident Manager and General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco, and General Manager of The Mark, New York. Before joining Mandarin Oriental, Alain gained over 13 years of managerial experience with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.
"As the first luxury property to open in the region in more than seven years, Las Alcobas Napa Valley raises the bar for wine country experiences," said Negueloua. "The property is a significant addition to the destination, and I look forward to creating memories for St. Helena visitors with world-class hospitality."
Negueloua studied human resources management at San Francisco State University, and holds an Associate of Arts degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from City College of San Francisco.
About Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley
Las Alcobas, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley is a luxury boutique hotel located amidst vineyards in the St. Helena community of Napa Valley, California. The hotel features 68 luxuriously-appointed guest rooms and suites offering terraces and outdoor fireplaces, a signature restaurant by acclaimed Chef Chris Cosentino, a 3,500 square foot spa and wellness center, an outdoor pool, meeting and event facilities and all of the brand's signature amenities and services. This is the second property for the Las Alcobas brand following the award-winning flagship hotel located in Mexico City. For more information visit www.lasalcobas.com
Contact:
Lisa Glover
lglover@ldpr.com
212-696-0660
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