Award Winning Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel

Palm Desert, California

West River Hotels: 

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• Located site

• Negotiated land purchase

• Negotiated with city of Palm Desert for entitlements and government support via transient occupancy tax rebate

• Secured strategic financing package for construction and long-term operations 

• Landed luxury brand from Marriott International

• Oversaw architectural design

• Supervised construction

• Was responsible for interior design and purchasing decisions

• Developed and executed branding and marketing plan

• Worked with Evolution Hospitality to hire the leadership team and create an effective pre-opening plan

• Continue as asset manager for the ownership group, leading revenue management and operations strategy