The Flamingo Resort and Spa and The Sandman Hotel in Santa Rosa are thrilled to announce the promotion of Chelsea Borba to Complex Director of Sales, effective immediately. In this expanded role, Borba will oversee sales operations for both properties as they transition to the Hilton and Choice hotel brands, respectively.
The Flamingo Resort & Spa, a mid-century modern icon in Sonoma Wine Country, is stepping into a new era as it joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Known for its retro-glam charm, lush 10-acre grounds, and deep roots in the community, the resort will continue to be the welcoming oasis that travelers and locals adore — now with the added benefits of Hilton Honors and the thoughtful touches of Tapestry Collection, a portfolio of hotels that celebrate individuality and local character.
Pyramid Global Hospitality is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steven Boswell, affectionately known as Boz, as the new Managing Director for both the Flamingo Resort & Spa and The Sandman, two recently renovated, historic hotels in the city of Santa Rosa in Northern California's Wine Country.Steven Boswell grew up on a farm in Tennessee, and his journey into the world of hospitality began during his childhood summers traveling with his grandparents around the United States. Every year he looked forward to these two-week-long road trips around the country, where they would often drive to a different city and stay in a range of hotels from Howard Johnson to high-end, sparking a lifelong love of travel along the way. He was always fascinated by the hospitality of a place, and often, rather than relax by the pool at a hotel, he could be found in the lobby, watching guests check-in.To kick off his distinguished career, Boz graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and followed that with a two-year program at Disney in Anaheim, where he honed his skills and passion for the service industry. He then attended Kellogg School of Hospitality at Cal Poly Pomona, before venturing up north to Lake Tahoe, where he spent a decade doing sales and marketing at Caesars - up until Sheraton acquired and sold the resort. He then spent nearly ten years with Sheraton in Los Angeles, before spending time at various illustrious hotels up and down the West Coast, resulting in Boz's decision to take the leap into hotel operations. His first general management position was in Key West, Florida at the Ocean Quay on Duvall St., where he spent three years and seven hurricanes before returning to the West Coast. Boz brings with him to Sonoma County a wealth of experience, having most recently served at the prestigious Tivoli Lodge in Vail, Colorado. While Boz may be new to Santa Rosa, he is no stranger to California, having successfully led hospitality teams in notable locations such as Long Beach, Los Angeles, Lake Arrowhead, Santa Monica, and Palm Springs.As the Managing Director at both the Flamingo Resort & Spa and The Sandman, Boz is drawn to the vibrant energy and laid-back California vibes that remind him of his second home of Palm Springs. He looks forward to now calling Sonoma's Wine Country home, and as an avid foodie and outdoorsman, he anticipates exploring the region's fantastic restaurants, tasting rooms, and beautiful parks as well as fly-fishing, mountain biking, and skiing up in Tahoe.
Tharaldson Hospitality Management (THM) is pleased to announce the brand-new Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Rosa Wine Country.
Flamingo Resort, part of the SPOKEN brand by Sonoma-based hotel management company Point Group, today unveils new wedding, teambuilding packages and wellbeing experiences. The recently reimagined resort also announces the appointment of Bob Geller as Area Director of Sales & Catering. Geller will oversee all sales and catering operations at Flamingo Resort as well as at their nearby sister property The Sandman Hotel in Santa Rosa, also managed by Point Group.
Jeff Morris has joined the Flamingo Resort property-level team as Director of Operations. Originally from California, Jeff was most recently at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas and is eager to return to his home state and be part of the Flamingo team.
A seasoned hotelier with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Palmer brings a plethora of local connections and a unique insight from his tenure as General Manager of Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley that will be valuable in carrying out the SPOKEN experience for guests and team members at Flamingo Resort. Palmer's various other general manager positions include Embassy Suites, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pacific Host Hotels.
Flamingo Resort, part of the SPOKEN brand by Santa Rosa-based hotel management company Point Group today unveiled a multimillion-dollar reimagination that introduces guests to an immersive wellbeing experience set across a lush 10-acre campus. A cornerstone of the Santa Rosa community for over 60 years, the iconic 170-room resort provides convenient access to a variety of parks, nature trails and Sonoma Wine Country with more than 200 wineries. This tucked away oasis features the Lazeaway Club restaurant, Wild Bird poolside dining, the Watering Hole pool bar, 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor private and communal gathering spaces, a year-round heated pool and hot tub, a 20,000 square-foot full-service health club, fitness center and spa, Pilates and cycling studio, five tennis courts and a lap pool.
Everyday travelers in search of a refined but affordable getaway to Sonoma wine country now have an inviting new place to stay thanks to the opening of the newly constructed La Quinta by Wyndham Santa Rosa Sonoma. Situated in a prime location off of Highway 101, just minutes from Santa Rosa's bustling downtown, the hotel's opening comes as growing numbers of travelers, in response to the pandemic, seek out top attractions in drive-to destinations closer to home.