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Orient-Express to Re-Open El Encanto, Iconic Santa Barbara Luxury Hotel
July 31, 2012
Nestled on seven-acres of gloriously landscaped and historic gardens, El Encanto enjoys sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from its commanding hilltop perch. The property's 92 quintessential California-styled bungalows will offer guests the ultimate secluded retreat for romance and rediscovery. Guests will also enjoy a beautifully appointed boutique spa, signature restaurant featuring California coastal cuisine and a Santa Barbara dedicated wine list, a sumptuous outdoor swimming pool, a window-lined ballroom with private terrace, three meeting rooms with panoramic ocean views, and an array of outdoor event venues.
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. announced the appointment of Laura McIver as General Manager, El Encanto, the iconic Santa Barbara luxury hotel due to reopen in March 2013. Beginning on August 6 as General Manager, McIver will oversee all day-to-day operations, ensuring optimal product quality and service standards.
“Laura's vast experience in the hospitality industry makes her the ideal choice for El Encanto,” said Ali Kasikci, Regional Managing Director for Orient-Express North America, Mexico and Caribbean. “Beyond her proven expertise to successfully run and manage luxury properties, her intimate knowledge of Santa Barbara positions her to be a strategic force behind the reopening of this community icon.”
Most recently, McIver served as General Manager of Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara and she has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. In addition, she held senior positions with ETC Hotels including Hotel Casa del Mar and Shutters on the Beach. McIver is an avid supporter of local businesses and non-profit organisations and she is presently the Board Chair for the Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau, Board Secretary of the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce, on the Executive Leadership Committee for the American Heart Association and a member of the Dream Foundation's Advisory Board.
Part of the Orient-Express portfolio since its purchase in 2004, El Encanto has been closed since June 2006, undergoing an extensive and meticulous restoration to recapture the romance and glamour that made it a favourite getaway of Hollywood's elite. Nestled on seven-acres of gloriously landscaped and historic gardens, El Encanto enjoys sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from its commanding hilltop perch.
The property's 92 quintessential California-styled bungalows will offer guests the ultimate secluded retreat for romance and rediscovery. Guests will also enjoy a beautifully appointed boutique spa, signature restaurant featuring California coastal cuisine and a Santa Barbara dedicated wine list, a sumptuous outdoor swimming pool, a window-lined ballroom with private terrace, three meeting rooms with panoramic ocean views, and an array of outdoor event venues.
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