July 11, 2022—Napa Valley, CA—The board of administrators of Go to Napa Valley, the not-for-profit vacation spot administration group, has elected Tom Davies, V. Sattui Vineyard president and managing accomplice, as its chair for fiscal yr 2023. Further officers on the chief committee are Thomas Bensel, Culinary Institute of America & Copia, managing director, as chair-elect; Emma Swain, St. Supéry Vineyards & Vineyard ceo, as vice-chair; Gary Buffo, Pure Luxurious Transportation founder and proprietor, as secretary/ treasurer; and Michael Collins, Archer Resort basic supervisor, serves as past-chair.
“Go to Napa Valley takes a collaborative vacation spot administration method to advertising the Napa Valley and the standard of life all of us share. I sit up for main our tourism enterprise companions through the coming yr as we proceed to speed up restoration,” mentioned Tom Davies. “Via the methods we champion, collectively we are able to positively affect the hospitality trade and our vibrant neighborhood in Napa Valley for years to return.”
Further members of the FY 2023 Go to Napa Valley Board of Administrators embrace six new members: Ty Accornero, Alila Napa Valley; Carmen Cruz, Embassy Suites Napa Valley; Jason Scoggins, Latitude 38 Leisure; Todd Shallan, Silverado Resort & Spa; Michael Steinwender, Andaz Napa; and Don Shindle, Westin Verasa, returns to the board after a brief hiatus. Others persevering with their phrases embrace Edward Costa, Carneros Resort & Spa; Whitney Diver McEvoy, Yountville Chamber of Commerce; Mehdi Eftekari, 4 Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley; Linsey Gallagher, Go to Napa Valley; Joe Leinacker, Meritage Resort & Spa, Vista Collina Resort, and Vino Bello Resort; Alain Negueloua, Bardessono Resort & Spa; and Linda Reiff, Napa Valley Vintners.
The Go to Napa Valley board of administrators start their two-year phrases efficient July 1, 2022, and at a pivotal time within the restoration of Napa Valley’s hospitality trade.
“In 2021, Napa Valley’s tourism trade rebounded quicker and stronger than different California and U.S. locations welcoming guests who stayed longer and spent extra money within the vacation spot,” mentioned Linsey Gallagher, Go to Napa Valley President & CEO. “Consequently, our Napa Valley hospitality trade was capable of restore pre-pandemic tax contributions to our native metropolis and city governments – cash that goes to job creation, roads, parks and recreation, public security, and extra.”
Moreover, the Napa Valley Tourism Company Board of Administrators has been named for fiscal yr 2023. New for FY23, Michael Lennon, Calistoga Spa Sizzling Springs, joins the board filling the vacant Calistoga lodging seat. Persevering with their service are Chair Don Shindle, Westin Verasa Napa; Marcelle Adderley, Southbridge Napa Valley; Felipe Barragan, Chateau de Vie; Sara Brooks, Napa River Inn; Amy Carabba-Salazar, St. Helena Chamber of Commerce; Diane Dillon, Napa County Board of Supervisors; Linsey Gallagher, Go to Napa Valley; George Goeggel, Auberge du Soleil; Kenta Kamohara, Vacation Inn Categorical; David Oro, Metropolis of American Canyon; Steve Potter, Metropolis of Napa; Steve Rogers, City of Yountville.
About Go to Napa Valley
Go to Napa Valley is the official vacation spot administration group for the Napa Valley, with a mission to advertise, shield, and improve the area’s place because the world’s premier wine nation expertise and to boost its public picture as a dynamic place to go to, reside, and work. Napa Valley’s rural 35-mile scenic panorama, conveniently situated simply an hour from the San Francisco Bay Space, consists of 5 distinctive cities from north to south – Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, Napa, and American Canyon. Further designated areas embrace Rutherford, Oakville, Angwin, and the outside recreation space of Lake Berryessa. For extra data, please go to: www.visitnapavalley.com
