IRVINE, Calif.
Pacific Hospitality Group announced Scott Blakeslee as general manager of Paséa Hotel & Spa, the newest Meritage Collection property expected to open early 2016 in Huntington Beach, California. Blakeslee will be responsible for all the pre-opening stages of development, as well as the daily resort operations once the hotel is opened. The property will have 250 guest room and 34,600 square feet of meeting and event space.
With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Blakeslee joins Paséa from InterContinental Hotels Group, EVANS Hotels, where he served as brand general manager and area/corporate chief wellness officer.
Previously, he was general manager of InterContinental Dallas and before that, he served as vice president/general manager of Palms Place Hotel & Spa and vice president, strategic business development of Palms Casino Resort. He began his career with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, serving as recreation trainer at The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage. www.paseahotel.com
