GOLETA, Calif.
Kimpton Goodland announced the appointment of Brian Murray as associate director of sales.
In his new role, Murray will be responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development strategies for the 158-room Santa Barbara hotel.
With over 10 years of hospitality experience, Murray brings drive and diligence to the hotel with a knack for consistently exceeding revenue goals and customer expectations. Murray comes to the Goodland from Vail Resorts where he spent nearly four years as the senior group sales manager. There, he was responsible for acquisition and maintenance of group business, assuring group room revenue goals were met. Prior to Vail Resorts, Murray served as director of national accounts for three years at the Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara.
“The Goodland is an exceptional property and a popular choice for guests seeking the ultimate Southern California retreat,” said Murray. “Not only am I thrilled to be back in Santa Barbara, but I’m looking forward to working with the incredible team here as we continue to implement new programs, form new partnerships and build strong client relationships.”
The Kimpton Goodland Hotel is located along the California coastline in Goleta, neighboring historic Santa Barbara. The hotel features Outpost restaurant, serving locally sourced cuisine, and the lobby bar, Goodbar focuses on hand crafted cocktails. The property offers more than 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including a prefunction space and an event lawn.
