Monterey Regional Airport Executive Director Michael La Pier refers to air service development as a team sport. That’s why he reached out to the county’s hospitality industry after joining the airport team in 2016. “We engaged them to help us bring in new airlines and larger aircraft," says La Pier, a current Monterey County Hospitality […]
Post Ranch Inn Houseman Juan Morales might not always cross paths with the guests he serves, but he plays a central role in their Big Sur experiences. The 24-year property veteran works hard behind the scenes, taking note of people’s likes, dislikes and dietary needs so he can stock in-room minibars to their tastes. Each […]
Local legendary businesses recognize decades of hospitality By Lisa Crawford Watson Much of what makes the Monterey Peninsula and its coastal communities to the south so dynamic, is the pairing of land and sea with the history of what has happened here. For 200 years, the restless waters have ferried scores of stalwart folks to […]
By Teri Owens Early next year, low-income veterans and their families will move into the 70-unit Lightfighter Village complex on the former Fort Ord. As Veterans Transition Center (VTC) teams prepare to open the new apartments, they have been collecting furniture, housewares and other items to help residents feel at home. Community Reuse Network founder […]
The 2024 awards spotlight excellence in guest service, safety, longevity and teamwork MONTEREY, Calif., Nov. 6, 2024 – Nearly 600 people celebrated local hospitality employees and their community impact at the 35th annual MCHA Hospitality Recognition Lunch. Nine standout professionals received special awards during the November 6 event, which was hosted by the Monterey County […]
The Coalition of Monterey Peninsula Businesses has released the following Policy Statement on lifting the Monterey Peninsula’s Cease and Desist Order and Related Construction Moratoria imposed by the State Water Resources Control Board in 1995. As a member of the Coalition, MCHA supports the Statement and continues to work towards a long-term water solution that […]
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Congratulations to our 2024 competition winners! 2024 MCHA Employee Appreciation Day – Final Results Overall Competition Winner 1st Pebble Beach Company 2nd (tie) Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa – InterContinental The Clement Monterey Bell Staff Team – 1st place Inns of Monterey Tallest Tower– 1st place Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Bartending, Martini– 1st place InterContinental The Clement Monterey Chili […]
Monterey Bay F.C. festivities anchor May events honoring 26,000+ local hospitality employees MONTEREY, Calif., May 15, 2024 – As California’s tourism industry rebounds from a pandemic-related slowdown, upcoming events will recognize the friends and neighbors who keep local hospitality businesses running strong. On May 29, the Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA) will hold a public […]
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The vaunted Keith DeFiebre Cycling Team p/b LUN Wheels cycling team made an unprecedented feat after clinching their 800th first-place win earlier this month. This rare milestone was officially announced by the team’s founder and team owner, Keith DeFiebre.
An Open Letter to the Big Sur Community: On March 30th, my daughter and I were among those trapped in the Highway One Rocky Creek Slip Out. This letter is written with the hope that our overwhelming gratitude is communicated to all those in Monterey County and the Big Sur Community who took such wonderful […]
