Foley Entertainment Group (FEG) has appointed Joe Leinacker as CEO – hotels division. In this role, he will oversee business operations for the company’s luxury hotel collection, including the MacArthur Place and Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County, CA; 27 North in Healdsburg, CA; the Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, CA; Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard in Willamette Valley, OR; and Wharekauhau Country Estate in Palliser Bay, New Zealand.
“Joe has achieved success at every level of this business, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him into the Foley Entertainment Group family,” said FEG Chairman Bill Foley. “His expertise, passion for hospitality and leadership skill will be instrumental as we expand our brand and sharpen our long-term strategy across FEG hotels, and we look forward to what’s to come for the brand.”
Leinacker’s career in hospitality spans more than three decades with global companies like Marriott, Hilton and independent luxury brand The Meritage Collection. Most recently, he led teams at Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG) as regional managing director, overseeing the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley and Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, CA.
“I’m honored to join Bill and the entire Foley Entertainment Group team in elevating their incredible portfolio of hotels,” said Leinacker. “We’re focused on strengthening the brand’s signature blend of luxury, authenticity and connection to place, while delivering exceptional service that earns the long-term loyalty of every guest and solidifies the brand’s position as a leader in this space.”
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