Montage Hotels & Resorts CEO to Be Honored with Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Award at Hospitality Uncorked; Proceeds Support The Collins College of Hospitality Management
Alan Fuerstman, founder and CEO of Montage Hotels & Resorts, will be honored for his vision and leadership to advance the ultra-luxury hospitality industry with the Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Award at Hospitality Uncorked on Feb. 8 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. Proceeds from the gala will support The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona.
Fuerstman has redefined luxury from a perception of it being pretentious and scripted to a comfortable luxury experience that is approachable, authentic and environmentally friendly. He believes that the next generation of luxury traveler is looking for a more gracious style of service but with the same incredible attention to detail, craftsmanship and quality.
“Alan has created a vision of comfortable luxury, which has equally benefited and elevated the food and beverage industry. He has created five-star environments where wearing jeans, sharing an experience with your family or an intimate evening as a couple are all equally comfortable. That uniqueness and that joy he brings his guests are something to be modeled and reasons why we are honoring him,” said Mary Niven, vice president Disney California Adventure & Guest Services Disneyland Resort and chair of The Collins College Board of Advisors.