Press Releases

KICK THE WEEKDAY BLUES WITH A NEW POOLSIDE HAPPY HOUR AT BLUE ON BLUE
“Graze” and “Gulp” with newly appointed Executive Chef Scott Garrett at Avalon Beverly Hills’ acclaimed restaurant

BLUE ON BLUE AT AVALON BEVERLY HILLS WELCOMES SCOTT GARRETT AS NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF
From creative new dishes to the “Kick the Blues” happy hour, Garrett brings a fresh new twist to the dining experience at Avalon Beverly Hills

KOR HOTEL GROUP ARRIVES IN NEW YORK WITH OPENING OF INTERNATIONAL SALES OFFICE
Key office launches in anticipation of planned East Coast expansion

AVALON BEVERLY HILLS GOES THE EXTRA MILE WITH AN L.A. MARATHON XXII TRAVEL PACKAGE TAILORED FOR ATHLETES
Let Avalon wind you up with a gourmet carb-loading dinner, then wind you down post-marathon with a massage and martinis

GREG ASHLEY NAMED PRESIDENT AND PARTNER OF NEW KOR GROUP REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Resort real estate veteran to establish real estate sales and marketing company

TOM HENDRICK APPOINTED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF ACQUISITIONS AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KOR GROUP
Hire marks second Mandarin Oriental executive to join Kor team, as company’s dynamic expansion continues to attract top industry experts

FOLLOW THE SUN THIS HOLIDAY WITH SPECIAL GETAWAYS TO CALIFORNIA FROM KOR HOTELS
Holiday specials at Avalon and Maison 140 in Beverly Hills, Chamberlain in West Hollywood and Campton Place in San Francisco spice up the season with creative combinations

PAT P. PRIEST NAMED CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR THE
KOR GROUP
Los Angeles-based company selects experienced hospitality-finance professional to occupy pivotal position

NICHOLAS CLAYTON IS APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF KOR HOTEL GROUP
Seasoned hospitality veteran named to lead Los Angeles-based company in expansion efforts both nationally and overseas

KOR HOTEL GROUP'S "THINK PINK" CAMPAIGN WITH REVLON/UCLA BREAST CENTER DONATES PROCEEDS TO CANCER RESEARCH
Activism is always in style, now it's stylish as well: Campaign highlights include a "Think Pink"-themed travel package and exclusive Kelly Wearstler-designed T-shirt

TREND-SETTING TRAVEL PACKAGES FROM ELEGANT KOR HOTELS ARE "SO BEV"
Shop and spa at the fashionable Avalon Hotel; Wine and dine at sister property Maison 140

MAISON 140 AND AVALON HOTELS IN BEVERLY HILLS MAKE QUITE A PAIR WITH "VIN ET FROMAGE" 2006 SUMMER SERIES OF WINE AND CHEESE TASTING EVENTS AT BAR NOIR
Avalon's Gabriel Gil and Marieke Nicol showcase their talents through new format for summer

GABRIEL GABRESKI JOINS AVALON HOTEL'S BLUE ON BLUE RESTAURANT AS NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF
Kor Hotel Group appoints rising talent to dish out creativity at trend-setting Los Angeles hotel

KOR HOTEL GROUP LAUNCHES COMPANY-WIDE CHARITY CAMPAIGN FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA
From "Relief Rates" to restaurant specials and matching employee donations, Kor provides immediate aid to the Gulf Coast

KOR HOTEL GROUP BRINGS LATEST TREND IN ENTERTAINMENT TO GUESTS OF BOUTIQUE HOTELS
PSP ™ (PlayStation Portable) and PlayStation 2 systems now available at Viceroy Santa Monica, Viceroy Palm Springs, Avalon and Chamberlain

RESTAURANTS FOR TSUNAMI RELIEF
Los Angeles area restaurants bond together for one day to benefit Operation USA., a Los Angeles-based organization which uses 100% of funds for tsunami relief in Southeast Asia.

KOR HOTEL GROUP LAUNCHES COMPANY–WIDE RELIEF EFFORTS FOR VICTIMS OF TSUNAMI DISASTER
"Relief Rates" and matching employee donations combine to provide much–needed and immediate survivor aid

TIRED OF THE TINSEL? KOR HOTEL GROUP INVITES GUESTS TO 'DIS THE SEASON AND REVEL IN WINTER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STYLE
Viceroy Santa Monica and Palm Springs, Avalon Hotel and Maison 140 in Beverly Hills provide the perfect antidote to winter holiday madness

AVALON HOTEL USHERS IN NEW CHANGES
Hotel Updates Menus and completes renovations

AVALON HOTEL ANNOUNCES NEW GENERAL MANAGER
Avalon Hotel welcomes its new general manager, Janne Clare.