Now in California, Pacifica Hotels Transforms Culinary Travel with Gus Laliotis at the Helm, Redefining Luxury Dining Experiences

Hospitality Industry Game Changer – Gus Laliotis Rises as New Vice President of Food & Beverage at Pacifica Hotels Gus Laliotis has been in the hospitality industry for years and an expert in the field. Headquartered in California, Pacifica Hotels will embark on a culinary journey that will change the way people travel and what visitors seek in their travel experiences worldwide. This directionally focused one is certain to raise the guests’ experience by saturating each stay in the unique dining and brand new innovation.

Pacifica Hotels, California – A Culinary Journey In Recasting A Destination

Asides from the Rip Tide convenience and the Ames Bros Rock shop and café on the ground floor, the real transformation takes place upon entering the lobby, with its midcentury-inspired restaurant and goth North Shore photography – a far cry from the Pop Surf blue-and-white colored lobbies of old. With California’s exploding foodie lifestyle, Pacifica Hotels is embracing a brave new world. With more than twenty years of experience, Greek-born hospitality professional Laliotis brings significant experience to the company’s food and beverage offering, heading a sea-change piece of the brand. Renowned for his ‘no-limits’ approach at Evolution Hospitality, Laliotis is passionate about gourmet travel and has a vision to make exceptional culinary moments part of every guest’s stay.

And Laliotis is ready to show travelers a whole new dimension of hospitality, a vision in which food and drink is about more than just sustenance — it’s part of the travel experience itself. This exciting new chapter is destined to excite lovers of food and luxury travel, who want more than a place to rest their heads, but a completely immersive, world-class dining experience.

An Accomplished Culinary Professional Experienced in Hospitality

Laliotis worked at Evolution Hospitality for 20 years prior to his departure for Pacifica Hotels, where he worked to define the brand’s food and beverage identity. During his tenure, Evolution opened a number of flagship properties, including the celebrated Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. His clear strategy and passion for quality helped define each unique culinary identity across the hotels within their portfolio.

At Pacifica Hotels, he will continue that success in one of California’s top hotel chains. From upscale dining establishments to one-of-a-kind experiences like rooftop bars, Laliotis’ specialization will bring Pacifica’s offerings to the next level, ensuring an exceptional culinary and service experience for all of Pacifica’s guests.

Mentoring Talent and Shaping the Future of Culinary Tourism

Laliotis is also well-known for his aptitude for coaching and his ability to build teams of chefs and food directors and to cultivate the top leaders in the food world. His style of leadership is firmly rooted in a philosophy of growth, personal and professional. As Pacifica Hotels prepares for the next chapter in business, you can bet his mentorship will be evidence of the next line of chefs and hospitality professionals, not to mention the prospects for the future of the vibrant California tourism economy.

And by combining the minutiae with a personalized touch approach toward excellence, Laliotis is going to encourage Pacifica’s food and beverage teams to make memorable dining experiences that will cater to tourists/lifestyle affluent jet fillers, worldwide. So whether it’s a laidback beach day brunch or a fancy Michelin-quality dinner, you will be immersed in the freshest flavors and most creative dining that California has to offer.

My Personal Passions Around Culinary Travel – And Wine

For Laliotis, this job isn’t only about career success — it’s about shining a light on his personal passions. I don’t know-whether you’re strongly considering investing in southern European-offices, there isn’t any good reason to rally behind Laliotis, who shares a deep love of food, travel and family with his wife Karrie. His regular travels to Greece have influenced his cooking in a very real sense, and it has added layers of authenticity to his product. Their mutual passion for cooking, and Greek ingredients in particular, would help Laliotis develop a unique and compelling style that would marry Mediterranean culinary tradition with California’s culinary inventiveness.

His passion for food culture doesn’t stop at profession—Laliotis is also a wine aficionado. In reality, even his three children are named after his beloved wines or wineries: Jordan, Chase and Acacia. And while that personal appreciation for food and wine translates well on paper, this intimate distinction his sense for wine brings will mean guests, in addition to superb meals, will savor an incredible selection of wines cultivated by a bonafide expert.

So What’s Up Next For Pacifica Hotels’ Culinary Landscape?

Under the leadership of Gus Laliotis, Pacifica Hotels will be a leader in the luxury travel space. Diners can look forward to redoubled emphasis on culinary creativity, a rich array of dining choices, and a food scene that puts you in the California groove with an abundance of fresh farm-to-table bounty. So whether you’re here for a quick weekend getaway or a week-long respite, your Pacifica experience will be an unforgettable one, filled with great meals, excellent service and a renewed focus on quality.

An Unforgettable Travel Experience Awaits

As Pacifica Hotels gets ready for the next chapter to unfold, it’s a brand that is so much more than accommodations, it’s about an experience for people on the road looking for an experience, not just a place to stay. From the time guests walk in the door, they will enjoy a dining experience just as exquisite as anything they will find at one of California’s best dining establishments, delivering a taste of California’s finest dining to the heart of every guest’s stay.

For business, pleasure, or a special event, travelers across the Golden State know that visiting a Pacifica Hotels property led by Gus Laliotis guarantees an unforgettable experience. Reserve your next visit and enjoy a personalized food and wine experience like no other.