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Fish Camp, CA – September
2019 / Newsmaker Alert / The
long-time general manager of Tenaya
Lodge at Yosemite in Fish Camp, Calif., Paul Ratchford, will retire
at year end after serving in the resort’s leadership role twice for a total
of 16 of the past 27 years. For the past eight years, Ratchford has overseen
the full renovation of all 302 lodge and cottage rooms plus its Jackalopes
restaurant as well as the addition of several new recreational amenities,
the Kids Adventure Center and, most recently, 50 two-bedroom cabins on
the north side of the resort.
“It
has been a wonderful journey here with the associates, local neighbors
and our customers all of these years,” said Ratchford. “Our children were
raised in Oakhurst, and Tenaya Lodge provided me with the perfect balance
of professional growth and family. I am also proud of how Tenaya has contributed
to our local communities as an employer and a primary benefactor for charities
and non-profits in the mountain area. Hopefully, we have made a positive
difference.”
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Ratchford’s
career has spanned 50 years with Hilton and Hyatt Hotels; Ritz-Carlton
Hotels in Half Moon Bay and Laguna Niguel, Calif.; Pebble Beach Resorts;
and the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia.
“I
have been blessed to work in some of the most beautiful, unique resort
locations in the country. However, Tenaya Lodge has a special place in
my heart as one of the best experiences in my long career. It has been
a lot of fun to see this resort continue to grow and evolve with technology,
the industry and the changing expectations of our customers and guests.”
In
addition to his role with Tenaya Lodge, Ratchford serves on two boards
in Mariposa County including the Fish
Camp Advisory Council and Yosemite
Mariposa Tourism Bureau.
He
and his wife, Kristie, will continue to live in the area and look forward
to having more time to enjoy this next stage of life. “I am looking forward
to playing more golf, traveling to see our grown children, and eventually
becoming a grandfather,” adds Ratchford.
About
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya
Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season, AAA Four Diamond resort framed by noble
evergreen forest and a rich range of Sierra recreation. The lodge, set
adjacent to Yosemite National Park’s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288
feet, offers 302 rooms, suites and mountain cottage accommodations. Tenaya
Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s iconic attractions and many guests
savor the alpine serenity of Ascent
Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Resort dining options run the table from casual
to candlelit at Sierra, Jackalope’s, Timberloft and Embers restaurants.
For more information, visit TenayaLodge.com.
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Lodge at Yosemite: Facebook
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About
Delaware North
Delaware
North is one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in
the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for more than
100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places
such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination
resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 55,000 employee
associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a
time in serving more than a half-billion guests annually. Delaware North
operates in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurant and catering, parks,
resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries and has annual revenue
of more than $3 billion. Learn more about Delaware North, a global leader
in hospitality, at www.DelawareNorth.com.
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Media Contact:
Julie
Wright
(W)right On Communications,
Inc.
for Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
760-419-4664
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