Boswell joins The Portofino from Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, where he most recently served as Director of Sales for the past three years.  Boswell has over 14 years of experience in sales, marketing and catering, holding various positions within ITT Sheraton.  Boswell has an A.S. in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America and has been a member of Meeting Professionals International for ten consecutive years.

The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club features 163 guestrooms with sweeping views of the ocean and marina, a relaxing living room lobby, outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool, and a 24-hour fitness center. With two large ballrooms featuring floor-to-ceiling views of the Pacific Ocean, the hotel can accommodate up to 250 guests for dining and dancing and 300 for a cocktail reception.  

Owned by Pat Colee, Noble House Hotels and Resorts comprises 12 unique properties in seven states across the United States and includes:  LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Ocean Key Resort in Key West, Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean Front Resort in Daytona Beach, Grove Isle Resort in Miami, and Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in Little Torch Key � all in Florida; The Adolphus in Dallas, TX; The Edgewater in Seattle, WA; Inn at Loretto in Santa Fe, NM; Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club in Redondo Beach and Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego � both in California; The SunBurst Resort in Scottsdale, AZ and The Hotel Viking in Newport, RI.