PALM SPRINGS, California (January 14, 2015) – Riviera Palm Springs, situated at the base of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains in the heart of old Palm Springs, today announced the appointment of Michael Macleod as director of sales and marketing. A native of Vancouver, Macleod brings to his new post a distinguished history working with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, including leadership roles at properties in Vancouver, Rancho Mirage and San Diego, and a proven ability to successfully increase sales and revenue in both the domestic and international markets. In his new role, Macleod will work to solidify the position of the hotel as well as develop and implement strategies that promote new business opportunities.

“We are very pleased to welcome Michael Macleod as our new director of sales and marketing. We are confident that he will significantly contribute to this new chapter in the history of the Riviera Palm Springs,” said Marco Perry, Riviera Palm Springs general manager. “His record of accomplishment and his extensive experience in the resort and luxury hospitality sector, including multi-property environments, make him the ideal fit for this integral position.”

Throughout his career, Macleod has focused on sales and marketing within the luxury hospitality industry. Before joining the team at Riviera Palm Springs, Macleod served as regional sales manager at BellStar Hotels & Resorts, associate director of sales at Pan Pacific Vancouver, director of sales at Starwood Hotels and Resorts in San Diego, director of sales and marketing at Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, sales manager and interim director of sales and marketing at Westin Bayshore Vancouver, and sales manager at Furry Creek Golf and Country Club.

Riviera Palm Springs is an iconic playground of the past, characterized today as combining Old Hollywood glamour with a fresh, contemporary twist. Situated at the base of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains in the heart of old Palm Springs, Riviera Palm Springs is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the many nearby Southern California cities. Minutes away via the resort’s house trolley or a leisurely walk, guests can enjoy high-end shopping, city tours of Palm Springs and its many celebrity homes, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the Palm Springs Art Museum, and eco-tours of Indian Canyons.

The hotel, known in the ’60s as “Palm Springs’ largest and most famous resort,” was the home-away-from-home of the storied Rat Pack, with frequent visits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The sprawling property recently completed a $70 million transformation encompassing the revamped Chiki Bar & Pool, 45,000 square feet of meeting space, indoor and outdoor wedding accommodations, an 11,000-square-foot spa, and a third pool catering to guests seeking a relaxing environment. For more information, please visit http://www.psriviera.com/.