MacKenzie MacDonald Appointed Director Of Activities At Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

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. June 24, 2015

CARLSBAD, CA. June 24, 2015 - MacKenzie MacDonald has been named director of activities at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, the iconic resort currently celebrating 50-years as California's original destination for mind, body and sport. MacDonald is well versed in the business of fun with nearly a decade of experience in resort-wide program development and a track record of successful signature events. In his position at Omni La Costa, MacDonald will drive and oversee all recreational activities including sponsored events, youth entertainment and an extensive array of outdoor events that celebrate the resort's sun-splashed southern California setting.

“We're set in one of the sunniest counties in the nation and naturally, offer an extensive array of outdoor activities that exemplify the southern California resort lifestyle,” said Larry Magor, managing director of Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. “MacKenzie's creative expertise in developing programs with a distinct sense of place made him an ideal fit.”

An alumnus of Omni Hotels & Resorts, MacDonald most recently served as recreation manager and camp director at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. While there, he drove the expansion of youth activities and family programming and developed several educational and interactive, nature-based programs including Barton's Bees, Snake Safe and Professor Putt's Science Academy.

Prior to his tenure with Omni Hotels & Resorts, MacDonald's passion for resort recreation was sparked at Disney Cruise Lines where his career started as a youth activities counselor and worked his way up to the position of training coordinator, youth activities. In 2012, MacDonald was tapped for the heralded launch of the Disney Fantasy cruise ship.

MacDonald is a native of Halifax, Canada, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Dalhousie University.

About Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Throughout 2015 Omni La Costa Resort & Spa celebrates its 50th anniversary as California's original destination for Mind, Body + Sport. Nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, Calif., the resort boasts 607 guestrooms and suites, an adults-only pool, the Coastal Events Center, 110,000 square feet of meeting and event space, an Athletic Club, exhilarating waterslides and two recently updated golf courses, including the Champions Course & the Legends Course, recipients of the “Gold Medal Resort” rating by Golf magazine. Honored as the #1 Wellness Spa in the Nation by Spa magazine, the 43,000-square-foot Spa at La Costa includes a private pool, waterfall showers, cafe and therapeutic reflexology path. Acclaimed restaurants - BlueFire Grill, Bistro 65 and Fuego - present an updated take on local cuisine. Also home to PFC Fitness Camp and the worldwide headquarters of The Chopra Center, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa offers continually evolving health and wellness programming as part of LiveWell La Costa. For more information on Omni La Costa, call (800) 854-5000 or visit www.lacosta.com.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company's “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.