Château Élan Winery & Resort Welcomes Ed Walls as General Manager
Château Élan Winery & Resort, the enchanting 16th century-styled château and full-service winery nestled among North Georgia's picturesque foothills, proudly announces Ed Walls as general manager. In this role, Walls will be responsible for managing the resort's day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects, including everything from sales and marketing to food and beverage, while maximizing company revenue.
“I am incredibly honored to join Chateau Elan Winery & Resort,” said Ed Walls, general manager. “With the resort's unparalleled amenities, exceptional guest service and dedicated team of industry professionals, I look forward to our bright future ahead.”
With more than 39 years of hospitality experience, Walls most recently served as the general manager for the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Fla. Other previous roles include director of operations and area managing director for Arden Hotels, Boykin Management, Hilton Hotels Worldwide and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Walls received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and a master's degree from the American University in Washington, D.C.
Located within the bustling Atlanta metro of Braselton, Château Élan offers guests traveling for business or leisure a unique destination experience marked by its unmatched luxury, distinguished offerings and amenities. Home to the most awarded winery in the Southeast, seven delectable restaurants, 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a destination spa and 45 holes of championship golf managed by Troon Golf, Château Élan invites guests of all preferences to explore and enjoy the property's picturesque land and architecture.
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