Robert Rauch, owner and managing director of Brick Hospitality Inc., has appointed Todd Bean as the first general manager of the new Cambria Imperial Hotel in Imperial. The hotel is scheduled to open in early summer and will be managed by Brick Hospitality. Bean, an industry veteran with over three decades of hospitality experience, brings a wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing, operations, and food and beverage from his previous roles at Wyndham, Sheraton, and Choice Hotels.
Bean expressed his excitement about leading the opening of the Cambria Imperial Hotel and taking on the responsibility of overseeing the hotel and restaurant in the Imperial Valley. He mentioned that the hotel will offer top-notch accommodations, dining experiences, and become a preferred destination for both locals and travelers. Similar to other Cambria hotels, the Imperial property will feature a bar with local craft beers and signature cocktails, a modern meeting and event room, Bluetooth mirrors in spa-inspired bathrooms, and a well-equipped fitness center.
Bean and the Brick Hospitality team will drive the hotel’s opening process, including recruitment efforts. They will focus on engaging with the local community to promote the hotel as a destination for various types of travelers. Gafcon Inc., which is constructing the hotel at Northpointe development at Highway 86 and Neckel Road in Imperial