Sustainability Leadership Leverage Portola Hotel’s LEED Gold certification and Surfrider Ocean Friendly Hotel recognition to position sustainability as a core differentiator when selling to event planners, corporate buyers, and travel consumers seeking eco-conscious options.

Conference & Events With 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and proximity to Monterey Conference Center, target corporate and association clients for large meetings, incentive trips, and multi-day conferences, offering sustainable, premium accommodations and on-site dining.

Brand Prestige Capitalize on the property’s AAA Four Diamond designation, Condé Nast recognition, and location near Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row to upsell upscale experiences, private dining, and curated local excursions for premium packages.

Culinary & Beverage Recent hires of Executive Chef and Head Brewer provide opportunities to propose beverage and dining programs, brewery collaborations, chef-led events, and branded tasting experiences for groups and guests.

Sustainable Programs Promote the Reduced Waste Conference Program and ongoing sustainability initiatives to enterprises prioritizing responsible travel, offering clients green event add-ons, waste reduction consulting, and certification alignment for events.