She worked there for five years when a newly-opening resort/casino recruited her to work for them, just north of San Diego in Temecula, California. as the front office manager for a popular locale in La Jolla. The mainland came calling and she settled in sunny San Diego, Calif. She learned all she could about the hotel business there, working in several positions over the course of four years. Patane began her hospitality career at a sought-after tourist destination on the island of Maui.
Not only is Patane a veteran of the tourism and hotel industry, but she has also worked for Pechanga Resort Casino since the Pechanga Tribe opened its permanent resort/casino building in 2002. Most recently acting as the spa’s assistant manager, Patane brings more than 20 years of hospitality and guest services experience and management to her new role.
Temecula, California’s Pechanga Resort Casino is pleased to announce Rachel Patane as its new manager of the popular luxury Spa Pechanga.