CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY PAYS TRIBUTE TO THOSE SERVING THE COMMUNITY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Avalon’s Landmark Catalina Casino is Illuminated in Red and White
AVALON, CALIF. (APR 7, 2020) — Catalina Island Company has illuminated the iconic Casino with alternating red and white lights as a tribute to the heroes who are providing essential services to Catalina Island during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“There are many essential workers putting their own lives at risk to serve the Avalon and Two Harbors communities, including employees from our hospital, grocery store, bank, drug store, Sheriff, fire department, taxi service, take out restaurants, and more,” said Randy Herrel, Sr., president and CEO of Catalina Island Company. “We appreciate their dedication to keep Catalina Island functioning during this difficult time. We know they are putting their own lives at risk to serve others. We’re all in this together.”
The Catalina Casino will remain illuminated with red and white lights in place of its signature white lights through April 30, 2020.
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ABOUT CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY
As Catalina Island’s premier resort operator, the Catalina Island Company provides exceptional guest experiences, with dining establishments, hotels, a beach club, spa, entertainment venues, and more than a dozen land and sea tours and activities. The debut of the newly renovated Hotel Atwater adds to the company’s other Avalon accommodations at Mt Ada and Pavilion Hotel. Other recent developments include the introduction of Island Spa Catalina, the island’s only complete spa destination; enhancements to Descanso Beach Club, home of Catalina’s only beachside restaurant & bar; and the launch of the Zip Line Eco Tour, Catalina Aerial Adventure and Catalina Falconry Experience, all part of Descanso Adventures. Catalina Island Company also recently expanded its portfolio of premier meeting and event venues to include oceanfront Catherine’s Terrace at Descanso Beach Club, and the Avalon Boardroom in Hotel Atwater. Additionally, the Catalina Island Company oversees the entire village of Two Harbors on Catalina’s west end, including Harbor Sands, Banning House Lodge & Villas, Harbor Reef Restaurant, several campgrounds, and more. For additional information, go to VisitCatalinaIsland.com.
