Malia EmpronThe Renaissance San Diego Hotel proudly welcomes new General Manager Malia Empron to the downtown luxury hotel. With over 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, her most recent role was General Manager at the Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach with Noble House Hotels & Resorts. Empron oversaw the oceanfront boutique hotel to great success, which included 161 guest rooms, BALEENkitchen – a stand-alone restaurant, a 181 slip marina, and 19 residential apartments. There she was responsible for the total operation of the hotel including supervising 150 associates, food and beverage operations and transitioning the team to Hotel Republic.Empron has been part of Hilton’s diversity program for top performers, and has extensive experience with many of the world’s top brands, including Hilton, Starwood, Sheraton and Doubletree. She now brings her many years of success in the hospitality industry to Marriott’s iconic hotel in downtown San Diego.