Shade hotel announced today the appointment of industry veteran and experienced hospitality professional, Sandra Vivas, as general manager of the premier waterfront destination located in the Southern California coastal community of Redondo Beach. The luxury boutique hotel opened in November of 2016 and serves as the focal point of the massive Redondo Beach waterfront revitalization program.
A native of Nicaragua, Vivas comes to the South Bay by way of New York, where she began her career in the hospitality industry. With over 15 years of travel and hospitality experience, including positions in upper management for notable hotel brands such as W Hotels, Hilton Hotels, and James Hotels. Vivas brings with her an extensive comprehensive knowledge of high end boutique hotel operations. Prior to joining the Shade team, Vivas served as general Manager at the Pininfarina designed luxury boutique Keating Hotel located in the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, where she managed all aspects of the hotel and food and beverage operations.
Committed to providing superior customer service and sustained revenue acceleration, Vivas’ vision is to drive approachable room occupancy for visitors and the local community. General Management USA & Canada United States California Redondo Beach