Klaus Mennekes — Photo by ETC Hotels

Edward Thomas Company (ETC) Hotels, owners of Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar, announced today that long-time Vice President and Managing Director, Klaus Mennekes, will retire at the end of June. Mennekes will step into an advisory role with the company and continue to advise on operations at both luxury beachfront properties.

Having worked at ETC Hotels for 28 years, Mennekes had the privilege of opening both hotels as General Manager and eventually being promoted to his current position. Under Mennekes’ leadership, both properties have achieved many awards and accolades and are consistently recognized as top properties in Southern California.

“It has been a pleasure to work alongside many exceptional colleagues over the years and without their dedication and loyalty, our hotels would not have achieved the reputations and success they enjoy today,” Mennekes said. “I very much look forward to this new chapter in my career.”

As he begins his new advisory role, Charlie Lopez-Quintana, currently General Manager at Shutters on the Beach, will be promoted to fill Mennekes’ role. 

About Hotel Casa Del Mar

Offering breathtaking views of the Pacific, Hotel Casa del Mar brings the luxury, romance and relaxing feel of a Mediterranean resort to the Southern California coast. Once an exclusive beach club in the 1920s, the hotel’s timeless charm and elegance remain. Designed by Michael Smith, the lobby’s original soaring ceiling and dramatic windows offer spectacular sunsets and a picturesque place to unwind. The hotel features two dining concepts – Catch, an American seafood restaurant with panoramic views of the California coastline, and Terrazza Lounge, a lively lobby bar and lounge with nightly entertainment – luxurious indoor cabanas, an exclusive eco-friendly spa, fitness center and outdoor pool. With the most spectacular setting in Los Angeles and world-class amenities, Hotel Casa del Mar sets the standard for comfortable, relaxed luxury. For more information, visit www.hotelcasadelmar.com or call 844-880-1077.

About Edward Thomas Collection

The Edward Thomas Collection of Hotels was founded in 1982 by third-generation hotel and real estate investors Edward and Thomas Slatkin, whose family previously owned the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel. In 1994, Beverly Hills-based ETC opened the exclusive Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica. In 1999, after a $50+ million renovation, ETC opened a hotel with a history as Santa Monica's "Grande Dame," Hotel Casa Del Mar. The sister luxury properties are the only hotels in the Los Angeles area located right on the sand. ETC's management team includes Partners and Co-Founders Edward and Thomas Slatkin and Klaus Mennekes, ETC Collection of Hotels Vice President and Managing Director. For more information visit www.edwardthomasco.com