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Marco Tabet has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel del Coronado

Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the appointment of Marco Tabet as General Manager of the iconic Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island in California, inclusive of all five hotel neighborhoods encompassing both the Curio Collection by Hilton and LXR Hotels and Resorts. A seasoned hotel executive with more than 20 years of experience, Tabet brings his extensive leadership skills and global expertise to The Del after a successful six-year tenure as General Manager at Conrad Punta de Mita in Nayarit, Mexico.

The Bower Coronado Island Now Accepting Reservations For Early 2025 Opening

The Bower Coronado is now accepting reservations ahead of its grand opening on February 28, 2025, representing a groundbreaking addition to Coronado Island's hospitality scene. Located on the tranquil grounds of a former Japanese tea garden, the intimate 39-room boutique hotel will reimagine luxury on Coronado, embracing the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi - the beauty of perfect imperfection - through thoughtful spaces featuring natural materials and serene aesthetics. Just a bridge away from downtown San Diego and mere steps from one of America's most storied beaches, The Bower creates a haven of luxury and calm near San Diego's most coveted attractions.

San Diego’s Revered CH Projects to Open Second Hotel, Baby Grand, in Coronado in Winter 2025

Acclaimed San Diego hospitality group CH Projects today announces its second hotel, Baby Grand, opening in early 2025. Situated across from the iconic Hotel Del Coronado in the town center on Orange Avenue, the hotel will be the first design hotel of its kind in two decades in the popular Southern California destination. The $17 million project by award-winning Brooklyn design firm Post Company will feature 31 keys and three new restaurant concepts. The design will thematically reference the area's coastal setting paired with CH Projects' signature maximalism, striving to progress the social landscape of San Diego's distinctive neighborhoods and cultures. CH Projects is behind some of the city's most acclaimed restaurant and bar destinations, including Morning Glory, Youngblood, Born & Raised and more, as well as the trailblazing Lafayette Hotel and Club, the team's first hotel project in North Park.

Hotel Del Coronado Announces a $160 Million Restoration And Revitalization

The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced plans to restore and revitalize the hotel's historic Victorian building with a more than $160 million investment, marking the next and final phase of Blackstone Real Estate's more than $550 million development plan to preserve and enhance the National Historic Landmark property for the enjoyment of guests, visitors and the community alike. The upgrades will encompass all Victorian guestrooms, suites and event spaces such as the iconic Crown Room, with a targeted completion date of Spring 2025.

Danielle Boyles has been appointed as Commercial Director at Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton

The iconic Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, today announced the appointment of Danielle Boyles to the newly-created position of Commercial Director. In this role, Boyles will maintain strategic commercial leadership of various hotel teams including sales and marketing, catering and events, revenue management, membership and more, responsible for revenue performance and growth. She will tackle complex revenue streams to decipher various best practices and implement strategies both across the board and within each department, which will help unify internal teams and continue to elevate the resort experience.

Dane Gorup has been appointed as Director of Hotel Operations at Hotel del Coronado

The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced the appointment of its new director of hotel operations, Dane Gorup, who brings more than 25 years of luxury hospitality experience to this key role. In his new position, Gorup will be responsible for leading and managing day-to-day hotel operations including the rooms division, front office, housekeeping, banquets, events, security, food and beverage and property operations. Most recently, he served as the director of catering & events at Hotel del Coronado.

Lauren Adams has been appointed as Director of National Accounts at Hotel del Coronado

Adams will bring an unparalleled level of knowledge and enthusiasm to The Del with over a decade of hospitality, sales and management experience. In his new role as Director of National Accounts for the iconic San Diego hotel, he will oversee large groups in all markets for the property, as well as have a special focus on the luxury Beach Village product and sports clients. Adams brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry to the position, most recently acting as Associate Director of Sales for Hyatt Regency La Jolla at the Aventine for over four years. During his time with the property, Adams led the sales team through its most profitable year, guiding his team members to achieve the hotel's highest group volume and average daily rate (2016). For these efforts, he received Hyatt's 2016 Elite Performers Award. Prior to his time with Hyatt, Adams was a part of the National Account Coverage Team at Hotel Solamar, a Kimpton Hotel, as sales manager. Here he was awarded Kimpton's esteemed Top of the Top Line award in 2012 after his successful work with East Coast biotech, pharmaceutical, medical and manufacturing clients.

Hotel del Coronado will Join Curio Collection

World-renowned Hotel del Coronado, set on one of the country's award-winning beaches, will officially join the exclusive Curio Collection by Hilton in July 2017. The hotel was hand-picked to be a part of the collection of one-of-a-kind independent hotels and resorts all celebrated for their individuality. The beloved Hotel del Coronado will celebrate its 130-year anniversary as the crown jewel of the collection's diverse and distinctive portfolio.

George Allen has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Loews Coronado Bay Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of George Allen as the Director of Marketing. With more than 20 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing and an expertise in Southern California destinations, Allen takes the helm of the resort’s marketing, advertising, meeting and leisure sales efforts. He joins the ranks of Loews Hotels after leading sales efforts in top-notch resorts including La Costa Resort and Spa, La Quinta Resort and Club, Estancia La Jolla and L’Auberge Del Mar and most recently as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa and Grand Pacific Palisades Resort.

Claudia Ludlow Gonzales has been appointed as General Manager at Glorietta Bay Inn

LudlowGonzales has spent her career in the hospitality industry, working for the U.S. Grant Hotel and Pala Mesa Resort before coming to Glorietta Bay Inn. She has long-term ties to Coronado, as her family has been in Coronado since 1919. Claudia can be reached directly at the hotel, 619.435.3101. LudlowGonzales will be responsible for the operations of the hotel, all aspects of guest service, sales and marketing, and community relations. "Glorietta Bay Inn has a long tradition of award-winning guest service and involvement in the Coronado community. I am delighted to continue this rich tradition," said LudlowGonzales.