Hilton Irvine, a premier destination for business and leisure travelers in the heart of Orange County, has appointed hospitality expert, Stewart Arevalo, as its new Director of Operations. With over a decade of experience at Hilton properties across Southern California, Arevalo is set to lead with vision, passion, and a guest-first approach, further enhancing the hotel's reputation for excellence.
Zuziak most recently served as the director of group sales at Park Hyatt Aviara, a luxury resort in the heart of Carlsbad, where he led his team to capture incentive business following a $50 million resort-wide transformation. Over his decade of experience, he has held numerous esteemed positions, including director of sales for the Marriott Southwest Group Sales Office. In this role, he oversaw numerous sales teams responsible for driving annual revenue across a diverse range of Marriott hotels from Santa Barbara to San Diego, as well as in Arizona and Nevada. His responsibilities included managing the execution of post-acquisition integration operations and ensuring a smooth transition to Marriott's software suite and internal processes.
AC Hotel Irvine proudly introduces Yuni Hunter as its new General Manager. In this role, Hunter will oversee and manage the daily operations of the property.
As part of a $50 million redesign, Hyatt Regency Irvine to reveal the first phase of a complete reimagining, with all-new interior design, public spaces, dining, meeting and events offerings, and more than 500 guestrooms.
With previous luxury hospitality experience in the UK and Canada, including The Westin Ottawa and Hotel Le Germain Toronto, Charline Bianchi brings exceptional, global expertise to Marriott Irvine Spectrum as its new director of room operations. In her most recent role as director of guest services at The Clancy, an Autograph Collection in San Francisco, Bianchi led her team to success with an elevated approach to service by implementing next-level training, launching a Loyalty Mindset program, and driving a coaching culture to support young leaders. Bianchi brings her inspiring vision and passion to her role at Marriott Irvine Spectrum and she is responsible for leading day-to-day room operations with the goal to provide impeccable guest service and one-of-a-kind luxury experiences.
As Marriott Irvine Spectrum's previous executive sous chef, Nelson Sanchez brings more than a decade of culinary experience to his new role as executive chef of the hotel's diverse outlets, including Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen and Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar. Passionate about sharing his culinary repertoire, Sanchez has brought both creativity and innovation to his menu development in his previous position and naturally transitioned to his new leadership role. As executive chef, Sanchez is tasked with developing and executing seasonal menus that focus on California-inspired, responsibly sourced cuisine. Prior to joining the Marriott Irvine Spectrum team, Sanchez served as chef de cuisine at Hotel Laguna in Laguna Beach, California.
Thoughtful and dynamic in his approach, Che Sutton brings more than two decades of hospitality experience to his role at Marriott Irvine Spectrum. Sutton is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the property, utilizing his leadership expertise and inventive skill set to further elevate the guest experience. Sutton has held various positions across the Marriott brand portfolio, including Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Arizona, the Los Angeles Airport Marriott and Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach in California. He held key leadership positions and mastered his knowledge in various areas of operations, food and beverage, renovations and concept branding. Prior to joining the Marriott Irvine Spectrum team, Sutton held ranks as the dual general manager of the Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites Tustin Orange County.
Sonesta Irvine (formerly Sonesta Irvine - Orange County Airport) today announced the completion of an extensive $20 million renovation to transform the guest experience. Thoughtfully redesigned for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers dramatically updated guest rooms, a modern lobby, expansive social spaces for meetings and events and an exciting new dining destination, Haven Point Provisions & Spirits.
Director of Food & Beverage Gordon Fischmann brings nearly two decades of global culinary experience to his executive position where he will oversee all aspects of the hotel's culinary program, including Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen, Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar, in-room dining, celebrations and special events, in addition to leading the curation of innovative new programs and produce-forward dishes. Prior to joining the Marriott Irvine Spectrum team, Fischmann held various positions overseas in Spain, Germany and Austria. Most recently, he led various food and beverage programs throughout multiple Southern California luxury properties, including Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Balboa Bay Resort Newport Beach, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. When not overseeing culinary operations, Gordon enjoys playing soccer with his son, photography and art.
Situated in the heart of the business and entertainment hub of Irvine, Calif., Marriott Irvine Spectrum is pleased to announce the new hire of Nelson A. Sanchez to Executive Sous Chef, bringing more than a decade of culinary experience to the hotel's diverse outlets, including Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen and Hive & Honey Roo ftop Bar, a hotspot for sunset revelers to enjoy craft cocktails and local brews.As Executive Sous Chef at Marriott Irvine Spectrum, Sanchez is responsible for assisting the executive chef from creative menu development with a focus on California-inspired, responsibly sourced cuisine to overseeing daily operations, including portion and inventory control, food quality and leadership training of the kitchen staff.Sanchez launched his culinary journey as a sous chef at Montage Hotels and Resort in Laguna Beach, Calif. where he crafted custom tasting menus and helped the restaurant maintain five-star standards. Following his tenure, he earned the role of senior sous chef at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and later became the executive sous chef at Ocean at Main. Passionate in sharing his culinary repertoire, Sanchez delivered a knack for creativity and mentoring to his role as chef de cuisine at The Hall Global Eatery. Prior to joining the Marriott Irvine S pectrum team, Sanchez held ranks as chef de cuisine at Hotel Laguna where he led the opening management team and facilitated all training of back of house staff.Sanchez studied at the California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, Calif., and earned an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in the Le Cordon Bleu program.
Continuing his passion for hospitality; Jovani has been promoted to Director of Operations | AC Hotels by Marriott.
Promoted from VP of Strategy, Mr. Chandnani's expanded role includes guiding WATG's global outreach and growth strategy, cultivating key client relationships across the globe, and extending the firm's well-established design leadership in innovation.
Minutes away from Orange County's John Wayne Airport, Sonesta Irvine boasts 335 rooms and suites and 11 venues totaling 7,500 square feet of flexible meeting space. Sonesta Irvine is set in the Irvine business district with easy access to local corporate headquarters, iconic California attractions and some of the West Coast's most idyllic beaches. Guests have access to the hotel's state-of-the-art fitness center and indoor pool as well as Copper Chef Kitchen & Bar featuring farm-to-table Californian cuisine.
Marriott Irvine Spectrum is pleased to announce the appointment of Leonel De Leon as Executive Chef. De Leon brings over 16 years of culinary experience to Marriott Irvine Spectrum, where he oversees all food and beverage for the 271-room hotel, curating menus of inventive, responsibly sourced California cuisine.
Marriott Irvine Spectrum is pleased to announce the appointment of Dianne Markis as General Manager. Representing a next-gen mindset, General Manager Dianne Markis brings over 13 years of experience to the newly opened Marriott Irvine Spectrum. Markis oversees all aspects of the full-service, dynamic hotel, which opened in December 2017, and features 271 guest rooms including 50 Premier Suites, its locally-sourced restaurant, Heirloom Farmhouse Kitchen, Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar, and more than 13,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Equal parts business hotel and community social hub, Marriott Irvine Spectrum breaks convention by seamlessly blending contemporary rustic styling with the latest impressive technology upgrades, creating inspiring guest rooms and meeting spaces, all geared towards the new millennia.
Joining Irvine’s skyline and offering an elevated gathering place, Marriott Irvine Spectrum is pleased to announce the appointment of Paolo Buffa as executive sous chef for the 271-room hotel set to debut late December. Hailing from Italy, Executive Sous Chef Paolo Buffa brings over 25 years of culinary experience to the Marriott Irvine Spectrum, where he will be showcasing inventive California cuisine through a Mediterranean lens. Buffa studied at the Culinary Art Institute of Milan and further honed his skill of Italian, French and Belgian cuisine while in Austria. His US foray was Caffe Milano, the Italian hotspot on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive, and later, he held multi-faceted positions at The Ritz Carlton, Battery Park and the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. Buffa is not new to the Marriott family, having led banquet functions and operations at the hotel group’s Southern California locations. Off duty, he spends time with his son Leonardo, and pursues outdoor adventure, photography and the California varietals featured on his wine list. He is fluent in Italian, Spanish and English.
Debuting as the only full-service hotel in the Irvine Spectrum area, Marriott Irvine Spectrum is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Harrison as General Manager. Opening December 2017, Marriott Irvine Spectrum is set to be the community’s business and entertainment hub, and serve as the sleek, new centerpiece of the Irvine skyline. Representing a forward thinking, next-gen mindset, General Manager Chris Harrison brings 11 years of experience with Marriott to the soon-to-open Marriott Irvine Spectrum. Harrison will oversee all aspects of the full-service, dynamic hotel with 271 guest rooms including 50 Extended Stay suites, its farm-fresh restaurant Heirloom, Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar, and more than 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Equal parts business hotel and community social hub, Marriott Irvine Spectrum will break convention with impressive technology upgrades, elevated sound systems, inventive guest rooms, inspiring meeting spaces, all geared toward the new millennia. While rising through the Marriott ranks in Washington DC and Boston, Harrison’s previous role was Director of Hotel Operations at Irvine Marriott. Here, he was bestowed the inaugural hotel award in 2014 for best Marriott Hosting Culture for championing Marriott’s core values across the company. Harrison earned his MBA from Harvard Business School with an emphasis in innovation and service operations. He is a key leader in Marriott’s Emerging Leaders Program and has been appointed Co-Chair of the Innovation team of the Western Region for Marriott. Active in the community, Harrison currently serves as Co-Chair of the Orange County Business Council and newly appointed member of the board of Children’s Hospital of Orange County. He resides in Ladera Ranch, CA with his wife Jessie, and three young children. Harrison is passionate about translating the needs of today’s business traveler into tomorrow’s hotel design philosophy. Under his leadership, he is building an opening team with a millennial mindset to attract and retain likeminded associates and guests.
Opening this December, Marriott Irvine Spectrum will be the only full-service hotel in the Irvine Spectrum area, featuring 271 guest rooms including 50 Extended Stay suites. The property will showcase Heirloom, a full-service restaurant and a rooftop bar and lounge, in addition to more than 13,000 square feet of indoor / outdoor meeting and event space. Marriott Irvine Spectrum will be located within walking distance of the popular Irvine Spectrum Center – the city's entertainment, shopping and dining district.
PHG Hotel Fund I, an affiliate of Pacific Hospitality Group, opened the 176-room AC Hotel Irvine in Orange County, Calif. Located within 1 mile of John Wayne Airport, the property resides in the City of Irvine"s Park Place development – a mixed-use office, retail and residential community that serves as home to a variety of tech, finance and global companies.
DoubleTree Irvine-Spectrum, part of the DoubleTree by Hilton fast-growing global portfolio of upscale, full-service hotels, announces the completion of a $3.5 million enhancement to its 252-guest rooms. The property is situated in the Irvine Spectrum Business Park and conveniently located only 7 miles south of John Wayne Orange County Airport.