Kaptivating Hospitality Group, a leading provider of next-generation real-time marketing technology for hotels, announced today that it has added the iconic Hotel Angeleno in Los Angeles, to its growing portfolio of hospitality clients using Marketplace Intelligence©.
Dayuse.com, a leader in online reservations for daytime hotel stays, has selected DHISCO Inc., the world's leading hospitality distribution company, to help power its global expansion, the companies announced today during the Phocuswright travel industry conference in Los Angeles.
Local Measure, the leading location-based social platform for hotels and the tourism industry, won the award as top innovator among emerging companies at The Travel Innovation Summit. Each year, dozens of innovative companies are selected to demonstrate groundbreaking applications and solutions that are set to change the travel industry. The winners represent the best of this elite group.
David Lebée, founder & CEO of Dayuse.com, together with Marion Roger, North American General Manager for Dayuse.com. Dayuse.com's executive team from Europe and North America will present its new, innovative technologies, and outline its vision for growth in North America, South America, and Asia. The presentation is being made on site at the JW Marriott Los Angeles, L.A. LIVE (900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015) in the theater of the Diamond Ballroom, Level 3, Convention Center.
The Brandman Agency is pleased to announce Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown – the forthcoming flagship property for the fast-growing Hotel Indigo brand – as the newest addition to its worldwide luxury travel and lifestyle portfolio. With a prime location in the rapidly growing Downtown Historic Core and a unique design-driven interior incorporating elements of the city's colorful history, Hotel Indigo is poised to be the new urban retreat for guests looking to re-discover Los Angeles' past in the midst of a booming downtown resurgence.
Renaissance Los Angeles Airport prides itself on encouraging guests to live life to discover, and that conviction strengthens with the recent appointment of a seasoned general manager. Reggie Dominique joined the Marriott family in 1994 and has been a dynamic sales and marketing manager for nearly two decades across various Ritz-Carlton locations, including San Francisco, Palm Beach and St. Louis. Just a few years ago, Dominique transitioned into the operational side of hospitality.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the brand transition of The Concourse Hotel at Los Angeles Airport from a Hyatt affiliated hotel to Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport. The 580-room hotel is undergoing an extensive $75 million renovation, which is scheduled to conclude January 1, 2017.
Davidson Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Dyal as vice president, operations for its lifestyle and luxury division, Pivot Hotels & Resorts. Reporting directly to Pivot’s senior vice president, Albert Smith, Dyal will oversee and support all Pivot hotels, creating the cadence and drive behind the division’s service and operational excellence. Located in South Beach, she will provide Pivot Hotels & Resorts expanded operational bandwidth in market and support across the country to all of the division’s hotels.
Nopper joins Andaz West Hollywood from Hyatt Hotels’ corporate office in Chicago, Illinois where he served as Corporate Director of Rooms for the Americas region. Nopper has been part of the Hyatt family since 1999 when he worked as a Banquet Manager at the Grand Hyatt in Seattle, Washington. He is a graduate of University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he majored in Hotel Administration. Prior to that he attended the International College of Hospitality Administration in Brig, Switzerland. Nopper was born in Germany and speaks fluent English and German.
MacDonald joins Andaz West Hollywood from Hyatt Market Street in Woodland Hills, Texas where she served as Director of Sales and Events. Prior to joining Hyatt Hotels in 2012, MacDonald was the National Sales Manager for Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a graduate of University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada where she majored in Political Studies and History.
Hollywood's history dates back to its roots as an agricultural community in the late 1800s, though its worldwide claim to fame began circa 1910 with the establishment of some of the industry's most iconic film, and later television and music, production studios. Ever since, Hollywood has become an icon for entertainment, glitz, and glamour, with buildings such as the famous Chinese Theatre and events like the Oscars drawing visitors and viewers from across the globe.
Disruptive Restaurant Group, a subsidiary of sbe, the Los Angeles-based leading lifestyle hospitality company, today announced its first partnership with Denihan Hospitality Group to develop and manage the food & beverage concepts appearing at The James West Hollywood - Sunset. The highly-anticipated hotel is scheduled to open in January 2017.
Airbnb, the world's leading community-driven hospitality company, today reveals how its annual community gathering, the Airbnb Open, will be transformed this year into a festival of hosting. The third Airbnb Open will take place in downtown Los Angeles in November and combine visionary talks and company updates with music, art and food, celebrating the very best of this eclectic and resurgent city.
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Southern California's iconic landmark hotel, has announced the appointment of Vern Lakusta as Director of Hotel Operations and Jeff Gillick as Director of Sales and Marketing to its senior management team. Each brings their own unique hospitality industry experience and knowledge to the Pasadena hotel.
sbe, the Los Angeles-based leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues, today announced the sale of The Redbury Hotel in Los Angeles, California for $40.9 million. The 57-room boutique hotel at the iconic corner of Hollywood and Vine was sold to 1717 Vine LLC, an entity related to Seattle-based Vulcan Inc. The property is a luxury all-suites hotel that includes the distinctive and highly popular Cleo restaurant. First opened in 2010, the inventive Redbury Hotel proved again sbe CEO Sam Nazarian's ability to deliver an award-winning, unpretentious and playful approach to luxury that resonates with guests. sbe will continue to manage The Redbury, and work closely with the new ownership on all future plans and operations.
The Gehr Group (www.gehr.com) announced today the appointment of Ms. Thuong Luong as Chief Investment Officer for its new division, Gehr Hospitality, which will own and operate the Group’s current and future hospitality portfolios. The appointment of Ms. Luong to the newly created role of CIO is part of a plan to grow Gehr Hospitality’s portfolio through the acquisition and development of hotel properties throughout the United States.
Trilogy Spa Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcie DeBartelo as Spa Director of SoSPA inside the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. DeBartelo brings in more than 25 years of experience in the luxury spa and wellness industry. Prior to joining SoSPA, DeBartelo was most recently with the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, CA, a Forbes 5 Star-rated Spa. Under her leadership this property earned numerous accolades, notably the "10 Beach Resort Spas for Romantic Getaway" USA Today (2015) and the "Conde Nast Traveler, Spa Gaucin, Hot Spa List" (2012 thru 2014).
Demonstrating a commitment to delivering a true five-star resort style living experience, Crescent Heights® has named former Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis executive Nikolay Tevekeliyski as the General Manager of Ten Thousand. An Italian native, Tevekeliyski will apply his European sensibility and decade of experience with some of the world’s most elite hospitality brands to deliver a full suite of lifestyle-enhancing services at the groundbreaking new residence located at the gateway to Beverly Hills. Tevekeliyski most recently served as General Manager of The Resort at Pelican Hill Villas in Newport Beach, California, where he oversaw all aspects of the Five-Star, Five-Diamond residential services. Prior to his tenure at Pelican Hill, Tevekeliyski held key management positions within the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis, as well as at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California.
Dorchester Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Emanuela Setterberg as general manager of Hotel Bel-Air, effective May 2, 2016.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts today announced the designation of Sheraton Los Angeles Hotel as a Sheraton Grand, welcoming it to the brand's new premier tier of hotels recognized for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs, and excellence in service and guest experiences. Joining 23 other Sheraton Grand properties around the globe, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles recently completed an all-encompassing $75 million renovation, featuring a full refurbishment of all 496 guest rooms and suites, a complete refresh of the lobby and meeting spaces, and introduction of new dining experiences. Sheraton Grand is one of many initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, a comprehensive plan designed to solidify Sheraton as a leading global hotel brand of choice, everywhere.