COMO Hotels and Resorts has appointed Birgit Albicker-Rimpel as Senior Global Director of Sales for the Americas, and Cataline Richmond as Director of Global Sales, for the West Coast, working in tandem with Erica Cordon and Linda Linzetto, to manage sales strategies across the Americas.
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), representing 1,165 hotel owners in the Greater Los Angeles Area, voiced strong opposition to the Los Angeles City Council’s proposed minimum wage increase for hotel workers, which would raise wages to $30 per hour, along with an additional $8 per hour for healthcare. AAHOA maintains that a recent economic impact study supporting this measure is fundamentally flawed, inaccurately concluding that the hotel industry can absorb such a drastic increase.
Fresh from her European tour, Doja Cat is inviting fans to see her like never before with an immersive living room performance you won’t want to miss. For one night only, guests will step into the world of Doja and experience her live artistry in an intimate setting.
Detail-Driven Design Ushers in Old Hollywood Glamour Through a Modern Lens for the Luxury Lifestyle Landmark
HQ Hotels & Residences, the newly launched lifestyle hospitality brand spearheaded by sbe Chairman & CEO, Sam Nazarian, has appointed Mike Metcalf as President of HQ Hotels.
Le Petit Pali, the newest addition to Avi Brosh's Palisociety portfolio, will expand its bespoke footprint this season with the debut of its third signature hotel, Le Petit Pali Brentwood, a reimagination of the former x (née Brentwood Motor Hotel in 1947), a storied motor lodge and well-recognized westside property.
The Shay, part of Destination by Hyatt, is thrilled to welcome José Andrés Group (JAG) as the exclusive food and beverage operations manager for the property, effective September 1, 2024. In this role, JAG will manage all aspects of the food and beverage experience at The Shay, including two new restaurants, in-room dining, the lobby bar, meetings and events.
JLL's Hotels & Hospitality group announced today that Tony Muscio will be joining as a Senior Managing Director for its JLL Hotels & Hospitality group, leading the Western region.
As Senior Vice President of Acquisitions, Stephany will be responsible for overseeing the identification and execution of acquisition opportunities. In her new role, Stephany will also support the firm's business development initiatives. Stephany joins Trinity from JLL's Hotels and Hospitality Group, where she was the U.S. lead for the Global Hotels Desk. In this role, she played a key part in managing high-profile transactions by targeting global capital and assisting international investors with their hotel real estate requirements. With 15 years of experience in the hospitality real estate sector, Stephany has played an instrumental role in nearly $5 billion of global transactions.
As Managing Director, Luke will be responsible for overseeing the firm's strategy for investing in private credit and special situations. Trinity's credit strategy will initially be focused on full-service hotels and resorts in destination markets across the U.S. and Mexico. Luke joins Trinity from BofA Securities, where he was a Managing Director in the Real Estate, Gaming and Lodging investment banking group. Luke brings more than 12 years of public and private transaction experience and has managed the successful execution of more than $73 billion in capital market transactions and $35 billion of mergers and acquisitions.
With over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Kayleen Morgan brings a wealth of knowledge and refreshing excitement as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining Hotel Per La, Morgan worked with a variety of hotel properties and brands throughout California, including Martin Resorts, Kamla Hotels, and The Hoxton. As part of her new role, Morgan develops and implements sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and increase market share. Additionally, she oversees the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels that resonate with audiences to increase brand awareness.
AJU CONTINUUM, a global investment company specializing in real estate, branding, and technology, today announced its partnership with Kasa Living, Inc. (www.kasa.com) to manage and operate the historic property at 929 South Broadway in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Formerly the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, the reimagined property has been relaunched as STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa.
The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) celebrated the best and brightest of the industry Tuesday night at the second annual HALA Stars of the Industry Awards.
As Los Angeles Evolves, the Well-Situated Hotel Refocuses on Health & Wellness with a $45 Million Transformation.
Experienced hotelier Sam Jagger has been appointed as General Manager of The Maybourne Beverly Hills, the first US property from Maybourne, operators of London's prestigious hotels Claridge's, The Connaught and the Berkeley. Jagger brings over two decades of luxury hospitality experience from leadership positions throughout the United States.
Kimpton Everly Hollywood, the hip Los Angeles hotel that exudes relaxed California sophistication, is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Palmer as General Manager. A seasoned professional in the luxury lifestyle hospitality space, Palmer brings a wealth of experience, deep commitment to employee engagement, and proven track record in strategic growth to the Everly team.
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful adoption of its GuestCast content streaming solution by The Metric Hotel in Los Angeles, California. An award-winning platform designed to easily adapt to the interests of each guest, GuestCast now plays an essential role in The Metric’s ability to cater to its young and international guest demographic. These tech-savvy travelers increasingly expect hotel in-room entertainment services to mirror their content-viewing preferences, regardless of where they travel.
Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Christoph Moje as general manager of Los Angeles' Hotel Bel-Air, effective from February 10, 2024. With almost 30 years' experience in luxury hotels across the America, Christoph re-joined Dorchester Collection seven years ago as hotel manager for sister property, The Beverly Hills Hotel. In 2021, he made the transition across to Hotel Bel-Air as hotel manager and he will now take on the role of general manager. Christoph's previous roles include numerous managerial positions within hotel groups, including The RitzCarlton Hotel Company and the Langham Hospitality Group. He also spent a period with the Dorchester Collection in the late noughties as hotel manager of the New York Palace before moving to Hotel Bel-Air for its triumphant relaunch in 2011. Christoph, who hails from Hamburg in Germany, graduated from the Bavaria Hotel Management School. Having now lived in America for nearly 30 years he considers California to be his home.
Agnes Park has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Legal and General Counsel, and will oversee global legal, compliance, and regulatory functions, ensuring the utmost standards of legal compliance and excellence are maintained throughout development, operations, and corporate activities.
Nicole Young has been promoted to Vice President, Revenue Management and Distribution, Global. Nicole joined Rosewood Hotel Group in 2017 to drive revenue through the optimization of revenue management and maximizing distribution opportunities across key traditional and emerging channels. In her new position, she will also act as the regional business expert for the Americas while leading the charge in advancing global revenue management and distribution processes and systems.