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Coury Hospitality to Manage Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Coury Hospitality, the award-winning lifestyle hospitality operator behind some of the country’s most dynamic hotels and restaurants, has been tapped to take over management of the iconic Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, effective July 1, 2025. Located in the heart of the legendary Gaslamp Quarter, the Hard Rock Hotel is known for its immersive, music-infused energy, and VIP-caliber service. The partnership signals a bold new chapter for the property, as Coury brings its signature blend of elevated operations, experiential programming, and culinary-forward innovation to one of Southern California’s most recognizable hotel destinations.

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Debuts Fully Renovated Guest Rooms, Available For Summer 2025 Bookings and Beyond

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is now accepting reservations for its elegantly redesigned Seaport Tower deluxe guest rooms, set to welcome visitors beginning June 2025. Following the unveiling of its updated signature restaurant Sally's, this milestone advances the bayfront hotel's comprehensive transformation by introducing the first wave of reimagined accommodations. Meticulously designed in collaboration with award-winning firm Parker Torres Design, the room renovation commenced in January 2025 and will continue through 2026, elevating the guest experience and cementing Manchester Grand Hyatt's status as a definitive landmark of Southern California hospitality.

Ian Leggatt has been appointed as Director of Golf at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Fairmont Grand Del Mar, the award-winning, luxury resort located in the coastal canyons of Rancho Peñasquitos Preserve, is thrilled to announce the appointment of experienced golf veteran, Ian Leggatt, as Director of Golf. Leggatt will oversee all operations at The Grand Golf Club, which includes San Diego's only Tom Fazio-designed golf course.

Nicholas Durslag has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Bower Coronado

Nicholas Durslag steps into the director of sales and marketing role with an impressive international background spanning Spain, Mexico, Thailand, Switzerland, and the United States. In his most recent role as director of transient and business travel at Royal Sonesta San Francisco, Durslag achieved remarkable results, including a 126% increase in consortia market penetration index and an 84% rise in wholesale revenue within key international markets.

Sean Murphy has been appointed as General Manager at The Bower Coronado

Sean Murphy brings more than a decade of luxury hospitality experience to his role as general manager at The Bower. Most recently, Murphy led operations as Director of Rooms at The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, where he spearheaded the property's opening and contributed to its recognition as one of Architectural Digest's best new hotels in 2023. Prior to Auberge, Murphy served as general manager of Hotel Esencia, a celebrated 50-acre estate and independent luxury hotel along Mexico's Caribbean coast. Under his leadership, the property earned a Forbes Five-Star rating and a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure's 2023 World's Best Awards, cementing its reputation as one of Mexico's most distinguished luxury destinations.

Brandon Sloan has been promoted to Executive Chef at Pendry San Diego

Since joining Pendry San Diego in 2017 as Chef de Cuisine and most recently as Executive Sous Chef, Sloan has played a significant role in overseeing the culinary operations for Nason's Beer Hall, Fifth & Rose, Provisional Kitchen, and in-room dining. In his new role as Executive Chef, Sloan's responsibilities will expand to include all day-to-day operations and menu development, banquets, in-room dining, and strategic vision for the hotel's overall culinary program.

William Figueroa has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Pendry San Diego

William joins Pendry San Diego from Alma San Diego, where he served as director of food and beverage. Throughout his 30-year career in the food and beverage industry, Figueroa has held leadership positions at several premier culinary concepts in Seattle, London, New York City and Los Angeles. In his role at Pendry San Diego, Figueroa will manage and oversee all day-to-day food and beverage operations across the hotel's culinary destinations.