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New Opening: The Granger Hotel in San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter

Newly opened in San Diego, the Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter honors the history of the city and its building while offering an exclusive contemporary oasis—one that is open to only its guests and their friends. The city's first hotel of its kind and first Design Hotels member, the Granger Hotel combines original architectural details dating back to 1904 with custom contemporary artworks and a curated selection of vintage and bespoke furniture. Here, guests are joined only by fellow travelers in a playful, private urban retreat.

Marriott
San Diego, California, United States
Appointment

Taylor Murphy has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Murphy began his hospitality career at Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa with Evolution Hospitality before joining Hard Rock Hotel San Diego in 2020, serving as Assistant Director of Rooms and Director of Operations. During his three years with the property, he played a critical role in rebuilding operations post-pandemic, with a focus on elevating service standards and enhancing the overall guest experience.

Hard Rock
San Diego, California, United States
Development Rebranding

The Boardwalk Hotel Now Open Under Brick Hospitality Management

Brick Hospitality, a leading San Diego-based hotel management company, announced today its partnership and soft opening of The Boardwalk Hotel, Mission Beach's newest boutique escape. Formerly known as the Santa Clara Motel, this revitalization and new stewardship promises to elevate the guest experience and solidify The Boardwalk Hotel as a premier destination in San Diego's vibrant beach community.

Brick Hospitality
San Diego, California, United States
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Appointment

Summer Shoemaker has been appointed as General Manager at San Diego Mission Bay Resort

General Manager Summer Shoemaker has spent the last two decades building a successful hospitality career. After holding various front desk operations roles, she relocated to San Diego to further her career and served as the assistant front office manager at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Demonstrating a natural ability to lead, Shoemaker quickly progressed in the ranks and held titles including senior conference service manager and later director of event services at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa and director of operations at L'Auberge Del Mar. She most recently served as the general manager of La Valencia Hotel where she was responsible for property management and strategic leadership and at San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Shoemaker spearheads operations and resort management, bringing a fresh perspective and track record of excellence in service and revenue generation.

Noble House
San Diego, California, United States
Appointment

Cesar Oceguera has been appointed as Executive Sous Chef at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, located on San Diego's famed Harbor Island, has appointed San Diego native Cesar Oceguera as executive sous chef. Chef Oceguera joins the property's newly established culinary team to oversee the concept and development and day-to-day operations of Rumorosa, a new Baja-California inspired signature restaurant slated to open in February 2024. Rumorosa is the first of four new dining outlets debuting as part of the property's $100 million renovation and reimagining of the 1,053-room property to Sheraton Resort & Marina scheduled to be completed in 2024.

Marriott
San Diego, California, United States
Appointment

Jim Hollister has been appointed as General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Hollister as General Manager. With an exceptional background in hospitality and operations leadership, Hollister brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, enhancing guest experiences, and achieving outstanding sales results. In his role as General Manager, Hollister will manage and oversee daily hotel operations, maintain standards for guest satisfaction, and provide leadership and direction to the staff at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.

Margaritaville Enterprises, LLC
San Diego, California, United States
Opinion Article Markets & Performance

The Rebounding San Diego Lodging Market Attracts Investor Interest

In 2022 and the first half of 2023, San Diego hotels experienced unprecedented RevPAR growth, similar to much of California, as markets recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, hotel development and transactions have been strong. However, construction of full-service hotels remains challenging amid a steep rise in development costs.

Marcus Lee
By Marcus Lee, Executive Vice President, Development, HVS
San Diego, California, United States
Development Renovation

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is thrilled to announce a spectacular multi million dollar renovation to the Marina Tower that will elevate the modern yet timeless design and create an environment where guests feel at ease, whether working, meeting or relaxing. The property is launching its newest chapter as the fully transformed Sheraton Resort & Marina in early 2024. Drawing on its roots as a community hub for locals and guests, the redesign of The Marina Tower, focuses on the hotel's public spaces and reimagining Sheraton as the future of the world's gathering place.

Sheraton
San Diego, California, United States
Development Opening

Margaritaville Opens Its First San Diego City-Center Hotel on The West Coast

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is now open in downtown San Diego, marking the beloved brand's first city-center location on the West Coast. Following a nearly $30 million property-wide reimagination, the property is a distinctly Southern Californian take on the Margaritaville experience and is now home to San Diego's largest rooftop pool deck, vibrant and beachy accommodations, three dining and entertainment destinations to sip and savor, flexible meetings and events spaces, and thoughtful amenities. Seamlessly blending the excitement of the city with the carefree feeling of the islands, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego delivers fun and escapism to the heart of downtown, just steps from some of city's top attractions including Petco Park, the San Diego Convention Center, and the USS Midway Museum.

Margaritaville
San Diego, California, United States
Appointment

Kenia Zavala has been appointed as Director of Spa at SpaTerre at Kona Kai San Diego

Kona Kai San Diego, a world-class Noble House Hotels & Resorts property defined and inspired by its place on San Diego's Shelter Island, today introduced Kenia Zavala as the director of spa at SpaTerre. A passionate leader, Zavala specializes in growth and operational strategy while simultaneously ensuring ongoing treatment innovation and an outstanding guest experience.

Noble House
San Diego, California, United States
Development Renovation

Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Underway On 50-year-old Landmark, Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection By Hilton

A multi-million-dollar renovation is underway on Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton, a landmark 50-year-old property located in the picturesque seaside community of La Jolla, CA. The project is slated for completion in November 2023, and includes a revamp of each of the property's 110 guestrooms and suites, 1,600 square feet of meetings and events space, and 11th floor which will include the opening of Sea & Sky, a penthouse level fine dining restaurant replacing the hotel's existing eatery Cusp Dining & Drinks. The property remains open over the duration of construction, and multiple floors of newly redesigned guestrooms are currently completed and available for immediate reservation.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
San Diego, California, United States
Appointment

Shaun Robinson has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Hilton San Diego Bayfront announced the appointment of Shaun Robinson to general manager of the 1,190-room bayfront hotel featuring more than 165,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and located just steps away from the San Diego Convention Center. In his new role, he will ensure that Hilton San Diego Bayfront maintains its excellent reputation in providing purposeful and passionate customer service while continuing to enhance the guest experience for leisure, business and group travelers. Robinson joins Hilton San Diego Bayfront from Hilton Anaheim where he oversaw more than 1,000 team members as general manager, a position he held since 2011.

Hilton
San Diego, California, United States