Rancho Bernardo Inn Enhances the Guest Experience With Completion of Resort Rooms Refresh
The beloved San Diego resort debuts its refreshed guestrooms and suites influenced by the Spanish Revival and its sprawling grounds.
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Taylor Miller has been appointed as General Manager at Del Mar Beach Hotel
Del Mar Beach Hotel, San Diego's luxury beachfront hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Miller to the position of general manager. In this role, Miller will oversee all operations for the 46-room California coastal hotel and its three residences. She will also work closely with the management team at Azul Hospitality Group to strategically grow the overall revenue for the property. Miller is an energetic leader who brings with her a depth of knowledge in guest services and hotel operations, as well as a true passion for hospitality.
Fairmont Continues US Expansion with Signing of Fairmont Manchester San Diego
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Manchester Financial Group today announced the signing of definitive agreements for the development and management of a Fairmont hotel in downtown San Diego, California.
Marcos Seville has been appointed as Executive Chef at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcos Seville to new executive chef. Seville most recently served as resort executive chef at the prestigious Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, where he helmed a team of 10 chefs, 45 cooks and 20 stewards.
Kevin Davidson has been appointed as Banquet Chef at Kona Kai Resort & Spa
Managing and overseeing offerings for meetings, groups, weddings and events is Banquet Chef Kevin Davidson. An industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in high-volume kitchen settings, Davidson attended Paris' award-winning Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute and participated in its Superior Cuisine Programme, where he mastered the arts of classic haute cuisine, contemporary menu planning and intricate preparatory technique. He followed his love of the culinary world to San Francisco where he held culinary operations and leadership roles with organizations including Project Open Hand, the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens and 2Forks before moving to San Diego where he most recently served as the executive production chef for REEF Technology. He brings an eye for maximizing operational efficiencies and desire to create outstanding food and beverage experiences to the property's banquets and events, where he works alongside Magnanelli to conceptualize and execute innovative culinary programming.
Amanda Bilbro has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Kona Kai Resort & Spa
Director of Food & Beverage Amanda Bilbro is an accomplished, 25-year industry powerhouse who has held managerial roles at properties including San Francisco Marriott Marquis and Noble House Hotels & Resorts' Hotel Zoe in addition to working in Michael Mina's acclaimed Arcadia Steakhouse at the San Jose Marriott. She began her career path with Kona Kai as a task force manager and was quickly identified as an irreplaceable asset which resulted in a permanent position on the resort's food and beverage leadership team and a move to San Diego. Today, she manages key team members including the executive chef and banquet chef while overseeing the banquets and culinary departments and five individual outlets across the property. She also leads coordination of numerous annual property events including its luau, the Sails & Ales beer, wine, spirits and culinary tasting event and participation in the signature Noble House Hotels & Resorts quarterly dining series. She cites her background as a Southerner as the root of her passion for hospitality and approaches her role with a "we over me" mentality that shines through in her approach to both guest and internal team relations.
Joe Magnanelli has been appointed as Executive Chef at Kona Kai Resort & Spa
Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli brings more than two decades of worldly culinary experience to his role and has worked in hotels including The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. Upon relocating to San Diego, he spent a decade with Urban Kitchen Group and most recently played a key role in the opening of Downtown San Diego's Animae. Responsible for leading day-to-day culinary operations at the resort, Magnanelli is focused on menu ideation and execution for signature dining concept Vessel Restaurant + Bar in addition to supporting culinary programming for meetings, groups and events. At Vessel, he plans to introduce seasonally inspired menus focused on locally and thoughtfully sourced meats, seafood and produce with an emphasis on shareable plates for an added element of experiential dining.
Casper van Eldik Thieme has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Nationally recognized Southern California hotel, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, announces today the appointment of Casper van Eldik Thieme as the new director of sales and marketing of the 1,628 room property overlooking the San Diego Bay.
David Duran has been appointed as General Manager at Pendry San Diego
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the appointment and promotion of David Duran as General Manager of Pendry San Diego. Bringing more than a decade of luxury hospitality experience to this role, Duran will be responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the award-winning 317-room hotel property located in San Diego's renowned Gaslamp Quarter.
Madeleine Goldman has been appointed as Head of Marketing for North America and the Caribbeans at VERTU Hotels and Resorts
Madeleine Goldman (Weekley), President of Madweek Marketing, is a hospitality industry professional whose career spans two decades of executive roles in marketing, advertising, and public relations.
Recovery Outlook for the San Diego Lodging Market
Amid a worldwide pandemic, RevPAR for Greater San Diego fell approximately 50.0% in 2020 from 2019 levels.[1] This compares to a 47.5% drop for the United States as a whole and a 57.6% drop for the top 25 markets in the nation, according to STR. By year-end 2021, the greater San Diego market’s RevPAR had recovered to just under 80.0% of the pre-COVID performance. This rebound is less than the 83.0% recovery experienced nationally, but stronger than the 67.0% recovery of the top 25 markets.
By Marcus Lee, Executive Vice President, Development, HVS
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Niveesha Hill has joined Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar & Hilton Garden Inn San Diego-Del Mar as Dual Property General Manager
R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc. (formerly RAR Hospitality), is pleased to announce the appointment of Niveesha Hill who joined the San Diego-based hotel management and consulting firm as the Dual Property General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar and Hilton Garden Inn San Diego-Del Mar. Hill's proven leadership experience, effective, efficient management in all areas of hotel operations, and extensive industry knowledge will deliver hospitality excellence and exceptional guest services.
John Rovie has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Veteran hospitality industry leader John Rovie, most recently director of sales and marketing at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, Calif., has been named the new director of sales and marketing at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, a waterfront resort in the heart of the harbor district.
Laura De Martin has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency La Jolla At Aventine
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine announces today the appointment of Laura De Martin as Executive Chef.
Todd McAninch has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency La Jolla At Aventine
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine announces today the appointment of Todd McAninch as General Manager.
The Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld Completes Comprehensive Renovation
Pacific Pearl Hotels, LLC announces the completion of a comprehensive multi-million dollar renovation of guest rooms, public space and meeting space. Located just two miles from the beach and SeaWorld, the hotel's renovation project spans the entirety of the 316 room Wyndham Garden San Diego SeaWorld.
The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Now Open
Point Loma welcomed its first new hotel in over a decade with the grand opening of The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Developed by Lamming Co. in partnership with Alliance Development, KNA Design, R&R Construction and JWDA architects, The Monsaraz celebrates Point Loma, often referred to as the place "where California began," through its design, amenities and guest experience, offering a sea-centric haven—and an escape from day-to-day life—in the heart of one of San Diego's iconic coastal towns.
Hyatt Regency La Jolla At Aventine Finalizes Property-Wide Renovation
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine announces today the completion of its property-wide, multiphase $10 million dollar renovation. Debuting a fresh, elevated design inspired by the surrounding locale, the celebrated San Diego property introduces a remodeled exterior and interior with a transformed lobby, social and event spaces.
Ocean Park Inn Has Reopened Its Doors
Ocean Park Inn (OPI), a family-owned and operated hotel celebrating 30 years in the heart of Pacific Beach, is now open after a year-long property-wide renovation. The beachfront hotel, ideally situated on the iconic Pacific Beac h boardwalk just steps from the sand, has unveiled a refreshed exterior, pool deck and lounge area as part of the second phase of a property-wide renovation.