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Lowe and Atlas Hotels Unveil Mid-Century Modern-Inspired, Top-to-Bottom Renovation of San Diego’s Iconic Town and Country Resort

Lowe and Atlas Hotels today announced the completion of the team's comprehensive, multi-million-dollar renovation and repositioning of the 675-room Town and Country resort in San Diego. The vast 40-acre urban resort hotel and conference center is located on Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley.

CoralTree Hospitality
San Diego, California, United States
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Michael O'Donohue has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Michael O'Donohue has been appointed General Manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, one of only 14 Forbes triple five-star resorts in the world. He brings over 28 years of hospitality experience to the role, where he is responsible for managing the overall team and operations, performance, and strategic direction.With extensive experience in luxury hotel management, O'Donohue joins the team after nearly five years with Montage International as General Manager at Pendry San Diego, where he opened the flagship property. Previous to this, O'Donohue spent ten years working in various positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Prior to his time at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, O'Donohue worked at InterContinental Hotels and Hilton Hotels. He started his career at Hilton Short Hills in New Jersey as an Assistant Chef after earning his Associate of Occupational Studies degree from the Culinary Institute of America.

Accor
San Diego, California, United States
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Victorio Gonzalez has been appointed as General Manager at Pendry San Diego

Pendry Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the appointment of Victorio Gonzalez as general manager of Pendry San Diego. In this role, Gonzalez will be responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the hotel located in the city's renowned Gaslamp Quarter, featuring 317 guest rooms, including 36 suites, a signature Spa Pendry, and a collection of six unique restaurants and bars, highlighting some of the city's most talented chefs and concepts.

Montage
San Diego, California, United States
Development Renovation

Ocean Park Inn in Pacific Beach Now Open with First Phase of Property-wide Renovation Complete

Ocean Park Inn (OPI), a family-owned and operated hotel located in the heart of Pacific Beach, is now open to locals and leisure travel guests as of Friday, June 12, 2020. The beachfront hotel, ideally situated on the iconic Pacific Beach boardwalk just steps from the sand, will welcome guests with 71 newly reimagined guest rooms recently completed as part of a phased, property-wide renovation.

Ocean Park Inn
San Diego, California, United States
Development Renovation

Casetta Group Relaunches The Pearl Hotel in San Diego

The Pearl Hotel, operated by brand and hospitality management firm Casetta Group, reemerges as San Diego's newest urban retreat and social hub following substantial renovations. Newly redesigned to celebrate the boutique hotel's 1960s aesthetic paired with Casetta's philosophy of sustainability without compromising style, The Pearl Hotel welcomes guests with refurbished guest rooms, lobby and public spaces along with an updated dining experience at onsite restaurant, Charles + Dinorah.

Casetta Group
San Diego, California, United States
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John Yeadon has been promoted to Hotel Manager at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

With over 20 years of experience in hospitality management and 14+ years with Hyatt, Yeadon brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position where he will oversee Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego's day-to-day operations with a focus on customer service, operational excellence and colleague engagement. During his 4 years with the property, Yeadon previously oversaw the Sales & Marketing team which experienced record breaking revenue and growth under his tutelage. Most recently, he was recognized for his innovative leadership style by San Diego Business Journal as one of 2019's Next Top Business Leaders Under 40.

Hyatt
San Diego, California, United States
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Michaelene Sullivan has been promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Sullivan has been with Hyatt for 15 years, 10 of those years spent here at Grand Hyatt San Diego, shifting from her former role as Director of Group Sales. Sullivan is the Chair of the San Diego Women@Hyatt chapter, a group dedicated to growing female leadership within Hyatt, and has spearheaded a two-day Hyatt Leadership Forum, discussing the cultivation of female leaders within the cooperation. As a result of her pioneering work, Sullivan was a finalist for San Diego Magazine's Women of the Year Awards. Sullivan was also named an Elite Performer 2018, an award given to the top 1% of sales team members globally and exceeded 100%+ of established goals each year. In her new position, she will oversee marketing initiatives and manage the sales department.

Hyatt
San Diego, California, United States
Development Rebranding

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and Margaritaville Enterprises Bringing Margaritaville Hotel to San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB, "Pebblebrook" or "the Company") and Margaritaville Enterprises LLC announced the global lifestyle brand's second west coast resort, The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. The property is expected to open in 2021 in downtown San Diego, California.

Davidson
San Diego, California, United States
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Grand Opening of San Diego Mission Bay Resort Announced for January 2020

San Diego Mission Bay Resort, the city's newest luxury resort and spa, announced its grand opening is set for January 2020, after completing a $21 million reimagination and renovation. Located on the picturesque waterfront of Mission Bay Park, the largest aquatic preserve in the United States, the lavish 357-room year-round lifestyle destination resort is the ideal basecamp for guests seeking to explore the city's vibrant culture and nearby attractions and experience San Diego's idyllic, breezy beach lifestyle.

Noble House
San Diego, California, United States
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Mark Ansteth has been appointed as General Manager at The Keating Hotel

Mark Ansteth has been promoted by the RAR Hospitality team as the General Manager of The Keating Hotel located in the Gaslamp Quarter of Downtown San Diego. Anseth also currently manages another RAR property, the Ramada St. James Gaslamp Quarter San Diego Hotel. He has over 40 years of diverse leadership experience from being the Director of Sales & Marketing at a multitude of resorts including DoubleTree Gold Resort in San Diego, Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Westward Look Resort & Spa in Tucson, Honua Kai Resort & Spa in Hawaii and Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. Not only has Ansteth thrived working in resorts all across the United States, but he was also the President and Partner of eXpert Travel Inc. in San Diego. Due to Anseth's varied experience in the industry, RAR Hospitality is confident he will bring exceptional expertise to his duties as a hotel general manager.

R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.
San Diego, California, United States
Development Renovation

Noble House Announces Completion of $21 Million Renovation At Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa

Noble House Hotels and Resorts, Ltd., a hotel ownership and management group with an upscale portfolio of 20 distinct and visually captivating properties spanning the U.S., has announced the completion of a massive $21 million renovation of the Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa, located at 1775 East Mission Bay Drive in San Diego, California. The resort overlooks Mission Bay and offers 357 rooms and suites, an American cuisine restaurant and poolside lounge, waterfront dining, an extensive fitness center and a luxurious full-service spa.

Hilton
San Diego, California, United States
Development Opening

Carté® Hotel’s Design Offers a Modern Nod to the Local San Diego Experience

Carté® Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, a first-of-its-kind lifestyle hotel, today unveiled its design inspiration and the details behind the 246-room property. Opened this week in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, the hotel was designed by The Manchette Studio, a full-service interior design firm specializing in hospitality design. The property celebrates the community's nautical heritage and architecture through its thoughtfully selected design elements and materials and features modern luxuries and amenities, tailored to the curious traveler.

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

Towneplace Suites By Marriott To Open At San Diego International Airport

Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport | Liberty Station is set to open for business on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the San Diego Airport area. The new hotel located at 2311 Lee Court, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by InterMountain Management, LLC of Monroe, Louisiana.

TownePlace Suites
San Diego, California, United States
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Erin Brown has been appointed as PR Manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Erin Brown has been appointed Public Relations (PR) Manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. In this role, she will be responsible for media and influencer relations, community involvement, online reputation management, and social media for the landmark resort. Brown brings nearly a decade of media and public relations experience to this position, including posts with major hospitality brands such as Kimpton, Andaz, and Marriott. Prior to joining Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Brown worked as the Hospitality Group Manager at Crowe PR, a San Diego based PR agency, where she was responsible for overseeing more than a dozen clients in the hospitality industry. Her responsibilities included developing PR plans, creating media strategy, maintaining and growing media relationships, and monitoring media trends. Brown began her career in television news as a morning show producer, where she learned storytelling techniques, how to write newsworthy headlines, and how to create compelling TV segments. Brown's skills include media relations, strategic planning, writing, social media, and account management. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and digital media from DePaul University.

Accor
San Diego, California, United States
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MarQuies Willis has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Carté® Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

As director of sales and marketing, MarQuies Willis is responsible for overseeing Carté's sales and marketing efforts for all venues, including Watercolors, Fonte di Vino and Above Ash Social. Willis has a commitment to excellence with a strong focus on client and account development, sales strategy, brand awareness, public relations, and the success and growth of the property's team. A tenured hospitality professional, Willis brings more than a decade of sales and marketing experience to the property. Prior to joining Carté Hotel, Willis served as associate director of sales for Kimpton Solamar Hotel, where he managed sales efforts for citywide conventions and entertainment travel, and was instrumental in training and developing the team, account acquisitions, and customer base improvement to increase revenue. Previously, he has served as area sales manager at Kimpton's Rouge, Topaz, Madera, and DC Palomar. During his tenure with Kimpton, Willis was awarded several company-wide accolades, including "Kimpton Idol," an award nominated by his peers for his industry knowledge, mentorship and financial success.

Hilton
San Diego, California, United States
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Chans Rock has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Carté® Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

An accomplished and enthusiastic operations leader, Chans Rock brings more than 25 years of food and beverage experience to his role as opening director of food and beverage operations at Carté Hotel. Rock will lead the culinary and front of house teams at the property's three on-site dining venues including Watercolors, Above Ash Social and Fonte di Vino. Before joining the Carté team, Rock served as general manager of the iconic Hotel Erwin and successfully opened the luxury Vintage House and Villagio Hotel in beautiful Napa Valley. Rock's outstanding service is widely recognized by his peers and the hospitality industry and he has received various accolades, including four gold medals from Hilton Worldwide and Manager of the Year at Marriott International.

Hilton
San Diego, California, United States
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Henri Birmele has been appointed as General Manager at Carté® Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton

As general manager of Carté Hotel, Henri Birmele will lead day-to-day hotel operations, guest relations and strategic planning for the hotel's upscale experience. A seasoned hospitality leader, Birmele brings more than 25 years of experience to the property. Before joining Carté Hotel, Birmele served as general manager for The Landing Resort & Spa in Lake Tahoe, overseeing budget development and project management. Under his leadership, the property was awarded multiple global luxury honors, including Luxury Travel Guide's Luxury Resort & Spa of the Year. Birmele previously held management positions at iconic luxury properties, including Viceroy Hotel, Turnberry Isle Resort and Spa, Shutters on the Beach, and St. Regis Hotel. He is a graduate of the prestigious Hospitality School in Switzerland and holds a degree in global business from the Benedict Business School in Zurich.

Hilton
San Diego, California, United States