ebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) and Margaritaville Holdings today announced the global lifestyle brand's first west coast resort in San Diego, California. The Margaritaville Island Resort San Diego is expected to open in 2020.
Carté Hotel San Diego Downtown is perfectly situated in San Diego's sought-after and vibrant Little Italy neighborhood, located steps away from the city's best restaurants, Embarcadero waterfront and the downtown business district. The LEED Silver hotel will bring relaxing experiences, a sense of discovery and myriad of elevated amenities as well as unique culinary experiences to the community. The hotel offers traditional sea-to-table cuisine at Watercolors restaurant, regional wine and spirits in its Fonte Di Vino tasting room, and amazing crafted drinks with a view from its Above Ash Social rooftop venue. At Carté, guests will enjoy a saltwater rooftop pool with comfortable cabana seating as well as the FIT Athletic Club offering the finest upscale fitness and wellness experiences, featuring numerous fitness classes that will allow guests and members alike the ability to maintain their routines while on the go. (Fees apply for classes)
Hilton San Diego Bayfront recently underwent a $23 million renovation to all 1,190 guest rooms and guest room corridors. Keeping guests' needs in mind, the enhanced guest rooms and suites feature a nautical, contemporary design and premium amenities including modern furniture, new mini coolers, updated restrooms, additional power and USB ports, 55" HD TVs and more. With both city and coastal elements, the hotel's elevated look embraces everything Southern California has to offer, and the sophisticated seafaring-inspired design is a nod to the hotel's stunning, prime location on the edge of the San Diego Bay.
Adyani is an Accomplished hotelier and restaurateur, best known for leading celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's US operations and for his innovative work for Steve Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas. As Vice President of Operations for Chef Ramsay, he designed and opened the highly anticipated Hell's Kitchen Restaurant (Las Vegas), Gordon Ramsay Steak (Atlantic City). Additionally, he was part of Ramsay's FOX primetime productions of "The F Word'' and "24 Hours to Hell & Back" TV shows. In his previous role as General Manager at Wynn and Encore, Las Vegas, Adyani attainded Forbes Five Star accolades four years in a row and earlier in his carreer, as Vice President of Compass Group, Adyani re-concepted and opened James Beard award recipient and Michelin Star Winning Spiaggia Café By Chef Tony Mantuano.
Chef Vaiciunas, a native of Detroit, graduated from the Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts Program and began his career at the prestigious Detroit Athletic Club, which has been home to multiple certified Master Chefs. His accolades from his time in Detroit include Best Chef from the Detroit Metro Times, Best Restaurant for Top of the Pontch from the Detroit Free Press, and Up and Coming Chef from Metro Detroit, which heralded his artistic culinary point ofview and creative eye for presentation and unique flavor profiles in his menus. Upon leaving his hometown of Detroit, Chef Vaiciunas moved to Chicago for acorporatechef position and subsequently worked in Salt Lake City and most recently in Miami at the Local House Restaurant on Ocean Drive .Chef Vaiciunasalso went on to compete on the Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen" with celebrity chef Alton Brown. He relocated to San Diego in early 2019 to join the team at The Guild.
Alvin Mansour's Oram Hotels and Azul Hospitality Grouphave announced the grand opening of The Guild, a 162-room Marriott Tribute Portfolioproperty located in the heart of downtown San Diego. The Guild, housed in the historic,century-old Army-Navy landmark building that has been a symbol of the city's storied past sincethe 1920s, has been carefully restored and reimagined by Oram Hotels and designer SormehRienne into a design-driven, contemporary space that is layered with beauty, inspiration and anunparalleled attention to detail that will elevate San Diego's hospitality landscape to newheights.
Jeff Josenhans brings more than 20 years of global wine, beer, and spirits expertise to his new role at InterContinental San Diego, where he will oversee the hotel's comprehensive and innovative food and beverage program including: Vistal Bar + Restaurant, located on the 3rd floor and serving coastal California-cuisine by Chef Amy DiBiase, the rooftop pool bar, Starbucks, banquets, and in-room dining for the hotel's 400 bay view guestrooms and suites.
Eric Manning returns to InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as Director of Sales & Marketing for InterContinental San Diego where he will lead group sales efforts for the hotel's 400 rooms and 95,000 square feet of meeting and event space. A longstanding San Diego resident, Manning began his hospitality career in 2003 as Sales Manager for Evans Hotels and later dedicated seven years to leading the Kimpton Solamar (an IHG property) sales team towards new successes. Most recently, Manning served as the Director of Sales & Marketing for Omni Hotels & Resorts in San Diego. Now with over 15 years of professional experience, he brings strong sales leadership and extensive local market expertise to the InterContinental San Diego team, with a primary focus on driving top line revenues and building client loyalty. Manning was born and raised in San Jose, Calif., where he attended San Jose State University.
Pacific View Inn, an Independent hotel on the strand in Pacific Beach, is undergoing a major renovation with a keen focus to sustainability, both in the renovation and also in the future operation. This is the first upgrade the property has had in its history as a Pacific Beach accommodation htps://pacificviewinn.com/accommodations.php and is being done with many features to be environmentally friendly in this beach community.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is pleased to announce the unveiling of a multi-million dollar renovation, including a complete interior revitalization of the property's 438 guestrooms, Blue Marble Spa, pool deck, two dining outlets and nearly 16,000 square feet of meeting space. Located on Mission Bay, t he property's refresh elevates the guest experience with quiet sophistication and high-end comfort. The coastal chic design aesthetic is a nod to Southern California, well-known for its sunny year-round weather, and includes a maritime color palette plus, nautical aesthetic details. The overall interior effect creates a seamless, "outdoors in," sense of place and environment. The property is owned by Chesapeake Lodging Trust, a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).
The landmark Grande Colonial has completed a $4 million renovation of its 97 guest rooms & suites, and most bathrooms. The project, which began in November, was completed in phases, building-by-building, floor-by-floor.
InterContinental San Diego announced the appointment of Chuck Abbott as General Manager of the luxurious bayfront property, opened in September 2018. With over 35 years of global hospitality experience, Abbott will confidently utilize his extensive leadership expertise to oversee and guide all hotel operations. Abbott joins InterContinental San Diego from Prince Waikiki Hotel in Hawaii, where he most recently served as General Manager during the hotel's multi-million-dollar rebranding and renovation. Previous to his role at Prince Waikiki, Abbott served as South East Asia Vice President for Starwood Hotels & Resorts from 2009 through 2014, where he directed and increased the performance of 31 operating hotels, eight brands, and 21 developments across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Among his many achievements during his time with Starwood, Abbott has proven extremely effective and successful in increasing property revenues by millions of dollars to reach peak results, all while maintaining and increasing overall guest satisfaction. Abbott's professional history has spanned worldwide, holding high-profile positions such as Vice President of Operations for Sheraton Macao and St. Regis Macao, General Manager & Area Managing Director for St. Regis Hotel in Shanghai, and General Manager of Westin Resort Guam, Westin Kuming, China, and Westin Chosun Beach, Korea. Further exemplifying his exceptional work as an innovative and adaptive industry leader, Abbott was selected as one of the Top Ten Figures in China's Hospitality Industry Awards in 2003 and named one of the Influential Community Leaders in the Pudong New Development Area in 2007. Abbott is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Restaurant Management. Dedicated to furthering the education of future young professionals, Abbott was previously an adjunct professor at University of Guam's School of Business & Tourism. Now, Abbott has relocated to San Diego with his wife of 38 years, Hae Hwa, whom he has two children with.
After an extensive guest room (http://www.theshoallajolla.com/accommodations.php) renovation and transformation, The Shoal La Jolla Beach is ready to welcome guests to this fresh rendition as a Boutique Hotel in La Jolla, CA, just steps from the famous Windansea Beach. With a keen focus to sustainability, a core value of the ownership and management company Kamla Hotels, the renovations included implementing recycled building material and energy-efficient plumbing. To continue hotel operations as environmentally-friendly as possible, use of recyclable K-cups and replenishable shampoo, conditioner and body wash containers reduce plastic waste by 95 percent over traditional products. Guests can participate in this movement with linen re-use and reduced housekeeping visits to save energy, conserve water and reduce ground water contamination in efforts to keep this beautiful area of La Jolla a great destination to visit. Reducing energy can enhance the guest experience as many now cite that sustainability in a hotel is an important feature and guests can feel good about participating in the conservation efforts. New digital applications to reduce paper waste are additional environmental-friendly implementations.
Southern California based RAR Hospitality, a full-spectrum hospitality management firm, has recently broken ground on the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in San Diego, The Monsaraz - set to open in summer 2020. Tapestry Collection by Hilton added 14 hotels to its portfolio of modern, stylish hotels in 2018 and has another 45 in its global pipeline (as of Q4 2018), including eight additional California properties. The development is a partnership with local development firm Alliance Development, who brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.
San Diego benefits from a diverse mix of demand generated by local corporations, government entities, meeting and group business, and leisure-related activity. Compression resulting from large conventions held at the San Diego Convention Center produces a significant number of room nights in the market on an annual basis. Furthermore, the Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter neighborhoods are home to an array of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and other tourist-oriented businesses that attract leisure guests and serve as amenities to convention attendees. Popular leisure attractions throughout the area continue to attract strong fly- and drive-in demand. The local economy continues to expand, with tech startups, residential development, increases in military spending, and record-high levels of visitation. One of the most up-and-coming areas of the city is its East Village neighborhood.
InterMountain Management and The Corky McMillin Companies are proud to announce the opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport Liberty Station, California. The stunning hotel will be the newest addition to Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport Liberty Station features 181 spacious rooms and offers travelers value-added amenities with the spirit of Hamptonality.
Alvin Mansour's Oram Hotels and Azul Hospitality Group have announced the appointment of Steven Adyani as general manager of The Guild, a 162-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio property set to debut in spring 2019. The Guild, housed in the historic Army-Navy landmark building in the city's downtown core, will be reimagined into a creative, design-forward destination, courtesy of Sormeh Rienne design, that will pay homage to the property's iconic history and its deep San Diego roots while simultaneously bringing forth a fresh, inspired take on contemporary hospitality unlike anything else in the city.
As executive meeting manager, Crystal Wagner will be focused on both booking small groups across all market segments and working with the planners to detail the group and meeting specifications to execute flawless programs. In addition, Crystal will manage the social media marketing efforts for the hotel. Wagner joined Kimpton Solamar Hotel in 2016, as guest services agent, where she elevated the guest experience by providing friendly and knowledgeable guidance about the local area, attractions, restaurants events, hotel property and amenities. Prior to her time at Kimpton, Wagner held various roles in retail and sales management for over 15 years. Wagner holds a bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising and Product Development from Kent State University.
Kimpton Solamar Hotel announced today the appointment of Rosaline Verhoog as group sales manager and promotion of Crystal Wagner to sales coordinator of the 235-room downtown San Diego boutique hotel.As group sales manager, Verhoog will lead group sales efforts east of the Rocky Mountains with a focus on government, social, military, education, religious, fraternal, law, non-profit foundations and associations, entertainment, and corporate, increas ing exposure and revenue and supporting marketing campaigns for the boutique San Diego hotel.A tenured hospitality industry professional, Verhoog comes to Kimtpon Solamar Hotel from Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, where she held a role as executive meeting sales manager. At Estancia, she found her passion for group sales, organizing team outing and consistently exceeding hotel revenue goals. She also held various roles at other San Diego hotels including W San Diego, Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, and US Grant. Verhoog earned her bachelor's degree in hospitality and tourism management from San Diego State University.
After a massive multi-million dollar renovation, The Shoal at La Jolla Beach announced today its grand opening is set for Saturday, December 21st, but currently welcoming guests to experience the new property now. Originally built in 1956, this latest renovation is the most extensive upgrade in the property's history. Completely transformed from a traditional Travelodge to a luxurious boutique hotel, The Shoal is primed for both business travelers and vacationers. Rebuilt from the hotel's original structural bones, The Shoal was redesigned with a focus on environmental sustainability. The renovations include using recycled building materials, installing energy efficient plumbing, and introducing initiatives that will help to drastically reduce plastic waste.