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Agilysys to Highlight Next-Generation Hospitality Software Solutions at HT-NEXT in San Diego
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that the company will exhibit at HT-NEXT on March 12-14, 2018 in San Diego, showcasing its innovative hospitality solutions that improve operational efficiency, increase revenue and deliver a superior guest experience. The annual conference combines Hospitality Technology's Hotel Technology Forum and HTNG's North American Conference, creating a must-attend educational and networking experience for hospitality technology professionals and solution providers.
Kelly Commerford has been promoted to Regional Director of Marketing, West Coast at Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Kelly Commerford was promoted from the director of sales and marketing at Kona Kai Resort & Spa, to regional director of marketing for the West Coast where he manages the overall sales, marketing and catering teams for Kona Kai Resort & Spa, The Portofino Hotel & Marina, River Terrace Inn, Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf and The Argonaut Hotel. Commerford is responsible for overseeing the topline revenue for the properties as well as driving customer acquisition through strategic sales and marketing efforts including social media engagement. With thirty-three years of hospitality experience, Commerford's strong leadership skills have resulted in the promotion of highly motivated salespeople and ensured the success of multi-million-dollar conference centers, conventions, and resort hotel operations. His expertise spans across many travel sectors including corporate, national, regional, leisure, and convention and trade shows.
Don Dennis has been promoted to VP of Operations, West Coast at Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Don Dennis has been with Noble House Hotels & Resorts for over 15 years and currently serves as the vice president of operations for the West Coast. During his time with Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Don has worked with key properties within the portfolio including Hotel Viking, The Portofino Hotel & Marina, Hotel Deca, Monterey Beach Resort and Hilton San Diego Hotel & Spa before accepting the position of vice president, regional managing director for the West Coast.
Lou Cirelli has been appointed as Director of Sales at Kona Kai Resort & Spa
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., a hotel ownership and management group with an upscale portfolio of 15 distinct and visually captivating properties spanning the U.S., today announced the appointment of Lou Cirelli as Director of Sales for Kona Kai Resort & Spa, the hotel group"s legendary property located on the tip of Shelter Island in San Diego. An award-winning Noble House veteran with a successful track record for increasing sales, Cirelli will leverage his extensive Southern California expertise to drive sales and boost visibility for the historic San Diego resort.
Market Pulse: San Diego, CA
Downtown San Diego is considered the heart of San Diego County, and given its excellent accessibility attributes, there are a variety of options for travel in and around the city. Three of the county's nine major freeways flow through the city, Downtown is located only two miles southeast of the airport, and there are several ridesharing and public transportation options that can easily connect tourists to the area's primary sources of lodging demand. 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-in and drive-in demand. The local economy continues to expand, with tech start-ups, 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. The downtown San Diego area can be divided into eight neighborhoods: Columbia, Core, Cortez Hill, East Village, Gaslamp Quarter, Horton Plaza, Little Italy, and the Marina District. Each neighborhood contains a unique mix of cultural and distinct demand generators, which, to some extent, may preclude the hotels from competing for the same business. Downtown San Diego's primary economic districts are the Core (office space), Horton Plaza (shopping), Gaslamp Quarter (restaurants and entertainment), and Marina (waterfront and convention center). Many residential, retail, office, and other commercial developments are occurring in the market. Most of the high-rise buildings that have recently been completed or are currently under construction represent high-end condominiums and hotels. Most of these projects are on sites near the waterfront or in East Village, consistent with the overall civic redevelopment plans for San Diego. We have outlined a few of these projects below. • Pacific Gate: Vancouver, B.C.-based Bosa Development Corp is currently amid developing a new condominium building called Pacific Gate; the 41-story property will contain 215 residences, 16,000 square feet of retail space, and 460 parking stalls within three below-grade levels. Bosa has played a major role in creating many of San Diego's upscale, high-rise residences and landmarks; other completed Bosa developments in Downtown San Diego include Horizons, Park Place, Discovery, The Grande, and Electra. • Manchester Gateway: This project is being developed by Manchester Financial Group, a prominent San-Diego based development firm. The complex will occupy a three-million-square-foot site to be improved with a mixed-use development including the following components: a four-star hotel and four-and-a-half-star hotel, totaling 1,360 guestrooms; more than 1.2 million square feet of office space among three Class-A office buildings, one of which is being built solely for use by the U.S. Navy; a 391,000-square-foot retail development; and a public waterfront park. The site represents one of the largest, if not the largest, undeveloped urban waterfront sites located along the California coast, located in San Diego's Central Business District and within walking distance of the convention center. Given the large size and scope of this project, as well as its location on the San Diego waterfront, this development represents one of the most prominent and unique development opportunities on the West Coast. • Seaport Village: Seaport Village is a waterfront retail and dining complex that opened in 1980 on the site of the San Diego-Coronado ferry landing. Operated by Terramar Retail Centers, Seaport Village represents yet another tremendous waterfront redevelopment opportunity. Various developers have expressed interest in the site; the most recent proposal is a $1.2-billion project that includes three hotels; retail and restaurants; a 480-foot observation tower; a partially underground aquarium; 30 acres of new parkland, beach, and promenades; and upgraded facilities for commercial fishing fleets and pleasure craft on more than 70 acres. • Ballpark Village: A 37-story apartment tower and retail development is under construction on a site located directly east of the Petco Park baseball stadium. With an anticipated opening date slated for the third quarter of 2018, the $250-million project is anticipated to include 439 luxury apartments, 274 low-rise residential units, 45,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, a 12,000-square-foot open-air plaza, an above-grade walkway, and over 900 parking spaces. The developer is also proposing a 1,600-room hotel; however, the hotel component is contingent upon a convention center expansion. The developer noted that the projects could represent more than $1.5 billion of additional construction activity in Downtown San Diego. • UCSD Extension Project: UC San Diego and Holland Partner Group recently broke ground on a $275-million, 34-story apartment building and a UC San Diego cultural and education hub, which is expected to feature 426 apartments, a 53,000-square-foot office and classroom building, a historic restaurant facility, and a 3,200-square-foot outdoor amphitheater. Officials anticipate the project to be completed in 2021. The following table illustrates new and proposed hotel supply in Downtown San Diego.[1] A summary of a few of these projects has been provided below. The Lane Field South site is currently under construction with a 400-room InterContinental Hotel, set to open in early 2019. The project is part of an ongoing effort to redevelop the waterfront; the recently developed dual-brand Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel is located on the site adjacent to the north, while the proposed Manchester Gateway development is across Broadway to the south. A $270-million project, set to include an 831-room convention headquarters hotel and a 160-room boutique or "shared accommodations" lower-cost hotel, is proposed for development on the Fifth Avenue Landing site. Of important note, this is the same site that would house the contiguous expansion of the convention center, if approved. The project came about because of the City of San Diego's default on purchasing the premise for the Convention Center Expansion and the corresponding lease obligations of Fifth Avenue Landing (FAL). A 500-room expansion to the existing Hilton Bayfront has been proposed by its owner, Sunstone Hotel Investors. The added rooms would be located adjacent to the existing building and would include a 34,500-square-foot ballroom, 12,000 square feet of meeting rooms (92 square feet of meeting space per room in total), and a 7,500-square-foot fitness center and spa. The project is estimated to cost $200 million and is currently being planned and entitled with the expansion of the convention center. Tourism Tourism is an important factor for San Diego area hotels. San Diego's numerous beaches and beach towns, including Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, and La Jolla, attract large numbers of visitors annually. Aside from the sun-soaked beaches, three major attractions bring families to the greater San Diego market. SeaWorld is a marine animal theme park featuring animal shows and a variety of rides. In September 2016, SeaWorld officials announced the investment of $175 million on new attractions at SeaWorld Florida and SeaWorld San Diego, which are anticipated to open in 2018; a new documentary-style orca encounter is planned for SeaWorld San Diego. LEGOLAND is a theme park that focuses on Lego bricks, a popular children's toy. Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre, urban, horticultural and cultural resource park containing vast open spaces, natural vegetation zones and green belts, gardens, and walking paths. It contains 15,000 trees and 14 specialty gardens; nearly 100 arts, education, recreational, social, and sports organizations; 17 museums and cultural institutions; the San Diego Zoo; and Old Globe Theatre. There are also many other recreational facilities, including a golf course and several gift shops and restaurants, within the boundaries of the park. It entertains more than 10 million visitors per year. Although present year-round, the peak season for tourism in this area is from May to September. Leisure demand is typically strongest during key weekends and during the summer vacation season. Convention Center The San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) is the premier facility for conventions and trade shows in San Diego, hosting nationally and internationally renowned events such as San Diego Comic-Con International, the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session, the National Safety Council Expo, Cisco Live, and the Esri User Conference. Operated by the San Diego Convention Center Corporation, the venue attracts national and international associations and corporate events. The SDCC opened in 1989 and underwent an expansion that roughly doubled its size in 2001. The facility spans 2.6 million square feet, including 615,701 square feet of total exhibit space, 284,494 square feet of lobby and pre-function space, 204,114 square feet of meeting space, and 184,514 square feet of outdoor space. The remainder of the space comprises hallways, kitchens, executive offices, and other back-of-the-house facilities, as well as parking. During fiscal 2017, the SDCC achieved a 76% occupancy and generated a $1.1-billion regional economic impact, with nearly 844,382 estimated hotel room nights.[2] Given the significant amount of meeting and group demand in the market, proposals to expand the center have been brought forth; however, the last two expansion attempts have not received enough support from the citizens of San Diego to secure the appropriate amount of funding. Continued efforts to expand the center are expected; If the expansion is passed in the November 2018 election, it could be completed by 2021, at the earliest. Airport San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the busiest single-runway airport in the United States and occupies the smallest land footprint of any commercial airport in the country (661 acres). With no plans for future runway expansion, current airport forecasts suggest that arrivals and departures at the airport will increase to 260,000 annually between 2018 and 2022. August 2013 marked the completion of the $900-million "Green Build" expansion project of Terminal 2, which was completed $45 million under budget. The project, which was the largest in the airport's history, included ten new jet gates; additional shopping and dining options; expanded concessions; enhanced curbside check-in capacity; a new security checkpoint; a new, 25,000-square-foot check-in lobby with 32 airline counters and ten self-service kiosks; and a dual-level roadway to separate arriving and departing passengers. In April 2014, the airport became the first in the world to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The next part of the airport's Master Plan phase includes determining what improvements are necessary for the airport to accommodate demand through the year 2035. The primary project for consideration at this time is the demolition of Terminal 1 and construction of a new, 1,500,000-square-foot, 30-aircraft-gate facility that is anticipated to extend up to 150 feet above the ground. Airport officials have indicated that the project could open as early as 2020. It is important to note that several additional flight routes were added to San Diego International Airport in the recent past. In May 2017, new seasonal service between San Diego and Frankfurt, Germany, commenced. The new flight is operated by one of Germany's most popular leisure airlines, Condor (DE), and is one of only three nonstop connections between San Diego and Continental Europe. With up to three weekly flights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the route operates on a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. City officials stated that Germany is one of San Diego's top partners for exports and foreign investments, and is rapidly becoming one of the economy's most important international markets. In June 2017, Edelweiss, an affiliate of Swiss International Airlines, launched a new nonstop route between Zurich and San Diego; the service runs seasonally through early November. San Diego marks Edelweiss' first nonstop destination in California; the flights will reportedly bring approximately 15,000 visitors to San Diego each year, creating an estimated economic impact of $50 million. In the spring of 2017, low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced nonstop service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to San Diego. Cleveland has not had a nonstop flight to San Diego since 2008. According to Cleveland Hopkins airport officials, San Diego was the largest unserved market from Cleveland, with just under 100 passengers a day traveling between Hopkins and San Diego International Airport; the new nonstop flight has significantly increased travel between the cities. Lodging Metrics Hotel demand and occupancy has been steadily rising since 2010, resulting in peak occupancy levels over 79% in 2016,[3] nearly 4.5 points above the prior peak of 74.7% in 2007.[4] Average rates (ADR) began rebounding in 2011, following the recovery in occupied rooms, and have increased year-over-year since then. In 2014, market-wide ADR growth reached levels not experienced since the prior demand peak of 2007; this strong performance was driven by an increase in the number of attendees at key annual conventions, such as Comic-Con International, and healthy tourism levels. Year-to-date data for 2017 illustrate a slight increase in occupancy. Specifically, we note that the increases in demand have been diminished by increases in new supply. Alternatively, ADR has increased moderately, thus, resulting in a moderate RevPAR gain. Given the diversity and depth of the local economy combined with the anticipated moderate increases in new supply, the outlook for the San Diego lodging market remains favorable. Airbnb A growing trend in the lodging industry is the use of Airbnb, an online marketplace and hospitality service that enables people to list privately-owned real estate as alternative lodging options to traditional hotel rooms. Airbnb does not own any lodging facilities; it acts as a brokerage service and receives service fees from both guests and hosts on every booking. Airbnb supply in San Diego has been consistently increasing over the past two years. Due to the different kinds of Airbnb accommodations and fluctuations in nightly inventory, is difficult to conclude to the exact number of lodging facilities available on average each night, but Airbnb supply is becoming an increasingly large component of the San Diego lodging industry. Due to San Diego's large number of seasonal and absentee owners, the market is even more vulnerable to this trend. Airbnb provides additional supply during peak demand periods, which can be viewed as a positive impact, allowing more visitors to stay in the San Diego area when hotel supply is inadequate. In addition, a wide variety of units, including entire homes, are made available to the public, which increases the spectrum of lodging options. On the downside, when residential-unit owners put their units into the Airbnb rental program during peak compression periods, the pressure on existing hotels that allows them to charge peak rates is reduced. The profitability of hotels is positively affected by strong pricing during peak demand periods, and with more competitive supply available during times of compression, average rate and profit gains can be diluted. City officials are currently in the process of reaching an agreement on new rules that would limit the short-term rental of investor properties; negotiations are ongoing. Conclusion This report discussed a wide variety of economic indicators for the pertinent market area. San Diego is experiencing a period economic strength and expansion. The federal government and related entities will remain cornerstones of the market, while the tourism, health sciences, wireless technology, and biomedical engineering sectors should continue to expand. Given the anticipated increases in government funding of the area's military installations, the ongoing expansion throughout Downtown, a strong convention calendar, and other positive corporate news, the outlook is optimistic. [1] San Diego Tourism Authority, San Diego County Potential New Supply Developments; updated December 2017.[2] San Diego Convention Center Corporation, Inc., Fiscal-Year 2017 Annual Report, FY 2017 Performance Summary.[3] San Diego Tourism Authority, San Diego Visitor Summary (Annual), Hotel Performance – Source: STR.[4] San Diego Tourism Authority, 2017 San Diego County Visitor Summary by Month through September 2017, Hotel Sector Actuals – Source: STR.
By Aaron Solaimani and Patrick Bursey
Dennis Clark has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Mr. Clark brings over 40 years of hospitality experience to this position, first joining Hyatt Hotels in 1976. In 1983, Dennis joined Ritz Carlton hotels where he held several progressive positions and served on numerous opening and transition food & beverage teams. In 1994, Dennis joined Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as Director, Food & Beverage at Fairmont San Jose and held that position until 1997, when he was promoted to Hotel Manager. In 1998, Mr. Clark transferred to Boston where he was appointed General Manager, Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston. Dennis relocated to Seattle in 2003, when he was appointed as General Manager, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle. In his most recent role, Dennis was promoted to General Manager at Fairmont Mayakoba, where he spent more than two years before moving back stateside as Managing Director, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, one of TripAdvisor’s Luxury Hotel in the United States.
RAR Hospitality assumes management of Radisson Rancho Bernardo
RAR Hospitality has been selected by KASHL Corporation to operate Radisson Rancho Bernardo in San Diego. Founded in 1990 by hotelier, CEO and President Bob Rauch, RAR is a leading private hotel management and consulting firm headquartered in San Diego managing 14 lifestyle and branded hotels including Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group brands across San Diego, Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, Colo., Phoenix, and Tucson, Ariz. Radisson Rancho Bernardo is the hotel management company's ninth San Diego hotel in addition to The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina, Carlsbad By the Sea, Fairfield Inn & Suites San Marcos and Hotel St. James.
San Diego W Hotel to be Rebranded as Autograph Collection Hotel
Hotel Republic San Diego is preparing to debut mid-October as the city's newest boutique luxury hotel property within Marriott International"s repertoire of Autograph Collection Hotels. Located at 421 West B Street in downtown"s civic district, Hotel Republic will provide guests with an insider experience of San Diego through artisans, amenities and local culinary talent.
Second Ayres Hotel Planned for San Diego Area
Sudberry Properties and Ayres Hotels broke ground today on Millenia Commons, a 131,800-square-foot lifestyle destination center and a 135-guestroom boutique hotel, respectively. Both projects are located along Millenia Avenue, south of Birch Road at the gateway to Millenia. They will have excellent visibility from SR-125.
ALHI Hosts 65 Senior-Level Women In The Meetings & Hospitality Industries at Its 12th Annual Executive Women in Leadership Conference
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), the leading independent Global Sales Organization serving the Meetings & Incentive marketplace, held its 12th Annual "Executive Women in Leadership Conference" from June 8-10, 2017. The conference, hosted at the iconic Hotel del Coronado in Coronado/San Diego, California, brought together 65 senior-level women executives from the hospitality and meetings industries, including meeting professionals and hotel executives. Participants are shown here, with conference chairperson Victoria Hettleman, ALHI Senior Vice President of Sales, pictured in the front row, second from the left (in the pink shirt and white pants); and conference co-chairperson Amber Voelker, ALHI Regional Vice President for the West, shown in the second row (standing, sixth from the right, in the orange top). Also pictured is ALHI Executive Vice President Ashly Balding, shown in the front row (seated sixth from the left, in the blue top). The event was co-hosted by Delta Air Lines and Hotel del Coronado. Also pictured in the last row (far left) is Cheryl Ferguson, Director of Sales at Hotel del Coronado. Also shown, from Delta Air Lines, are: Gerry Kingston (back row, in the middle, in orange top), Manager of Meeting, Events & Incentive Sales; and Director of Specialty Sales Norma Dean (front row, third from left, in the pink top and blue pants). Majestically set on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Hotel del Coronado provides panoramic views and offers 679 guest roo ms and suites, 65,000 square feet of meeting space, a world-class spa, a full-service recreation department, nine restaurants and bars, and a 24-hour fitness center. The resort is just across the bay from downtown San Diego, and only 15 minutes from San Diego International Airport. ALHI provides one-call access for its distinguished membership of more than 250 luxury-level and upper-upscale hotels and resorts, which are either independent or are with an independent hotel brand. In addition to offering distinctive hotels and resorts worldwide, ALHI's portfolio features a Global Luxury Alliance partnership including 23 luxury cruise ships appropriate for meetings and incentive programs, and Destination Management Companies (DMCs) in 100-plus locations worldwide. ALHI provides extensive Global Sales services, valuable expertise, local connectivity, market intelligence, and account advocacy for meetings and incentive programs of any size and scope worldwide, at no c ost to accounts. For more information, contact your nearest ALHI Global Sales Office, or call the "ALHI Group Desk" toll-free in the U.S. at 866-303-ALHI (2544), and visit alhi.com .
Shane Nicolopoulos has been appointed as General Manager at Andaz San Diego
Andaz San Diego appointed Shane Nicolopoulos as GM of the hotel. With 17 years of Hyatt experience, he will oversee the hotel’s staff and introduction of the property, which recently updated its guestrooms and meeting spaces. He will also help implement an art-exchange program with other Andaz properties.
Andaz San Diego Completes $4 Million Makeover of Event Space and 159 Rooms
Andaz San Diego, a favorite in the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, has unveiled its newly finished $4 million renovation. The completed design draws from the neighborhood"s rich culture of art, staking Andaz as the place for makers, doers and creators to connect, unwind and be inspired by local works.
Erin Proud has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Christof Luedi, Regional Vice President Hawai`i and General Manager Fairmont Grand Del Mar, proudly announces the appointment of Erin Proud as Director of Food and Beverage.Ms. Proud joins Fairmont Grand Del Mar from her most recent position as Director of Operations at the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel where she oversaw all aspects of daily operations with a specific focus on food and beverage. Prior to that role, she enjoyed a long tenure within the Fairmont and Raffles family, first serving as Director of Event Operations followed by Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at The Savoy in London, a Fairmont-managed property, and then as Director of Food and Beverage at Raffles Beijing. Ms. Proud began her hospitality career in various food and beverage roles in her native Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Business in hotel management from Griffith University.
Agilysys Executive Ravi Angadi to Moderate Session Panel at Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention in San Diego
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Ravi Angadi, the company's vice president of product management, will moderate a panel discussion at the 2017 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, which will be held April 10-13 at the San Diego Convention Center. The annual event is produced by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA).
Ocean Park Inn Chooses Agilysys rGuest® Solution Suite to Strengthen Operations and Enhance Guest Service
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Ocean Park Inn in San Diego has selected Agilysys' next-generation cloud-based rGuest® Stay property management system and the rGuest® Pay payment solution to strengthen operations and enhance guest service at the 72-room boutique hotel.
Malia Empron has been appointed as General Manager at The Renaissance San Diego Hotel
The Renaissance San Diego Hotel proudly welcomes new General Manager Malia Empron to the downtown luxury hotel. With over 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, her most recent role was General Manager at the Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach with Noble House Hotels & Resorts.
Pendry Hotels Announces The Grand Debut Of The Pendry San Diego
Pendry Hotels has announced the grand opening ofits first hotel in San Diego's renowned downtown Gaslamp Quarter. A new luxury brand fromMontage International, in partnership with The Robert Green Development Company, The Pendryis a refreshing take on the hospitality establishment that blends thoughtful and gracious service witha new approach to inspired design and authentic programming that appeals to today's luxury guest.Pendry San Diego features 317 guest rooms, three dining concepts, three bars, Spa Pendry, privatemeeting and event spaces and a vibrant lobby experience.
Jennifer Cooper has been appointed as Director of Club Membership at Kona Kai Resort & Spa
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, a hotel ownership and management group with an upscale portfolio of 15 distinct and visually captivating properties spanning the U.S., today announced the appointment of Jennifer Cooper as Director of Club Membership for Kona Kai Resort & Spa, the hotel group’s beachfront property in San Diego.
Tim Herrmann has been appointed as General Manager at Marriott Marquis San Diego
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST), the leading lodging real estate investment trust and owners of luxury and upper upscale hotels worldwide, is pleased to announce that Tim Herrmann is joining the hotel’s leadership team this month, bringing over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. The iconic 1360-room hotel recently underwent an approximate $107 million investment into its meeting & event venues, delivering one of the largest and most impressive event spaces on the West Coast.