Joining the hotel from Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square, Burt is dedicated to leading the sales and marketing efforts of this iconic Nob Hill hotel, which recently completed a multi-phase transformative renovation in March 2015.
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Hampton Inn by Hilton San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center, its newest property to join Hampton by Hilton, the global brand of more than 2,050 mid-priced Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton hotels. The 174-room hotel, located at 942 Mission Street, is managed Mint Development LP. It is the first Hampton by Hilton property in downtown San Francisco.
Effective July 28, 2015, Viceroy Hotel Group is now managing The Prescott in San Francisco, California located at 545 Post Street. The hotel is owned by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. The boutique property, boasting 164 guestrooms, will continue to operate as The Prescott until it closes for renovation later this year. The same great team remains at the hotel and from Viceroy's perspective, it is business as usual. All guest reservations made prior to the management transfer will be honored.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – has assumed management of the Argonaut Fisherman's Wharf Hotel and The Tuscan Fisherman's Wharf, a Best Western Plus Hotel, in San Francisco, owned by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB). The hotels bring the Noble House Hotels & Resorts (NHHR) hospitality portfolio to 18 properties.
Grand Hyatt San Francisco recently announced the appointment of Paul Devitt as area vice president and general manager. Devitt, most recently the general manager at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas, returns to the Bay Area to provide oversight operations at five Hyatt properties in the Bay Area: Grand Hyatt San Francisco, the property where he will be based and solely responsible for, Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Hyatt Regency Sacramento, Hyatt Regency and Santa Clara. Before he was the general manager at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines, he was the general manager at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. Previous to those roles, he was the general manager at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. His past experience with the Hyatt portfolio also includes his service as the general manager at Hyatt Regency Pittsburg International Airport and executive director of rooms operations at Hyatt Hotels Corporation based in Chicago. Devitt has also served in two senior executive assistant manager roles with Grand Hyatt New York and Grand Hyatt San Francisco.
Apurv has been promoted to Director of Revenue Management at Taj Campton Place in San Francisco - the quintessential landmark boutique hotel on Union Square. Taj Campton Place is adjacent to the financial district, premier art galleries, prominent museums, and the City’s best- known stores. For over 100 years it has been a sanctuary for discerning travelers from around the world. The Hotel exudes an ambiance of privacy and warmth, allowing guests to come home to the utmost in personal service and quiet exclusivity. Apurv has robust experience of working primarily in various hotel and regional level roles in Revenue Management and Distribution at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. He has been involved in various task forces to assist shape up the Revenue Department of different pre-opening Taj hotels. He brings on board ingenious ideas supported with strategy and implementation.
Driven by the tech industries, Silicon Valley's lodging market continues to boom, reaching record levels. Despite the opening of a number of new hotels, with more under construction and in the pipeline, lodging demand continues to outpace supply in the market. Eager to get a piece of the pie, investors have looked toward acquiring and redeveloping existing assets. Conversions and rebrandings at a number of hotels following recent transactions reflect that brand affiliations are still important in this market.
Loews Regency San Francisco, located in the heart of the Financial District, is pleased to announce the appointment of Loris Menfi to general manager. Joining the luxury hotel from Loews New Orleans, Menfi has now taken the helm of the newest addition to the Loews portfolio. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Menfi manages all day-to-day operational aspects of the hotel. oews Hotels & Resorts welcomed Menfi in early 2013. As the hotel manager of Loews Philadelphia Hotel, she was instrumental in the completion of a $25 million renovation and helped lead the team to winning the Loews Hotels & Resorts Hotel of the Year Award in 2013. Her talents then led her to Loews New Orleans Hotel, serving as general manager, and completing a $4.5 million renovation. Prior to joining Loews Hotels & Resorts, Menfi’s 18-year tenure with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company included seven new hotel openings and spanned properties in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona and Ohio. From front desk and concierge positions, she quickly advanced into leadership roles including Front Office Manager, Director of Housekeeping, Director of Rooms and Executive Assistant Manager. As a native of Cleveland, Ohio, Loris attended Kent State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and marketing. In addition to her work at the hotel, Menfi is a member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. In her free time, Menfi enjoys traveling, running and spending time with her family.
Upon completion of its $32 million renovation, Davidson Hotels and Resorts will unveil Hotel Zephyr in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf on June 7. Travelers seeking to connect with the city's cool and laidback vibe will revel in the property's newest feature: The Yard. This 11,600 square foot outdoor lounge will feature dynamic, interactive elements that encourage guests to embrace their playful side.
With more than a decade of hotel industry experience, Austin Phillips leads all sales and marketing efforts as Director of Sales & Marketing at Loews Regency San Francisco. He arrived at the hotel from Stanford Court San Francisco, part of the Highgate Hotels portfolio, where he had been Director of Sales & Marketing since June 2013.
As Executive Chef, Amol Agarwal oversees all aspects of food and beverage, including kitchen operations, menu creation and designing the beverage program at Loews Regency San Francisco, including Brasserie S&P and The Bar at Brasserie S&P. He will also lead the in-room dining division and the banquet programming. Whatever the venue, Chef takes inspiration from the freshest locally-grown ingredients to create artful culinary offerings that are as gorgeous to view as they are delectable to eat.
Appointed by Davidson Hotels & Resorts, General Manager Carmen Cruz is overseeing the multi-million dollar renovation of Hotel Zephyr Fisherman’s Wharf, currently the site of the Radisson Fisherman’s Wharf, located at 250 Beach Street. This unique hotel will feature re-imagined upscale accommodations, engaging community spaces and ultimately provide a new dimension to this longtime must-see tourist destination.
Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the 155 room Mandarin Oriental San Francisco Hotel, which has been renamed the Loews Regency San Francisco. The Loews Regency San Francisco joins the Loews Regency New York, creating a distinct Luxury Brand, Loews Regency. The Loews Regency New York, which recently underwent a $100 million renovation, has stood for easy elegance and bespoke service since it opened its doors more than 50 years ago.
Marina Bay Sands has appointed Ms. Patricia Beaudoux as its new Director of International Sales – Asia. In her new role as the USA Sales Representative for Las Vegas Sands’ properties in Singapore (Marina Bay Sands) and Macao (Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao).
Prior to assuming leadership of the JW Marriott San Francisco, Toner was general manager of the AAA four-diamond JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina in Oahu, Hawaii. During his tenure, the resort was lauded for its exceptional service, accommodations and cuisine.
The Axiom Hotel (28 Cyril Magnin St.), opening in fall 2015, is pleased to appoint Jarnetta Manna as Director of Operations. Manna brings over a decade of experience in hospitality to her new role at the Axiom Hotel, which is owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and managed by Kokua Hospitality, LLC. Manna’s career began at the Kingsmill Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, Virginia where she honed her hospitality expertise working various management positions on property. She later went on to become front office manager at the Embassy Suites Williamsburg and later became front office supervisor at the Loews Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland. Manna spent time at Maryland’s Inn at Perry Cabin before joining Kokua Hospitality to oversee the conversion of the Tremont Plaza Hotel into the Embassy Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor in 2013. A year later, she made the cross-country move to San Francisco to oversee the Powell Hotel’s transition to the new Axiom Hotel.
With more than 15 years of experience in information technology and business management, Michael Quan joins the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco as Area Director of IT. Quan has spent most of his career in the Bay Area, working for companies such as Asian Health Services, Bay Computing Group, and Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Berkeley. Through his extensive knowledge and skills in the field, Quan continues to provide technical support and expertise, while overseeing operations to improve stability and service quality.
Phing Thong brings over 20 years of extensive background and vast knowledge in the area of finance to the Intercontinental San Francisco as the Director of Finance. Prior to joining InterContinental San Francisco, Thong spent the majority of his career working for various hotels including The Four Seasons Hotel and Residence in San Francisco and Claremont Resorts & Spa in Berkeley. Thong’s vast experience and professionalism in the field allows him to successfully manage relationships with owners, asset managers and board of directors while preparing and monitoring operating and capital plans, managing IT, and purchasing and accounting departments in complex organizations.
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and Kokua Hospitality, LLC are pleased to announce the appointment of Garry Cox as General Manager of the Axiom Hotel (28 Cyril Magnin St.), opening in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square in the former Powell Hotel space in fall 2015. With over three decades of experience in hospitality management, Cox brings a diverse operational expertise from all facets of the hotel industry to his new role.
An East Coast native, Matthew Feddock began his hospitality career in catering and eventually moved into restaurants with the opening of Brasserie Ruhlmann in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan in 2005. Over the years, Feddock has worked with some of the industries finest including Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and American Sommelier Association President Andrew Bell. Having held a range of roles such as bartender, sommelier, and general manager at some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in New York City, Feddock acquired well-rounded experience in the hospitality field.