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IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection, in San Francisco

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is proud to welcome Hotel Spero to Vignette Collection, a family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. Perched just steps from San Francisco's iconic Union Square and the Theater District, this latest addition to IHG's fast growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, owned by an affiliate of Fairwood Capital and operated by Aperture Hotels, marks the brand's first hotel to open on the West Coast.

Vignette Collection
San Francisco, California, United States
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Nathan Hanner has been appointed as General Manager at Timbri Hotel San Francisco

Timbri Hotel San Francisco is pleased to announce Nathan Hanner as the property's new General Manager. Opened in December, the new Timbri Hotel San Francisco is the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, offering a retreat in the heart of the city's Mid-Market neighborhood. With a distinguished background in hospitality, Hanner began his career with Two Roads Hospitality as Food & Beverage Manager at The Town & Country Resort San Diego before quickly climbing the ranks to Senior Food & Beverage Manager. Hanner then spent three years as Assistant General Manager with Pyramid Hotel Group, overseeing operations at the Austin Marriott North and Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key, before serving as General Manager at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa. Prior to Timbri, Hanner was the General Manager of Monterey Beach Hotel. As a seasoned hotelier with two decades of industry expertise, Hanner boasts a track record of successfully opening, rebranding and managing hotels of varied sizes, from intimate 200-room properties to expansive 1,000-room establishments.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
San Francisco, California, United States
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Hilton’s Curio Collection Debuts in San Francisco with Opening of Timbri Hotel

Last week, Timbri Hotel San Francisco opened its doors as the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, offering a retreat in the heart of the city's Mid-Market neighborhood. This 12-story, 236-room property seamlessly blends modern design with nature to create a fresh, invigorating environment where culture, creativity and comfort coexist.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
San Francisco, California, United States
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Sandeep Kumar has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, San Francisco Bay Area's premier Forbes Five-Star oceanfront resort, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sandeep Kumar as the new Hotel Manager starting this November. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the luxury hospitality industry, Kumar brings a wealth of international experience and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Ritz-Carlton
San Francisco, California, United States
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Christopher Holbrook has been appointed as Complex General Manager at The Westin and Aloft San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport and Aloft San Francisco Airport, two Millbrae hotels located minutes from San Francisco International Airport, announce the appointment of Christopher Holbrook as Complex General Manager. With over 25 years of experience, Holbrook brings his award-winning experience and deeply rooted industry relationships to the 418-room Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel and 298-room Aloft San Francisco Airport hotel, where he will oversee day-to-day operations. In his new role as Complex General Manager, Holbrook will lead the dynamic strategic direction of business initiatives and align efforts with business partners for both hotels. An important member of the Millbrae community, Holbrook currently serves on the SF Peninsula (CVB) Board of Directors and The San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Aloft
San Francisco, California, United States
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Accor unveils its first Handwritten Collection address in the United States

San Francisco, a city renowned for its commercial hubs and cultural sites, will become the first destination in the United States for one of Accor's newest brands, Handwritten Collection. Owned and operated by San Francisco based Frame Ventures, Hotel Stratford is a charming European-style boutique property set against the backdrop of bustling Union Square on the renowned Powell Street cable car line. The property becomes Accor's third hotel in San Francisco, joining the Fairmont properties atop Nob Hill and at Ghirardelli Square.

Handwritten Collection
San Francisco, California, United States
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Jeff Ossenkop has been appointed as General Manager at W San Francisco

W San Francisco, an electric urban oasis located in the heart of San Francisco's culturally-vibrant SoMa District, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Ossenkop as general manager. Ossenkop was also honored with an appointment to the board of directors of The Hotel City Council of San Francisco (HCSF) - a non-profit trade association founded in 1987 designed to advocate on behalf of the local hospitality community. With more than 22 years of hospitality management experience, he will be responsible for the hotel's daily operations, ensuring efficiency, providing strategic direction, managing budgets, and supervising staff.

Marriott
San Francisco, California, United States
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Geoffrey Sarabia-Mason has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

San Francisco's historic Palace Hotel, a member of Marriott International's Luxury Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoffrey Sarabia-Mason as director of sales and marketing. He joins the luxury property with more than three decades of management experience. A tenured industry professional, Sarabia-Mason will be responsible for planning and implementing sales and marketing programs for the landmark hotel.

Marriott
San Francisco, California, United States
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SureStay by Best Western San Francisco Marina District Makes Its Debut in California

The SureStay by Best Western San Francisco Marina District has opened its doors in San Francisco California, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry - SureStay® Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers' comfort and value while away from home.

SureStay® Hotel by Best Western
San Francisco, California, United States
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Jason de Vries has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero, the premier sky-high urban retreat, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason de Vries as General Manager. A veteran hotelier, de Vries brings 15-years of hospitality management at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts with a unique blend of urban hotel and luxury resort experiences to his new role as General Manager. Recognized for his innovation, creativity and drive to deliver exceptional service, de Vries will lead the 155-room hotel to elevate the guest experience and showcase the landmark property in the heart of downtown San Francisco.

Four Seasons
San Francisco, California, United States
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Chicago-Based Oxford Capital Group, LLC Invests in Downtown San Francisco, Debuting Four New Repositioned Hotels This Fall

Demonstrating post-pandemic revival and improving vibrancy in the iconic city of San Francisco, Chicago-based Oxford Capital Group, LLC announces the debut of four rebranded and repositioned hotel properties: Hotel Julian San Francisco (formerly Hotel Vertigo, and originally Empire Hotel), SoMa House (formerly Americania Hotel), Hotel Garrett (formerly Good Hotel), and Hotel Fiona (formerly Carriage Inn), now accepting reservations starting in mid-September and October with introductory pricing. In the Bay Area, Oxford currently owns and operates Hotel Griffon on the Embarcadero, Inn at Union Square and King George Hotel in Union Square, Creekside Inn in Palo Alto, as well as Hotel Los Gatos. Oxford Capital Group’s wholly owned affiliate, Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC, will continue to manage these properties post reopening.

Oxford Hotels & Resorts LLC
San Francisco, California, United States
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Aimee King has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Aimee King as Director of Sales and Marketing. King brings extensive knowledge in the San Francisco Bay Area's hospitality sector and a proven track record of spearheading impactful marketing campaigns with her hands-on leadership, which will play a pivotal role at this landmark hotel.As an experienced Director of Sales and Marketing, King has established an impressive background across a variety of esteemed San Francisco Bay Area hotels, including the Omni Hotel, Hotel Adagio, St. Regis and more. Most recently, she was the Director of Sales and Marketing for San Francisco's Palace Hotel where she oversaw the revival and repositioning of the hotel post-pandemic. Her achievements extended to the creation and execution of a strategic partnership with AC Brands by Ayesha Curry, resulting in the hotel's buzzy Afternoon Tea and Pop-Up shop programming.

Marriott
San Francisco, California, United States
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Jeff Ossenkop has been appointed as General Manager at Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa

Jeff Ossenkop brings more than 22 years of hospitality leadership experience to his role, having most recently served as general manager at The Tremont House - A Tribute Portfolio in Galveston, Texas. Jeff initially joined the Canopy brand in 2019 during the launch of the luxurious Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown, where he played a pivotal role in curating the onsite dining programs. Jeff boasts an extensive background in boutique and luxury hospitality, including a 13-year tenure with Starwood Hotels & Resorts under the luxury-lifestyle brand, W Hotels, where he was assigned task force for new builds and transitions in DC, Ft. Lauderdale, Scottsdale and San Francisco markets. Additionally, Jeff has served on various boards including the Board of Moody Gardens, Board of directors for Austin Hotel & Lodging and Galveston Hotel & Lodging, and as an appointed official for the Park Board of Trustees for Galveston, Texas.

Hilton
San Francisco, California, United States