Urban Catalyst, a leading real estate equity fund manager and developer focused on downtown San Jose, is proud to announce the official opening of the Marriott TownePlace Suites, the newest extended-stay hotel in the heart of Silicon Valley. The project was developed in collaboration with Island Hospitality Management, one of the nation's largest independent hotel management companies.
Island Hospitality Management announced its selection as the management company for the under-construction TownePlace Suites by Marriott, situated in the heart of downtown San Jose. This soon-to-open addition to the city's hospitality scene will offer an upscale extended-stay product with the comfort and convenience preferred by business and leisure travelers alike.
Hotel Valencia Santana Row is excited to announce the appointment of Richard Bartoni as the boutique property's Director of Food & Beverage. Bartoni will develop and lead a team responsible for all food and beverage operations relating to the restaurant, catering, and events on property, implementing effective strategies to maintain quality while continuously improving guest satisfaction at Hotel Valencia Santana Row.
Hotel Valencia Santana Row, the boutique hotel in San Jose's Santana Row entertainment district, is excited to announce the appointment of Marie Menard as Director of Sales and Marketing (DOSM). Menard will spearhead operations for all sales and marketing efforts introducing innovative strategies to position Hotel Valencia Santana Row as a leading player in the industry.
The Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton is thrilled to welcome Erin Beadle as its new General Manager. Beadle, who brings 17 years of hotel management, operations and sales experience to the role, is tasked with creating and executing strategies that further differentiate the historic property and cementing its world-class guest experience.
Aloft Santa Clara, located at the America Center complex in San Jose, California, announces the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Every element of the hotel was updated in both the guestrooms and public space, including new furniture, carpeting, paint, wall coverings, window treatments and signage.
As part of the leadership expansion, Signia by Hilton San Jose introduces Diana Haven as the property's new director of marketing. Founder of Ellipses Public Relations and the former director of public relations for The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Diana brings a wealth of expertise to the table with more than 25 years of award-winning experience in the hospitality industry, event production and broadcast media. She has an exceptional track record for developing and executing successful marketing as well as public relations strategies for destinations, restaurant groups and hotels. With an emphasis on community relations and expanding reach to new audiences, her visionary approach to branding, digital marketing, communication and guest engagement will play a pivotal role in elevating the property's market position within the destination.
The property also welcomes Joe Alegre as director of sales and marketing. Alegre brings an extensive sales background and expertise across the West Coast region with more than 30 years' experience. Formerly with a variety of esteemed brands including Hyatt, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton, Autograph Collection and several independent hospitality groups, Alegre's progressive and creative approach, coupled with a deep understanding of marketing dynamics, will reinforce Signia by Hilton San Jose's robust client relationships, accelerate revenue generation and reinforce the property's competitive edge.
An industry veteran with more than 35 years of leadership experience, Ive joins the property as general manager. With former roles including hotel manager of the Hilton Toronto, general manager of the Renaissance Toronto and most recently general manager of Hilton Oakland Airport, Ive's background in operational excellence will help drive efficiency across departments, while his diverse experience will continue to focus on guest programming, satisfaction, and creating an overall elevated experience.
The Hayes Mansion San Jose (Hayes Mansion), a California historical landmark, announces the completion of its transformative renovations that includes 214 revamped guest rooms and suites, 33,000-square-feet of upgraded event space and a reimagined lobby. The design was led by ForrestPerkins, a premier hospitality design group with extensive Hilton and historic hotel experience. The original luxury estate structure was constructed in 1905 and is situated on six acres of prime real estate adjacent to a 20-acre park located minutes from downtown San Jose. The property hosts a variety of premier outdoor spaces that can accommodate the most intimate of celebrations to the largest of gatherings across two pristine lawns and patio areas. Hayes Mansion is owned by a joint venture lead by JMA Ventures, LLC, and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality.
Dynamic City Capital (DCC), a Utah-based real-estate investment firm focused on premium-branded hotel investments, announced the completion of construction and opening of the Element by Westin Milpitas San Jose hotel (Element San Jose).
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening and conversion of Silicon Valley's largest hotel with the debut of Signia by Hilton San Jose, representing Signia by Hilton's first hotel in California. The hotel is the second in the brand portfolio following Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek's debut in 2021. Owned by Eagle Canyon Capital, the stylish 805-room premier hotel offers a sought-after location to stay and connect for cultural tastemakers and business leaders in one of California's most inventive cities. The boldly re-designed hotel features a never-before-seen lobby and intriguing bar and is undergoing a modernization of its Main Tower which is set for completion in early 2023.
Already an iconic landmark, and further enhanced with an extensive renovation, Signia by Hilton San Jose is poised to make an impression as the newest and most elevated hotel in Silicon Valley with 65,000 square feet of meeting space, including the area's largest ballroom. Offering convenient access to the iconic Plaza de César Chávez Park, San Jose Convention Center and some of the city's most prominent cultural venues, guests will be welcomed to a truly reimagined hotel experience with exceptional full-service amenities in the capital of Silicon Valley.
A hospitality veteran with over 15 years of experience, Jimmy Sarfraz joins Signia by Hilton San Jose as general manager from Hilton San Jose and Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton in Cupertino, California, where he served as complex general manager. In his new appointment, Sarfraz plays a pivotal role in driving plans for the re-opening of the landmark hotel. He is responsible for all aspects of the two-tower property and will lead the team in hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to guest services and satisfaction.
Having spent much of her life in San Jose and with over two decades of sales and marketing experience across northern California, Catherine Hendricks joins Signia by Hilton San Jose as complex director of sales and marketing. Hendricks will oversee efforts for both Signia by Hilton San Jose and Hilton San Jose, where she's been since 2012. In her newly added role, Hendricks' experience will be essential to introducing northern California to the Signa by Hilton brand and enabling the hotel to gain a superior market share of the city. She will oversee all sales, marketing and advertising efforts for both properties.
With over a decade of revenue management experience in the hospitality industry, Nicole Kent joins Signia by Hilton San Jose as complex director of revenue management for both Signia by Hilton San Jose and Hilton San Jose. In her new role, Nicole will be responsible for optimizing revenue performance and maximizing profitability for all areas of both properties.
Urban Catalyst, Silicon Valley's premier Opportunity Zone Fund, announced today that the San Jose City Council gave the go-ahead Tuesday to build an extended-stay Marriott in San Jose's Downtown West, just a short walk from Google's planned mega-campus. The council's blessing gives Urban Catalyst the green light to move forward with its Keystone project.
The Aloft Santa Clara, HRI Lodging's first hotel in Silicon Valley, has announced the appointment of Khushnum Modi to Director of Sales.
The Aloft Santa Clara, HRI Lodging's first hotel in Silicon Valley, has announced the appointment of Tyler John to General Manager.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) celebrates a significant brand milestone with the opening of the 100th Hyatt House hotel: Hyatt House San Jose Airport . The newly built airport hotel provides guests the service and convenience of hotel living with the casual comforts of home. The hotel is jointly owned by Liberty Group and Hyatt Hotels.