Walter Wong joins The Belamar, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Manhattan Beach as executive chef, overseeing Second Story restaurant and the hotel’s banquet and catering programs.
Landon Haydon (headshot) has been named executive chef of Wayfarer San Luis Obispo, where he will lead culinary operations for the hotel’s Schoolyard restaurant and group catering.
Huntington Hotel Group proudly announces the grand opening of the new, dual-branded Residence Inn by Marriott San Luis Obispo and SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo, California. Located at 701 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, this modern property offers travelers a vibrant, comfortable experience with easy access to everything the California Central Coast has to offer.
Brian Min has been hired as General Manager at The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo. Min brings over seven years of expertise in hotel management. Most recently, he served as Director of Operations at the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay. Min's career also includes leadership roles at The Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Crowne Plaza Harbor Hotel.
Marriott's first Independent Collection hotel in San Luis Obispo is now open and bookable through Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy channels.
Golda Escalante has been hired as General Manager at The Wayfarer SLO, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Prior to her new role, Escalante was General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites, General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast, General Manager at Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton in Las Vegas-Henderson, Resort Manager at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and more.
The Kinney SLO has completed a long-awaited transformation to become The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo. The second Wayfarer hotel concept to date (the first opened in DTLA in 2020), The Wayfarer SLO invites guests to experience its refreshed guestrooms and newly rebranded restaurant and bar, Schoolyard Burgers & Brew.
Chef Haynes brings 15 years of extensive culinary experience to Leroy's located inside The Kinney SLO. He received his culinary degree from California Culinary Academy in 2006 and went on to be a line cook at Gary Danko in San Francisco, California. Chef Haynes then become Executive Chef at Holiday Inn Select in Bakersfield, California, Executive Chef at Four Points by Sheraton San Diego, Banquet Chef at Hilton San Diego Bay, Cook at Sandcastle Inn in Pismo Beach, California. He was most recently Executive Chef at Las Brisas in San Luis Obispo, California.
Hotel Cerro is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Olson to the role of general manager of the boutique property, located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. A seasoned professional with more than 27 years of industry roles and valuable destination experience, Olson brings her extensive leadership, knowledge and expertise in all areas of luxury hospitality to Hotel Cerro.
Hotel Cerro, San Luis Obispo's premier luxury hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Derek Brooks as its new executive chef. Bringing nearly two decades of upscale restaurant and luxury hotel experience to Hotel Cerro's signature restaurant, Brasserie SLO, Chef Brooks looks forward to blending California Coastal Cuisine with French Brasserie influences.
San Luis Obispo's premier luxury property, Hotel Cerro, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director of Food & Beverage, William "Bill" Haley. Haley will be overseeing all of Hotel Cerro's dining and room service operations, including the hotel's signature restaurant, Brasserie SLO.
Kirkwood Collection (www.kirkwoodcollection.com), a new luxury hotel brand, announces the recent addition and upcoming renovation of the historic Garden Street Inn hotel in San Luis Obispo, expanding its portfolio to five properties. Set to blend "old world" charm with "new world" sophistication, Garden Street Inn joins the family-owned and operated collection of uniquely design-driven boutique properties.
Offering equal doses of recreation and relaxation, The Kinney SLO has raised its flag in San Luis Obispo—Central California's vibrant college town known as one of the "happiest places in America." Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, The Kinney SLO is the second location in a growing brand of personality-plus boutique hotels from Pacifica Hotels. The first Kinney, The Kinney Venice Beach, opened in 2016 on Washington Boulevard.