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Younes Atallah has been appointed as General Manager at Regent Santa Monica Beach

Regent Santa Monica Beach, poised to open late 2023, is pleased to announce the appointment of Younes Atallah as the resort's general manager. Atallah—awarded Outstanding General Manager of the Year 2022 by California Hotel & Lodging Association—joins Regent Hotels & Resorts to open the first destination in the Americas for IHG Hotels & Resorts' reimagined upper luxury brand. He will oversee the launch and operations of the beachfront resort.

IHG
Santa Monica, California, United States
Development Rebranding

Legendary Regent brand to debut in the Americas with Santa Monica beachfront resort

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced the first destination in the Americas for the reimagined Regent Hotels & Resorts - part of its luxury and lifestyle portfolio - on the spectacular beachfront of Santa Monica, Calif. Poised to open in late 2023, Regent Santa Monica Beach will usher in a new era of extraordinary experiences to the California coastline. The resort will set a new standard for modern upper luxury in the Americas hospitality industry, bringing a fresh perspective to beachfront splendor and effortlessly bold experiences to become an iconic destination.

Regent
Santa Monica, California, United States
Appointment

Amber Arbucci has been appointed as Culture and Guest Relations Lead at The Georgian, Santa Monica

Amber Arbucci is a celebrated artist, angel investor, philanthropist, and former top fashion model. Arbucci developed early roots in the high fashion industry as a model, where she was exposed to the industry's finest artists, photographers, and tastemakers. During this period, she developed an interest in photography and began her career as an artist in 2006. Her work has been exhibited at Art Basel, Avant Gallery in Miami and NYC, Opera Gallery in Soho, and in her own Astor Place gallery. Arbucci's art is as intimate and sensitive as it is daring, and her admirers include United Nations Ambassadors, Elon Musk, and former US Presidents. Arbucci's expertise in the arts and philanthropic endeavors will be put to excellent use in cultivating The Georgian's community and guest relationships as the property transforms into a cultural hotspot in the heart of Santa Monica.

JB Hotel Group
Santa Monica, California, United States
Appointment

Bre Smith has been appointed as Director of Operations at The Georgian, Santa Monica

Bre Smith joins the team at The Georgian with over 15 years of experience in hospitality and management, placing a special focus on art, creativity, service, and the overall guest experience. Bre has played an integral role in over eight hotel openings from conception to launch and has assisted in the transition of an additional four hotels and six restaurants. Her hospitality journey includes roles at elite properties including the Beverly Hilton, the Ambassador Chicago, the Hollywood Roosevelt, Soho House Chicago, the Triumph Hotel in New York, and several Ritz-Carlton hotels across the globe. In addition to her extensive industry background, Bre is a gifted, self-taught painter with a number of exhibitions under her belt. Her work as a hospitality executive is informed by her artistry. She views hospitality as a creative expression in the way that she creates memorable experiences for guests.

JB Hotel Group
Santa Monica, California, United States
Appointment

Rob Ciancimino has been appointed as Managing Director at The Georgian

Set to unveil in January 2023, The Georgian has been a fixture of the Southern California coastline since it first opened in 1933 under the leadership of the renowned female hotelier, Rosamond Borde. Seeing several iterations over the years, regular guests to the hotel and historic restaurant, the Red Griffin (and later The Georgian Room), ranged from Hollywood stars Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable, and Marilyn Monroe to the First Mother Rose Kennedy.

JB Hotel Group
Santa Monica, California, United States
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Melissa Volpert has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Georgian

Melissa Volpert brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, with a focus on entertainment, fashion, and art. In 1997, she was the very first employee of the Standard brand and, alongside Andre Balazs, played a key role in the creation of the iconic hotel company that revolutionized the industry. In her role as the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Standard, Hollywood, she managed all sales and marketing initiatives with an emphasis on building and maintaining guest relationships, strategic planning, cultural programming, partnerships, and market positioning.

JB Hotel Group
Santa Monica, California, United States
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Sean Michael Runyon has been appointed as Executive Chef at 1 Pico at Shutters on the Beach

Shutters on the Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Michael Runyon as Executive Chef of 1 Pico, its premiere oceanfront restaurant and al fresco courtyard. With over a decade of culinary expertise from Michelin- starred restaurants and Forbes Five-Star Hotels, Runyon will bring seasonally inspired and innovative dishes that celebrate California's farmers, ranchers and fishermen.

Shutters on the Beach Hotel
Santa Monica, California, United States
Development Opening

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites Opens In The Heart Of Santa Monica

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, together with Westmont Hospitality Group today announced the opening of Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites, ushering in a fresh new aesthetic and chic destination to the California bucket list city known for its perfect balance of seaside charm and coastal sophistication. Situated just a few blocks from the shores of the Pacific, Santa Monica's newest lifestyle hotel stands out, offering more suites - and some of the most spacious accommodations - than any other hotel in the area. The coastal property boasts 286 guest rooms, 211 of them suites, all with unique layouts to accommodate an array of guests' needs and this new era of travel.

Hilton
Santa Monica, California, United States
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Younes Atallah has been appointed as General Manager at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Younes Atallah has been appointed as general manager of Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, which is located just steps away from the iconic Santa Monica Pier. Atallah has over 20 years of hospitality leadership experience with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. He began his hospitality career in the rooms division as an Assistant Manager at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach, FL. Most recently, he served as Hotel Manager for the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort and has a strong background as an operator, leading some of the brands' most recognized hotels. He is an expert at delivering luxury service; with a focus on growth, positive guest and team member experiences, and bottom line profit.

Loews
Santa Monica, California, United States
Development Renovation

Viceroy Santa Monica unveils plans for Renovation set to commence in January 2020

Nearly 20 years since opening its doors, Viceroy Santa Monica, the modern luxury hotel brand's debut location, is proud to announce the start of a sweeping $21 million renovation complete with a design overhaul that will cement its status as the leader of the progressive hospitality landscape. While serving as a cornerstone for the evolution of the forward-thinking brand, the remodel will usher in a new era for the Santa Monica hotel that's been a mainstay since it debuted two decades ago. Under the creative eye of San Francisco-based, award-winning design firm EDG, the hotel renovation will pay respect to its past while injecting a renewed energy into the hotel's prime location, just steps from Santa Monica's pristine coastline. In the first phase, guests can expect completely revamped public common areas marked by an entirely new arrival experience, lobby, restaurant, outdoor patio and breathtaking open air indoor-outdoor wraparound bar and adjacent lounge allowing for a greater sense of place in the beachside community.

Viceroy
Santa Monica, California, United States
Development Renovation

Newly Redesigned Oceana Debuts In Santa Monica

Steps away from the beautiful California coast, tucked away in a quiet, residential neighborhood in Santa Monica, stands Oceana, a secluded hideaway for discerning travelers who value attentive personal service as much as luxury accommodations. The newly redesigned Oceana is a 70-suite seaside retreat that combines the impeccable service of a world class hotel with authentic personal connections, making the boutique property feel like a fully staffed beach house. The intimate bespoke experience makes guests feel as if they have just returned home after a long trip, relaxing into the comfort of the hotel and unwinding with the warm Californian hospitality.

Oceana
Santa Monica, California, United States
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Diego Ruiz De Porras has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Hotel Casa del Mar

Hotel Casa del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, has announced the appointment of Diego Ruiz de Porras as the oceanfront property's Director of Food & Beverage. In his new role, Ruiz de Porras will manage all culinary operations for the Santa Monica luxury hotel, including overseeing service and guest experience at Catch American Seafood and all-day-dining concept Terrazza Lounge.

ETC Hotels
Santa Monica, California, United States