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The Meritage Resort and Spa Unveils $25 Million Reimagination

The Meritage Resort and Spa proudly unveils its $25 million renovation, presenting 322 transformed guest rooms alongside its existing luxurious 145 guest rooms and suites, now boasting a total of 467 modern, spacious guest accommodations. This extensive renovation also encompasses a new lobby and expanded bar area, refreshed ballrooms, pre-function and meeting rooms, an updated chic bowling lounge, a reimagined café and grab-and-go outlet, and added a premier steakhouse and a Champagne lounge. In the adjacent vineyard, a new chef's vegetable and herb garden, a dining terrace for al fresco dining in the vines, and a brand-new coop for the resident chickens have also been added.

SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County Makes Its Debut in California

The SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County has opened its doors in Livingston, California, and invites travelers to a hotel experience that combines quality and service at a great value - SureStay® Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers' comfort and value while away from home. The recently renovated SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County will provide guests with an experience they can count on, and the amenities today's travelers have come to expect. SureStay's service promise reflects the brand and the hotel's commitment to providing quality service and value to its guests. Located at 110 N. Del Rio Avenue in Livingston, the hotel features 76 well-appointed guest rooms, complete with flat-screen televisions, microwaves and mini fridges. The SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County also offers complimentary breakfast each morning, a guest laundry facility, as well as free wireless internet - providing guests with the superior comfort and utmost value they want out of their stay.

Patrick Stanley has been appointed as General Manager at Lodge at Marconi

Lodge at Marconi, the newly renovated historic coastal retreat located in Northern California's Tomales Bay, is pleased to welcome Patrick Stanley as General Manager. With more than two decades of experience working in management throughout the region, Stanley brings a wealth of expertise to his new role at Lodge at Marconi where he will oversee strategic and day-to-day operations at the expansive 62-acre property, including on-site excursion management, sales and marketing, team member engagement, and the overall guest experience.

Hotel Zessa Santa Ana – a DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts New Name Following Completion of Extensive Renovation

Hotel Zessa, a DoubleTree by Hilton, formerly known as the DoubleTree by Hilton™ Santa Ana - Orange County Airport, proudly announces its new name, following an extensive renovation. Nestled in the heart of Orange County, the hotel welcomes guests to experience a perfect blend of classic upscale style and trendy indie boutique vibes.

R.D. Olson Construction begins work on Appellation Hotel in Sonoma wine country

R.D. Olson Construction, an award-winning general contracting firm in California, has announced groundbreaking on Appellation Healdsburg in Healdsburg's North Village, a partnership between BIA's Builder of the Year, Comstock Development, Chef Charlie Palmer and Christopher Hunsberger's newest hotels under the Appellation brand. The resort will be spread across 8 acres in a campus style setting and is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2025.

Now Open: AC Hotel Sacramento

AC Hotel Sacramento, located in the heart of downtown Sacramento, is now open. The new hotel, which celebrates its opening today, March 7, is part of the AC Hotels by Marriott® brand. Guests can now book a room at the brand new hotel and take advantage of the "Shop Til' You Drop in Sacramento" package which includes a $25 gift card to local shops like DOCO Shopping, Old Sacramento, Convention Center and Golden One Arena. To redeem the package, use code "SHO" when making the reservation.

SCP Hotels Opens 41-Key Laguna Surf Lodge

Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels, a holistic hospitality company serving those who value wellness, social good and the environment, today announced the opening of the Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP, a classic, beachfront experience in one of California's most iconic destinations. Located in the heart of Laguna Beach, Calif., the 41-room eco surf lodge sits directly on the sand of the town's legendary beach, an easy walking distance to the acclaimed art galleries, eateries, and boutiques of Laguna Beach village. The hotel immerses guests in the nostalgia of California's fabled surf scene, while offering modern nature-based wellness experiences, locally sourced food and beverage, and SCP's signature Peaceful Rooms to ensure nothing but the sound of rolling waves and the ocean breeze stands in the way of complete relaxation.

Sam Jagger has been appointed as General Manager at The Maybourne Beverly Hills

Experienced hotelier Sam Jagger has been appointed as General Manager of The Maybourne Beverly Hills, the first US property from Maybourne, operators of London's prestigious hotels Claridge's, The Connaught and the Berkeley. Jagger brings over two decades of luxury hospitality experience from leadership positions throughout the United States.

Steven Boswell has been appointed as Managing Director at Flamingo Resort & Spa and The Sandman

Pyramid Global Hospitality is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steven Boswell, affectionately known as Boz, as the new Managing Director for both the Flamingo Resort & Spa and The Sandman, two recently renovated, historic hotels in the city of Santa Rosa in Northern California's Wine Country.Steven Boswell grew up on a farm in Tennessee, and his journey into the world of hospitality began during his childhood summers traveling with his grandparents around the United States. Every year he looked forward to these two-week-long road trips around the country, where they would often drive to a different city and stay in a range of hotels from Howard Johnson to high-end, sparking a lifelong love of travel along the way. He was always fascinated by the hospitality of a place, and often, rather than relax by the pool at a hotel, he could be found in the lobby, watching guests check-in.To kick off his distinguished career, Boz graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and followed that with a two-year program at Disney in Anaheim, where he honed his skills and passion for the service industry. He then attended Kellogg School of Hospitality at Cal Poly Pomona, before venturing up north to Lake Tahoe, where he spent a decade doing sales and marketing at Caesars - up until Sheraton acquired and sold the resort. He then spent nearly ten years with Sheraton in Los Angeles, before spending time at various illustrious hotels up and down the West Coast, resulting in Boz's decision to take the leap into hotel operations. His first general management position was in Key West, Florida at the Ocean Quay on Duvall St., where he spent three years and seven hurricanes before returning to the West Coast. Boz brings with him to Sonoma County a wealth of experience, having most recently served at the prestigious Tivoli Lodge in Vail, Colorado. While Boz may be new to Santa Rosa, he is no stranger to California, having successfully led hospitality teams in notable locations such as Long Beach, Los Angeles, Lake Arrowhead, Santa Monica, and Palm Springs.As the Managing Director at both the Flamingo Resort & Spa and The Sandman, Boz is drawn to the vibrant energy and laid-back California vibes that remind him of his second home of Palm Springs. He looks forward to now calling Sonoma's Wine Country home, and as an avid foodie and outdoorsman, he anticipates exploring the region's fantastic restaurants, tasting rooms, and beautiful parks as well as fly-fishing, mountain biking, and skiing up in Tahoe.

Marie Menard has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing 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.

Choice Hotels Develops and Opens Cambria Burbank

Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces the opening of Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport. The new hotel offers 150 well-appointed rooms, a host of upscale amenities and is conveniently located just a mile from Burbank airport and a short distance from West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The Burbank property was developed by Choice Hotels as part of its strategic development of Cambria hotels in well-situated markets, reflecting the company's commitment to growing and expanding the brand. The company continues to invest in all aspects of Cambria to make it a standard-setting brand in its upscale portfolio.

Justin Wilson has been appointed as General Manager at MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa, a 69-room luxury boutique hotel recently acquired by Foley Entertainment Group (FEG), is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Wilson as the new General Manager. With a proven track record of more than thirty years in the hospitality industry, Wilson brings a wealth of experience and leadership to MacArthur Place. Dedicated to delivering unparalleled service, Wilson will oversee operations and team culture, branding and strategy, and community engagement, all while maintaining the premier excellence for which MacArthur Place is known.

Joern Schwaiger has been appointed as General Manager at The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resort Collection

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resort Collection, a historic landmark turned luxury destination in Los Olivos, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joern Schwaiger as General Manager. A seasoned hospitality veteran with over 20 years of luxury hotel experience, Joern will oversee all operations for the 6.5 acre property.