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Kathleen Cochran has been promoted to Vice President and Managing Director at Alisal Ranch

Cochran, who previously served as the property’s General Manager, has been promoted to Vice President and Managing Director. In this expanded role, she oversees the 10,500-acre working ranch and resort, leading a team dedicated to maintaining the property’s authentic guest experience and long-standing traditions. With more than 40 years of hospitality experience, she is known for her grounded leadership style and her ability to balance operational excellence with a people-first culture.

Alisal Ranch
Solvang, California, United States
Development Renovation

Carmel Valley Ranch Debuts Wellness-Led Transformation with Reimagined SPA Aiyana and Lobby

Carmel Valley Ranch, a resort playground for all ages set on 500 acres in the foothills of California's Central Coast, unveils the completion of a multi-phase transformation centered on wellness, connection, and sense of place. Anchored by a fully reimagined Spa Aiyana and a redesigned lobby experience, the renovation marks the evolution of the resort's long-standing commitment to immersive, nature-driven wellbeing.

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Carmel, California, United States
Development Opening

The Margot Hotel Debuts in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter as One of the First Hotels in Outset Collection by Hilton

A new kind of boutique hotel experience has arrived in downtown San Diego. The Margot Hotel officially opens today in the Gaslamp Quarter, marking its debut as one of the first properties in Outset Collection by Hilton—a new lifestyle brand designed to spotlight independent, soulful hotels backed by the global scale of Hilton.

Outset Collection by Hilton
San Diego, California, United States
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Jennifer Travers has been appointed as General Manager at Inn at The Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

With 15 years of hospitality experience, Jenny is known for her people-first leadership style, strong operational performance and collaborative approach to building high-performing teams. She believes in working side by side with her team, creating a culture rooted in support, shared success and aiming high.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Pismo Beach, California, United States
Appointment

Michelle Armock has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Armock as chef de cuisine of MKT Restaurant & Bar, the hotel's award-winning signature restaurant. In her new role, Armock will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, menu development, and culinary innovation for MKT, working alongside Executive Chef Shaun Acosta to further elevate the restaurant's California-inspired dining experience.

Four Seasons
San Francisco, California, United States
Appointment

Evan Neumann has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley has appointed Evan Neumann as Executive Chef of Auro, the resort's Michelin-starred restaurant. Neumann, whose career spans the kitchens of Joël Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Christophe Bellanca, assumes leadership of Calistoga's only Michelin-starred dining room this April.

Four Seasons
Calistoga, California, United States
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Development Rebranding

Woods Cove Inn Reopens in Laguna Beach, Signaling a New Chapter for the Property as an Independent Boutique Escape

Woods Cove Inn, a 22-room boutique hotel located along Laguna Beach’s iconic Pacific Coast Highway, will reopen May 11, emerging as a newly independent coastal retreat. Previously operating under the Sonder brand, the property debuts with a renewed identity rooted in local character, thoughtful design, and relaxed California living.

Parable Hospitality
Laguna Beach, California, United States
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Development Opening

Liora Estate Debuts in Healdsburg, Introducing a New Intimate Luxury Retreat and Coastal European Bistro

A beloved fixture just steps from the Healdsburg Plaza is entering a more intimate and intentional new chapter. Formerly known as 27 North, the 16-room boutique property has reemerged as Liora Estate, a European-inspired retreat designed for connection, where atmosphere, ritual, and emotional resonance take center stage, echoing the property’s earlier identity as Hotel Les Mars.

Foley Entertainment Group
Healdsburg, California, United States
Appointment

Devon Pritchard has been appointed as Executive Sous Chef at Silverado Resort

Silverado Resort announces the promotion of Devon Pritchard to the position of Executive Sous Chef. A versatile culinary talent with a career spanning high-end pastry arts and large-scale savory operations, Pritchard will now oversee a broader scope of the resort’s culinary offerings, including the highly anticipated spring opening of Matchplay Kitchen + Bar.

Silverado Resort
Napa Valley, California, United States
Appointment

Roland Micu has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa, the celebrated destination synonymous with refined hospitality and elevated dining, is delighted to announce the appointment of Roland Micu as Director of Food & Beverage. A Master Sommelier, one of only a select few in the United States, Micu brings an extraordinary level of artistry and expertise to Bernardus Lodge & Spa and Lucia Restaurant & Bar. 

Legend (Preferred Hotel Group)
Carmel Valley, California, United States
Development Opening

Duchamp Healdsburg Debuts in the Heart of Downtown Healdsburg

Duchamp Healdsburg today announces its official opening in downtown Healdsburg. The 20-suite boutique hotel marks a distinctive addition to California's most celebrated wine region, where residential-style accommodations, thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, and genuine local expertise come together to create stays defined by authenticity and community.

Duchamp Healdsburg
Healdsburg, California, United States
Development Pipeline

The MOHI by Appellation Unveils New Name and Culinary Concepts

Appellation, the groundbreaking culinary-first hotel brand by Chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, joins forces with visionary vintner and developer Frank Léal of Léal Hospitality to announce The MOHI by Appellation, formerly known as Hotel MOHI by Appellation. The hotel will debut in 2027 as Morgan Hill’s first full-service luxury boutique hotel, marking the next evolution of Léal’s vision to establish Morgan Hill as a compelling food and wine mecca in Northern California. 

Appellation™
Morgan Hill, California, United States
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Scott Berger has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the appointment of Scott Berger as general manager of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, effective April 6, 2026. A seasoned hospitality leader with more than two decades of global luxury experience, Berger will oversee all aspects of the hotel, further elevating the property’s reputation as one of the city’s premier luxury destinations.

Waldorf Astoria
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Development Opening

Avi Brosh’s Palisociety Debuts The Hôtel Lili, Now Open in Beverly Hills

Avi Brosh’s Palisociety has debuted its first hotel in Beverly Hills, The Hôtel Lili, a completely reimagined hideaway that blends European-inspired style and personality with the timeless charm of classic Los Angeles. The 44-room property, originally built in 1939 as a private residence, brings a uniquely boutique point of view to Beverly Hills’ hotel landscape with intimate spaces, richly crafted details and a convenient yet quiet setting steps from the internationally renowned city’s most storied streets.

Palisociety
Beverly Hills, California, United States