Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Manchester Financial Group today announced the signing of definitive agreements for the development and management of a Fairmont hotel in downtown San Diego, California.
The Palace Hotel is pleased to announce Angie Clifton as General Manager of the historic hotel in San Francisco and the first woman GM in the 148 year history of the iconic hotel.
Marriott International, Inc. has appointed San Francisco Bay Area hotel veteran Clif Clark as General Manager of The Westin St. Francis and Area General Manager of San Francisco. As the leader of The Westin St. Francis, he will guide the strategy and vision for the 1195-room property, inspiring a culture of uncompromising excellence while driving exceptional guest experiences and financial performance. He will also be responsible for directing operations for five additional Marriott properties located in San Francisco including Marriott Marquis, W San Francisco, JW Marriott, The Clancy, and Marriott Union Square.
The Hyatt Carmel Highlands has announced the hiring of hospitality industry veteran Gerri Lynch Manzo as its new General Manager.
Graduate Hotels® is excited to announce today the opening of Graduate Palo Alto. The property is located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto at 488 University Avenue, nestled blocks from Stanford University and within the iconic former Hotel President. The storied property has been thoughtfully renovated and restored to honor the building's past, as well as the history of the neighboring community. The six story Graduate Palo Alto features 100 keys and two signature food and beverage concepts - Lou & Herbert's, a lobby level, day-to-night café, and President's Terrace, a vibrant rooftop bar with unrivaled Palo Alto views. Design throughout the hotel embodies the personality and age-old tales of the community through bold, layered décor rooted in storytelling. Graduate Palo Alto is the 33rd hotel in the Graduate Hotels portfolio.
Aimbridge Hospitality's Evolution Lifestyle Division Selected as Operator.
Proper Hospitality today announces the appointment of Chef Manuel Portillo as Executive Chef at Hotel June's flagship property in West LA. Hotel June is an award-winning boutique lifestyle hotel launched in 2020 by Proper Hospitality (Proper Hotels, Hotel June, The Collective), sharing all the hallmarks of the Proper brand - high-design, innovative food & beverage offerings and a best-in-class guest experience - in an approachable, casual setting. Hotel June's renowned food & beverage program brings a Cal-Mex flair to locally-sourced ingredients and seasonal produce. With this appointment, Portillo will be bringing his own California-meets-Modern-Southwest twist to culinary offerings across the property.
Luxury Boutique Hotel Group Adds Second Property In Monterey Bay.
WoodSpring Suites groundbreaking in Southern California underscores growing nationwide demand.
Tyler Parham has been promoted to Executive Chef at Union & Vine located inside Springhill Suites. Parham was most recently a Banquet Server at the property and is excited to bring a new spin on the Atascadero-based restaurant. Prior to his time at Springhill Suites, he was Head Baker/Manager at Back Porch Bakery and Café in Atascadero and Food Services Manager at Cava Robles RV Resort in Paso Robles.
The five-star Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, announces the promotion of Antonio Bugarin to general manager. Prior to his recent appointment, Bugarin served as the property's hotel manager for nearly five years.
Wild Onion Bistro & Bar at Hotel Citrine is pleased to announce Julie Cablay as Executive Chef for the California-cuisine inspired eatery. In addition to running the breakfast, weekend brunch and the all-day bistro menu, Chef Cablay is responsible for the culinary operations for Hotel Citrine and the adjacent AC Palo Alto. Chef Cablay recently accepted the position of Executive Chef after serving as interim chef for the destination.
Completing a $10 million renovation, the upscale oceanfront Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach has put its finishing touches on the refurbishment of all 161 guest rooms and suites, Coast 6450 restaurant, the pool area, outdoor lawn and patio area, front desk, exterior landscaping and meeting spaces.
New location, new design, same inimitable point of view. On the cusp of its 15-year anniversary in early 2023, Avi Brosh's Palisociety has announced the debut of the all-new Palihouse West Hollywood, now open on a famed stretch of W. 3rd Street in the heart of Los Angeles.
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcos Seville to new executive chef. Seville most recently served as resort executive chef at the prestigious Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, where he helmed a team of 10 chefs, 45 cooks and 20 stewards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air are delighted to announce that James R. Hedges, IV has been appointed curator of the arts overseeing all future art programs across both hotels. In addition to seven planned exhibitions in 2023, Hedges will oversee a series of educational artist-focused events and will organize art experiences in partnership with local galleries and museums.