The brand's most recent addition, DoubleTree by Hilton Buena Park, brings 249 guest rooms and suites to nearby attractions including Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland and Medieval Times.
Sonesta Irvine (formerly Sonesta Irvine - Orange County Airport) today announced the completion of an extensive $20 million renovation to transform the guest experience. Thoughtfully redesigned for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers dramatically updated guest rooms, a modern lobby, expansive social spaces for meetings and events and an exciting new dining destination, Haven Point Provisions & Spirits.
The Kimpton Canary hotel in Santa Barbara recently appointed Debra Osborne as Director of Sales & Marketing to oversee the hotel. A seasoned hospitality professional with 30 years of industry experience, Debra began her career on the opening team of a resort hotel in the Ventura Harbor as Sales Manager developing business travel and group opportunities in local and eastern U.S. market segments and achieved the role of Director of Sales & Marketing after two short years. Since then she has worked her way up the chain, taking on sales and marketing leadership roles at the Embassy Suites M andalay Beach Hotel & Resort, Residence Inn by Marriott at River Ridge, Bacara Resort & Spa and Hilton Woodland Hills/Los Angeles. Throughout her career, Debra has received various awards and recognitions including winning Sunstone's "Hotel of the Year" in 1999 for exceeding annual budget by $300K+ and being named Sunstone's "Director of Sales of the Year" in 2006, just to name a few.Now at the Kimpton Canary in Santa Barbara, Debra is responsible for directing and leading the Sales & Catering team to achieve budgeted top-line revenues, developing marketing initiatives and key relationships within the community to increase exposure, and overseeing market shifts to determine deployment/pricing recommendations.When not strategizing and leading the team to achieve the hotel's revenue goals, you can find Debra enjoying a glass of wine with friends or driving to the new foodie hot spot to enjoy a delicious meal.
Featuring 21 luxuriously appointed suites, a signature restaurant inspired by nearby Maggie's Peak hiking trail, and a sustainable design, the all-new resort brings equal parts tranquility and adventure to South Lake Tahoe.
The charming beach chic Leta Hotel in Santa Barbara is now a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel. Earlier this year, AWH Partners purchased the property with Spire Hospitality as the new management company. This elevated historic hotel rooted in the California vibe and beach culture of Santa Barbara underwent significant investment to refresh the guest experience, creating a perfect escape for work and play. The158-room Leta Hotel is ideally located in Goleta and is prized for its cool, hip and carefree Californian personality and it's artful, quirky, unexpected, open and soulful chemistry. Local art, music, food and wine come together at The Leta, and the hotel boasts 6,000 square feet of meeting space, welcoming locals and out of town guests alike for one-of-a-kind meetings and events.
The latest addition to The Collective's growing portfolio reopens with European-Inspired bistro & garden and live music programming .
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has announced the addition of their newest team member, Rodolfo Salazar, who has stepped into the role of General Manager. He brings with him 16 years of hospitality experience and seven years of working with the Hilton brand.
Cassie Olsen has been appointed Director of Sales at Seacliff Inn. Before her new role, Olsen's resume included experience as Director of Sales and Marketing at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, California, Director of Sales and Catering at Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club, and Associate Club Director, Sales and Catering at The City Club of San Francisco.
Ashley Vincent has been promoted to General Manager at Seacliff Inn. Vincent has over a decade of broad range industry experience in the hospitality world working in a variety of positions for the renowned Hilton Hotels. Most recently, Vincent was the Assistant General Manager at Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, California. She has also had experience at the DoubleTree by Hilton in El Paso, Texas, Hilton in Fort Worth, Texas, Embassy Suites by Hilton in Monterey, California, and Hilton Garden Inn in Monterey, California.
Andrew Harris has been promoted to General Manager at Marina del Rey Hotel. Prior to his new role at Marina del Rey Hotel, Harris was General Manager at The Belamar Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Harris has also held positions at CMS Lodging, Stonebridge Hospitality, Rainier Hospitality, Evolution Hospitality, West Paces Hotel Group, Texas Western Hospitality Management, and Marriott Vacation Club International.
Todd Liphardt has been appointed to General Manager at Inn at the Pier. Liphardt has spent more than 20 years working in the hospitality world. Most recently, he was the Area General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Missoula & Kalispell. Liphardt worked in several other roles at Hilton Garden Inn Missoula & Kalispell including General Manager and Food & Beverage Director.
Brian Hutchison has been appointed General Manager at Half Moon Bay Lodge. He has extensive experience working in the hospitality and restaurant industries for nearly 25 years. Prior to his new role, Hutchison was the Task Force General Manager at Providence Hospitality, Area General Manager at Larkspur Landing Hotels, General Manager at Half Moon Bay Lodge and Conference Center, General Manager at Dinah's Garden Hotel & Trader Vic's Restaurant, General Manager at Garden Court Inn in Fremont, CA, Area Manager at Bass Hotels and Resorts, and General Manager at Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Jose, CA.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco, one of San Francisco's premier waterfront hotels in the Embarcadero district, is excited to announce a multimillion-dollar guestroom enhancement. The project is managed by renowned design firm Looney & Associates and is expected to be completed September 2022. The hotel will remain open during the renovation process and is continuing to accept leisure, business and group reservations.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco has named Samantha Barnett as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Samantha brings outstanding hotel expertise and strategic vision to her new role at the city landmark hotel.
StonePark Capital is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of The Waterman, a 31-room hotel, located in the Funk Zone neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California, at 12 E. Montecito Street. Built in 2014, The Waterman has been a welcome addition to the region, offering visitors a unique lifestyle hospitality option. The property features stylishly fun guest rooms and lively common areas, including a swimming pool and an outdoor gathering area directly on State Street.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts and The Portofino Hotel & Marina announce the appointment of Drew Berry as general manager of this iconic Redondo Beach property. In his new role, Berry will oversee all daily operations, including guest services and relations; food & beverage destinations BALEENkitchen, BALEENlounge and The Living Room; the hotel's popular Dockside Adventure Center (ran in partnership with outfitter brand REI), which offers incredible outdoor and adventure experiences like kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, and boat charters, and more.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the appointment and promotion of David Duran as General Manager of Pendry San Diego. Bringing more than a decade of luxury hospitality experience to this role, Duran will be responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the award-winning 317-room hotel property located in San Diego's renowned Gaslamp Quarter.
MainStay Suites, a midscale extended stay brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed the largest hotel in its system with the opening of the MainStay Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport. Making its brand debut in the greater Los Angeles market, the 176-room hotel is one of several MainStay Suites opening in California, with properties planned in Beaumont, Fresno, Rancho Mirage, Oceanside, Riverside, and Victorville.
The iconic Kimpton Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara recently appointed Richard Woodrow Cox as General Manager of the hotel, which is currently undergoing an exciting renovation.With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and after fully dedicating his career to the hotel management, Richard Cox has been appointed General Manager at Kimpton Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara in May 2022, helping to oversee the property's incredible refresh and new restaurant.Richard Cox began his career with Grand America Hotels and Resorts in San Diego in food and beverage service and worked his way up through all aspects of hotel business operation, acquiring valuable expertise in all departments. Thanks to his financial expertise and operational experience, he was appointed as Rooms Division Director. His continuous efforts promptly resulted in a significant increase in revenue rising 43%: from 2003 to 2007. In 2006, Richard was given the additional responsibility of Assistant General Manager where he worked closely with the General Manager on the daily operations and initiated strategic milestones such as personalized room amenities, introduced high technology in the Hotel, and obtained the prestigious four star diamond AAA praise hotel award.In 2008, he was appointed General Manager of the Westgate Hotel, with operational and directional responsibilities for the company's sales and marketing, development of the hotel's policies and staff, as well as management of all the food and beverage outlets and total property financia l results. Richard was integral part of the property's success, where he developed and implemented strategies in accordance with the objectives of one of the most unique properties in San Diego.As a true believer that a team achieves more than individuals, he encouraged his staff involvement and creativity to better anticipate, meet and exceed guests' needs. His guests being his priority, he focused on interacting, understanding and built his clients' loyalty. At Kimpton Canary Hotel, Richard is tasked with bringing the renovation of the hotel and restaurant, Finch & Fork, to fruition, starting with the lobby, restaurant, rooftop and meeting spaces. Lastly, the property will update the rooms later this year. When not at the hotel making sure everything is running smoothly, you can find Richard enjoying a hike, playing a round of golf or watching a great foreign film.
The Exclusive Development Marks Rosewood's First Standalone Branded Residential Project in Los Angeles, California.