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Mina Dipalma has been appointed as Restaurant General Manager at Mission Pacific Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel

Mina Dipalma is the new General Manager of Mission Pacific's signature restaurant, Valle, boasting over 25 years of restaurant experience. As a certified sommelier with a vast background in hospitality management, she is regarded as a food and beverage visionary, crafting outstanding experiences across Italy, Spain and the United States. Prior to her role at Valle, Dipalma joined Hyatt as a lead taskforce manager at Thompson Savannah.

Hyatt
Oceanside, California, United States
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Alison Norwood has been appointed as Marketing Manager at Mission Pacific Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel and The Seabird Resort, A Destination Hotel

As Marketing Manager for Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort, Alison Norwood is charged with supporting marketing efforts for both properties including all dining outlets. Deeply rooted in the local market, Norwood joins the team from destination marketing organization Visit Oceanside, where she served as Marketing Manager. Prior to Visit Oceanside, Norwood worked for renowned public broadcasting station KPBS before holding positions with various start-up e-commerce and marketing agencies in Downtown San Diego.

Hyatt
Oceanside, California, United States
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Ben Fairchild has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at Mission Pacific Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel and The Seabird Resort, A Destination Hotel

A Hyatt veteran with 13 years of sales leadership experience, Ben Fairchild joins Mission Pacific and The Seabird as the new Area Director of Sales & Marketing. With a background spanning Park, Grand, Regency, Andaz, Thompson, and Destination brands within the Hyatt portfolio across North America, Fairchild was most recently the Area Director of Sales & Marketing for Hyatt Regency La Jolla and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay. In his new role, Fairchild is responsible for overseeing business generation and group sales, as well as setting the direction and strategy for marketing.

Hyatt
Oceanside, California, United States
Development Opening

Chatham Lodging Trust Announces Opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, today announced the opening of the 170-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles that is positioned in the heart of Warner Center. The opening adds another high-quality, extended-stay hotel to the Chatham portfolio, the third such hotel in the last six months with total investments aggregating approximately $140 million.

Home2 Suites
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Ananda Bareño has been appointed as Executive Chef at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas and James Beard Foundation Best Chef West semifinalist Chef Claudette Zepeda are proud to announce the appointment of Ananda Bareño as executive chef of Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas. Bareño will oversee the day-to-day culinary execution of VAGA, in addition to overseeing the menus for The Pocket Pool & Bar, Coffee Box, special events catering and in-room dining. Chef Zepeda will assume the role of chef consultant and will continue to be the creative visionary behind the bespoke culinary experiences at Alila Marea Beach Resort, while also furthering her work to champion regional Mexican cuisine within the global culinary community.

Alila
Encinitas, California, United States
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Jaclyn Dawson has been named Director of Sales at Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach has named Jaclyn Dawson - a sales industry leader most recently with Pacifica Hotels - as its new director of sales. In her new role, Dawson will take charge of developing, overseeing and coordinating all sales initiatives for Vespera, a boutique oceanfront resort in Pismo Beach, Calif.

Peregrine Hospitality
Pismo Beach, California, United States
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Development Rebranding

The Westin Mission Hills Rebrands to The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

On the heels of a multi-million-dollar renovation, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa has officially changed their name to The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa. When the resort was originally built in 1987, the tourism powerhouse of the Coachella Valley was Palm Springs, hence why the hotel was not originally named for its location in Rancho Mirage. Since the resorts inception Rancho Mirage has blossomed as a tourism destination in its own right. As the hotel prepares to complete their $15 million dollar property-wide renovation they felt now was the time for a name change that reflects the destination the resort calls home, Rancho Mirage.

Westin
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Development Pipeline

LUMA Hotel San Francisco Set for March 2022 Debut

LUMA Hotel San Francisco is set to debut this winter in the rapidly-evolving Mission Bay community, adjacent to Oracle Park and Chase Center, within close proximity to UCSF Medical Center and major technology companies. The property is the first-ever hotel development in the area, setting the standard for Mission Bay's untapped potential for hospitality and serving as the inspiration behind timeless locales welcoming new traditions.

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
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Michael Conte has been appointed as Retreat Director at Sensei Porcupine Creek

With more than 15 years of experience in the wellness industry, Michael Conte joins the highly-anticipated Sensei Porcupine Creek as Retreat Director where he will manage a team of highly specialized Sensei Guides and wellness practitioners. Prior to joining the executive team at Sensei, Conte's long-standing career in the California hospitality industry includes serving as the Director of Spa and Wellness for Meadowood Napa Valley, Director of Spa at Montage Resort in Laguna Beach and also opened the Spa at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, all of which achieved consistent five-star ratings by Forbes Travel Guide under his leadership. In his early career, Conte followed his passion for wellness to Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego where he graduated as a Holistic Health Practitioner before going on to become one of the top massage therapists in Orange County. In addition to his professional work, Conte partners with the non-profit organization Greet the Day that provides free spa treatments to individuals fighting cancer as well as other organizations including the ISPA association, Global Mentorship Organization and has served on the Forbes Travel Guide Standards Advisory Board.

Sensei
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
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Annika Jackson has been appointed as General Manager at Sensei Porcupine Creek

Annika Jackson recently joined Sensei as General Manager of Sensei Porcupine Creek, currently heading up the pre-opening efforts and once the resort is open, will lead the management team at the property. Jackson brings both domestic and international luxury hospitality experience. She has previously served as General Manager at the renowned L'Auberge de Sedona and served as Vice President & Managing Director at Enchantment Group. Annika first became seriously involved with spa development in 2000 when joining the Enchantment Group in Arizona to develop the Mii amo, an award winning destination spa resort at Enchantment in Sedona, Arizona. In more recent years, Jackson has been based in her native country, Sweden, where she was the Managing Director at Raison d'Etre based in Stockholm. Raison d'Etre is a leader in creating some of the most well-known Spa & Wellness Brands around the world with a client list such as Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton and its sister company Six Senses Resorts & Spas. Annika is looking forward to becoming an active and contributing member of the Rancho Mirage community and engaging with destination marketing organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Greater Palm Springs, as well as local philanthropic organizations.

Sensei
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Development Rebranding

Newport Beach Marriott Reemerges as VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa

Following an extensive transformation , VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa, will officially debut this spring. Formerly the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, the property is undergoing a complete top-to-bottom refresh, including new coastal-inspired luxury guest rooms, the introduction of two new suite categories, three newly imagined restaurant and bar concepts, a wellness focused spa and high-performance fitness center, expansive new indoor and outdoor event spaces, and a luxury destination pool experience.

Marriott
Newport Beach, California, United States
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Dave Stevens has been appointed as General Manager of Acacia House at Alila Napa Valley

Alila Napa Valley is delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Stevens as the General Manager of Acacia House. Helmed by celebrity chef and Top Chef Masters winner Chris Cosentino, Stevens joins the acclaimed culinary team behind some of the most inventive and exquisite cuisine in the Napa Valley region.Stevens brings over 14 years of hospitality and culinary experience to the world-class operat ions at Acacia House. Prior to joining Alila Napa Valley, Stevens held the Director of Rooftop Operations for Thompson Hotels in San Antonio, Texas. He also held positions at Thompson Hotels in Mexico, The Liaison Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., and The James Royal Palm in Miami Beach, Florida. In his previous roles, Stevens successfully executed inventive culinary offerings and improved overall service to guests by fostering strong customer relationships. Stevens promises that same energy to his new position as General Manager of Acacia House, continuing its legacy of high-class service and gourmet cuisine which epicurean guests have come to love.

Alila
St Helena, California, United States
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Adam Haverland has been appointed as Executive Chef at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort appoints Chef Adam Haverland as its Executive Chef, leading the culinary program for multiple restaurants located throughout the resort. Opened in August 2020, the luxury AAA Four Diamond resort is located at the Anaheim GardenWalk, just steps from Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center, offering multiple dining options for guests and visitors alike.

Marriott
Anaheim, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Lightstone announces 2022 Opening for Dual-Branded AC/Moxy in Los Angeles

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, directly across the street from the LA Convention Center and Staples Center, the 37-story, mixed-use tower will consist of a dual-branded, 380-room Moxy hotel and a 347-room AC hotel. With 65,000 square feet of meeting rooms, restaurants, bars, and nightlife throughout, the Moxy and AC hotel will become a central entertainment and cultural hub within this vibrant central Downtown neighborhood. The development will feature a 6,000-square-foot landscaped pool deck and an unprecedented offering of 12 all-new restaurant and bar concepts designed by Basile Studio. On the 34th floor, AC's sky lobby will feature a garden-like terrace bar with panoramic views overlooking Downtown Los Angeles. The hotels will boast 13,000 square feet of meeting space also designed by Basile Studio. The property will also include over 22,000 square feet of premium digital and static signage, featuring the largest continuous full-motion digital display on the West Coast, and over 8,000 square feet of ground floor retail space

AC Hotels by Marriott
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Nico Mamon has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Creative and inquisitive from a young age, Nico Mamon grew up in a positive and passionate environment. A mix of his organised and focused father and his eternal-optimist people-person mother, he was fortunate to travel extensively as a child, developing a curiosity for diverse cultures and communication channels along the way.

Four Seasons
Palo Alto, California, United States
Development Opening

Cambria Hotels Expands Golden State Footprint with Calabasas Opening

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand in major markets across the country with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Calabasas. This marks Cambria's fifth franchised property in California, joining Cambria Hotel Anaheim Resort Area, Cambria Hotel LAX, Cambria Hotel Sonoma Wine Country and Cambria Hotel Napa Valley, which recently celebrated its grand opening.

Cambria Hotels
Calabasas, California, United States