Vanessa Prado, a native of Los Angeles has worked in the hospitality industry for more than ten years. Her career began as a travel advisor managing travel for entertainment, creative and sporting industries.
Montage Healdsburg today announces the appointment of Sarah McIntosh as resort manager. Bringing a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality operations, including time with Montage International, McIntosh will oversee resort operations for Sonoma's newest luxury resort.
Last October, Proper Hospitality opens the latest addition to its growing portfolio of hospitality concepts, Downtown L.A. Proper. Set in a reimagined landmark building in the heart of Downtown's South Park District adjacent to the Fashion District, the 148-room destination showcases the vision of internationally acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler through a design narrative that blends vintage elements from the property's historic roots with modern influences to create a hub for local creatives. James Beard Foundation Award-winners chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne bring the culinary program to life in three distinct spaces with signature restaurant Caldo Verde opening with the hotel this August.
Adam Heffron has been named as the general manager of the new luxurious 305-room Conrad Los Angeles, scheduled to open in spring 2022 as Conrad Hotels & Resorts' first hotel in California and part of The Grand LA, Los Angeles' newest dynamic destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. A hospitality veteran with over 20 years of experience, Heffron joins Conrad Los Angeles from the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Park City in Utah, where he served as general manager since 2019.
The new Mar Monte Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, today announces the appointment of Jerome Strack as General Manager. In his new role, Strack will lead the hotel team and oversee all operations of the beachfront boutique luxury hotel, including property performance, guest experience, and human resource activities.
Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach is pleased to welcome Stefen Shatto as the seaside hotel's new Executive Chef. With a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Chef Stefen is sure to bring a new flavor to Blonde Restaurant and Bar, as well as the hotel's popular Rooftop.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation [NYSE: H] and Relevant Group today announced the opening of tommie Hollywood, a lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Hollywood near Sunset Boulevard. The property joins the JdV by Hyatt brand and appeals to the modern spirited traveler looking for authenticity, originality, and convenience. tommie Hollywood offers 212 guestrooms across nine floors and more than 15,000 square feet of dynamic food and beverage space including KA'TEEN, the hotel's feature restaurant by celebrated chef Wes Avila, and Desert 5 Spot, a 7,000-square-foot rooftop pool and lounge. This highly anticipated project is owned by Relevant Group in collaboration with Steinberg Hart for architecture and interior design from Studio Collective with Ten Five Hospitality managing food and beverage operations.
Waterton, a Chicago-based national real estate investor and operator, today announced it has acquired The Sierra Nevada Resort & Spa, an independent hotel located in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Opened in 1970 and located at 164 Old Mammoth Rd. in Mammoth Lakes, the 151-key lifestyle hotel will undergo a full renovation and repositioning.
As the new Executive Chef for The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Rhoda Magbitang has quickly ascended through the ranks of the food & beverage industry, from starting in the Philippines cooking for her five siblings as part of her daily chores, to working for the likes of Jose Andres and Susanne Goin. Her first Executive Chef role was at the iconic Chateau Marmont, and most recently she held the same role at Petit Ermitage in Los Angeles. A sought-after culinary destination unto itself, all of Mattei's Tavern dining venues share a single thread: fresh, local California food with influences of ranch life.
With over 15 years of luxury hospitality experience, Dave Elcon's appointment stems from his success within Auberge Resorts Collection over the past three years. He quickly became a key contributor to the leadership of the brand and has been instrumental in the success of the many properties he has overseen during his tenure. In this new position, Dave will oversee all operations for the 6.5 acre property. Prior to The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, he held positions with Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection and Vista Collina Resort, both located in Napa Valley. He is an avid fitness enthusiast, loves the outdoors, and most of all spending time with his wife Anne and 4-year-old daughter, Audrey.
Ed Anonas joins The Hollywood Roosevelt as the new Director of Finance. With a B.S.C. in Accounting from Araullo University in the Philippines, Anonas will leverage his extensive accounting and financial management experience to further the profitability of the hotel. Formerly President of HFTP in Los Angeles and current board member. Previously, Anonas worked as Director of Finance for El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel in Santa Barbara, as well as Director of Finance and Operations at Hotel Bel-Air. He also spent time with the W Los Angeles, the Mondrian and Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood.
Meda Serban is the new Director of Revenue Management, responsible for maximizing the hotels revenue streams by growing daily rates and increasing occupancy. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Certificate in Revenue Management form the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Serban began her career at the Montage Beverly Hills before moving on to reputable properties like the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills and the Sofitel Los Angeles. Most recently, Serban spent several years as Director of Revenue Management for L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, and as Revenue Manager for The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills.
A returning member of The Hollywood Roosevelt team, Nina Dela Fuente will serve as the hotel's new Director of Sales and Marketing, responsible for sales strategies, brand communications and overall positioning. Originally with the property from 2012-2015, Dela Fuente started as a Senior Sales Manager before being promoted to Assistant Director of Sales, then Director of Entertainment Group Sales. Following her time with The Hollywood Roosevelt, Dela Fuente took on the role of Director of Sales and Marketing at The Redbury, Hollywood and Vine, and then at the Kimpton Everly Hollywood, guiding the property through their 2017 opening and successfully positioning the hotel within the market.
citizenM officially has a presence in San Francisco. The 195-room, 12-story hotel is the company's second hotel in California to open this year, following a Los Angeles Downtown opening. Both are extensions of citizenM's plans to become a major player in the North American hotel market, with another five new U.S. locations opening next year.
R.D. Olson Construction, an award-winning general contracting firm in California, today announced that construction is underway on TALUS La Quinta, a luxury resort in Coachella Valley being developed by The Robert Green Company. Upon completion, TALUS will include hotels from two notable brands, along with a conference center, golf clubhouse and spa facility. The 134-room luxury hotel and a 200-room lifestyle hotel will sit in addition to 29 branded single-family homes and 55 condominiums.
Recently rated the #1 Resort in California by U.S. News & World Report, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa announces two new homes on-property available for guests to reserve, Spa House and Casa Valencia, both of which completed extensive renovations in July.
The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt hotel and the brand's first urban hotel in Southern California, opened today in the vibrant Culver City district of Los Angeles. The destination-defining property is a central hub for creative camaraderie. Features include loft-like accommodations with luxurious amenities, a sprawling campus with inspiring indoor-outdoor spaces to connect and collaborate during meetings, weddings and events, and an array of community partners that seamlessly blend both guests' and locals' experiences.
Ania Mankowska-Allard has been appointed spa director of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury five-star hotel set in the heart of Silicon Valley. In her new role, Mankowska-Allard will be responsible for the oversight and development of Sense®, A Rosewood Spa, enhancing the overall guest experience through the creation of new and innovative treatments, holistic wellness offerings and likeminded partnerships with local and artisanal brands.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the opening of the Hyatt Place LAX / Century Blvd and Hyatt House LAX / Century Blvd, both located directly adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and with views of the LAX runways and the lights of downtown Los Angeles. In the midst of LAX's robust $14B renovation, the new properties are steps away from the airport's highly anticipated "people mover," and brings an elevated Hyatt experience to the rapidly evolving neighborhood.
Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new luxury resort and residential property opening in Napa Valley this winter, has appointed Ed Gannon as General Manager. A seasoned hospitality professional with more than 30 years of luxury experience, Gannon will oversee all operations for the 700-acre property that is anticipated to open in early 2022.