Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel brands, today announced its debut in California with the signing of Conrad Los Angeles. The hotel is part of Related Companies' mixed-use development, The Grand LA, designed by Frank Gehry, located in downtown Los Angeles.
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its United States expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Napa Valley Silverado Trail. The four-story, 90-room hotel is the brand's fourth property in California and second among the state's wine regions, following the opening of the Cambria Hotel Sonoma Wine Country. It is also the first of several Cambria hotels opening soon in guests' favorite destinations, including Cambria Hotel Calabasas- Malibu, Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row, Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport (joining the Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown) and Cambria Hotel Austin Airport.
Having been with Marriott International for over 18 year, Mark Goldrup brings a wealth of hospitality experience with him to Westin Los Angeles Airport in his new role as General Manager. After earning a Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Ryerson University in his hometown of Toronto, Goldrup began his career at Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts before joining Marriott at the Delta Chelsea in Toronto. Up until taking up his most recent post in Los Angeles, he has spent time working in a variety of roles across Canada and abroad in the United Kingdom. Most recently, Goldrup was recruited to manage the team at the flagship Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. In 2018, he was the recipient of the prestigious Stephen G. Marriott Award for Distinguished Leadership as he played an integral role not only in the start of the first Marriott Business Council in Canada, but its expansion to seven. Goldrup is an active member of every community he is a part of and has served on boards of various Tourism Associations and Chamber of Commerces throughout his career. In this new role, he will oversee hotel operations and the guest experience, as well as actively engage and inspire his team. Goldrup strives to be creative in all aspects of life, from unique boardroom strategies and crazy adventures to welcoming guests from around the globe. Inside the office and out, Goldrup chases happiness everyday and often does so with his one true love and wife, Christine.
Melanie Stroh has joined The Westin Los Angeles Airport as the property's new Director of Sales. Stroh has an extensive background in sales, and has spent the last seven years growing her hospitality and leadership skills with the Westin Brand at a variety of hotels from independent and branded to airport and resort properties. Prior to this role, Stroh served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Edmonton in Canada, and most recent ly at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage. Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, she received her Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Kelsey Campus, and has since traded in the snow of her home country for the sun of Southern California.
Oxford Capital Group, LLC and Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC announce the opening of the The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, located at 1400 Cahuenga Boulevard (one block south of Sunset Boulevard), a 220-room luxury lifestyle hotel with food & beverage outlets including SoCal-centric restaurant and bar ALK, a courtyard event space with seven adjacent hospitality suites and the 12,000 square foot I|O rooftop, featuring a 70-foot projection mapping video wall, two bars, swimming pool, fire pits and water feature.
Urban Catalyst, Silicon Valley's premier Opportunity Zone Fund, announced today that the San Jose City Council gave the go-ahead Tuesday to build an extended-stay Marriott in San Jose's Downtown West, just a short walk from Google's planned mega-campus. The council's blessing gives Urban Catalyst the green light to move forward with its Keystone project.
Pacific Hotel Management will celebrate the grand re-opening of The Westin Palo Alto following the completion of a year and a half, multi-million dollar transformation. Beginning September 1st, guests will enjoy all that The Westin Palo Alto has to offer. The hotel is located in the heart of Silicon Valley with unparalleled access to museums, Stanford Shopping Center, golf courses, gardens and the renowned Stanford University.
The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a top Independent Collection ® Hotels & Resorts property, today announced the appointment of seasoned hospitality expert Jonathan Macioce as its new general manager. Bringing more than a decade of luxury hotel management experience to his role, Macioce will oversee day-to-day hotel operations, guest relations and property development, showcasing the localized, unique luxury travel experiences that Independent Collection properties are known and celebrated for.
Veteran hospitality industry leader John Rovie, most recently director of sales and marketing at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, Calif., has been named the new director of sales and marketing at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, a waterfront resort in the heart of the harbor district.
Lat33 Capital, formerly known as IMH Financial Corporation, and Urgo Hotels & Resorts announce the appointment of General Manager Milan Drager to Sonoma's iconic MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa. With a career bolstered by two decades of experience inclusive of Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond properties, Drager aims to draw upon his unique and extensive hospitality expertise to guide MacArthur Place forward following its recent $25 million renovation.
westdrift Manhattan Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Jones as Director of Sales & Marketing. With more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing and catering, as well as operations and revenue management for properties across Southern California and the Midwest, Jones leads a team of four in fashioning innovative strategies to garner new and repeat business from meetings and events clientele, while heightening awareness of westdrift among business and leisure travelers, and the surrounding community.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the debut of Thompson Hollywood, the luxury lifestyle hotel situated on Wilcox Avenue near Hollywood and Vine. A dynamic mix of global sophistication, hyper-local immersion and intuitive service, the prime location embodies the Thompson Hotels brand's promise to provide guests with the ultimate "in-the-know" experience at the refined edge of travel. The new 11-story hotel features 190 mid-century-inspired guestrooms, including 16 suites, a sophisticated feature dining concept from acclaimed LA-based chef Lincoln Carson and Bar Lis, a destination rooftop lounge and pool with unparalleled city views. Sure to be a gathering spot for tasteful travelers and the eclectic Hollywood community alike, the much-anticipated project is owned by Relevant Group in collaboration with Steinberg Hart for architecture and interior design by Tara Bernerd & Partners, with Ten Five Hospitality overseeing food and beverage.
A true artist at heart, Andy De La Cruz joins The Westin Anaheim Resort as the leading Pastry Chef. Driven by skill and quality, Chef De La Cruz is a proven leader, accredited for his creative cake decorating, artisanal bread making and expertise in large-scale banquet production. He has made appearances on the Food Network, and received multiple accolades and coverage for his larger-than-life holiday displays throughout Southern California.
Director of Beverage Mario Selar brings over 20 years of culinary experience to The Westin Anaheim Resort. Selar's thoughtful approach makes his beverage programs truly unique, providing guests with offerings that are just as much experiential as they are exquisitely palatable.
Executive Chef Mark Timms brings his illustrious experience to the newly opened The Westin Anaheim Resort, with notable tenures at Four Star and Four Diamond hotels, Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants, and overseeing high profile, large budget social and corporate events. With over 30 years of experience at leading hospitality companies, Chef Timms has now stepped into his dream post with Marriott International and Wincome Hospitality.
Director of Food & Beverage at The Westin Anaheim Resort, Nicholas Kabesto is as innovative as he is skilled. His dynamic leadership style has proven itself time and time again, having boosted revenue streams, increased service scores, and credited with creating award-winning guest experiences. Finding a home in high-volume, fast-paced environments, Kabesto is perfectly equipped to usher in a new wave of culinary excellence in Anaheim at The Westin Anaheim Resort.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara announced today the appointment of Sue McLain as their newest Senior Sales Manager. She joins the team as a seasoned veteran of the hospitality industry and will help the property continue to grow and expand during one of its most successful summers to date.Sue has over 33 years of experience in sales within the hospitality industry. A longtime Santa Barbara resident, she began her career as a Sales Manag er at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, Santa Barbara and worked her way up to Senior Sales Manager. Sue is a ten-time recipient of the President's Club honor extended to only the top 15% of sales managers within the Four Seasons portfolio.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts announced today the official opening of Pendry Residences West Hollywood by Montage Hotels & Resorts, the highly anticipated residential property located in the heart of West Hollywood—the cultural center of Los Angeles. Developed in partnership with AECOM Capital, the investment arm of global infrastructure firm AECOM, and Combined Properties, a full-service real estate firm, the opening of Pendry Residences West Hollywood is the culmination of over $500 million invested in the overall development and brings an unparalleled level of luxury residential living to Los Angeles. Following a limited pre-completion offering, Pendry Residences West Hollywood is already recognizing significant market placement with over 50 percent of residences in the first release sold, including reaching new real estate pricing benchmarks, exceeding records within Los Angeles luxury condominium offerings.
WorldHotels™ announces that San Francisco Union Square boutique property Hotel Bijou has joined the brand's Crafted Collection. Hotel Bijou is welcoming guests with best-in-class amenities, personalized concierge services and new hotel packages. Located at 111 Mason Street, Hotel Bijou began welcoming guests as a WorldHotels Crafted Collection property on Thursday, July 1.
Giovanni Spataro has been appointed the new Chef de Cuisine of Culina Ristorante + Caffé at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Born and raised in Palermo, Sicily, Chef Giovanni Spataro's passion for food started at a young age. Growing up in a country and family where food was celebrated as one of life's most important pleasures, Spataro was naturally drawn to the culinary arts. After graduating from Convitto Nazionale di Palermo, Spataro began working in fine dining restaurants in Sicily including Cortile Pepe in Cefalu. To continue improving and crafting his culinary expertise, Spataro moved to London to work as head chef at Boma Restaurant and later to Miami, Florida as executive chef at the Cadillac Hotel by Marriott. California called next, and after relocating with his family to Los Angeles, Spataro became executive restaurant chef at The Beverly Hilton and enjoyed collaborating on high profile events including the Golden Globes.