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Donna Esparza has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa

Donna Esparza was previously the remarkably successful director of sales and marketing for Marriott Hotels - Riverside, California, where she led her team to significantly exceed sales goals for 2018. She earlier served in the same position for Hyatt Place - Riverside and Hilton Hotels - San Bernardino, California. Ms. Esparza's career has included numerous important leadership positions in sales, including regional positions, and also within the public relations discipline. With a degree in marketing and sales leadership, Donna Esparza is a graduate of Sunstone Sales University, as well as the Marriott Sales Leadership program and Master Connections-Mastering Sales Leadership. She is the recipient of numerous prestigious career honors, including the Individual Property Sales Leader of the Year Award for Marriott Franchise Partner - North America; the Director of Sales of the Year Award for Marriott Riverside/Courtyard by Marriott, Riverside (a cluster sales office); the Director of Sales of the Year Award and Most Improved RevPar Index Growth Award for Hyatt Place, Riverside; and the Sales Excellence Award of the Year from Interstate Hotels.Donna Esparza is a member of Meeting Professionals International, the Society of Government Meeting Planners, and the Religious Conference Meeting Planner Association. She resides in Lake Gregory, California.

Pyramid Global Hospitality

California, United States

Ascend Hotel Collection Expands Footprint In The Golden City

Bay Views and Contemporary Design Await Guests at San Francisco's Infinity Hotel.

Ascend Hotel Collection

San Francisco, California, United States

Santa Monica Proper Hotel - California dreaming

Following the success of San Francisco Proper Hotel, the evolution of Proper continues amid the sun-drenched boulevards and sea breezes of L.A.'s cinematic Pacific coastline. Opening June, Santa Monica Proper Hotel emerges as an architectural wonder just seven blocks from the crashing waves of the ocean, spanning two stylistically disparate buildings linked by an artfully crafted bridge. With interior design by Kelly Wearstler, the hotel is a lesson in restrained elegance—think nature-inspired palettes, light hardwood floors, and organic textures augmented by artworks from emerging local artists. The exquisitely pared-down aesthetics provide the stylish backdrop to the neighborhood's only indoor-outdoor rooftop playground, complete with pool, cabanas, restaurant and bar. Add in a restaurant serving innovative Californian- and Mexican-inspired cuisine devised by celebrated chefs Jessica Koslow and Gabriela Camara, and an expansive Ayurvedic spa, and you have the hottest hotel to hit Westside L.A. in decades.

Proper Hotels

Santa Monica, California, United States

Peggy Trott has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs

Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs, located in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Peggy Trott as General Manager of the 153-room urban desert escape. In her role, Trott will oversee daily and long-term operations to maintain Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs' position as the destination's top boutique hotel.

IHG

Palm Springs, California, United States

Full-scale Renovation Completed At Four Points By Sheraton Sacramento International Airport

Four Points by Sheraton

Sacramento, California, United States

Start renovation of Kimpton Hotel Wilshire, Los Angeles

R.D. Olson Construction, an award-winning general contracting firm in California, has begun the renovation of Kimpton Hotel Wilshire, a 41,900-square-foot boutique hotel that the firm originally built in 2011 as an adaptive re-use of a 1951 office building. The renovation will encompass a full modernization of the Los Angeles hotel's 74 guest rooms, as well as a revitalization of the rooftop deck and other common spaces. Hotel Wilshire will remain open during construction, which is expected to be completed by fall.

Update Set for Fall 2019: The InterContinental San Francisco Unveils Extensive Renovation

Two Bay Area-based design firms, BraytonHughes Design Studios and EDG Design, are pleased to unveil the updated design for the InterContinental San Francisco , the landmark South of Market San Francisco high-rise hotel. Since 2008, the InterContinental San Francisco has been an optimal destination for both business and leisure travelers visiting the dynamic and beloved city of San Francisco.

BraytonHughes Design Studios

San Francisco, California, United States

Leonel De Leon has been appointed as Executive Chef at Marriott Irvine Spectrum

Marriott Irvine Spectrum is pleased to announce the appointment of Leonel De Leon as Executive Chef. De Leon brings over 16 years of culinary experience to Marriott Irvine Spectrum, where he oversees all food and beverage for the 271-room hotel, curating menus of inventive, responsibly sourced California cuisine.

Marriott

Irvine, California, United States

Simon Moulden has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Beverly Hilton

Moulden comes to The Beverly Hilton from the MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas, where he served as Executive Sous Chef for dining outlets spanning three hotels - Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Delano and Four Seasons Hotel - overseeing the individual hotels as well as large-scale events. Prior to that, Moulden was Chef De Cuisine at the Viceroy L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills, Calif. and previous to that, spent nearly two decades in his native Australia, working for the De Olivieras restaurant group among others before opening his very own restaurant, The Yard on Australia's Gold Coast. Moulden began his culinary career as Chef De Partie at the Savoy Hotel in London, England where he worked under renowned restaurateur, Michelin-starred chef and television personality, Marco Pierre White.

Hilton

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Marriott Vacation Club Pulse®, San Francisco: Now Open

Marriott Vacation Club, a global leader in vacation ownership, brings its unique style of upscale, metropolitan vacations to the famed "City by the Bay" with the opening of its newest location, Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Francisco.

Marriott Vacation Club Pulse

San Francisco, California, United States

Michael Bridges has been appointed as Area Managing Director at SIXTY Hotels

SIXTY Hotels proudly announces the appointment of its new Area Managing Director for SIXTY Beverly Hills, Michael Bridges. In his new role, Bridges will oversee all aspects of operations at the property, as well as day-today staff management and ensuring guest comfort and satisfaction. Bridges will be the SIXTY Beverly Hills ambassador, providing leadership and strategic planning in support of bringing the property to the next level of lifestyle hotels. Prior to joining the SIXTY Hotels team, Michael Bridges held the position of General Manager at Viceroy Santa Monica, where he oversaw the full Executive Team at Santa Monica's first luxury boutique property.  Throughout his extended career in hospitality, Bridges has held positions at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Viceroy New York, Mondrian SoHo, Smyth Tribeca, Gild Hall (both Thompson Hotels) as well as The-Ritz Carlton Hotels in Battery Park and Dallas. 

SIXTY Hotels

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Marco Foelske has been appointed as Resort Manager at La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

Nested beneath the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort & Club is known as the original Hollywood hideaway where Foelske will oversee the day-to-day operations at the iconic, 777 room resort. In addition, Foelske will work closely with staff to ensure all resort functions are efficient and organized across the resort's amenities including 41 outdoor pools, 21 tennis courts, seven distinctive restaurants and the award-winning Spa La Quinta. An industry veteran with over 25 years of hospitality management experience, Foelske most recently served as the Director of Food & Beverage Operations at Hilton Atlanta where he was responsible for budgeting and forecasting, strategic planning, marketing, and special projects for all food and beverage, banquets and events at the 1,249-room convention property. Prior to that, Foelske worked for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts where served as General Manager at Sheraton Poznan Hotel in Poznan, Poland and Hotel Resident Manager at Sheraton Warsaw Hotel in Warsaw, Poland. Foelske has a track record of successful business development in increasing occupancy, guest satisfaction scores, and revenue streams. Throughout his career, Foelske has been credited with improving profit margins, heading teams to double digit growth year after year, and leading hotel operations teams during extensive Hotel and Food & Beverage refurbishment and renovation projects.

Hilton

La Quinta, California, United States

Jeff Josenhans has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at InterContinental San Diego

Jeff Josenhans brings more than 20 years of global wine, beer, and spirits expertise to his new role at InterContinental San Diego, where he will oversee the hotel's comprehensive and innovative food and beverage program including: Vistal Bar + Restaurant, located on the 3rd floor and serving coastal California-cuisine by Chef Amy DiBiase, the rooftop pool bar, Starbucks, banquets, and in-room dining for the hotel's 400 bay view guestrooms and suites.

IHG

San Diego, California, United States

Eric Manning has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental San Diego

Eric Manning returns to InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as Director of Sales & Marketing for InterContinental San Diego where he will lead group sales efforts for the hotel's 400 rooms and 95,000 square feet of meeting and event space. A longstanding San Diego resident, Manning began his hospitality career in 2003 as Sales Manager for Evans Hotels and later dedicated seven years to leading the Kimpton Solamar (an IHG property) sales team towards new successes. Most recently, Manning served as the Director of Sales & Marketing for Omni Hotels & Resorts in San Diego. Now with over 15 years of professional experience, he brings strong sales leadership and extensive local market expertise to the InterContinental San Diego team, with a primary focus on driving top line revenues and building client loyalty. Manning was born and raised in San Jose, Calif., where he attended San Jose State University.

IHG

San Diego, California, United States

Taco Bell Hotel Launching August 2019 - Adding A Spicy Twist To Summer

Get ready for "Bell"hops and Baja Blasts, fire sauce and sauce packet floaties, because the Taco Bell Hotel is coming and will give fans an unexpected and unforgettable trip of a lifetime. Beginning August 9 for a limited time, doors will open at The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort in Palm Springs, California, making fans' dreams come true with an immersive way to celebrate the best of the brand.

Taco Bell Corp.

Palm Springs, California, United States

David Serus has been appointed as Executive Chef at Montage Laguna Beach

Raised in Le Mans, France, and taking early inspiration from watching his grandmother in her kitchen and working at his uncle's bakery during school vacations, Serus knew early on excelling at fine hotel restaurants would be his chosen career. After attending cooking school in Quimper, France, he served a year in the French navy and then worked at two Michelin Star restaurants - one in London and the other in the South of France. He went on to work seven years at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, followed by 17 years working for The Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts across the U.S., including serving as executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Arizona; The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando Grand Lakes, Florida; and The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. In 2013, Serus was awarded the prestigious title of Maître Cuisiniers de France (Master Chef of France) from the French culinary community, of which there are only 86 in the U.S. He's an avid cookbook collector and enjoys exploring the region on his motorcycle.

Montage

Laguna Beach, California, United States

Drew Clarke has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Clarke returns to his home state of California with his new position at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills after his career in luxury hospitality has taken him around the world. Over the last two decades, he has worked across various capacities including Food and Beverage, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing at the Four Seasons properties in Santa Barbara and Hualalai, and most recently served as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, helping to strategically advance the growth and reputation of the five-star property.

Hilton

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Xavier Bon has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Emblem San Francisco, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts' provocative new boutique property centered on the spirit of the Beat Generation, is proud to announce Xavier Bon as its Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, the hospitality veteran culls from his extensive background to lead sales and marketing efforts at the newly opened, 96-room property - a creative stage designed to inspire guests to stand out from the crowd with eclectic guestrooms, stimulating events, rich cultural and wellness experiences, and authentic hospitality.

Viceroy

San Francisco, California, United States

Mark Ernst has been appointed as General Manager at Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Ernst as General Manager for Sonesta Silicon Valley. In this role, Ernst will be charged with reopening the property after a multi-million dollar renovation which includes significant updates to the common area and guest rooms, as well as a brand new food and beverage experience.

Sonesta

San Jose, California, United States

Pacific View Inn Undergoes Major Eco-Friendly Renovation

Pacific View Inn, an Independent hotel on the strand in Pacific Beach, is undergoing a major renovation with a keen focus to sustainability, both in the renovation and also in the future operation. This is the first upgrade the property has had in its history as a Pacific Beach accommodation htps://pacificviewinn.com/accommodations.php and is being done with many features to be environmentally friendly in this beach community.

Pacific View Inn

San Diego, California, United States