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Ahmed Elassy has been appointed as General Manager at AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay

The AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay, a design-led European lifestyle Marriott brand hotel slated to open in early summer, announces the appointment of Ahmed Elassy as General Manager. Located in the growing South Bay region of Los Angeles County, the new-build property will be a new social hub for locals as well as a central starting point for visitors exploring this bustling destination.With 20 years of hospitality industry experience, Ahmed Elassy joins the AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay as General Manager by way of the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, where he served as the Director of Operations for both the Hotel and Convention Center since 2015. During this tenure, he was also an interim general manager for various Marriott properties, including the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter and Seattle Airport Marriott. Prior to joining Marriott, Elassy spent a decade serving Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, where he acquired a diverse background in various positions in hotels around the world. In 2008, he was handpicked from the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo in his native country to relocate and oversee front office operations during a $40 million dollar renovation at the only 5-Star, 5-Diamond hotel in Washington D.C. Based on Elassy's successful track record in D.C., he was sent to manage another renovation at The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills before moving on to utilizing his strengths for the Marriott brand. In his new role at AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay, Elassy will oversee all aspects of the 180-room property, including the rooftop restaurant and bar, and ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Marriott
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Tom Wilson has been named Food and Beverage Director at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach

Tom Wilson, who brings extensive experience in food and beverage operations, including 14 years at the top Marriott hotels in the county, has been named Cape Rey's new food and beverage director. Originally from England, Tom has spent the past 20 years in the U.S. working in luxury travel and food and beverage management across the country, including leading corporate food and beverage transition teams to open new hotel properties.

Hilton
Carlsbad, California, United States
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Angela Faringhy has been named Marketing Manager at Cape Rey Carlsbad

New marketing manager, Angela Faringhy, is also a native San Diegan whose new role at Cape Rey brings her back to her SoCal roots. Faringhy grew up in Carlsbad, not far from the resort, and currently lives in North County. Angela received her BS in Business Administration from Sonoma State University. She brings nearly a decade of experience to the Cape Rey team, putting her double degree concentration in marketing and wine business strategies to good use as she develops and supports resort-wide marketing initiatives.

Hilton
Carlsbad, California, United States
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Rita Hornack has been named Food and Beverage Outlets Director at Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach

Rita Hornack, a San Diego native who brings more than 20 years of experience in food and beverage management, was named food and beverage outlets director. Previous to Cape Rey, Hornack held management positions at several hotels along the California coast -- from Hyatt Santa Barbara, to InterContinental in Los Angeles and even Hotel del Coronado. Excited to return home to San Diego, Hornack's role at Cape Rey includes managing the day-to-day operations for Chandler's Restaurant, Bar, and In-Room Dining.

Hilton
Carlsbad, California, United States
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Sharon Cabral has been appointed as Director of Marketing at The Peninsula Beverly Hills

The Peninsula Beverly Hills is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharon Cabral as Director of Marketing, effective since February 25, 2019. In her new role, Ms. Cabral oversees strategy for sales and marketing - including public relations, brand, digital, e-commerce and database management - in addition to catering and reservations.

Peninsula
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Development Renovation

Historic Hilton Checkers Los Angeles Completes Multimillion Dollar Renovation

The Hilton Checkers Hotel in Los Angeles announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation that honors its historic past while creating a welcoming ambience for guests. The transformation includes the addition of the new "1927 Bar+Kitchen" that embodies the timeless splendor of the roaring 20's. This modern-day speakeasy is a celebration of innovation and a tribute to yesteryear with a fun vibe and contemporary fare and spirits. In addition, each of the hotel's 193 guestrooms and suites received a complete refresh with new soft goods, furnishings, and bathrooms. The public spaces and 3,300 square feet of meeting space were reimagined with a new deep blue and gray color palette accented with rich gold tones.

Hilton
Los Angeles, California, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Get Fresh With A Resort Condo In Mammoth, California

YOTELPAD Mammoth, the brand's third U.S. location following the successful launches of Park City and Miami, is slated to break ground in Summer 2019. YOTELPAD Mammoth offers future guests and buyers the opportunity to stay and live within walking distance of the gondola and The Village at Mammoth, a four-season destination, and one of the country's top ski resorts with one of the longest ski seasons in North America.

YOTELPAD
Mammoth Lakes, California, United States
Development Renovation

Full-Scale Renovation Recently Completed For Residence Inn By Marriott Los Angeles Lax/Manhattan Beach

A full-scale renovation was recently completed on The Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Manhattan Beach, located just four miles from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and one mile from the Manhattan Beach Pier. The 18-month project included a comprehensive exterior renovation, construction of a free-standing fitness center building, new signage, elevated landscaping, and pool deck expansion; including multiple new fire pits and BBQ grilling areas. Additionally, all public spaces received a fully-upgraded interior, while all 176 guestroom suites were completely remodeled and a new 300-square-foot boardroom was added to compliment the remodeled 650-square-foot meeting room space for group events. The property is owned by Seattle-based Washington Holdings and managed by Evolution Hospitality.

Residence Inn
Manhattan Beach, California, United States
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David Lambert has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Grand Hyatt at SFO

Lambert joins Grand Hyatt at SFO from Hyatt Regency Monterey and Hyatt Carmel Highlands, where he achieved a combined 64% RevPAR increase and won numerous awards as director of sales, marketing and events. His 27 years of industry experience also includes director of sales and marketing positions with Hilton Hotels in San Francisco and Oakland, Nikko Hotels International in San Francisco and Atlanta and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in San Francisco, Jakarta and Newport Beach.

Hyatt
San Francisco, California, United States
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Henning Nopper has been appointed as General Manager at Grand Hyatt at SFO

Nopper brings more than 25 years of diverse hospitality experience and most recently served as general manager of Andaz West Hollywood, where he oversaw a $4 million renovation and continually improved guest satisfaction scores while increasing hotel occupancy and RevPAR index to the highest level in the history of these hotels. Previously, he served as corporate director of rooms for the Americas operations team at Hyatt's Chicago corporate office. During this time, Nopper coordinated and executed 40 openings and transitions of hotels and led all aspects of operations for the Americas region, including front desk, guest services, housekeeping, guest services, spa and security.

Hyatt
San Francisco, California, United States
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Stephane Lacroix has been appointed as General Manager at Downtown LA Proper Hotel

Lacroix boasts over twenty years of hospitality experience encompassing food and beverage operations and hotel openings and joins the team as General Manager of Downtown LA Proper Hotel. The hotel is situated in a landmark, Curlett & Beelman designed 1926 red-brick building at 11th and Broadway, just a few blocks away from the iconic Orpheum Theatre. It will feature 148 guest rooms, two restaurants, bars, two unique presidential suites (a Pool Suite and a Basketball Court Suite) as well as a rooftop with restaurant, bar and swimming pool. Driving local flavors to the hotel, the team appointed Caroline Styne and Suzanne Goin, the legendary James Beard Award-winning L.A. restaurateurs known for a.o.c., Lucques, Tavern, and The Larder, who will oversee all Food & Beverage offerings at the hotel.

Proper Hospitality
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Karin Kopano has been appointed as Area General Manager at Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Kopano is an expert in opening hotels, branding and building a strong hospitality focused employee culture, and managing property operations. She will serve as Area General Manager at Santa Monica Proper Hotel, the first high-end lifestyle hotel to open in Santa Monica in two decades. The 271-room project fuses a circa-1928, Arthur E. Harvey designed Spanish Colonial Revival building with sleek, new construction to create the city's freshest, most invigorating luxury hotel. Chefs Jessica Koslow (chef/owner of Sqirl) and Gabriela Camara (restaurateur/ chef of Contramar) are coming together for the first time to oversee the ground floor restaurant.

Proper Hospitality
Santa Monica, California, United States
Development Groundbreaking

RAR Hospitality to Debut The Monsaraz, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Southern California based RAR Hospitality, a full-spectrum hospitality management firm, has recently broken ground on the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in San Diego, The Monsaraz - set to open in summer 2020. Tapestry Collection by Hilton added 14 hotels to its portfolio of modern, stylish hotels in 2018 and has another 45 in its global pipeline (as of Q4 2018), including eight additional California properties. The development is a partnership with local development firm Alliance Development, who brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
San Diego, California, United States
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Jake Megrikian has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The SLS Hotel Beverly Hills

The SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills welcomes Jake Megrikian as director of sales and marketing, following the property's $22 million investment in redesign timed to its 10-year anniversary in 2018. Megrikian will oversee revenue production for the hotel's newly upgraded guestrooms and suites; meetings and events across 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including the refreshed Garden Terrace; and the hotel's critically-acclaimed restaurants, including The Bazaar by José Andrés and Somni.

Marriott
Los Angeles, California, United States
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James Wroblewski has been appointed as General Manager at Westdrift Manhattan Beach

westdrift, Manhattan Beach's playful Autograph Collection Hotel where the laidback spirit of the West Coast meets the cosmopolitan appeal of the East Coast, has appointed James Wroblewski to the position of General Manager. Wroblewski brings 20 years of resort management experience to the position and has been noted as an esteemed leader within leading hospitality lifestyle brand portfolios across the country.

Marriott
Manhattan Beach, California, United States
Development Groundbreaking

R.D. Olson Breaks Ground on Dual-Branded Home2 Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Adjacent to Disneyland in Anaheim, California

R.D. Olson Construction, an award-winning general contracting firm commemorating 40 years of building in California this year, announced the groundbreaking on a 223 room, dual-brand hotel in Anaheim. Comprised of a Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites, the 220,000-square foot property is located just two blocks from Disneyland Resort and will feature a host of family friendly amenities.

Hilton Garden Inn
Anaheim, California, United States
Development Opening

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport Liberty Station, California Opens

InterMountain Management and The Corky McMillin Companies are proud to announce the opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport Liberty Station, California. The stunning hotel will be the newest addition to Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport Liberty Station features 181 spacious rooms and offers travelers value-added amenities with the spirit of Hamptonality.

Hampton by Hilton
San Diego, California, United States
Appointment

Jessica Rincon has been appointed as General Manager at The Wayfarer DTLA,

The Wayfarer DTLA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Rincon as General Manager. Representing an innovative outlook for the millennial traveler, Jessica Rincon brings 15 years of hospitality experience as General Manager to the soon-to-open hotel, The Wayfarer DTLA. Rincon will oversee all aspects of the community-focused boutique property, which showcases 156 rooms and suites, including a handful of shared rooms, as well as four distinct beverage, dining and entertainment experiences; The Kitchen, Lilly Rose, The Rooftop and The Gaslighter Social Club. Rincon most recently joins The Wayfarer DTLA from the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire where, as General Manager, she led all hotel operations while simultaneously reducing the employee turnover and open position ratio by creative colleague onboarding tools. Over the span of her career, Rincon has held multi-faceted positions at a variety of hotels including Viceroy Hotel Group, Oceana Hotel in Santa Monica, and Viceroy L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills. As Hotel Manager of Oceana Hotel, Rincon oversaw a $10 million renovation, managed all operations of the hotel including budget forecasting as well as weekly revenue and sales strategy reports. While leading the Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills hotel as director of rooms, she successfully achieved Forbes and AAA 2017 Five Star/Diamond ratings and launched a hotel-wide Colleague Empowerment Program that assisted colleagues with handling guest opportunities to efficiently guarantee guest satisfaction.

Pacifica Hotels
Los Angeles, California, United States