The Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Orlando J. Iglesias as the new Director of Food & Beverage.
Urban Commons, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm and operator of the iconic Queen Mary Hotel, has announced the next phase for the historic Queen Mary ship docked in Long Beach, California. With the intent of continuing to further stabilize the structural integrity of the ship, Urban Commons will focus its development and revitalization plans on a few key areas aimed at improving the guest experience and maintaining the overall health of the ship. Since assuming the 66-year master lease in April 2016, Urban Commons has already successfully addressed numerous projects prioritizing fire and life safety issues and structural integrity.
Ivy Palm Resort today unveiled plans for a transformational two-phase renovation updating guest rooms, lobby, outdoor pool area and restaurant into a modern, upscale hotel inspired by the resort's heritage in downtown Palm Springs.
The highly anticipated AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay, from design-led European lifestyle hotel brand AC Hotels by Marriott®, is slated to open its doors to guests in just a few short months. Located at 2130 East Maple Ave. in the burgeoning South Bay region of Los Angeles County and minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the 180-room new-build hotel will provide a sophisticated option for business and leisure travelers.
Mokara Hotel and Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Thomas as spa director. In his new role, Thomas will oversee the highly acclaimed Forbes Four-Star 17,000 square foot spa, including all day-to-day operations, marketing, programming and staff management.
Power most recently joins the W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills team from SLS Beverly Hills where he successfully led the 297-room hotel as director of hotel operations while simultaneously increasing hotel revenue, employee engagement and the overall guest experience.
Bringing more than 20 years of leadership and sales experience to her role, Mimi Carter is responsible for sales, including associate development, budget management and providing vision on both short and long-term strategies to achieve competitive revenue goals.
General Manager Marc Choplick brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience, and oversees BEI's developmental strategies and implementation of BEI's brand service, as well as food and beverage operations. Choplick began his career at the Business Contract Service Division of Marriott in the Los Angeles market, where he managed culinary outlets from corporate dining to fine dining and high-end catering. More recently he spent eight years as the assistant director of food and beverage and then moved in to hotel management at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Later, he joined KOR development group to expand his hotel portfolio, and then moved on to serve as the general manager for eight years at the Westin in Long Beach. He joined BEI San Francisco to be a part of the growing lifestyle and luxury division of Davidson Hotels & Resorts in 2018.
Olema House at Point Reyes, the newest addition to Mosaic Hotel Group's portfolio of lifestyle boutique hotels, delivers a reimagined experience at the gateway of the Point Reyes National Seashore. A reincarnation of the Lodge at Point Reyes, Olema House embodies the idyllic West Marin countryside in a 24-room retreat, just one hour north of San Francisco off California's famous Highway 1. The eclectic bohemian hideaway offers cozy guest rooms, updated cottages and a refreshed culinary program at Due West, a convivial modern tavern.
Rosewood Miramar Beach, the newest destination for discerning travelers worldwide, opens today as the first ultra-luxury resort in Southern California to offer guestrooms set directly over the sand. Located in Santa Barbara's picturesque Montecito community, Miramar, meaning 'to behold the sea,' takes its name from its remarkable location on one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in California, a fitting setting for Rosewood's first property in Southern California.
Kimpton Shorebreak Resort announced today the appointment of Kyra Rydlund as Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Rydlund will be responsible for creating and implementing a new wave of sales and marketing initiatives targeted towards new and existing hotel guests. She will also be overseeing strategy and customer satisfaction for the 157-guestroom resort.
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Anna Corrine Barrett director of food & beverage for Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Lake Arrowhead, California. Geoff Young, Benchmark's managing director for the resort, made the announcement.
Get ready to propel your L.A. adventure to a new level as Holiday Inn Los Angeles-LAX Airport completes an extensive renovation and renewal project. With a convenient location close to Los Angeles International Airport and countless Los Angeles attractions, the property has infused a sleek new design throughout the hotel, with modern versatile meeting spaces, and expanded food and beverage areas. This extensive, multi-phase renovation is set to be completed this month, and will serve to upgrade the Holiday Inn LAX location to be one of the premiere destinations of one of the largest hotel chains in the world.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is pleased to announce new leadership across its food and beverage team, promoting Jaap Boelens to Food & Beverage Director.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is pleased to announce new leadership across its food and beverage team, welcoming Chad Bayless back to the property as Executive Chef.
Renowned hotel brand and management company, Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Norbert Mede as General Manager of Heritage House Resort & Spa, overseeing the management of the resort's operations. Steeped in the beauty of the Northern California coast, Heritage House Resort & Spa blends ocean side beauty with luxurious hospitality and accommodations.
Montage Beverly Hills is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Treanor as executive chef. Drawing upon two decades of culinary experience earned at luxury hotels and restaurants on both coasts, Treanor will oversee all culinary operations for the hotel's wide-ranging dining experiences including The Restaurant, The Bar, The Café, and The Rooftop Grill, as well as private and in-room dining.
Set to complete a two million dollar renovation in the next month, the refreshed space by local design firm Studio Hatch offers elevated lobby and public areas, with enhancements to its meeting spaces, 145 guestrooms and suites. Guests can expect to find that the space incorporates subtle nods to the vibrant city of Oakland and a modernized nautical-inspired interior.
EJF Capital LLC ("EJF"), a global alternative asset management firm, announced today that it has joined Tidewater Capital and Graves Hospitality to develop Marriott International's new Moxy hotel in the Uptown neighborhood of Oakland, California. Uptown Oakland qualifies as an "Opportunity Zone" under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("TCJA") and offers investors attractive tax benefits to create economic growth.
Framed by the soft ridges of the nearby mountains and sprawling Napa Valley vineyards, Solbar at Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gustavo Rios as executive chef. Rios has over 20 years of experience working at luxury properties and some of the best restaurants in the U.S., including a previous stint of seven years at Solbar where he mastered his culinary skills. During his previous tenure at Solbar, he played an integral role in achieving the Michelin star award with the team that successfully launched the restaurant and inspired top selling dishes that became menu mainstays making the restaurant one of the most sought-after dining destinations in the region. In his new role, Rios will draw on his deep, longstanding relationships with top Napa Valley farmers and winemakers to further elevate the food and beverage program as well as oversee all culinary operations on property including Solbar restaurant, the heart of this Calistoga resort and a neighborhood hot spot.