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Steven Adyani has been appointed as General Manager at The Guild Hote, San Diego

Alvin Mansour's Oram Hotels and Azul Hospitality Group have announced the appointment of Steven Adyani as general manager of The Guild, a 162-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio property set to debut in spring 2019. The Guild, housed in the historic Army-Navy landmark building in the city's downtown core, will be reimagined into a creative, design-forward destination, courtesy of Sormeh Rienne design, that will pay homage to the property's iconic history and its deep San Diego roots while simultaneously bringing forth a fresh, inspired take on contemporary hospitality unlike anything else in the city.

Now Open: Virgin Hotels San Francisco

The hotel, located at 250 Fourth Street, is situated South of Market (SoMa) just steps from Yerba Buena Gardens and the Moscone Center, and features 192 Chambers and two Penthouse Suites; multiple dining and drinking outlets, including the brand's flagship space, Commons Club and Funny Library Coffee Shop; numerous meeting spaces; and the city's newest rooftop bar, Everdene. The hotel is also in close proximity to the new Central Subway Station, which, upon opening later this year will connect South of Market with Union Square and Chinatown.

Karl D. Kruger has been named Managing Director at Temecula’s South Coast Winery Resort & Spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort

Karl D. Kruger - a seasoned hotel executive with more than 30 years of hospitality industry experience - has been named managing director of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa and Carter Estate Winery and Resort, two award-winning winery resorts owned and operated by Orange County-based Carter Hospitality Group.

Proper, The High-end Lifestyle Hotel Brand That Redefined Luxury, To Debut Long-awaited Hotel in Santa Monica

Proper Hospitality is redefining traditional luxury hospitality, targeting a new generation of high-end travelers who yearn not only for elevated services and amenities, but memorable stays and cultural connectivity. Showcasing the best of what a destination has to offer, Proper intentionally selects creative locations and develops a locally immersed program through eclectic designs by Kelly Wearstler, locally curated F&B programming through incredible culinary partners and world-class amenities, providing one-of-a-kind experiences for locals and visitors alike.

Hyatt Regency Valencia And Dimension Development Celebrate The Completion Of A Multi-million Dollar Hotel Renovation

Hyatt Regency Valencia and Dimension Development are proud to announce the completion of an expansive transformation of Hyatt Regency Valencia, and the introduction of Greater Pacific, a destination dining experience. Focusing on providing guests with a modern and effortless travel experience, the project enhanced all 244 guest rooms and suites, the lobby, public spaces, and all indoor and outdoor meeting spaces.

All-New Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, Opening This Fall

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley is now confirming reservations for arrivals beginning November 1, 2019 in advance of its highly anticipated opening in the heart of California's famed wine region. With its on-site vineyard, vine-to-table restaurant, wellness spa and farmhouse-style accommodations, it promises to be the perfect base for a wine country getaway.

Hyatt And S.D. Malkin Properties, Inc. Celebrate The Groundbreaking Of Two Beachfront Hotels In Oceanside, California

Hyatt and S.D. Malkin Properties, Inc., an innovative developer and owner of iconic retail, hotel, and entertainment destinations, today will hold a groundbreaking ceremony in Oceanside, California on the site where two new properties are expected to open under the Joie de Vivre Hotels and Destination Hotels brands in late 2020.

Joelle Shearin has been appointed as General Manager and President at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Shearin will oversee all operations for the fully integrated gaming resort. Her most recent role was vice president and general manager at the Argosy Casino Alton in Alton, Ill., as the first female general manager for Penn National Gaming. There she facilitated day-to-day gaming operations with more than 800 slot machines and 12 table games as well as multiple restaurants. She oversaw and completed an extensive interior remodel and redesign. Shearin refined her skills in crisis management by reopening the property on multiple occasions after record flooding forced two closures within 16 months.

YOTEL San Francisco Officially Opens On Market Street

YOTEL, the innovative global hospitality brand, today officially opened its first West Coast hotel in the heart of San Francisco. The property is YOTEL's eighth hotel under operation or development in the United States, joining a lineup of Boston, Miami, New York, Park City, Mammoth, and Long Island City. Located at 1095 Market Street, YOTEL San Francisco is situated in the historic Grant Building, restored to creatively leverage its unique features throughout the property.

Crystal Wagner has been appointed as Executive Meeting Manager at Kimpton Solamar Hotel

As executive meeting manager, Crystal Wagner will be focused on both booking small groups across all market segments and working with the planners to detail the group and meeting specifications to execute flawless programs. In addition, Crystal will manage the social media marketing efforts for the hotel. Wagner joined Kimpton Solamar Hotel in 2016, as guest services agent, where she elevated the guest experience by providing friendly and knowledgeable guidance about the local area, attractions, restaurants events, hotel property and amenities. Prior to her time at Kimpton, Wagner held various roles in retail and sales management for over 15 years. Wagner holds a bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising and Product Development from Kent State University.

Rosaline Verhoog has been appointed as Group Sales Manager at Kimpton Solamar Hotel

Kimpton Solamar Hotel announced today the appointment of Rosaline Verhoog as group sales manager and promotion of Crystal Wagner to sales coordinator of the 235-room downtown San Diego boutique hotel.As group sales manager, Verhoog will lead group sales efforts east of the Rocky Mountains with a focus on government, social, military, education, religious, fraternal, law, non-profit foundations and associations, entertainment, and corporate, increas ing exposure and revenue and supporting marketing campaigns for the boutique San Diego hotel.A tenured hospitality industry professional, Verhoog comes to Kimtpon Solamar Hotel from Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, where she held a role as executive meeting sales manager. At Estancia, she found her passion for group sales, organizing team outing and consistently exceeding hotel revenue goals. She also held various roles at other San Diego hotels including W San Diego, Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, and US Grant. Verhoog earned her bachelor's degree in hospitality and tourism management from San Diego State University.

Interstate Announces Partnership with SCG America to Open Le Meridian Hotel in Orange County, CA

Following a signing ceremony that took place yesterday, Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced its executed management agreement with New York City-based SCG America (SCGA) - the company leading the development of a new Le Méridien hotel in Orange County, California. Construction is anticipated to commence Q3 of 2019 with the hotel slated to open in 2021. This latest management contract is part of the company's strategy to grow its high-end hotel portfolio and follows news of Interstate's two Westin hotel additions (Alexandria and Portland, Maine) and the historic Hill Top House Hotel luxury destination retreat project in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort Convention Center Opens in Anaheim, California

Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for its commitment to providing thoughtful service, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort Convention Center in Anaheim, California. This 178-room hotel offers travelers the confidence of a seamless stay with its 100% Hampton Guarantee®, promising value-focused amenities and a technology-enabled environment that gives real travelers the convenience they want and need.

Cambria Hotels Begins Transformation of Downtown Los Angeles Building with "Sky Breaking"

Choice is excited to announce that PNK Group Investments has begun construction on the Cambria Hotel Los Angeles - Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Slated to open in 2020, the 13-story, 180-room hotel is the adaptive reuse of a Historic Core District building built in 1927 that was once the office for the Los Angeles Police Department Vice Squad.

Vanessa Williams has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

With decades of global luxury hotel leadership and a specialty in leading key marketing campaigns, Williams is the ideal person to oversee the overall operations of this award-winning property. Williams, whose career includes over five years of spearheading business development and sales and marketing campaigns within the Hilton organization's luxury and lifestyle brands, particularly Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands, has served as the director of sales and marketing at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills since before the hotel's opening in June 2017.

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Opens Hotel Emblem San Francisco, A Bold Hotel Inspired by the Spirit of the Beat Generation

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts has put a fearless, provocative spin on the modern hotel experience with the opening of Hotel Emblem. The boutique property, located in San Francisco where Nob Hill meets Union Square, is inspired by the Beat Generation - San Francisco's most celebrated literary and cultural movement of the 20th century that inspired millions to live boldly and uncensored. Hotel Emblem entices travelers to leave the status quo behind with eclectic guestrooms, stimulating events, rich cultural and wellness experiences, and the authentic hospitality that Viceroy guests are accustomed to.

AECOM and Combined Properties Unveil Iconic Mixed-Use Project: Pendry West Hollywood and Pendry Residences West Hollywood by Montage Hotels & Resorts

AECOM Capital, the investment arm of AECOM, and Combined Properties, a full-service real estate firm, announce the construction of Pendry West Hollywood and the Pendry Residences West Hollywood by Montage Hotels & Resorts, an approximately 300,000-square-foot development encompassing a full city block along the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Scheduled to open in 2020, the development occupies a prime location on Sunset Boulevard, providing guests and residence owners alike unparalleled views of Los Angeles and immediate access to West Hollywood's premier high-end dining, shopping and nightlife hotspots.