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Michaela Winn has been appointed as General Manager at The King George Hotel

With over 20 years of sales and management experience in the hospitality industry, Michaela Winn takes over the recently renovated, 153-room Union Square property. Most recently, Winn held the position of General Manager at the Berkeley City Club. "The King George is a remarkable property, and I am excited to join such a talented team", said Winn. "I look forward to continuing my career in the Bay Area with Greystone Hotels. My vision is to provide the highest standard of customer service, which aligns with Greystone's overarching service orientation." While working at the Berkeley City Club, Winn held full responsibility for the operation of the hotel, restaurant, club, and event space. Winn had previously worked as General Manager at the Lodge at Tiburon and da Vinci Villi, as well as Director of Sales at the Hotel Hana Maui, The Huntington Hotel, and Handlery Hotel.

Greystone Hotels
San Francisco, California, United States
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Brian Barden has been promoted to Area General Manager at The Inn at Union Square and Hotel Griffon

With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Brian Barden brings leadership and a passion for hospitality to his new role at the Inn at Union Square and Hotel Griffon. In his most recent position as Greystone Hotels San Francisco Area Operations Manager, Barden played a pivotal role in building the regional management team. "I look forward to this new chapter as part of the Greystone Hotels family," said Barden, "I have had the pleasure of experiencing firsthand the work ethic and exceptional guest service that Greystone promises to every guest, and plan to foster both in my new role as General Manager."

Greystone Hotels
San Francisco, California, United States
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Sade Lee has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at San Francisco Proper Hotel

A Bay Area native, with more than 12 years of lifestyle hospitality experience, Lee brings a wealth of knowledge to San Francisco Proper. Most recently, Sade served as the Associate Director of Sales for Kimpton Everly Hotel, where she launched Kimpton's new Hollywood flagship, oversaw business travel and leisure segments, and lead the team in a successful opening year. Previously, she held roles with W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills, Kimpton Washington DC and Los Angeles, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. As Director of Sales and Marketing, Sade will oversee strategic corporate and group sales as well as focus on increasing the visibility of San Francisco Proper Hotel in making them a San Francisco staple.

Proper Hospitality
San Francisco, California, United States
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Mario Bevilacqua von Gunderrode has been appointed as General Manager at San Francisco Proper Hotel

An established veteran of luxury hospitality operations, Bevilacqua von Gunderrode brings global experience from Europe, North America and the Caribbean. Over the last 18 years, has held various positions at some of the world's most prestigious hotels, including Sandy Lane in Barbados and The Jefferson Hotel in Washington DC. Most recently, Mario graduated from an MBA program in San Francisco and just prior to date held the position of Resort Manager for the Montage Palmetto Bluff. Bevilacqua von Gunderrode will have operational, strategic and financial responsibilities for the development and success of San Francisco Proper. Additionally, he will continue to spearhead the hotel's presence in the community and support the brand's Proper giving initiative.

Proper Hospitality
San Francisco, California, United States
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Niles Harris has been appointed as General Manager at Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown

Leading the team as General Manager is Niles Harris, who oversees all aspects of the day-to-day hotel operations, from sales and marketing, revenue management, and guest experiences, to programming and food and beverage. Harris carved out an outstanding hospitality career spanning more than 30 years, holding key leadership roles in two of New York's most iconic properties; the AAA Five Diamond Helmsley Palace and Essex House in Central Park, a Condé Nast Traveler "Gold List" Hotel. He has served as general manager and other key leadership positions for Omni, Nikko, IHG, Wyndham and Starwood Hotels - across major cities including Atlanta, Boston, Washington D.C., San Diego and Houston. Harris joins InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown most recently from Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan where he was the managing director for the IHG flagship property since April 2015. During his tenure, Harris earned the coveted "Make Your Mark" General Manager of the Year Award and served as chairman of the technology committee on the General Manager's Leadership Council.

IHG
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Sunny Saha has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown

Leading the hotel's food and beverage programs and concepts is Director of Food and Beverage Sunny Saha. Saha oversees the hotel banquet operations as well as six impressive dining outlets: La Boucherie, an opulent high-end American steakhouse with a French twist; Spire 73, the tallest open-air bar and lounge in the Western Hemisphere; Dekkadance, an international marketplace and eatery;Sora, a sushi bar and Omakase experience; No Dive Bar, a seventh-floor pool deck; and the Lobby Lounge vodka bar and lounge. Within his role, Saha's focus is to further strengthen business and revenue goals - from leisure guests to large groups and conventions. Saha has years of hospitality experience and joins the hotel most recently from the Monarch Beach Resort as the senior director of food and beverage, where he successfully opened "Bourbon Steak Orange County", which was nominated as the number one restaurant in Orange County. Previously, he was the senior director of food and beverage at Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles. Saha is fluent in four languages: English, German, Italian, and French.

IHG
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Igor Krichmar has been appointed as Executive Chef at Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown

As Executive Chef, Igor Krichmar takes the culinary and hospitality experience at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown to new levels. With an extensive background in fresh and simple cuisine, Krichmar leads the culinary charge by crafting menus and spearheading the hotel's culinary mission, supervising kitchen staff and coordinating efforts in all dining outlets, as well as overseeing large-scale group and catering events in the property's nearly 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Krichmar draws much of his inspiration from his grandmother and can attribute his early culinary passions to the time spent in the kitchen watching her cook for the household. Upon graduating from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., Krichmar staged at The Fat Duck, a three Michelin star restaurant in Berkshire, England. Shortly after, he joined the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Wynn Las Vegas where he worked alongside Chef Alessandro Stratta at his two Michelin star restaurant, Alex. In March 2017, Krichmar joined InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown as part of the pre-opening team, in the role of executive sous chef.

IHG
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Mid-Market Neighborhood Welcomes BEI San Francisco This Spring

BEI San Francisco, formerly the Holiday Inn San Francisco-Civic Center, will officially reflag from the former on January 11. The top-to-bottom $30 million renovation will reveal the newest independent lifestyle hotel in the quickly growing Mid-Market neighborhood this spring. An investment by CapBEI with a sister property in Beijing, BEI offers 396 guest rooms, and will soon offer two dining options and 10,000 square feet of co-working, meeting, and event space.

Davidson
San Francisco, California, United States
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Jennie Hoffman has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Montage Beverly Hills

Montage Beverly Hills has announced the appointment of Jennie Hoffman as director of sales and marketing. As a seasoned professional and award-winning marketer with years of experience in leadership positions for numerous hotel groups, Hoffman will now oversee all sales, marketing and public relations efforts for the luxury hotel. At Montage Beverly Hills, Hoffman will create and implement effective strategies for maximizing revenues from business and leisure travelers and group clientele.

Montage
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Matthew Bernard has been appointed as General Manager at The Standard, Downtown LA

Prior to his latest appointment, Bernard was General Manager of The Ambrose Hotel Santa Monica.Bernard brings over 20 years of leadership and executive experience to the table, having held leadership positions with iconic luxury lifestyle hotels such as The Mondrian West Hollywood, Viceroy Santa Monica, Sofitel Los Angeles, Sixty Hotel Beverly Hills and Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills.

Standard International
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Four Seasons to Introduce New Luxury Address in the Heart of San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, and 706 Mission Street Co LLC, an affiliate of Westbrook Partners, announce the development of 146 Private Residences located in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Yerba Buena arts and cultural district at 706 Mission Street. Slated for completion in 2020, Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission Street, San Francisco will combine spacious living and distinctive elegance with legendary Four Seasons personalized services.

Four Seasons
San Francisco, California, United States
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Marriott Vacation Club Pulse®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club, a global leader in vacation ownership and brand segment of Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC), announced today the proposed spring 2019 rebranding of The Pier 2620 Hotel in San Francisco as Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Francisco. The anticipated addition of Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Francisco continues the company's growth strategy of delivering highly desired resorts and important sales distributions.

Marriott Vacation Club Pulse
San Francisco, California, United States
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Edward Apodaca has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Carson

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Carson today announced the appointment of Edward Apodaca as General Manager for the 225-room property.Apodaca was previously Director of Operations at The Westin Los Angeles Airport. He led the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) Integration process into Marriott, owners of the Starwood and Westin brands. He provided operational leadership excellence to seamlessly integrate into Marriott culture and ecosystems, and drove positive results in key areas including profitability, associate engagement and guest intent to recommend. Prior to The Westin, Apodaca was General Manager at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Long Beach, Calif.; where he developed the vision, mission statement and strategic plan for the hotel. His hospitality positions have taken him from General Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott in El Segundo, Calif., to Director of Services at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott.He studied at the University of Sou thern California from 1989-1993 and attended the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy at Loyola Marymount University in 2013. Apodaca has completed professional development courses in the Leadership Excellence Program, Emerging Leaders Program and Foundations of Leadership, among others.

Hilton
Carson, California, United States
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Edward Apodaca has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Carson

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Carson today announced the appointment of Edward Apodaca as General Manager for the 225-room property.Apodaca was previously Director of Operations at The Westin Los Angeles Airport. He led the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) Integration process into Marriott, owners of the Starwood and Westin brands. He provided operational leadership excellence to seamlessly integrate into Marriott culture and ecosystems and drove positive results in key areas including profitability, associate engagement and guest intent to recommend. Prior to The Westin, Apodaca was General Manager at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Long Beach, Calif.; where he developed the vision, mission statement and strategic plan for the hotel. His hospitality positions have taken him from General Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott in El Segundo, Calif., to Director of Services at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott.He studied at the University of Southern California from 1989-1993 and attended the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy at Loyola Marymount University in 2013. Apodaca has completed professional development courses in the Leadership Excellence Program, Emerging Leaders Program and Foundations of Leadership, among others.DoubleTree by Hilton Carson is about 100 miles from San Diego by car, 12 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport and only 5 miles north of Long Beach Airport. The hotel is the perfect location in the South Bay area of Los Angeles in the vicinity of Interstates 105, 110, 405, 605, and 710, and state routes 1, 22, 57 and 91.A wide variety of local attractions keep DoubleTree by Hilton Carson guests engaged including the StubHub Center Sports and Entertainment Complex, Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Staples Center, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Rose Bowl, Aquarium of the Pacific, Disneyland, Universal Studios and miles of beaches and the Pacific Ocean.

Hilton
Carson, California, United States