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Scott Gingerich has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Restaurants and Bars at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today that Scott Gingerich has been named Senior Vice President of Restaurants + Bars, promoted from his former role of Vice President of Restaurants + Bars, West. In this new position, Gingerich will head the restaurant division and run Kimpton's more than 80 unique restaurants and bars in the Americas, with a focus on generating a profitable bottom-line. Gingerich will partner with executive chefs and general managers in delivering exceptional guest experiences that showcase Kimpton's innovative culinary and beverage offerings. He will also work closely with the regional VPs of Restaurants + Bars to develop key food and beverage initiatives and expand Kimpton's international footprint.

IHG
San Francisco, California, United States
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Terry Lewis has been appointed as Complex General Manager at Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 – A Hilton Hotel

Hilton today announced the appointment of Terry Lewis as Complex General Manager of Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 - A Hilton Hotel. With nearly 3,000 guestrooms, more than 164,000 square feet of meeting and event space and eight food and beverage outlets, Hilton San Francisco Union Square and the adjacent Parc 55 - A Hilton Hotel together comprise one of the largest hotel complexes in the Western United States. The hotels are uniquely positioned at the center of San Francisco's three distinctive neighborhoods featuring the city's most popular attractions, including theaters, shopping, restaurants, cable cars, jazz clubs, museums and speakeasies. Lewis will report to Area Vice President, Michael Dunne.

Hilton
San Francisco, California, United States
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Troy Karnoff has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Airport

Kokua Hospitality, LLC, an independent hotel management company based in San Francisco, is pleased to announce Troy Karnoff as the director of sales and marketing of Courtyard Marriott Long Beach Airport. In his role, Karnoff is responsible for leading a team of three, negotiating and contracting national and local corporate accounts, and developing the property's strategic sales and marketing plans.

Kokua
Long Beach, California, United States
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Brandon McBain has been named Director of Business & Entertainment Travel at Andaz West Hollywood

Andaz West Hollywood, located in the heart of Los Angeles' famous Sunset Strip, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandon McBain from Entertainment Sales Manager to Director of Business & Entertainment Travel. In this new position, McBain will oversee all lodging and event needs for corporate and entertainment industry clients.

Hyatt
West Hollywood, California, United States
Development Opening

Hotel Nia Now Open in Silicon Valley

Hotel Nia announced its opening today, joining Autograph Collection Hotels" diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 135 independent hotels that celebrate the founder"s passion, thoughtfulness of design, inherent craft and connection with the locale. The hotel offers a new approach to high-end hospitality with intuitive technological innovations, Mediterranean-inspired Californian cuisine, a coffee bar and café, a distinctive pool scene, and more.

Sage Hospitality
Menlo Park, California, United States
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Kahi Arnaud has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills

Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kahi Arnaud to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. Arnaud brings more than 17 years of hospitality experience in international luxury sales, customer retention strategies and daily sales operations with resort destinations and city properties. In his new role, Kahi will lead all sales, marketing and revenue generation efforts for the property. 

Viceroy
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Matthew Morgan has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Beverly Hilton

The Beverly Hilton today announced the appointment of Chef Matthew Morgan as Executive Chef. In his new role, Morgan will oversee the menus and operations for the hotel's many high-profile events and galas, including the Golden Globe Awards Show, Oscar Nominee Luncheon, Pre-Grammy Gala and the Milken Institute's Global Conference. Additionally, he will be responsible for the menus and staff of signature restaurant, CIRCA 55, banquet operations and in-room dining.

Hilton
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Chris Bahrke has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage - Americano Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Vitale, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Bahrke comes to Americano most recently from the Clift Hotel in San Francisco, where he served as the assistant director of F&B. As the department head, he oversaw financial aspects of the hotel, such as forecast and budget, profit and loss, and managed the hotel's extensive nightlife offerings. Prior to the Clift Hotel, Bahrke served as the F&B manager at Americano. In this position, he took ownership of the bar, lounge, restaurant and Hotel Vitale's in-room dining. Bahrke previously held positions as a busboy, food runner, lead server, bartender, roomservice server and floor supervisor, working his way up to managerial and directorial roles with increasing responsibilities, culminating in nearly 20 years of restaurant experience.

Two Roads Hospitality
San Francisco, California, United States
Development Opening

DoubleTree by Hilton Grows Portfolio in California with Pomona Hotel Opening

DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's 14 market-leading brands, opens its doors today to DoubleTree by Hilton Pomona. Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, guests arriving to the San Jose Hills can enjoy the hotel's complete facility redesign, enhanced technology features, eco-friendly structures, including the new Vita Italian Bar & Grill for on-property dining experiences. This modern property is the perfect getaway for travelers seeking city experiences or looking to bask in mountain views.

DoubleTree by Hilton
Pomona, California, United States
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Amit Patel has been named Director of Rooms at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa

Amit Patel has been named Director of Rooms at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Surf City's premier beachfront resort destination. Patel is a respected hospitality professional with over 17 years of leadership experience and deep roots with top tier hotels and resorts, including nine years with distinctive Hyatt Hotels & Resorts properties. In this position, he will manage rooming operations of the resort and its 517-guestrooms, which are currently debuting a fresh coastal-inspired redesign, in addition to a wealth of amenities, such as Slyders Water Playground, Pacific Waters Spa and a bustling retail plaza with upscale shops and boutiques.  Patel's unique familiarity with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts began at the start of his career when he served as restaurant manager at the Grand Hyatt in San Francisco, California. Most recently, he held the position of Director of Food, Beverage & Events at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa and prior to that, held the Assistant Food & Beverage Director position at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa. Previous to his tenure with the Hyatt brand, Patel held leadership positions with respected industry brands including Marriott, Renaissance Hotels and Embassy Suites. Patel studied at the Conrad N. Hilton College at the University of Houston and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in both Hotel & Restaurant Management and Business Management. A fan of sunny skies and surf, on his time off he can be found enjoying Surf City's prized beaches with his wife and their two sons.

Hyatt
Huntington Beach, California, United States
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Elaine Gamer has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Southern California's iconic landmark hotel, proudly announces Elaine Gamer as Director of Sales and Marketing. In her role, Gamer will oversee the Sales and Marketing division and be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve the objectives of the 377-room property.

Langham
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, California, United States
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Robin Gamino has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Southern California's iconic landmark hotel, appoints seasoned hospitality professional, Robin Gamino as Director of Human Resources. In her role, Gamino will oversee recruitment, operations management, employee relations, training and development and benefits administration. She will serve on the hotel's Executive Committee supporting the hotel's mission, vision and values.

Langham
Pasadena, California, United States
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Michael Feeley has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa on Mission Bay

Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., a hotel ownership and management group with an upscale portfolio of 18 distinct and visually captivating properties spanning the U.S., today announced the appointment of Michael Feeley as general manager of Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa on Mission Bay. Bringing more than two decades of hospitality expertise to the role, Feeley will oversee all operations, financial performance and guest satisfaction at the resort.  Before joining Noble House, Feeley's most recent role as general manager at The McCormick Scottsdale, had him focus on all areas of resort operations, financial performance and guest satisfaction. He increased revenue from $2.6 to $6.18 million, increased occupancy rates by four percent and improved guest service scores in just two fiscal years.

Noble House
San Diego, California, United States
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Ingrid Braun has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Viceroy Santa Monica

Ingrid F. Braun joins Viceroy Hotel Group with over 17 years of hospitality experience. Most recently, Braun held the title of Director of Rooms for The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, overseeing major renovations as well as all operational elements. She previously held leadership positions with W Hotels, the Ivy Hotel San Diego, and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. As Hotel Manager, Braun will manage Viceroy Santa Monica's day-to-day hotel needs while overseeing all guest relations.

Viceroy
Santa Monica, California, United States
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Michael Bridges has been appointed as General Manager at Viceroy Santa Monica

With over 15 years of hospitality experience in luxury hotel operations, sales, and marketing, Bridges is rejoining Viceroy Hotel Group in a key role to the property. In this position, he will oversee all employee and community relations, working to ensure the property's continued growth and success as an elite destination in Santa Monica. He originally joined Viceroy in 2013 for the pre-opening of Viceroy Central Park, where he held the role of Director of Sales and Marketing, and ultimately became interim General Manager. His career to date includes roles with The Ritz-Carlton, Thompson Hotels, and Morgans Hotel Group, and he joins Viceroy from his most recent position at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica.

Viceroy
Santa Monica, California, United States
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Kelly Commerford has been promoted to Regional Director of Marketing, West Coast at Noble House Hotels & Resorts

Kelly Commerford was promoted from the director of sales and marketing at Kona Kai Resort & Spa, to regional director of marketing for the West Coast where he manages the overall sales, marketing and catering teams for Kona Kai Resort & Spa, The Portofino Hotel & Marina, River Terrace Inn, Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf and The Argonaut Hotel. Commerford is responsible for overseeing the topline revenue for the properties as well as driving customer acquisition through strategic sales and marketing efforts including social media engagement. With thirty-three years of hospitality experience, Commerford's strong leadership skills have resulted in the promotion of highly motivated salespeople and ensured the success of multi-million-dollar conference centers, conventions, and resort hotel operations. His expertise spans across many travel sectors including corporate, national, regional, leisure, and convention and trade shows.

Noble House
San Diego, California, United States
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Don Dennis has been promoted to VP of Operations, West Coast at Noble House Hotels & Resorts

Don Dennis has been with Noble House Hotels & Resorts for over 15 years and currently serves as the vice president of operations for the West Coast. During his time with Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Don has worked with key properties within the portfolio including Hotel Viking, The Portofino Hotel & Marina, Hotel Deca, Monterey Beach Resort and Hilton San Diego Hotel & Spa before accepting the position of vice president, regional managing director for the West Coast.

Noble House
San Diego, California, United States