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Matthew La Vine has been appointed as General Manager at Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton

Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton, located just outside of Palm Springs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew La Vine to General Manager. In this new position, La Vine will oversee all of the resort’s services and staff, while ensuring guest satisfaction and profitability. La Vine was most recently at The Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder, where he also served as General Manager. Starting his career more than 20 years ago in the guest services department at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, La Vine has honed his hospitality expertise while working with several hotels in California, Texas, Florida, Toronto and New Mexico including The Fess Parker a Doubletree by Hilton Resort, Regent Beverly Wilshire and St. Regis Hotel. Throughout his career in the hospitality industry, La Vine has created programs that have played a part in increasing revenue while successfully trouble shooting internal issues when necessary. In addition, La Vine was honored for scoring the highest in his region for ‘Trust & Engagement” in 2014, as well as generating the highest revenue ever recorded for four months straight in 2007 while General Manager at Edgewater Beach Hotel in Naples, FL.

Hilton
Indian Wells, California, United States
Development Renovation

Hotel Zoe San Francisco Opens Yacht-Inspired Hotel

Hotel Zoe San Francisco, Fisherman"s Wharf"s newest luxury boutique hotel, announced the grand opening of the hotel after a $16 million dollar reimagination, as well as the launch of its new San Francisco-themed programming. Inspired by luxurious yachts found in Mediterranean ports and designed to take guests on an adventure of the senses, Hotel Zoe"s style is influenced by the vibrant cultures of San Francisco and other international cities.

Noble House
San Francisco, California, United States
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Chris Skelding has been appointed as Director of Sales, Marketing and Events at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Mr Skelding most recently served as the Director of Sales at the flagship Hyatt Regency Chicago. He began his career with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts at Hyatt Regency Chicago in 1999 where he served as Operations Manager and then Catering Sales Manager. He started his career in hospitality when he was just 14 working at his local country club in Indiana.

Hyatt
Lake Tahoe, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Pyramid Hotel Group to Debut the Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel Hotel Fall 2017

Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Shenzhen Hazens Real Estate Investment Group, LLC unveiled its latest development and stunning design of the new Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel Hotel, a multi-million dollar project slated to be open fall 2017. The 288-room hotel, which will be located on East Valley Boulevard, will redefine regional luxury and convenience with exquisite, culturally inspired design and accommodations, two best-in-class signature restaurants featuring Chinese and steakhouse cuisine, and more than 19,000 square feet of flexible event space. It will feature all of the Sheraton brand"s signature amenities and offerings including Sheraton Club® and an elegant full-service spa, in addition to an expansive pool deck, state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center, afternoon tea service and full-service Starbucks.

Sheraton
San Grabriel, California, United States
Development Opening

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills welcomes first guests

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills has opened its doors, adding a much-anticipated, soon-to-be-iconic hotel to the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards – the gateway to Beverly Hills.  Adjacent to The Beverly Hilton, the 12-story hotel is the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts" first new build on the West Coast and second California property, joining the legendary Waldorf Astoria portfolio of now 26 hotels and resorts worldwide. Owned by Alagem Capital Group and clients of Guggenheim Partners, the hotel"s 119 deluxe rooms and 51 suites are part of a world-class, Art Deco-influenced design created by renowned interior design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon. 

Waldorf Astoria
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Carlos Rojas has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Andaz West Hollywood

Andaz West Hollywood, located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, has named Carlos Rojas as its new Director of Sales, Marketing and Events. With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Mr Rojas will work with his team to strategically meet sales goals, oversee marketing efforts and manage the execution of events – including the brand-wide Salon Event series.Mr Rojas started his Hyatt career in 2002 on the operations side, where he served as executive housekeeper at Hyatt Boston Harborside. In 2005, he transitioned into sales world, and worked his way through the ranks until he was promoted to director of sales and marketing at Andaz Savannah (Ga.) in 2015.Formerly known as the Riot House, the Andaz West Hollywood – then called Continental Hyatt House and later the Hyatt on Sunset – served as the home of some of rock-and-roll’s most memorable tales by being the choice hotel for rock legends including Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Duran Duran, The Doors and more. Rebranded as an Andaz – Hyatt’s lifestyle collection – in 2009, the hotel has 239 guestrooms, including 20 suites and views of the Hollywood Hills on one side and the Sunset Strip and Downtown Los Angeles on the other.

Hyatt
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Camila Frederico has been appointed as Director of Operations at W San Francisco

W San Francisco is excited to announce the appointment of Camila Frederico as the hotel’s new Director of Operations. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ms Frederico brings 12 years of valuable experience to her new at the W San Francisco, where she will be focusing on guest satisfaction while developing new strategies to increase the hotel’s operational efficiency, employee engagement and productive working environments. In her new role, she will manage the day-to-day operations of the property, overseeing staff, food and beverage service, housekeeping, guest services and welcome office.

Marriott
San Francisco, California, United States
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Michael O. Hilton has been named Member of the Board of Directors at Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation have announced that it has elected Michael O. Hilton as its newest member. Grandson of Conrad N. Hilton, Mr Hilton previously served as an intern on the Hilton Foundation’s board of directors and as a member of the Foundation’s Generations in Giving (GIG) committee. He currently serves on the Foundation’s Building Committee.

Hilton
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Mairead Hennessy has been appointed as General Manager at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG) announces the appointment of Mairead Hennessy to the position of general manager at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – its lifestyle Meritage Collection property located near San Diego, California. In her new role, Hennessy will be responsible for managing the hotel’s day-to-day operations, overseeing all aspects of the 10-acre property, including everything from sales and marketing to food and beverage, while also maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on strategic goals.A veteran hospitality executive with more than 20 years of experience, Hennessy joins Estancia La Jolla from Aramark Parks and Destinations where she oversaw the Northern California Leisure Division as district manager leading UCSF Mission Bay and Hearst Castle as well as the general manager of the historic Asilomar Conference Center. Previously, Hennessy spent more than 20 years with the Hyatt organization holding several executive leadership positions, including general manager at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, senior director of food and beverage at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. In addition to her operational roles, Mairead was chairman of the Monterey Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as an active and passionate contributor to the Pacific Grove community. A graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Food Service Management, Hennessy brings strong leadership value to Estancia having led several upper-upscale operations, and a keen understanding of the competitive market in San Diego.

Pacific Hospitality Group, Inc. (PHG)
La Jolla, California, United States
Appointment

Dustin Irwin has been appointed as Director of Golf Operations at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Dustin Irwin, a 25-year veteran of the golf industry with experience with some of the finest brands and destinations in golf, has joined Omni La Costa Resort & Spa as Director of Golf Operations. Irwin, 38, comes to Omni La Costa from Turnberry Isle in Miami, Fla., where he was Director of Golf and Membership since 2015. He will supervise all golf-related programs as well as the two 18-hole golf courses and golf staff. Irwin, a Class A member of the PGA of America, has a diverse background that encompasses senior leadership positions in golf operations, sales, marketing, training, golf course maintenance, golf course construction and facility openings. Irwin spent nearly 10 years with The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Hotel Corporation, focusing on property openings and the development and implementation of service programs at private, resort and mixed-use facilities. He served on the opening teams at six Ritz-Carlton properties, both domestic and international, from 2000 – 2009, including two private golf clubs and four golf resorts. Two of the resorts earned AAA Five Diamond status in the first year of operation. He was a multiple award-winner with The Ritz-Carlton and finalist for 2012 “Troon Golf Sales Professional of The Year.” Irwin also has worked with PGA TOUR events, including Accenture World Match Play Championships 2009 – 2011 at Dove Mountain in Tucson, and Hyundai Tournament of Champions 2012 – 2013 in Kapalua. One of 11 Omni Golf resorts coast-to-coast, La Costa is recognized as one of the historic golf destinations in the country. Recent renovations have resulted in the resort now featuring two distinctive playing experiences that reflect La Costa’s rich golf tradition,

Omni
Carlsbad, California, United States
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Jessie Cable has been promoted to Senior Convention Services Manager at InterContinental Mark Hopkins

Jessie Cable has been promoted to Senior Convention Services Manager for the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. First joining the team in 2013 as Convention Services Manager, Cable made her way to the hotel after holding various hospitality positions on the East Coast, working at the Mandarin Oriental and the Jefferson, both in Washington D.C. After a couple years with the Kimpton Hotel Group, she brought her experience to the InterContinental Hotels Group, beginning as the Catering & Conference Service Manager at the InterContinental New York Times Square.

IHG
San Francisco, California, United States
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Sean Belluscio has been promoted to Front Desk Manager at InterContinental Mark Hopkins

While earning his degree in hospitality and tourism management from San Diego State University, Sean Belluscio got hands-on experience in the hotel industry working in positions from housekeeping to front desk agent at hotels in California. He joined the Marriott International team at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown San Francisco as Operations Manager before joining the team as Assistant Front Desk Manager at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. He was most recently promoted to Front Desk Manager.

IHG
San Francisco, California, United States
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Tanish Kumar has been appointed as Sales Manager at InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco

New Sales Manager Tanish Kumar brings a unique background in visual-communications, animation, sales, and business development to his new role with the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco. After several years of working in sales positions in the entertainment and information technology markets, Tanish took his first position in the hospitality industry working for The Park Central Hotel in San Francisco as Sales Manager. As a new member of the InterContinental San Francisco and InterContinental Mark Hopkins team, Tanish will be managing the Leisure, SMERF (Social, Military, Education, Entertainment, Religious and Fraternal) Association and Non-Profit groups with ten to 50 rooms per night.

IHG
San Francisco, California, United States
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Sarah Huang has been appointed as Credit Manager at InterContinental San Francisco

With more than ten years of experience in hotel operations management and office administration, Sarah Huang has been appointed Credit Manager for the InterContinental San Francisco. She first joined the hospitality industry as Assistant Guest Services Manager for the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco after earning her degree in Business Administration from San Francisco State University. She continued to round out her hospitality experience at hotels throughout the Bay Area, working in front office roles as well as credit and reservations manager roles for properties including the Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley and Holiday Inn Civic Center San Francisco.

IHG
San Francisco, California, United States
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Nina Notarile has been appointed as Director of Rooms at InterContinental San Francisco

New Director of Rooms for the InterContinental San Francisco, Nina Notarile has been part of the InterContinental Hotels Group family for nearly ten years, starting at the front desk and later moving into Acting Manager on Duty and Instant Service Supervisor roles for the pre-opening team at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Arizona. She took this opening experience to New York as part of the pre-opening team at the InterContinental New York Times Square as Assistant Front Office Manager and later Assistant Director of Front Office. She was promoted to Director of Front Office for the 600 plus room property prior to joining the pre-opening team for the InterContinental New York Barclay, which closed its doors in 2014 for a complete renovation, reopening in spring 2016.

IHG
San Francisco, California, United States
Development Opening

Pacific Hospitality Group opens AC Hotel in Irvine, Calif.

PHG Hotel Fund I, an affiliate of Pacific Hospitality Group, opened the 176-room AC Hotel Irvine in Orange County, Calif. Located within 1 mile of John Wayne Airport, the property resides in the City of Irvine"s Park Place development – a mixed-use office, retail and residential community that serves as home to a variety of tech, finance and global companies.

AC Hotels by Marriott
Irvine, California, United States