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Home2 Suites by Hilton Livermore Debuts

Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Livermore, the brand's first property in California. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 108 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. As one of the strongest states in the U.S. for tourism, Home2 Suites by Hilton Livermore complements the California travel industry, which directly supported more than one million jobs with $41.3 billion in job earnings in the last recorded year*.

Home2 Suites
Livermore, California, United States
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Benjamin Duverge has been appointed as General Manager at The Marker

The Marker, a boutique Joie de Vivre hotel located in San Francisco’s historic theater district, today announced the appointment of Benjamin Duverge as the General Manager. Since joining the team, Mr Duverge has implemented collaborations with non-profit organizations to support the local art and entertainment community, including an in-house art exhibit by ArtSpan in the hotel’s Living Room area, and Local Vocals during the hotel’s wine hour, a live music show for guests showcasing local singers. Mr Duverge will be responsible for overseeing all hotel operations at The Marker and brings more than 14 years of hospitality industry experience, specializing in executive level leadership and driving tangible results in all areas of hospitality management.Prior to his role at The Marker, Mr Duverge was the General Manager for Viceroy Princes’ Island Istanbul and Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai, where he was responsible for setting up extensive resort operation services for both properties. Adding to his executive level experience, Mr Duverge was the General Manager for Hotel Zetta San Francisco, where he oversaw the closure, renovation, rebranding, and reopening, in addition to the operational and financial performance of the full-service lifestyle hotel in San Francisco’s SoMa neighbourhood.

Two Roads Hospitality
San Francisco, California, United States
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Scott Ostrander has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Griffon

Eric Horodas, President of Greystone Hotels, announces the appointment of Scott Ostrander as General Manager of Hotel Griffon. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ostrander brings leadership experience and a dedication to service to his new role within Greystone Hotels. Most recently, Ostrander served as General Manager of The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center.Ostrander has managed hotels, resorts, and country clubs throughout the country over his impressive career. Prior to starting with Greystone, Ostrander held the position of General Manager at Cedarbrook Lodge & Spa in Seattle, The McCormick Scottsdale in Arizona, and Warwick Denver Hotel in Colorado.

Greystone Hotels
San Francisco, California, United States
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Darlene Adams has been appointed as Director of Sales & Strategy at The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Ms. Adams brings with her extensive experience in luxury hospitality, including serving on the opening team for The Peninsula Beverly Hills in 1991 as Director of Sales. She left in 1994 to become Director of Sales & Marketing for The Beverly Hills Hotel, where, in 2008, she was promoted to Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, leading sales for The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air as a part of the Dorchester Collection. In 2014, she joined Aman Resorts in a regional capacity before leaving to start her own marketing and branding firm. Originally from Southern California, Ms. Adams graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in communication. She has also spent time at Stanford University and Cornell University studying Business Management and Sales & Marketing respectively. The Peninsula Beverly Hills is a 195-bedroom property located among lush tropical gardens in the heart of Beverly Hills, at the intersection of Wilshire and South Santa Monica Boulevard, within walking distance of the legendary Rodeo Drive.

Peninsula
Los Angeles, California, United States
Development Opening

Homewood Suites by Hilton Opens New Hotel in Redondo Beach

Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Redondo Beach. Offering 184 new suites, the hotel complements Los Angeles' growing need for overnight accommodations, as total visitors increased by 2.2 percent with 30.2 billion visitors* in the last recorded year.

Homewood Suites
Redondo Beach, California, United States
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Christian David has been appointed as General Manager at the Inn at Union Square

Eric Horodas, President of Greystone Hotels, announces the appointment of Christian David as General Manager of The Inn at Union Square. With a decade of hotel experience, David brings to this position a deep knowledge of the San Francisco hospitality industry and of the Inn at Union Square, having most recently served as the hotel’s Front Office Manager.David joined the Greystone Hotels team in 2014 as Front Office Manager at Palo Alto’s Creekside Inn. Prior to starting with Greystone, David held positions at Hyatt House Belmont Redwood Shores and Berkeley’s Hotel Shattuck Plaza.

Greystone Hotels
San Francisco, California, United States
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Erin Proud has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Christof Luedi, Regional Vice President Hawai`i and General Manager Fairmont Grand Del Mar, proudly announces the appointment of Erin Proud as Director of Food and Beverage.Ms. Proud joins Fairmont Grand Del Mar from her most recent position as Director of Operations at the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel where she oversaw all aspects of daily operations with a specific focus on food and beverage. Prior to that role, she enjoyed a long tenure within the Fairmont and Raffles family, first serving as Director of Event Operations followed by Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at The Savoy in London, a Fairmont-managed property, and then as Director of Food and Beverage at Raffles Beijing. Ms. Proud began her hospitality career in various food and beverage roles in her native Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Business in hotel management from Griffith University.

Accor
San Diego, California, United States
Development Renovation

DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine-Spectrum Completes Multimillion Dollar Guestroom Renovation

DoubleTree Irvine-Spectrum, part of the DoubleTree by Hilton fast-growing global portfolio of upscale, full-service hotels, announces the completion of a $3.5 million enhancement to its 252-guest rooms. The property is situated in the Irvine Spectrum Business Park and conveniently located only 7 miles south of John Wayne Orange County Airport.

DoubleTree by Hilton
Irvine, California, United States
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Denis Volic has been appointed as General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn, a Gemstone Collection

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Denis Volic general manager of the Spanish Garden Inn, a Gemstone Collection property located in Santa Barbara, California. Greg Champion, BENCHMARK’s President, made the announcement. Denis Volic was previously general manager of the Four Diamond La Bellasera Hotel & Suites and Enoteca Restaurant & Lounge, located in Paso Robles, California. Prior to this he served as assistant general manager of the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort in Oxnard, California.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Oakwood Olympic & Olive Opens in Downtown Los Angeles

Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, opens Oakwood Olympic & Olive, a stylish addition to its portfolio of more than 50 branded properties globally. Located at 1001 South Olive Street in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, this newly constructed property is also the ninth US corporate housing asset owned by Singapore-based Mapletree Investments, the parent company of Oakwood Worldwide. This is the first property added to Oakwood"s portfolio since Mapletree acquired Oakwood Worldwide in February 2017.

Oakwood
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Sileshi Mengiste has been named VP Operations at Bardessono Hotel & Spa

Bardessono Hotel & Spa, the luxurious, LEED Platinum Certified wine country retreat in the heart of Yountville, welcomes new Vice President of Operations, Sileshi Mengiste. Appointed to elevate the Bardessono guest experience and lead developments in Napa Valley on behalf of Remington Hotels, Mengiste delivers expert, luxury hospitality leadership. Mengiste most recently served as the divisional vice president of Remington Hotels Luxury Division, where he has unassumingly drove success for the luxury hotel portfolio in New York, Florida, Washington, D.C. and Chicago.

Remington
Yountville, California, United States
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Massimo Falsini has been appointed as Executive Chef at Solage

Massimo Falsini has been named Executive Chef at Solage, an award-winning and Forbes Five-Star rated Auberge Resort in Napa Valley. An acclaimed culinary professional with more than 25 years of international experience, Falsini will oversee all culinary operations including the Michelin Star-rated Solbar restaurant. Falsini, who earned a Star on the Michelin Guide at Harry’s Bar in Rome, joins Solage after a distinguished, international culinary career that started in Italy where his roots trace back to generations of Italian charcuterie artisans, and continued in Europe, North America and the Middle East. Over the years, Falsini has developed a reputation for using the flavors of the destination, while respecting traditional techniques. Likening Napa Valley’s abundance of fresh produce to that of southern Tuscany, Falsini offers dishes bountiful with locally sourced ingredients that celebrate the spirit of region.

Auberge Collection
Calistoga, California, United States
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Nobu Hospitality Unveils Nobu Ryokan Malibu

Nobu Hospitality is delighted to announce the opening of Nobu Ryokan Malibu, the first in Nobu Hospitality's Ryokan Collection on April 28, 2017. Located next to NobuRestaurant Malibu and effortlessly blended with the cool elegance of the California coastline, Nobu Ryokan Malibu will present guests with a modern hideaway and distinctive service set against an authentic Ryokan-inspired style.

Nobu
Malibu, California, United States
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Ali Kasikci has been appointed as Hospitality Asset Manager, Office of the Chairman at Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito

Caruso, one of the largest, privately held real estate development companies in the U.S., announced today the appointment of Ali Kasikci to the position of Hospitality Asset Manager, Office of the Chairman for Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito, Caruso's first resort property, opening summer 2018. Mr. Kasikci is considered to be one of the hotel industry's foremost pioneers; he was named the Independent Hotelier of the World 2004 and is an active faculty member at The Hotel School, Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business in the fields of Hospitality Leadership and Strategy.

Rosewood Hotel Group
Montecito, California, United States