Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX is pleased to announce the completion of a $42 million renovation to enhance the hotel's appeal to business and leisure travelers. The transformation introduces redesigned guest rooms, a modernized lobby, 14,000 square feet of reimagined event spaces—including the cutting-edge Sonesta Work Suite—and four distinctive dining venues offering a variety of curated culinary experiences.
Resort-Wide Renovation Honors the Hotel's Timeless Heritage With Modern Enhancements.
The Bay Area's iconic property undergoes a rebrand, embracing its legacy of luxury hospitality in Berkeley.
Lauer brings a wealth of experience and a passion for culinary excellence to his role as Executive Chef at Alila Ventana Big Sur. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University Providence with both a Bachelors of Culinary Arts & Food Service Management and a Masters of Business Administration, Lauer has honed his skills in some of the world's most prestigious kitchens. His career has been defined by a commitment to luxury hospitality, evident in his previous roles as Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and Banquet Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Denver and Sous Chef at the James Beard Award-winning Mercantile Dining & Provision. Chef Lauer's leadership style emphasizes coaching and mentorship, fostering a collaborative and driven culinary team. He is adept at organizing and strategizing complex operations, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences. Having worked alongside multiple James Beard Award-winning chefs and Forbes Four-Star rated establishments, Chef Lauer possesses a deep understanding of refined cuisine and unparalleled service.
Marchesini brings over 25 years of experience in fine dining and wine to Alila Ventana Big Sur. His culinary journey began in his hometown of Southern Italy, where he attended a prestigious hospitality school before refining his skills at world-renowned establishments like the Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz, Palazzo Sasso on the Amalfi Coast, Lume in Bordeaux, Bauer Hotel in Venice, and the Grand Hotel in Rimini. He then deepened his expertise in Rome, becoming a master sommelier, collaborating with Michelin-starred chefs Anthony Genovese and Heinz Beck, and evaluating wines for Gambero Rosso. Seeking new challenges, Giuseppe moved to Toronto where he spearheaded the opening and expansion of Buca Osteria & Enoteca as Head Sommelier and Food and Beverage Director, later opening his own acclaimed restaurant, Il Covo. Prior to Alila Ventana Big Sur, he led operations at the Forbes 5-star Meadowood Napa Valley. With a passion for gastronomy, he's eager to immerse himself in the unique culinary landscape of California's Central Coast.
Boutique hotel launches High Moon restaurant, pool bar and terrace among new guest experiences.
The Iconic Hotel Begins Transforming its Guest Rooms and Suites, Expansive Meeting Spaces, Multiple Dining Venues, as well as Recreation Areas.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is proud to welcome Hotel Spero to Vignette Collection, a family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. Perched just steps from San Francisco's iconic Union Square and the Theater District, this latest addition to IHG's fast growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, owned by an affiliate of Fairwood Capital and operated by Aperture Hotels, marks the brand's first hotel to open on the West Coast.
Ascendant Capital Partners, a leading real estate investment and operating company, in partnership with global hotel management firm Highgate and global investment manager Centerbridge Partners, is pleased to announce Brock Taylor to the position of General Manger at Monterey Beach Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel. With more than a decade of experience working in luxury hospitality and hotel management, Brock brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. As General Manager, Brock oversees strategic and day-to-day operations at the oceanfront property, including on-site management, team member engagement, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences amongst the hotel and its three dining venues.
Julie Mathews is Director of Leisure Sales of Montage Laguna Beach, with responsibilities including development of key sales initiatives to build value-based relationships and loyalty, as well as oversight of sales strategy for the resort's leisure segment. Tapping more than two decades of luxury hotel sales experience, Mathews is also focused on building and maintaining deep connections with guests, travel management accounts, retail travel agents, consortiums and wholesalers.
Timbri Hotel San Francisco is pleased to announce Nathan Hanner as the property's new General Manager. Opened in December, the new Timbri Hotel San Francisco is the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, offering a retreat in the heart of the city's Mid-Market neighborhood. With a distinguished background in hospitality, Hanner began his career with Two Roads Hospitality as Food & Beverage Manager at The Town & Country Resort San Diego before quickly climbing the ranks to Senior Food & Beverage Manager. Hanner then spent three years as Assistant General Manager with Pyramid Hotel Group, overseeing operations at the Austin Marriott North and Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key, before serving as General Manager at The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa. Prior to Timbri, Hanner was the General Manager of Monterey Beach Hotel. As a seasoned hotelier with two decades of industry expertise, Hanner boasts a track record of successfully opening, rebranding and managing hotels of varied sizes, from intimate 200-room properties to expansive 1,000-room establishments.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel, announces the recent appointment of Tod Chambers as General Manager. A hospitality veteran with over three decades of experience, Chambers will oversee all aspects of hotel operations at the iconic property, ensuring it continues to define luxury and sophistication while celebrating the essence of California living.
A new era of hospitality is coming to San Diego with the rebranding of the Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy into The Dextro Hotel, part of the prestigious Best Western Premier Collection.
With more than a decade of experience in Public Relations and Marketing, Luna brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Omni Rancho Las Palmas team. Luna began with the Omni Rancho Las Palmas team back in 2015, where she started as a Marketing Manager and rose to a Senior Marketing Manager at the resort. After just over four years, Lisa shifted to a position of Director of Marketing at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas, where she was responsible for developing and executing the resort's overall marketing strategy for just shy of five years. Lisa has since relocated back to Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, where she will manage the marketing team, create campaigns and oversee branding and hotel revenue from various marketing channels.
Le Petit Pali, the newest addition to Avi Brosh's Palisociety portfolio, will expand its footprint this year with the opening of its fourth signature hotel, Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach, a 41-room coastal inn steps from the sandy shores of some of Southern California's most renowned beaches in the heart of the creative and idyllic community of Laguna Beach.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, the award-winning, luxury resort located in the coastal canyons of Rancho Peñasquitos Preserve, is thrilled to announce the appointment of experienced golf veteran, Ian Leggatt, as Director of Golf. Leggatt will oversee all operations at The Grand Golf Club, which includes San Diego's only Tom Fazio-designed golf course.
Island Hospitality Management announced its selection as the management company for the under-construction TownePlace Suites by Marriott, situated in the heart of downtown San Jose. This soon-to-open addition to the city's hospitality scene will offer an upscale extended-stay product with the comfort and convenience preferred by business and leisure travelers alike.
The Viv Hotel, a family-friendly, luxury hotel located near the Disneyland® Resort, is pleased to welcome Jeff Catubig as Director of Food & Beverage for the property and its dining outlets. In this role, Catubig will oversee Top of The V rooftop restaurant and Valencia's at the Viv restaurant as well as the property's catering and banquets operations.
Nicholas Durslag steps into the director of sales and marketing role with an impressive international background spanning Spain, Mexico, Thailand, Switzerland, and the United States. In his most recent role as director of transient and business travel at Royal Sonesta San Francisco, Durslag achieved remarkable results, including a 126% increase in consortia market penetration index and an 84% rise in wholesale revenue within key international markets.
Sean Murphy brings more than a decade of luxury hospitality experience to his role as general manager at The Bower. Most recently, Murphy led operations as Director of Rooms at The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, where he spearheaded the property's opening and contributed to its recognition as one of Architectural Digest's best new hotels in 2023. Prior to Auberge, Murphy served as general manager of Hotel Esencia, a celebrated 50-acre estate and independent luxury hotel along Mexico's Caribbean coast. Under his leadership, the property earned a Forbes Five-Star rating and a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure's 2023 World's Best Awards, cementing its reputation as one of Mexico's most distinguished luxury destinations.