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Luis Munoz has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel, and AC Hotel® Sunnyvale Moffett Park

Luis Munoz brings nearly two decades of executive management and leadership experience to the TETRA Hotel and AC Hotel Sunnyvale Moffett Park team. His expertise in hospitality spans major Silicon Valley and Bay Area hotel destinations from IHG's Crowne Plaza San Jose to the Hilton Hotel Burlingame, where he served as Director of Operations. He was the Complex Food & Beverage Director for the DoubleTree and upscale Juniper Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton property in Cupertino and most recently, the Complex Director of Food & Beverage for the Marriott San Mateo. Here he led a team of 12 managers and 110 staff employees in the food and beverage department and rooms division. His experience with large hotel properties set the stage for his transition to TETRA Hotel and AC Hotel Sunnyvale Moffett Park.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Sunnyvale, California, United States
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Paul Rohadfox has been appointed as Executive Chef at TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel, and AC Hotel® Sunnyvale Moffett Park

After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Paul Rohadfox enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Hyde Park, New York to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. Career opportunities took him to the west coast, where he gained valuable experience in Executive Chef positions at hotel properties from the San Francisco Bay Area to Silicon Valley to Palm Springs. He was part of the opening team for the revival of the historic Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs, the Executive Chef for Michael Mina's former Arcadia Steakhouse at the Marriott San Jose, and most recently the Executive Chef of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. Eager to take on the challenge of running a hotel campus, Paul joined the TETRA Hotel and AC Hotel Sunnyvale Moffett Park team in early 2024, excited to add his influence to the restaurants, bars and create lasting experiences for guests. He credits his Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment in delivering memorable dining experiences.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Sunnyvale, California, United States
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Jon Benson has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Surf City's premier oceanfront destination resort, today announces the appointment of Jon Benson as General Manager. Benson will return to oversee operations of the 519-room property, where he once previously served as Director of Food & Beverage and led the opening of the resort's signature restaurant, Watertable, in 2014.With over 35 years of experience at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Benson has held positions in 13 hotels and five years in its corporate office. Benson comes to Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach from Hana-Maui Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property, where he served as General Manager since 2020. Starting his career in culinary as a third shift room service cook, Benson ascended to become Executive Chef at five resorts and eventually took the role of Corporate Director of Culinary Operations for the Americas, overseeing more than 130 Hyatt hotels in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Always aspiring to be a General Manager, Benson assumed this position at Hyatt Centric Key West in 2015. Benson has also served as General Manager at Park Hyatt Washington D.C., Hyatt Regency Long Beach and Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach before his most recent role at Hana-Maui Resort.

Hyatt Regency
Huntington Beach, California, United States
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Richard Bartoni has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Hotel Valencia Santana Row is excited to announce the appointment of Richard Bartoni as the boutique property's Director of Food & Beverage. Bartoni will develop and lead a team responsible for all food and beverage operations relating to the restaurant, catering, and events on property, implementing effective strategies to maintain quality while continuously improving guest satisfaction at Hotel Valencia Santana Row.

Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC)
San Jose, California, United States
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Alyssa Robin has been appointed as General Manager at Treehouse Silicon Valley

Alyssa Robin joins SH Hotels & Resorts as General Manager of Treehouse Silicon Valley, the brand's first U.S. property set to open this year. As General Manager, Robin will be responsible for opening efforts and initiatives across the property, as well as day to day operations throughout the 254-key hotel. Under Robin's leadership, Treehouse Silicon Valley will fuse creativity, innovation, and adventure in a dynamic space where guests can relax, restore, and reconnect. Having worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years, Robin most recently served as Campus General Manager for the Hotel Citrine and AC Palo Alto under Evolution Hospitality. Prior to that, she worked as a Regional Director of Operations for a family-owned hotel company in Palo Alto.

Starwood Hotels
Sunnyvale, California, United States
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Ashley Gochnauer has been promoted to Area General Manager at 1 Hotel San Francisco & Treehouse Silicon Valley

Ashley Gochnauer has been promoted to Area General Manager overseeing 1 Hotel San Francisco, named one of the best hotels in San Francisco by Elite Traveler, and Treehouse Silicon Valley, opening this year. Most recently the General Manager at 1 Hotel San Francisco, Gochnauer will now be responsible for overseeing both properties and providing valuable support to the opening efforts at Treehouse Silicon Valley. Gochnauer brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to her new position, having worked at various hospitality companies and brands such as Viceroy Hotels, The London, Kimpton Hotels, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Throughout her professional journey, she has actively contributed to hotel openings and transitions, showcasing her expertise and commitment to excellence.

1 Hotels
California, United States
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135-Key Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens in Sonoma Wine Country

Hotel Centro Sonoma Wine Country, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opened today and is now bookable through all Hilton and Hilton Honors channels. Suitable for fun-loving celebrations, playful meetings, romantic weddings, retreats, and outdoor recreation, Hotel Centro Sonoma provides an ideal space to gather in California's wine country. Perfectly positioned in the heart of California's wine country, the four-story, 135-room hotel is well-positioned to offer families, couples, and group travelers alike a welcome escape with easy access to over 400 wineries, farmers's markets, restaurants, live entertainment, and notable attractions like Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Charles Schultz Museum, Sonoma State University, Green Music Center, and Luther Burbank Center. Hotel Centro Sonoma Wine Country is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a portfolio of over 120 original hotels that offer guests unique style and vibrant personality, encouraging them to connect to their destination and enjoy authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences. The hotel is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform that provides an innovative approach to maximizing performance.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Rohnert Park, California, United States
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Mark LeBlanc has been appointed as Managing Director of West Coast Operations at Rebel Hotels

With over four decades of diverse experience in various operational capacities within the hospitality sector, Mark LeBlanc brings a wealth of knowledge, extensive industry connections, and exceptional leadership skills to his new role. His journey in hospitality began as a bellman in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and progressed through roles including General Manager, Vice President of Operations, and Executive Vice President of Development at Rim Hospitality, a journey that culminated in Rim becoming California's largest management company.

Rebel Hotel Company
California, United States
Development Renovation

The Meritage Resort and Spa Unveils $25 Million Reimagination

The Meritage Resort and Spa proudly unveils its $25 million renovation, presenting 322 transformed guest rooms alongside its existing luxurious 145 guest rooms and suites, now boasting a total of 467 modern, spacious guest accommodations. This extensive renovation also encompasses a new lobby and expanded bar area, refreshed ballrooms, pre-function and meeting rooms, an updated chic bowling lounge, a reimagined café and grab-and-go outlet, and added a premier steakhouse and a Champagne lounge. In the adjacent vineyard, a new chef's vegetable and herb garden, a dining terrace for al fresco dining in the vines, and a brand-new coop for the resident chickens have also been added.

The Meritage Collection
Napa, California, United States
Development Opening

SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County Makes Its Debut in California

The SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County has opened its doors in Livingston, California, and invites travelers to a hotel experience that combines quality and service at a great value - SureStay® Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers' comfort and value while away from home. The recently renovated SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County will provide guests with an experience they can count on, and the amenities today's travelers have come to expect. SureStay's service promise reflects the brand and the hotel's commitment to providing quality service and value to its guests. Located at 110 N. Del Rio Avenue in Livingston, the hotel features 76 well-appointed guest rooms, complete with flat-screen televisions, microwaves and mini fridges. The SureStay by Best Western Livingston Merced County also offers complimentary breakfast each morning, a guest laundry facility, as well as free wireless internet - providing guests with the superior comfort and utmost value they want out of their stay.

SureStay® Hotel by Best Western
Livingston, California, United States
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Patrick Stanley has been appointed as General Manager at Lodge at Marconi

Lodge at Marconi, the newly renovated historic coastal retreat located in Northern California's Tomales Bay, is pleased to welcome Patrick Stanley as General Manager. With more than two decades of experience working in management throughout the region, Stanley brings a wealth of expertise to his new role at Lodge at Marconi where he will oversee strategic and day-to-day operations at the expansive 62-acre property, including on-site excursion management, sales and marketing, team member engagement, and the overall guest experience.

Oliver Hospitality
Marin County, California, United States
Development Rebranding

Hotel Zessa Santa Ana – a DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts New Name Following Completion of Extensive Renovation

Hotel Zessa, a DoubleTree by Hilton, formerly known as the DoubleTree by Hilton™ Santa Ana - Orange County Airport, proudly announces its new name, following an extensive renovation. Nestled in the heart of Orange County, the hotel welcomes guests to experience a perfect blend of classic upscale style and trendy indie boutique vibes.

DoubleTree by Hilton
Santa Ana, California, United States