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Andrew Caine has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at San Ysidro Ranch

San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property famed for ultimate privacy and A-list discretion, announced today that Andrew Caine has been appointed as director of food and beverage. As the longest standing luxury resort in the community, San Ysidro Ranch has served as an icon of the region for over a century and its award-winning restaurants offer gracious hospitality, mouthwatering cuisine, and a rustic romantic setting. In his new role, Caine will execute food and beverage operations to the highest standards; hire, train and manage culinary staff; and ensure exceptional customer service, guest satisfaction and unforgettable dining experiences.

Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts
Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Cesar Oceguera has been appointed as Executive Sous Chef at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, located on San Diego's famed Harbor Island, has appointed San Diego native Cesar Oceguera as executive sous chef. Chef Oceguera joins the property's newly established culinary team to oversee the concept and development and day-to-day operations of Rumorosa, a new Baja-California inspired signature restaurant slated to open in February 2024. Rumorosa is the first of four new dining outlets debuting as part of the property's $100 million renovation and reimagining of the 1,053-room property to Sheraton Resort & Marina scheduled to be completed in 2024.

Marriott
San Diego, California, United States
Development Renovation

368 -Room San Ramon Marriott Finalizes $17 Million Renovation

Officials of the 368 -room San Ramon Marriott today announced the completion of a $17 million renovation. The hotel, owned by Hudson Advisors L.P., and operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company, received a top-to-bottom refurbishment to upgrade guest rooms, public spaces and back-of-house services to bring the hotel to "like-new" status.

Marriott
San Ramon, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Hard Rock to Develop First Full-Service Hotel Built in Long Beach in 30 Years

Today, Hard Rock International in partnership with Steinhauer Properties announced development plans to open the Hard Rock Hotel Long Beach, the first new-build full-service hotel built in Long Beach, California in 30 years and the first new Hard Rock Hotel property in Southern California in almost a decade. Set to begin construction in Summer 2024 with plans to open in Spring 2027, this upscale property will be a unique entertainment destination set in the heart of downtown Long Beach, adjacent to the convention center.

Hard Rock
Long Beach, California, United States
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Megan Kohl has been appointed as Restaurant General Manager at Revival at the Sawyer

A seasoned hospitality professional with extensive management experience, Kohl's career spans many years with numerous positions throughout the restaurant, catering, and event world. For the past five years, Kohl served as general manager of the local Sacramento favorite, Ink Eats & Drinks, supporting the iconic restaurant through its 20th anniversary. Prior to that, she managed the suites and premium hospitality division with the Minor League Baseball team, the Sacramento River Cats.

IHG
Sacramento, California, United States
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Jim Hindman has been appointed as Director of Restaurant, Bars, and Events at The Kimpton Sawyer

Prior to joining the Sawyer, Hindman spent 15 years overseeing food and beverage programs at resorts and casinos across the country. Hindman most recently served as the executive director of food and beverage for Edgewood Tahoe Resort, a five-star, world-class resort for golf, events, and dining, where he specialized in banquet operations. Additional properties include Horseshoe Casino in Cleveland, Ohio; Harrah's Gulf Coast Casino and Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi; Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota; and Harrah's Casino and Hotel in Maryland Heights, Missouri, where he began his career.

IHG
Sacramento, California, United States
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Chef Kwan has been appointed as Executive Chef at Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur, an intimate luxury retreat along the Pacific Coast Highway, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Kwan as the new Executive Chef. In this role, Chef Alan will oversee daily operations and menu curation at The Sur House - the dining centerpiece of the resort perched high above the trees, with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean - along with culinary offerings for groups and weddings, poolside menus, and in-room dining. With over 20 years of experience in the luxury hotel industry and vast background working both internationally and in major cities across the United States, Chef Kwan brings a globally-minded perspective to his kitchen to further elevate the Alila Ventana Big Sur guest experience through an innovative culinary approach.

Hyatt
Big Sur, California, United States
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Thomas Lents has been appointed as Culinary Director at Alila Napa Valley

Alila Napa Valley, the premiere luxury retreat tucked into the heart of Northern California's wine country, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Thomas Lents as Culinary Director. In this role, Lents will oversee all food and beverage outlets at Alila Napa Valley, providing strategic direction to the property's culinary team and outlets including its signature restaurant, Acacia House, in-room dining and food and beverage program for meetings and events.

Hyatt
St. Helena, California, United States
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Antonio Morales has been appointed as General Manager at The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, managed by Twenty Four Seven Hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonio Morales as general manager of the 87 all-suite, 4.7 acre property. Bringing over 10 years of hospitality expertise, Morales will provide strategic business development to position the recently opened Southern California property as a leader in the Central Coast.

Twenty Four Seven Hotels
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Development Opening

Palm Springs' Latest Hotel Unveils Stunning Desert Retreat with Insta-Worthy Pool, Lush Garden, and Chic Cocktail Lounge

Palm Springs, known for its chic midcentury modern hotels that pay homage to the town's glamorous 1960s era, is about to welcome a new addition to its roster of desert retreats. Life House Palm Springs, set to open its doors on November 2nd, seamlessly blends the allure of Hollywood's golden age with Japanese influences and botanical aesthetics, promising a stay worth adding to your Palm Springs itinerary.

Life House Hotels
Palm Springs, California, United States
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Will Brandon has been appointed as Area Director of Sales and Marketing at Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur, an intimate luxury retreat along the Pacific Coast Highway, is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Brandon as the new Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Alila Ventana Big Sur. With over a decade of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Brandon is dedicated to cultivating a culture of well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion to his team - while bringing a wealth of knowledge, management experience and dynamic leadership to his new role at Alila Ventana Big Sur.

Hyatt
Big Sur, California, United States
Development Renovation

R.D. Olson Renovating Hyatt Regency Indian Wells

Future guests of the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa will be experiencing several renovations come spring break of 2024, as R.D. Olson Construction has announced commencement of the extensive public area renovation at the luxury resort. The project for client Trinity Real Estate Investments comes a year after it purchased the 36-acre property. Originally opened in 1989, the desert oasis has undergone significant restoration in recent years, including the addition of a waterpark catering to families.

R.D. Olson Construction
Indian Wells, California, United States
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Ewart Wardhaugh has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Ewart Wardhaugh to the role of Director of Food & Beverage. As a highly accomplished Executive Chef who has worked in countless cities and five out of seven continents, Wardhaugh is eager to bring his 20+ years of hands-on experience to the property's already esteemed food & beverage program, which includes a variety of elevated dining concepts including La Boucherie, a high-end steakhouse and seafood restaurant; Dekkadance, a farm-to-fork dining experience; and Spire 73, the tallest open-air restaurant and bar in the Western Hemisphere.

IHG
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Garee Battad has been appointed as Executive Chef at Marina Del Rey Hotel

Marina del Rey Hotel, announces the appointment of Chef Garee Battad as the waterfront boutique hotel's Executive Chef. A seasoned veteran with more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Battad will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations for the property, including the renowned SALT Restaurant & Bar.

Pacifica Hotels
Marina del Rey, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa Debuts Nov. 1, 2023

Located in Indian Wells in the Greater Palm Springs area, the first resort concept for elevated lifestyle brand, Tommy Bahama, will debut on November 1 as Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa, following an extensive, $20 million renovation and redesign that pairs island living with desert luxury. Situated against the Santa Rosa Mountains, the transformed resort boasts 215 guestrooms and reimagined villa suites infused with a custom tropical design aesthetic woven into 11 acres of olive trees, fragrant citrus groves and flower gardens. With 35,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space; three saltwater swimming pools with cabanas; Grapefruit Basil, a new signature restaurant and bar created specifically for the resort; exclusive retail products at the new Rosa Boutique; and 12,000-square-foot Spa Rosa, Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa will serve as a chic desert escape for travelers looking to soak up life's simple pleasures and celebrate their most significant moments.

Lowe
Indian Wells, California, United States
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Vincent Savignano has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Paséa Hotel & Spa

Paséa Hotel & Spa - the Huntington Beach, California-based Meritage Collection hotel celebrated for its oceanfront culinary offerings - announces a complete revamp of its food and beverage program, slated to be unveiled this spring. The hotel's dining venues will undergo a $5 million renovation, opening a brand-new restaurant concept on the ground floor where Tanner's Restaurant currently sits. Paséa welcomes Director of Food & Beverage Vincent Savignano to help lead the transformation, including menu creation and sense of place across the property.

Pacific Hospitality Group, Inc. (PHG)
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Development Renovation

Historic Murrieta Hot Springs Resort to Reopen in February 2024 Following Thirty Years of Public Closure

For more than a century, the cultural heritage of Southern California has been enriched by the therapeutic mineral springs nestled within a historic 1902 site known as Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. Over the past 30 years, the property has been inaccessible to the public. This will soon change as the team behind The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, CO, announces today that in February 2024, Murrieta Hot Springs Resort will reopen, newly reimagined and ready to welcome guests and the surrounding community. First reservations are now being accepted at murrieta-hotsprings.com.

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Murrieta, California, United States