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Benjamin Martinek has been appointed as Culinary Director at Pendry Newport Beach

Pendry Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Benjamin Martinek as Culinary Director of Pendry Newport Beach and the flagship private members club, The Elwood Club. Pendry Newport Beach is home to four unique dining destinations for hotel guests and locals alike. The offerings will include an al fresco Pool Bar & Grill, featuring Baja inspired fare, a modern steakhouse featuring fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients, and a signature, Bar Pendry, that can be found in all Pendry hotels from coast to coast. The Elwood Club, a private social club located within the resort, will feature three distinct culinary venues that will deliver exceptional dining experiences and thoughtfully curated beverage offerings complimented by lively programming in music, arts, travel, fashion, wellness and sport.

Montage
Newport Beach, California, United States
Appointment

Ashley James has been named Culinary Director at Dorchester Collection’s The Beverly Hills Hotel

Chef Ashley James has been appointed culinary director of Dorchester Collection's The Beverly Hills Hotel - overseeing the entire culinary operation including all restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining. Chef Ashley James joins the hotel with a wealth of experience, with more than 30 years cooking in prestigious kitchens throughout the world - most recently, he was managing director of Culinary at Di Bruno Bros in Philadelphia and previously spent 18 years with the Four Seasons brand.

Dorchester
Los Angeles, California, United States
Appointment

Sven Wiedenhaupt has been appointed as General Manager at Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Sven Wiedenhaupt to the role of general manager, who began his tenure at the esteemed property in June. As a seasoned hospitality professional, Wiedenhaupt brings over 40 years of experience to the hotel, where he leads a culturally rich and highly-engaged team.

IHG
Los Angeles, California, United States
Development Renovation

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is thrilled to announce a spectacular multi million dollar renovation to the Marina Tower that will elevate the modern yet timeless design and create an environment where guests feel at ease, whether working, meeting or relaxing. The property is launching its newest chapter as the fully transformed Sheraton Resort & Marina in early 2024. Drawing on its roots as a community hub for locals and guests, the redesign of The Marina Tower, focuses on the hotel's public spaces and reimagining Sheraton as the future of the world's gathering place.

Sheraton
San Diego, California, United States
Appointment

Vi Nguyen has been appointed as Campus Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and AC Hotel by Marriott Palo Alto

Hotel Citrine and AC Palo Alto announce Vi Nguyen, CMP as Campus Director of Sales and Marketing for the dual-branded property in the heart of Palo Alto. The campus-style development features more than 4,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meetings and events space, multiple food and beverage concepts including Wild Onion Bistro & Bar in addition to nearly 300 guestrooms. The destination is managed by California-based Evolution Hospitality.

Evolution Hospitality
Palo Alto, California, United States
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Development Opening

Margaritaville Opens Its First San Diego City-Center Hotel on The West Coast

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is now open in downtown San Diego, marking the beloved brand's first city-center location on the West Coast. Following a nearly $30 million property-wide reimagination, the property is a distinctly Southern Californian take on the Margaritaville experience and is now home to San Diego's largest rooftop pool deck, vibrant and beachy accommodations, three dining and entertainment destinations to sip and savor, flexible meetings and events spaces, and thoughtful amenities. Seamlessly blending the excitement of the city with the carefree feeling of the islands, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego delivers fun and escapism to the heart of downtown, just steps from some of city's top attractions including Petco Park, the San Diego Convention Center, and the USS Midway Museum.

Margaritaville
San Diego, California, United States
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Stefen Shatto has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection has selected Stefen Shatto as executive chef to oversee Solaire Restaurant + Bar in addition to banquets, catering, and in-room and poolside dining at the 170-room boutique hotel. Born in Santa Cruz, Calif., raised on a farm in Iowa, and trained in Italy, Stefen brings his distinct culinary perspective rooted in quality agriculture, sustainability, flavor, presentation and a culture of community to reinvigorate the concept of “expect the unexpected.”

Marriott
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Appointment

Andre Priemer has been appointed as Managing Director at Everline Resort & Spa

Everline Resort & Spa, a spacious year-round mountain resort in North Lake Tahoe, announces Andre Priemer as managing director. In his new role, Priemer will oversee the daily operations of the 405-room resort, including the on-site spa, more than 47,000 square feet of functional meeting space, championship golf course, and multiple on-site restaurants.

CoralTree Hospitality
Olympic Valley, California, United States
Appointment

Steve Pastor has been appointed as General Manager at Great Wolf Lodge Northern California

Great Wolf Resorts named Steve Pastor as the General Manager of Great Wolf Lodge Northern California. Pastor brings an extensive background in hospitality to his tenure at Great Wolf Lodge, with over a decade of experience managing hotels in California having previously worked for Evolution Hospitality with roles at both Hotel MdR in Los Angeles and Hyatt Regency Westlake Village. Additionally, Pastor previously managed the Radisson Mall of America Hotel Waterpark, an indoor water park resort in Bloomington, Minn., now known as Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota. In this role, Pastor will oversee all operations of the family-friendly indoor water park resort located in Manteca, California.

Great Wolf Resorts
Manteca, California, United States
Appointment

Aimee King has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Aimee King as Director of Sales and Marketing. King brings extensive knowledge in the San Francisco Bay Area's hospitality sector and a proven track record of spearheading impactful marketing campaigns with her hands-on leadership, which will play a pivotal role at this landmark hotel.As an experienced Director of Sales and Marketing, King has established an impressive background across a variety of esteemed San Francisco Bay Area hotels, including the Omni Hotel, Hotel Adagio, St. Regis and more. Most recently, she was the Director of Sales and Marketing for San Francisco's Palace Hotel where she oversaw the revival and repositioning of the hotel post-pandemic. Her achievements extended to the creation and execution of a strategic partnership with AC Brands by Ayesha Curry, resulting in the hotel's buzzy Afternoon Tea and Pop-Up shop programming.

Marriott
San Francisco, California, United States
Appointment

Kenia Zavala has been appointed as Director of Spa at SpaTerre at Kona Kai San Diego

Kona Kai San Diego, a world-class Noble House Hotels & Resorts property defined and inspired by its place on San Diego's Shelter Island, today introduced Kenia Zavala as the director of spa at SpaTerre. A passionate leader, Zavala specializes in growth and operational strategy while simultaneously ensuring ongoing treatment innovation and an outstanding guest experience.

Noble House
San Diego, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Second Hyatt Studio Property Planned for Marysville, CA

Presidio Hotel Development LLC has entered into a franchise agreement with Hyatt for a 113-room Hyatt Studios hotel in downtown Marysville, California, located in Yuba County and part of the North Sacramento area. Marysville is an ideal location to develop a Hyatt Studios hotel due to the city's rapid growth in recent years, which has led to increased demand in the midscale segment. Expected to open in 2025, the property will feature a custom buildout, including dedicated meeting spaces, to effectively serve the needs of both business travelers and those attending local events in the area.

Hyatt Studios
California, California, United States
Appointment

Bob Jensch has been appointed as Managing Director at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, debuting in Winter 2023 as the brand's first lodging location in a ski destination, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Jensch as managing director. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe will be the only all-suite resort in the south Lake Tahoe basin, nestled at the base of Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain Resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In his new role, Jensch will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the resort's operations, focusing on delivering outstanding guest satisfaction, enhancing operational efficiencies, and fostering a positive work environment. His passion for creating exceptional guest experiences, coupled with his expertise in driving revenue growth and operational excellence, make him the perfect fit for this role.

Margaritaville Enterprises, LLC
Lake Tahoe, California, United States
Appointment

Sergio Bocci has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim, a full-service contemporary hotel adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center and located steps away from Disneyland® Resort, has just appointed industry veteran Sergio Bocci as the new general manager of Orange County's largest hotel property. Bocci previously worked for the Hilton Anaheim from 2012-2015 as Hotel Manager and boasts 38 years of experience working for Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hilton
Anaheim, California, United States
Development Rebranding

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Unveils the Cameo Beverly Hills, a Rebranding of the Mr. C Beverly Hills

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) ("Braemar" or the "Company") today announced the rebranding and planned conversion of its Mr. C Beverly Hills ("Mr. C") in Los Angeles, California to the Cameo Beverly Hills. Beginning August 4, 2023, Cameo Beverly Hills will be available for booking on Hilton's website at hilton.com and join Hilton Honors, Hilton's award-winning guest loyalty program. Following an extensive renovation, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, the hotel will join LXR Hotels & Resorts ("LXR"). One of Hilton's iconic luxury brands, LXR is a collection of unique, independent luxury properties around the world that focuses on individualized service and one-of-a-kind stays.

LXR Hotels & Resorts
Los Angeles, California, United States
Development Opening

AC Hotel® San Rafael Brings New Downtown Destination And Rooftop Bar To Marin County

Located just 18 miles north of San Francisco in Marin County, San Rafael is getting its first downtown hotel destination with the opening of AC Hotel® San Rafael on Wednesday, August 2. Located at 1201 Fifth Avenue on the corner of 5th Avenue and B Street, the hotel features 140 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor meeting space and several food and beverage outlets, including the city's first rooftop bar, Above Fifth. A destination for locals and visitors alike between San Francisco, Marin County and wine country, AC Hotel San Rafael invites guests to experience unpretentious style and purposeful design through thoughtfully crafted accommodations, working spaces and F&B experiences that are quintessentially Northern California.

AC Hotels by Marriott
San Rafael, California, United States