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Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Underway On 50-year-old Landmark, Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection By Hilton

A multi-million-dollar renovation is underway on Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton, a landmark 50-year-old property located in the picturesque seaside community of La Jolla, CA. The project is slated for completion in November 2023, and includes a revamp of each of the property's 110 guestrooms and suites, 1,600 square feet of meetings and events space, and 11th floor which will include the opening of Sea & Sky, a penthouse level fine dining restaurant replacing the hotel's existing eatery Cusp Dining & Drinks. The property remains open over the duration of construction, and multiple floors of newly redesigned guestrooms are currently completed and available for immediate reservation.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
San Diego, California, United States
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Mariano Padilla has been appointed as Sommelier at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay - the leading Forbes Five-Star oceanfront resort in the San Francisco Bay Area - has hired sommelier, Mariano Padilla, to spearhead the luxury resort's wine program. Padilla will play a crucial role in curating an exceptional wine program, ensuring that guests have access to a diverse and sophisticated selection of wines.

Marriott
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
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Shaun Robinson has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Hilton San Diego Bayfront announced the appointment of Shaun Robinson to general manager of the 1,190-room bayfront hotel featuring more than 165,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and located just steps away from the San Diego Convention Center. In his new role, he will ensure that Hilton San Diego Bayfront maintains its excellent reputation in providing purposeful and passionate customer service while continuing to enhance the guest experience for leisure, business and group travelers. Robinson joins Hilton San Diego Bayfront from Hilton Anaheim where he oversaw more than 1,000 team members as general manager, a position he held since 2011.

Hilton
San Diego, California, United States
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Kelly Teo has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Thompson Palm Springs, by Hyatt

As Director of Sales and Marketing at Thompson Palm Springs, Teo will drive top line sales for the hotel and its variety of rooms with a special emphasis on private events and bespoke gatherings in the 8,000-square-feet of meeting and event spaces, while also overseeing all marketing efforts for the hotel. Most recently, Teo was the Director of Sales & Marketing at Thompson Dallas, spearheading the destination's newest upscale mixed-use project. Prior to joining the Thompson family, Teo led sales and marketing for luxury hotel brands such as Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis, EDITION, The Ritz-Carlton, and InterContinental on the West Coast of the U.S., as well as across the Asia-Pacific. 

Hyatt
Palm Springs, California, United States
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Jeffrey Miller has been appointed as General Manager at Thompson Palm Springs, by Hyatt

Bringing nearly two decades of industry experience to his role, Miller is responsible for the day-to-day operations and commercial strategies for Thompson Palm Springs. No stranger to the desert, Miller served as general manager for Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows where he spent three years curating wellness and creative experiences, refining the culinary offerings and driving awareness in the local, regional and national markets. Miller's strong connection to Palm Springs—and ultimate decision to call it home—coupled with his extensive background with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts will allow him to seamlessly blend the luxury Thompson Palm Springs experience into this coveted destination.

Hyatt
Palm Springs, California, United States
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Marc Ebuen has been appointed as Assistant General Manager at Redondo Beach Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Marc Ebuen has been hired as Assistant General Manager at The Redondo Beach Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. He brings more than 10 years of experience working for premium hotel chains including, Windsor Hospitality, The Westin Arlington Gateway, Delta Hotel Philadelphia, Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington DC, The Westin Reston Heights, and Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel. Ebuen was most recently Director of Operations, Taskforce at Windsor Hospitality.

Pacifica Hotels
Redondo Beach, California, United States
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Diana Haven has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Signia by Hilton San Jose

As part of the leadership expansion, Signia by Hilton San Jose introduces Diana Haven as the property's new director of marketing. Founder of Ellipses Public Relations and the former director of public relations for The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Diana brings a wealth of expertise to the table with more than 25 years of award-winning experience in the hospitality industry, event production and broadcast media. She has an exceptional track record for developing and executing successful marketing as well as public relations strategies for destinations, restaurant groups and hotels. With an emphasis on community relations and expanding reach to new audiences, her visionary approach to branding, digital marketing, communication and guest engagement will play a pivotal role in elevating the property's market position within the destination.

Hilton
San Jose, California, United States
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Joe Alegre has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Signia by Hilton San Jose

The property also welcomes Joe Alegre as director of sales and marketing. Alegre brings an extensive sales background and expertise across the West Coast region with more than 30 years' experience. Formerly with a variety of esteemed brands including Hyatt, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton, Autograph Collection and several independent hospitality groups, Alegre's progressive and creative approach, coupled with a deep understanding of marketing dynamics, will reinforce Signia by Hilton San Jose's robust client relationships, accelerate revenue generation and reinforce the property's competitive edge.

Hilton
San Jose, California, United States
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Mark Ive has been appointed as General Manager at Signia by Hilton San Jose

An industry veteran with more than 35 years of leadership experience, Ive joins the property as general manager. With former roles including hotel manager of the Hilton Toronto, general manager of the Renaissance Toronto and most recently general manager of Hilton Oakland Airport, Ive's background in operational excellence will help drive efficiency across departments, while his diverse experience will continue to focus on guest programming, satisfaction, and creating an overall elevated experience.

Hilton
San Jose, California, United States
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Eric Fuller has been appointed as General Manager at Hell's Kitchen at Harrah's Resort Southern California

Harrah's Resort Southern California is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Fuller to the position of General Manager of Hell's Kitchen. In this new role, Fuller will be responsible for overseeing the restaurant's day-to-day operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving continued success for the Hell's Kitchen brand.

Caesars
Valley Center, California, United States
Development Opening

Now Open - Le Petit Pali Carmel

An homage to the carefully considered and the delightfully distinct. Introducing Le Petit Pali, the newest addition to Avi Brosh's Palisociety portfolio, now open in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Le Petit Pali is a bespoke, unique and thoughtfully curated collection of signature hotels that reimagines the small inn experience for today's well-traveled and discerning guest.

Palisociety
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States
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Elena Schroth has joined Springboard Hospitality as Area General Manager, Jackson, WY

With over 13 years in hospitality, Elena Schroth joins Springboard as the new Area General Manager based in Jackson, WY, overseeing the Anvil Hotel. Previously, Schroth held management positions across the country, from five-star property The Waldorf Astoria in New York City to the mountain resort company Vail Resorts. With an extensive background in luxury hospitality, Schroth has cultivated outstanding managerial skills that will impact each of the resorts' business.

Springboard Hospitality
Encino, California, United States
Development Rebranding

California’s Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa Joins JdV by Hyatt

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, a retro-inspired property with 97 guestrooms and suites, has joined the JdV by Hyatt portfolio and is now open and bookable through Hyatt channels. Perfectly placed at the head of the Silverado Trail in the heart of California's wine country, Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa marks the first Independent Collection hotel in Napa Valley.

JdV by Hyatt
Calistoga, California, United States
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Erin Poders has been appointed as General Manager at The SENZA Hotel

Experienced hospitality leader Erin Poders has been named to the general manager role at SENZA Hotel, a 48-room boutique hotel in Wine Country. Poders is charged with enhancing the overall guest experience and will work hand-in-hand with operating partner Bentley Legacy Holdings following the acquisition of the hotel by hospitality-focused, family-founded investment groups Cienda Partners and Pendant Capital.Poders will be responsible for the day-to-day management of SENZA Hotel, which serves as a special retreat with tucked-away seating areas featuring private views of the nearby vineyards. His oversight includes the property's five separate buildings, including the historic 1870 Parker Mansion, as well as the hotel's staff, events, and food & beverage offerings.

Bentley Legacy
Napa, California, United States
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Christine Tran has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Finch & Fork at the Kimpton Canary Hotel

The Kimpton Canary Hotel's onsite restaurant Finch & Fork has recently appointed Christine Tran as director of food & beverage. An accomplished restaurateur, wine director, and hospitalitarian, Christine Tran has over 20 years of experience in food and beverage operations, PR, and marketing, specializing in the art of branding, storytelling, and genuine hospitality. After opening her own restaurant and leading award-winning programs for other LA restaurant groups such as Culinary Lab with the Michelin-recognized Hinoki & The Bird, AR Group with SOCA, and Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, she oversaw restaurant and bar operations at Four Seasons Hotels in Beverly Hills, including the Culina Ristorante + Caffé, which was recognized as one of Wine Spectator's Best Award of Excellence," Esquire's "100 Best Wine Restaurants" and named within the prestigious "Hollywood's 25 Top Power Lunch Restaurants" by The Hollywood Reporter. She is passionate about wine, art, photography, and travel; and is an active leader of the LA Sommelier Community.

IHG
Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Anne Marie Doyle has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Montage Laguna Beach

The flagship Montage Hotels & Resorts property, Montage Laguna Beach, has announced the appointment of Anne Marie Doyle as hotel manager. A critical resort team member since 2018, Doyle will return to operations after nearly two decades excelling in sales and marketing positions in the United States and Ireland. Prior to transitioning into sales and marketing roles, Doyle succeeded in several operational positions in Ireland and England and brings thirty years of industry experience to her appointment as hotel manager. In her new role, she will lead day-to-day operations of the renowned oceanfront resort, including oversight of rooms, food & beverage, spa, security, and guiding the associates in creating a remarkable guest experience.

Montage
Laguna Beach, California, United States