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Pendry Announces Opening Of Pendry Newport Beach

Pendry Hotels & Resorts today announced the grand opening of Pendry Newport Beach, marking the brand's eighth property in the collection and third opening in Southern California. Located steps from Fashion Island, one of Orange County's premier shopping destinations, Pendry Newport Beach features 295 thoughtfully redesigned guestrooms including 114 suites overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor and/or Back Bay. With chic interiors by Studio Munge, Pendry Newport Beach is a sophisticated interpretation of Southern California's easygoing lifestyle featuring lush, garden-inspired interiors that blend the natural beauty of Newport Beach with elegant architectural elements.

Carlo de Leon has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Town & Country Resort

Town & Country Resort in Mission Valley, a San Diego icon since 1953, announces the appointment of Carlo de Leon as Director of Food and Beverage. In his role Leon will oversee the 671-room resort's five signature dining outlets - from the signature destination restaurant, ARLO, to the poolside eatery, Lapper Kitchen + Tap, and vibrant Monkey Bar, serving craft cocktails and wood-fired pizzas.

Jim Hollister has been appointed as General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Hollister as General Manager. With an exceptional background in hospitality and operations leadership, Hollister brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, enhancing guest experiences, and achieving outstanding sales results. In his role as General Manager, Hollister will manage and oversee daily hotel operations, maintain standards for guest satisfaction, and provide leadership and direction to the staff at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.