St. Amand joins WATG as an industry expert with over 30 years of experience in global markets. His career has largely been focused on senior living andresidential with many landmark high-rise and urban-density projects.
oday, Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, announced the debut of Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, slated to open at the end of 2023. This will be the brand's first lodging location in a ski destination and the only all-suite resort in the south Lake Tahoe basin. Nestled at the base of Tahoe's famed Heavenly Mountain Resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the 399-room Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe will be the ultimate year-round destination for those seeking a slice of paradise amidst the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe.
Level Hotels & Furnished Suites announced that their newest property in Hollywood, California will be open to the public starting this fall. This luxurious property will be open for extended stays of 30+ days, perfect for anyone who is traveling for work or looking to explore the city in a new way.
Mar Monte Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, today announces the appointment of Sean Conway as Executive Chef. In his new role, Conway will oversee the hotel's two restaurants, costa Kitchen & Bar and Café Lido, as well as other culinary initiatives on property from weddings and events to culinary programming and partnerships.
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Sietse Nabben as area general manager of Viceroy Santa Monica and Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica. Nabben brings almost 25 years of global hotel management experience to his new role, with a deep background in food and beverage operations.
Conrad Los Angeles has announced the appointment of its new general manager Deepak Mehra who brings more than 25 years of luxury hospitality industry experience to the table in his new role. Leading the delivery of exceptional service, Mehra will provide strategic management and direction to ensure guest satisfaction across all aspects of the resort, including operations, programming, community outreach, and food and beverage.
Park Hyatt Aviara, the iconic Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Southern California resort, today announces the appointment of Carlos A. Batista, a 20+ year culinary and beverage industry veteran, as director of food & beverage.
The Biltmore Los Angeles, part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Zimmer-Penton as General Manager of the property. Joining the beaux-arts institution as it celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2023, Tiffany is responsible for all operations of the 683-room property, including sales and marketing, guest rooms, food and beverage, meetings and events facilities, and will work closely with the team to ensure memorable visits and stays for local residents and hotel guests.
Jeff Ossenkop brings more than 22 years of hospitality leadership experience to his role, having most recently served as general manager at The Tremont House - A Tribute Portfolio in Galveston, Texas. Jeff initially joined the Canopy brand in 2019 during the launch of the luxurious Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown, where he played a pivotal role in curating the onsite dining programs. Jeff boasts an extensive background in boutique and luxury hospitality, including a 13-year tenure with Starwood Hotels & Resorts under the luxury-lifestyle brand, W Hotels, where he was assigned task force for new builds and transitions in DC, Ft. Lauderdale, Scottsdale and San Francisco markets. Additionally, Jeff has served on various boards including the Board of Moody Gardens, Board of directors for Austin Hotel & Lodging and Galveston Hotel & Lodging, and as an appointed official for the Park Board of Trustees for Galveston, Texas.
Level Hotels & Furnished Suites has brought on Stephen Chavez as the new Director of Sales for all Southern California properties. Chavez has over 20 years of experience working in the hotel industry and is looking forward to taking on his new role at Level overseeing three locations in Downtown LA, one in Long Beach, and a new location set to open in Hollywood, CA this summer.
A hospitality veteran, Byerly brings more than 18 years of industry experience to her role as director of sales at The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Marriott Hotel. In her new position, Byerly is responsible for curating innovative strategies to garner new business from meetings and events clientele, while bringing awareness of The Steward among business and leisure travelers, and the surrounding community. Byerly began her career as a sales coordinator at Hyatt Regency Columbus, combining her passion for sales and marketing with a desire to explore the world. Later, Byerly worked her way up the sales ladder as she served as the director of sales at Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus, Towneplace Suites by Marriott Columbus, as well as the director of sales and marketing at Residence Inn in Worthington. Most recently, Byerly served as the director of sales at Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport.
The charming Northern California coastal property completed updates to the guest rooms, outdoor spaces, and meeting & events venues.
As a seasoned hospitality professional, Abrams brings more than 15 years of industry experience to his role as general manager of The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Marriott Hotel. Prior to joining The Steward, Abrams was the hotel manager of Renaissance Newport Beach, overseeing the Four Diamond property with 444 rooms and over 30,000 square feet of event space. Previously, Abrams held key leadership roles across Southern California properties, including Irvine Marriott, Marriott Irvine Spectrum and The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Throughout his career, Abrams has provided exceptional leadership in guest services, food and beverage, and hotel operations while improving top and bottom line revenues. As The Steward's general manager, Abrams is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the property's operations team and upholding the highest standards of guest service at the new hotel. Abrams earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills has announced the appointment of Chef Mathias Boirie as the five-star property's Executive Pastry Chef. Boirie brings over 15 years of pastry expertise and Michelin-starred restaurant experience to the world-class Beverly Hills property where he will be responsible for overseeing all pastry initiatives at the hotel's dining outlets including the recently opened, Espelette, and The Rooftop by JG, in-suite dining, and on-site catering and events.
Avi Brosh's Palisociety has announced its newest expansion in Los Angeles with the debut of Palihotel Hollywood, now open on the city's famed Sunset Boulevard.
As part of a $50 million redesign, Hyatt Regency Irvine to reveal the first phase of a complete reimagining, with all-new interior design, public spaces, dining, meeting and events offerings, and more than 500 guestrooms.
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco announces that Stéphane Gras will head up the team at the 277-room luxury Hotel in the heart of the Yerba Buena Arts District on Market Street. A graduate of the famous Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, Gras is known for crafting unparalleled guest experiences all over the world.
Ki Min has been hired as the Hotel Manager at The Belamar Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California. Previously, Min was the Director of Operations at Doubletree by Hilton. He has also held positions at Crowne Plaza Harbor Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, and more. Min has a degree in Hospitality Management from California State Polytechnic University Pomona.
Albert Gutierrez has been promoted to General Manager at Residence Inn Anaheim Hills Yorba Linda. Gutierrez was Interim General Manager at the property before officially being promoted. Prior to his role at Residence Inn Anaheim Hills Yorba Linda, he was the Front Office Manager at Long Beach Marriott. Gutierrez has also held positions at Hotel Carlton, Serrano Hotel, Hotel Shangri, and more.
Emanuel Trujillo has been hired as Assistant General Manager at Seacliff Inn. Before entering his new role, he was Assistant Manager at Homewood Suites by Hilton. Trujillo has more than 15 years of experience working in the hospitality world, and has held positions at Four Points by Sheraton, TPG Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Los Gatos & Spa, and more.