Paulyne Tran has been promoted to General Manager at Jamaica Bay Inn. Tran has been with Pacifica Hotels since 2019 working in a variety of roles at various properties. Her resume also includes experience at The Ranch at Laguna Beach and The Resort at Pelican Hill.
Cody Asselin was promoted to General Manager at La Jolla Cove Hotel. Before entering his new role as General Manager, Asselin was the Assistant General Manager at the property. His resume includes hospitality positions including General Manager at Hotel Hermosa and the Assistant General Manager at Blue Sea Beach Hotel.
Joe Montgomery has been hired as Executive Chef at Oceanpoint Ranch. Montgomery was most recently the Executive Chef at Delaware North in Sequoia National Park. He has also served in various culinary roles at The Vault Uptown, University of Houston, Taher, Inc., The RK Group, Sage Catering, and the Ritz Carlton.
Shear also boasts an extensive hospitality background, having led teams at hotels across the country, where she consistently met and exceeded goals in the areas of guest service and experience, as well as community engagement. Most recently, she helmed several HEI Hotels & Resorts properties as Task Force General Manager including The Westin Minneapolis and Hotel RL Baltimore. Within HEI Hotels, which manages Mar Monte Hotel, Shear is also a member of HEI's Women in Leadership Council, which was created to promote positive career growth among women leaders and advance gender parity within HEI. Prior to that, she served as General Manager at numerous properties in Washington, including Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way in Washington and Sutton Suites in the greater Seattle area.
Del Mar Beach Hotel, San Diego's luxury beachfront hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Miller to the position of general manager. In this role, Miller will oversee all operations for the 46-room California coastal hotel and its three residences. She will also work closely with the management team at Azul Hospitality Group to strategically grow the overall revenue for the property. Miller is an energetic leader who brings with her a depth of knowledge in guest services and hotel operations, as well as a true passion for hospitality.
Kimball brings over 20 years of experience to her new role as Director of Sales & Marketing, including opening and rebranding numerous properties in Central and Northern California and Hawai'i. Her exceptional knowledge of the hospitality industry coupled with her outside-the-box creativity has contributed to her solid history of success. Most recently, Kimball served as Director of Sales, Catering & Marketing at Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta. Prior to that, she worked at multiple hotels in Hawai'i including The Laylow, Autograph Collection; Prince Resorts Hawai'i; and The Modern Honolulu. Her previous experience also includes sales roles throughout Northern California with Bernardus Lodge & Spa Carmel Valley; Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay; and InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco.
LRE & Companies, a full spectrum real estate development, asset manager, construction, and hotel management company, and American Hospitality Services, Inc., a development and hotel management company acting as sponsor, operating partner, and asset manager of strategic commercial real estate assets, have revealed the featured hotel brands and the name of the sports and entertainment complex for Roseville Junction. The new mixed-use development project in Placer County, CA will be home to two select-service hotels: Caption by Hyatt Roseville and Hyatt House Roseville. Caption by Hyatt is Hyatt's new lifestyle brand that combines the design and comfort of an upscale, lifestyle-forward hotel with the flexibility of a select-service property, ideal for Roseville Junction. Caption by Hyatt Roseville is set to feature 122 guestrooms and suites, a fitness center, digital key access, meeting facilities, and Talk Shop, the reimagined hotel lobby experience that will feature an on-site F&B space, combining an all-day café, market and bar with a lounge, and social space for guests and locals. Hyatt House Roseville will be designed to welcome guests seeking spacious and well-equipped living accommodations for short- or long-terms stays. The hotel will feature 126 guestrooms, including studios and one-bedroom suites; public spaces, including H Bar, H Market, and Outdoor Commons; workout rooms; on-site laundry facilities; complimentary home-cooked breakfast; and a rooftop bar, the first of its kind in Roseville.
Marina Del Rey Hotel announces today the appointment of Dan Zwirn as General Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Zwirn's expertise will play a significant role in elevating the renowned waterfront property to new heights.
The natural mineral waters of Aetna Springs will flow in harmony with Napa's prestigious reds.
Experienced developer EKN Development Group partners with culinary-first hotel brand Appellation - co-founded by luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger and celebrated American chef Charlie Palmer - to launch Appellation Petaluma, California's first experiential boutique hotel. Debuting in 2026, the 93-room property will set a new standard for hospitality in the destination, while embracing Petaluma's local place, culture and rich history.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Manchester Financial Group today announced the signing of definitive agreements for the development and management of a Fairmont hotel in downtown San Diego, California.
The Palace Hotel is pleased to announce Angie Clifton as General Manager of the historic hotel in San Francisco and the first woman GM in the 148 year history of the iconic hotel.
Marriott International, Inc. has appointed San Francisco Bay Area hotel veteran Clif Clark as General Manager of The Westin St. Francis and Area General Manager of San Francisco. As the leader of The Westin St. Francis, he will guide the strategy and vision for the 1195-room property, inspiring a culture of uncompromising excellence while driving exceptional guest experiences and financial performance. He will also be responsible for directing operations for five additional Marriott properties located in San Francisco including Marriott Marquis, W San Francisco, JW Marriott, The Clancy, and Marriott Union Square.
The Hyatt Carmel Highlands has announced the hiring of hospitality industry veteran Gerri Lynch Manzo as its new General Manager.
Graduate Hotels® is excited to announce today the opening of Graduate Palo Alto. The property is located in the heart of downtown Palo Alto at 488 University Avenue, nestled blocks from Stanford University and within the iconic former Hotel President. The storied property has been thoughtfully renovated and restored to honor the building's past, as well as the history of the neighboring community. The six story Graduate Palo Alto features 100 keys and two signature food and beverage concepts - Lou & Herbert's, a lobby level, day-to-night café, and President's Terrace, a vibrant rooftop bar with unrivaled Palo Alto views. Design throughout the hotel embodies the personality and age-old tales of the community through bold, layered décor rooted in storytelling. Graduate Palo Alto is the 33rd hotel in the Graduate Hotels portfolio.
Aimbridge Hospitality's Evolution Lifestyle Division Selected as Operator.
Proper Hospitality today announces the appointment of Chef Manuel Portillo as Executive Chef at Hotel June's flagship property in West LA. Hotel June is an award-winning boutique lifestyle hotel launched in 2020 by Proper Hospitality (Proper Hotels, Hotel June, The Collective), sharing all the hallmarks of the Proper brand - high-design, innovative food & beverage offerings and a best-in-class guest experience - in an approachable, casual setting. Hotel June's renowned food & beverage program brings a Cal-Mex flair to locally-sourced ingredients and seasonal produce. With this appointment, Portillo will be bringing his own California-meets-Modern-Southwest twist to culinary offerings across the property.
Luxury Boutique Hotel Group Adds Second Property In Monterey Bay.
WoodSpring Suites groundbreaking in Southern California underscores growing nationwide demand.
Tyler Parham has been promoted to Executive Chef at Union & Vine located inside Springhill Suites. Parham was most recently a Banquet Server at the property and is excited to bring a new spin on the Atascadero-based restaurant. Prior to his time at Springhill Suites, he was Head Baker/Manager at Back Porch Bakery and Café in Atascadero and Food Services Manager at Cava Robles RV Resort in Paso Robles.