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Kevin Barnes has been appointed as General Manager at Miramonte Resort & Spa
Miramonte Resort & Spa, an intimate desert oasis located in Indian Wells just outside of Palm Springs, has appointed Kevin Barnes as general manager. Set among 11 acres of olive trees, fragrant citrus groves and flower gardens, the newly reimagined Coachella Valley resort offers a contemporary version of a classic Mediterranean retreat. Barnes will oversee the property's 215 upgraded guestrooms and villas, three tranquil pools, award-winning WELL Spa, signature dining concepts and over 35,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space.
Alex DeCarvalho has been appointed as General Manager at Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles
DeCarvalho makes the transition from the East Coast back to his California roots, bringing 25 years of hotel management experience.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Debuts Property Refresh
The award-winning AAA Five-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club has announced a $30 million guest room refresh of its 400-guest rooms and suites set to debut in September.
RLJ Lodging Trust Introduces Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton
RLJ Lodging Trust (the "Company) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the relaunch of Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, a Curio Collection hotel by Hilton ("Zachari Dunes") in Oxnard, California on October 1, 2022, as a 250-all-suite lifestyle resort, following a transformative renovation and brand conversion.
Sabrina Schroeter has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Doheny Beach in Dana Point
A hospitality professional with three decades of experience, Schroeter has served in sales roles at hotels across California, including Hotel Karlan San Diego - a DoubleTree by Hilton, The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort & Spa, The Riviera Palm Springs, Napa's River Terrace Inn, Embassy Suites LAX North and Ayres Hotel and Suites Costa Mesa. Most recently, she served as the director of sales for DoubleTree Irvine Spectrum, Ca. Schroeter graduated from California State University Long Beach with a bachelor's degree in journalism and public relations.
Donovan Stephens has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Doheny Beach
Stephens brings over two decades of experience managing and operating U.S. hotels. He joins HRI Lodging from Chesapeake Hospitality, where he most recently served as general manager of the 342-room DoubleTree Pittsburgh Downtown, Penn. Prior to that, he oversaw operations at Crowne Plaza Resort Lake Placid, N.Y., and Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry by Hilton Collection, Fla. Stephens holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeast Missouri State University.
Keith Battaglia has been appointed as Director of Sales at Half Moon Bay Lodge
Keith Battaglia has been appointed to Director of Sales at Half Moon Bay Lodge. He has extensive experience working as a sales and marketing executive in the hospitality industry for more than 25 years. Prior to his new role, Battaglia was Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ameswell Hotel. He has also served in various roles at OTO Development, Conestoga Ranch Glamping Resort, Park City Marriott, and Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa among others.
Denise Waggoner has been promoted to General Manager at The Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Denise Waggoner was promoted to General Manager of The Belamar Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA. With nearly 30 years of experience in the hospitality world, Waggoner has held positions at The Kinney in Venice Beach, The Carlyle Inn in Beverly Hills, and most recently, at Hotel Hermosa where she was the General Manager. Waggoner previously worked at The Belamar Hotel as an Accounting Manager and Front Office Manager.
Adrienne Snow has been promoted to Director of Sales at Jamaica Bay Inn Marina Del Rey, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Adrienne Snow has been promoted to Director of Sales at Jamaica Bay Inn. Prior to her role at Jamaica Bay Inn, Snow served in various roles at The Redondo Beach Hotel, Cambria Hotels & Suites, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Davidson Hotels & Resorts.
Takahiro Masuno has been appointed as Head Sushi Chef at Sensei Porcupine Creek
Serving as Head Sushi Chef, Masuno will run the exclusive Nobu Sushi Bar available as part of Sensei by Nobu. Masuno has over 20 years of experience focused on Japanese cuisine, originally hailing from Japan and completing his training in the United States. He was previously with the Ojiya Corporation in both California and Hawaii, having served as General Manager and Executive Chef at the brand's numerous restaurant locations.
Seeun "Wezy" We has been appointed as Executive Chef at Sensei Porcupine Creek
We is Sensei Porcupine Creek's Executive Chef. A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, We worked with some of New York's greatest chefs including Jean Georges, Masaharu Morimoto and David Chang. About 13 years ago, We began her journey with Nobu at his Tribeca location, followed by roles around the world with the brand including Lana'i, Malibu, Malaysia, Palo Alto and most recently Spain.
Cameron Petrelli has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Sensei Porcupine Creek
Petrelli joined as the Director of Food & Beverage, spearheading all operations including Sensei by Nobu, an exclusive collaboration between Sensei co-founder Dr. David Agus and Nobu Matsuhisa that is rooted in Sensei's philosophies on nutrition. Prior to Sensei, he was the Director of Food & Beverage at Davidson Hospitality Group. Petrelli also has a long history working in the F&B space with Fairmont in Dubai, Hawaii, San Diego and more, as well as The Ritz-Carlton in Dallas. He attended culinary school at the Culinary Institute of America.
Andrea Wieland has been appointed as Director of Wellness at Sensei Porcupine Creek
As Director of Wellness, Wieland works closely with Sensei's Wellness Science team to curate and deliver wellness programming and experiences. Wieland is a licensed psychologist with a PhD and MBA and was formerly the President of Winning Systems, which provides individual, team and leadership performance and health coaching. She also has an extensive background in sports performance, serving as Associate Athletic Director and Director of Sports Performance at the University of Pennsylvania. Andrea is a proud member of the 1996 US Olympic Field Hockey team.
Tiffany Li has been appointed as Director of Operations at Sensei Porcupine Creek
Li has been appointed as Director of Operations at Sensei Porcupine Creek and is instrumental in crafting the overall on-property experience. Li has extensive leadership experience in luxury resorts, having served most recently as Director of Rooms at 1 Hotels. Prior to that, she worked with Montage International at the Beverly Hills location for more than six years in progressive leadership positions.
Julie Oliff has been appointed as General Manager at Sensei Porcupine Creek
Oliff joins the property as General Manager of Sensei Porcupine Creek. Oliff has a long history in luxury hospitality, having been with the St. Regis brand for 10 years, serving as General Manager of the St. Regis Residences in Rye, New York, as well as Director of Operations and Spa Director in Aspen, Colorado. Prior to her tenure with St. Regis, she gained tremendous experience in the luxury wellness space, serving as Spa Director and Director of Recreation for The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands and St. Thomas. She also proudly served as a member of the board of directors for ISPA for two terms.
Scott Mason has been appointed as General Manager at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, the iconic Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort situated in Carlsbad, Calif. overlooking the Pacific Ocean, today announces the appointment of Scott Mason as general manager. Now in his 25th year with Hyatt, Mason joins Park Hyatt Aviara from Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City, where he served as general manager for four years.
Francois Behuet has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Iconic downtown Los Angeles hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, is pleased to announce the addition of its new award-winning Executive Pastry Chef, Francois Behuet. In his new role, Behuet oversees pastry for food and beverage outlets at both The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, which include the signature Californian Trattoria, Savoca; Glance Lobby Bar; Illy Caffé; The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge; in-room dining; and an all-new concept coming to the 24th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles in late 2022.
Iconic Hayes Mansion in Bay Area Unveils $20 Million Renovation and Joins Curio Collection by Hilton
The Hayes Mansion San Jose (Hayes Mansion), a California historical landmark, announces the completion of its transformative renovations that includes 214 revamped guest rooms and suites, 33,000-square-feet of upgraded event space and a reimagined lobby. The design was led by ForrestPerkins, a premier hospitality design group with extensive Hilton and historic hotel experience. The original luxury estate structure was constructed in 1905 and is situated on six acres of prime real estate adjacent to a 20-acre park located minutes from downtown San Jose. The property hosts a variety of premier outdoor spaces that can accommodate the most intimate of celebrations to the largest of gatherings across two pristine lawns and patio areas. Hayes Mansion is owned by a joint venture lead by JMA Ventures, LLC, and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality.
Danish inspired Hotel Hygge opens in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley
Highway West Vacations, a collection of 15 glamping, camping and boutique hotel accommodations throughout the United States, announces the debut of Hotel Hygge (pronounced hoo-guh), a charming 23-room property in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Located in Buellton, Calif., the opening of the hotel marks an exciting expansion for Highway West Vacations, now offering five properties in the region.