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Signia by Hilton San Jose accepting reservations for April 25, 2022 and beyond

Already an iconic landmark, and further enhanced with an extensive renovation, Signia by Hilton San Jose is poised to make an impression as the newest and most elevated hotel in Silicon Valley with 65,000 square feet of meeting space, including the area's largest ballroom. Offering convenient access to the iconic Plaza de César Chávez Park, San Jose Convention Center and some of the city's most prominent cultural venues, guests will be welcomed to a truly reimagined hotel experience with exceptional full-service amenities in the capital of Silicon Valley.

Signia Hilton
San Jose, California, United States
Appointment

Jimmy Sarfraz has been appointed as General Manager at Signia by Hilton San Jose

A hospitality veteran with over 15 years of experience, Jimmy Sarfraz joins Signia by Hilton San Jose as general manager from Hilton San Jose and Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton in Cupertino, California, where he served as complex general manager. In his new appointment, Sarfraz plays a pivotal role in driving plans for the re-opening of the landmark hotel. He is responsible for all aspects of the two-tower property and will lead the team in hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to guest services and satisfaction.

Hilton
San Jose, California, United States
Appointment

Catherine Hendricks has been appointed as Complex Director of Sales and Marketing at Signia by Hilton San Jose

Having spent much of her life in San Jose and with over two decades of sales and marketing experience across northern California, Catherine Hendricks joins Signia by Hilton San Jose as complex director of sales and marketing. Hendricks will oversee efforts for both Signia by Hilton San Jose and Hilton San Jose, where she's been since 2012. In her newly added role, Hendricks' experience will be essential to introducing northern California to the Signa by Hilton brand and enabling the hotel to gain a superior market share of the city. She will oversee all sales, marketing and advertising efforts for both properties.

Hilton
San Jose, California, United States
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Nicole Kent has been appointed as Complex Director of Revenue Management at Signia by Hilton San Jose

With over a decade of revenue management experience in the hospitality industry, Nicole Kent joins Signia by Hilton San Jose as complex director of revenue management for both Signia by Hilton San Jose and Hilton San Jose. In her new role, Nicole will be responsible for optimizing revenue performance and maximizing profitability for all areas of both properties.

Hilton
San Jose, California, United States
Appointment

Collin Smelser has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Wayfarer Downtown LA

Collin Smelser brings more than a decade of culinary expertise to the trendy downtown Los Angeles hotel. Smelser will be responsible for overseeing all food and beverage initiatives at the property's four dining outlets including the The Rooftop, Lilly Rose, The Gaslighter, and The Kitchen. Additionally, Smelser will oversee the menus for in-room dining, catering, and private events. Smelser most recently worked as Executive Chef at Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles where he was responsible for all menu development and the daily operation of the Food & Beverage Department. Prior to that, he was Executive Chef at The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri. Smelser's earlier years of his career were spent in Colorado, serving as the Executive Chef at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Edwards, Sous Chef at Sonterra Grill in Colorado Springs, Restaurant Chef at Antlers Hilton in Colorado Springs, and Executive Chef at Plate World Cuisine in Colorado Springs. Smelser received an AOS in Culinary Arts from New England Culinary Institute in Vermont.

Pacifica Hotels
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Maykel Escalona has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the award winning five-star hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills, announces the newest addition to the talented food and beverage team with the appointment of Maykel Escalona as director of food and beverage. Escalona will oversee the culinary division of the hotel, including Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, The Rooftop by JG, Lobby Lounge, in-room dining, catering and banquet events.

Hilton
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Bob Geller has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Catering at Flamingo Resort

Flamingo Resort, part of the SPOKEN brand by Sonoma-based hotel management company Point Group, today unveils new wedding, teambuilding packages and wellbeing experiences. The recently reimagined resort also announces the appointment of Bob Geller as Area Director of Sales & Catering. Geller will oversee all sales and catering operations at Flamingo Resort as well as at their nearby sister property The Sandman Hotel in Santa Rosa, also managed by Point Group.

Point Group
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Conrad Los Angeles Now Accepting Reservations for Stays Starting June 2022 and Beyond

Conrad Los Angeles is now accepting reservations for stays beginning on June 1, 2022. The 305-room luxury hotel, located in the Frank Gehry-designed mixed-use development The Grand LA, marks Conrad Hotel & Resorts' first property in the Golden State. The hotel is set to usher Downtown Los Angeles hospitality into a new era of modern luxury with its captivating architecture, bold and contemporary interior design by internationally acclaimed Tara Bernerd & Partners, and culinary offerings led by world-renowned Chef José Andrés and ThinkFoodGroup.

Conrad
Los Angeles, California, United States
Appointment

Mina Dipalma has been appointed as Restaurant General Manager at Mission Pacific Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel

Mina Dipalma is the new General Manager of Mission Pacific's signature restaurant, Valle, boasting over 25 years of restaurant experience. As a certified sommelier with a vast background in hospitality management, she is regarded as a food and beverage visionary, crafting outstanding experiences across Italy, Spain and the United States. Prior to her role at Valle, Dipalma joined Hyatt as a lead taskforce manager at Thompson Savannah.

Hyatt
Oceanside, California, United States
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Alison Norwood has been appointed as Marketing Manager at Mission Pacific Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel and The Seabird Resort, A Destination Hotel

As Marketing Manager for Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort, Alison Norwood is charged with supporting marketing efforts for both properties including all dining outlets. Deeply rooted in the local market, Norwood joins the team from destination marketing organization Visit Oceanside, where she served as Marketing Manager. Prior to Visit Oceanside, Norwood worked for renowned public broadcasting station KPBS before holding positions with various start-up e-commerce and marketing agencies in Downtown San Diego.

Hyatt
Oceanside, California, United States
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Ben Fairchild has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at Mission Pacific Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel and The Seabird Resort, A Destination Hotel

A Hyatt veteran with 13 years of sales leadership experience, Ben Fairchild joins Mission Pacific and The Seabird as the new Area Director of Sales & Marketing. With a background spanning Park, Grand, Regency, Andaz, Thompson, and Destination brands within the Hyatt portfolio across North America, Fairchild was most recently the Area Director of Sales & Marketing for Hyatt Regency La Jolla and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay. In his new role, Fairchild is responsible for overseeing business generation and group sales, as well as setting the direction and strategy for marketing.

Hyatt
Oceanside, California, United States
Development Opening

Chatham Lodging Trust Announces Opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, today announced the opening of the 170-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles that is positioned in the heart of Warner Center. The opening adds another high-quality, extended-stay hotel to the Chatham portfolio, the third such hotel in the last six months with total investments aggregating approximately $140 million.

Home2 Suites
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Ananda Bareño has been appointed as Executive Chef at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas and James Beard Foundation Best Chef West semifinalist Chef Claudette Zepeda are proud to announce the appointment of Ananda Bareño as executive chef of Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas. Bareño will oversee the day-to-day culinary execution of VAGA, in addition to overseeing the menus for The Pocket Pool & Bar, Coffee Box, special events catering and in-room dining. Chef Zepeda will assume the role of chef consultant and will continue to be the creative visionary behind the bespoke culinary experiences at Alila Marea Beach Resort, while also furthering her work to champion regional Mexican cuisine within the global culinary community.

Alila
Encinitas, California, United States
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Jaclyn Dawson has been named Director of Sales at Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach has named Jaclyn Dawson - a sales industry leader most recently with Pacifica Hotels - as its new director of sales. In her new role, Dawson will take charge of developing, overseeing and coordinating all sales initiatives for Vespera, a boutique oceanfront resort in Pismo Beach, Calif.

Peregrine Hospitality
Pismo Beach, California, United States
Development Rebranding

The Westin Mission Hills Rebrands to The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

On the heels of a multi-million-dollar renovation, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa has officially changed their name to The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa. When the resort was originally built in 1987, the tourism powerhouse of the Coachella Valley was Palm Springs, hence why the hotel was not originally named for its location in Rancho Mirage. Since the resorts inception Rancho Mirage has blossomed as a tourism destination in its own right. As the hotel prepares to complete their $15 million dollar property-wide renovation they felt now was the time for a name change that reflects the destination the resort calls home, Rancho Mirage.

Westin
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Development Pipeline

LUMA Hotel San Francisco Set for March 2022 Debut

LUMA Hotel San Francisco is set to debut this winter in the rapidly-evolving Mission Bay community, adjacent to Oracle Park and Chase Center, within close proximity to UCSF Medical Center and major technology companies. The property is the first-ever hotel development in the area, setting the standard for Mission Bay's untapped potential for hospitality and serving as the inspiration behind timeless locales welcoming new traditions.

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States