Perched atop a rugged ocean bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine Northern California coastline, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is pleased to announce the appointment of Mathieu Riviere as general manager. Having previously served as the resort's hotel manager, Riviere will continue to propel the five-star luxury resort to new heights.
Adding a new star to its culinary team, Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara is singing the arrival of Chef Tom Prescott to lead the kitchen. With a background as an actor, director and a classically trained musician, this multi-talented chef brings a musical influence to all his culinary creations.
Hotel Cerro, San Luis Obispo's premier luxury hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Derek Brooks as its new executive chef. Bringing nearly two decades of upscale restaurant and luxury hotel experience to Hotel Cerro's signature restaurant, Brasserie SLO, Chef Brooks looks forward to blending California Coastal Cuisine with French Brasserie influences.
Ramon Bojorquez has officially taken the reins as Executive Chef of Lumière, the traditional French-inspired brasserie set to open next month. Chef Bojorquez joins the all-star Lumière team under the direction of General Manager and industry powerhouse, Paul Quinn. Chef Bojorquez brings to the table his expertise in sourcing local, unique and high-quality ingredients, along with a deep understanding of Los Angeles' vibrant food scene.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel brands, today announced its debut in California with the signing of Conrad Los Angeles. The hotel is part of Related Companies' mixed-use development, The Grand LA, designed by Frank Gehry, located in downtown Los Angeles.
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its United States expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Napa Valley Silverado Trail. The four-story, 90-room hotel is the brand's fourth property in California and second among the state's wine regions, following the opening of the Cambria Hotel Sonoma Wine Country. It is also the first of several Cambria hotels opening soon in guests' favorite destinations, including Cambria Hotel Calabasas- Malibu, Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row, Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport (joining the Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown) and Cambria Hotel Austin Airport.
Having been with Marriott International for over 18 year, Mark Goldrup brings a wealth of hospitality experience with him to Westin Los Angeles Airport in his new role as General Manager. After earning a Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Ryerson University in his hometown of Toronto, Goldrup began his career at Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts before joining Marriott at the Delta Chelsea in Toronto. Up until taking up his most recent post in Los Angeles, he has spent time working in a variety of roles across Canada and abroad in the United Kingdom. Most recently, Goldrup was recruited to manage the team at the flagship Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. In 2018, he was the recipient of the prestigious Stephen G. Marriott Award for Distinguished Leadership as he played an integral role not only in the start of the first Marriott Business Council in Canada, but its expansion to seven. Goldrup is an active member of every community he is a part of and has served on boards of various Tourism Associations and Chamber of Commerces throughout his career. In this new role, he will oversee hotel operations and the guest experience, as well as actively engage and inspire his team. Goldrup strives to be creative in all aspects of life, from unique boardroom strategies and crazy adventures to welcoming guests from around the globe. Inside the office and out, Goldrup chases happiness everyday and often does so with his one true love and wife, Christine.
Melanie Stroh has joined The Westin Los Angeles Airport as the property's new Director of Sales. Stroh has an extensive background in sales, and has spent the last seven years growing her hospitality and leadership skills with the Westin Brand at a variety of hotels from independent and branded to airport and resort properties. Prior to this role, Stroh served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Edmonton in Canada, and most recent ly at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage. Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, she received her Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Kelsey Campus, and has since traded in the snow of her home country for the sun of Southern California.
Oxford Capital Group, LLC and Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC announce the opening of the The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, located at 1400 Cahuenga Boulevard (one block south of Sunset Boulevard), a 220-room luxury lifestyle hotel with food & beverage outlets including SoCal-centric restaurant and bar ALK, a courtyard event space with seven adjacent hospitality suites and the 12,000 square foot I|O rooftop, featuring a 70-foot projection mapping video wall, two bars, swimming pool, fire pits and water feature.
Urban Catalyst, Silicon Valley's premier Opportunity Zone Fund, announced today that the San Jose City Council gave the go-ahead Tuesday to build an extended-stay Marriott in San Jose's Downtown West, just a short walk from Google's planned mega-campus. The council's blessing gives Urban Catalyst the green light to move forward with its Keystone project.
Pacific Hotel Management will celebrate the grand re-opening of The Westin Palo Alto following the completion of a year and a half, multi-million dollar transformation. Beginning September 1st, guests will enjoy all that The Westin Palo Alto has to offer. The hotel is located in the heart of Silicon Valley with unparalleled access to museums, Stanford Shopping Center, golf courses, gardens and the renowned Stanford University.
The Sanctuary Beach Resort, a top Independent Collection ® Hotels & Resorts property, today announced the appointment of seasoned hospitality expert Jonathan Macioce as its new general manager. Bringing more than a decade of luxury hotel management experience to his role, Macioce will oversee day-to-day hotel operations, guest relations and property development, showcasing the localized, unique luxury travel experiences that Independent Collection properties are known and celebrated for.
Veteran hospitality industry leader John Rovie, most recently director of sales and marketing at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, Calif., has been named the new director of sales and marketing at Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, a waterfront resort in the heart of the harbor district.
Lat33 Capital, formerly known as IMH Financial Corporation, and Urgo Hotels & Resorts announce the appointment of General Manager Milan Drager to Sonoma's iconic MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa. With a career bolstered by two decades of experience inclusive of Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond properties, Drager aims to draw upon his unique and extensive hospitality expertise to guide MacArthur Place forward following its recent $25 million renovation.
westdrift Manhattan Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Jones as Director of Sales & Marketing. With more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing and catering, as well as operations and revenue management for properties across Southern California and the Midwest, Jones leads a team of four in fashioning innovative strategies to garner new and repeat business from meetings and events clientele, while heightening awareness of westdrift among business and leisure travelers, and the surrounding community.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the debut of Thompson Hollywood, the luxury lifestyle hotel situated on Wilcox Avenue near Hollywood and Vine. A dynamic mix of global sophistication, hyper-local immersion and intuitive service, the prime location embodies the Thompson Hotels brand's promise to provide guests with the ultimate "in-the-know" experience at the refined edge of travel. The new 11-story hotel features 190 mid-century-inspired guestrooms, including 16 suites, a sophisticated feature dining concept from acclaimed LA-based chef Lincoln Carson and Bar Lis, a destination rooftop lounge and pool with unparalleled city views. Sure to be a gathering spot for tasteful travelers and the eclectic Hollywood community alike, the much-anticipated project is owned by Relevant Group in collaboration with Steinberg Hart for architecture and interior design by Tara Bernerd & Partners, with Ten Five Hospitality overseeing food and beverage.
A true artist at heart, Andy De La Cruz joins The Westin Anaheim Resort as the leading Pastry Chef. Driven by skill and quality, Chef De La Cruz is a proven leader, accredited for his creative cake decorating, artisanal bread making and expertise in large-scale banquet production. He has made appearances on the Food Network, and received multiple accolades and coverage for his larger-than-life holiday displays throughout Southern California.
Director of Beverage Mario Selar brings over 20 years of culinary experience to The Westin Anaheim Resort. Selar's thoughtful approach makes his beverage programs truly unique, providing guests with offerings that are just as much experiential as they are exquisitely palatable.
Executive Chef Mark Timms brings his illustrious experience to the newly opened The Westin Anaheim Resort, with notable tenures at Four Star and Four Diamond hotels, Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants, and overseeing high profile, large budget social and corporate events. With over 30 years of experience at leading hospitality companies, Chef Timms has now stepped into his dream post with Marriott International and Wincome Hospitality.
Director of Food & Beverage at The Westin Anaheim Resort, Nicholas Kabesto is as innovative as he is skilled. His dynamic leadership style has proven itself time and time again, having boosted revenue streams, increased service scores, and credited with creating award-winning guest experiences. Finding a home in high-volume, fast-paced environments, Kabesto is perfectly equipped to usher in a new wave of culinary excellence in Anaheim at The Westin Anaheim Resort.