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Sue McLain has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara announced today the appointment of Sue McLain as their newest Senior Sales Manager. She joins the team as a seasoned veteran of the hospitality industry and will help the property continue to grow and expand during one of its most successful summers to date.Sue has over 33 years of experience in sales within the hospitality industry. A longtime Santa Barbara resident, she began her career as a Sales Manag er at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore, Santa Barbara and worked her way up to Senior Sales Manager. Sue is a ten-time recipient of the President's Club honor extended to only the top 15% of sales managers within the Four Seasons portfolio.

Pendry Residences West Hollywood By Montage Hotels & Resorts Officially Opens

Pendry Hotels & Resorts announced today the official opening of Pendry Residences West Hollywood by Montage Hotels & Resorts, the highly anticipated residential property located in the heart of West Hollywood—the cultural center of Los Angeles. Developed in partnership with AECOM Capital, the investment arm of global infrastructure firm AECOM, and Combined Properties, a full-service real estate firm, the opening of Pendry Residences West Hollywood is the culmination of over $500 million invested in the overall development and brings an unparalleled level of luxury residential living to Los Angeles. Following a limited pre-completion offering, Pendry Residences West Hollywood is already recognizing significant market placement with over 50 percent of residences in the first release sold, including reaching new real estate pricing benchmarks, exceeding records within Los Angeles luxury condominium offerings.

WorldHotels™ Welcomes Hotel Bijou In San Francisco To Crafted Collection

WorldHotels™ announces that San Francisco Union Square boutique property Hotel Bijou has joined the brand's Crafted Collection. Hotel Bijou is welcoming guests with best-in-class amenities, personalized concierge services and new hotel packages. Located at 111 Mason Street, Hotel Bijou began welcoming guests as a WorldHotels Crafted Collection property on Thursday, July 1.

Giovanni Spataro has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Culina Ristorante + Caffé at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Giovanni Spataro has been appointed the new Chef de Cuisine of Culina Ristorante + Caffé at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Born and raised in Palermo, Sicily, Chef Giovanni Spataro's passion for food started at a young age. Growing up in a country and family where food was celebrated as one of life's most important pleasures, Spataro was naturally drawn to the culinary arts. After graduating from Convitto Nazionale di Palermo, Spataro began working in fine dining restaurants in Sicily including Cortile Pepe in Cefalu. To continue improving and crafting his culinary expertise, Spataro moved to London to work as head chef at Boma Restaurant and later to Miami, Florida as executive chef at the Cadillac Hotel by Marriott. California called next, and after relocating with his family to Los Angeles, Spataro became executive restaurant chef at The Beverly Hilton and enjoyed collaborating on high profile events including the Golden Globes.

Giovanni Spataro has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Giovanni Spataro has been appointed the new Chef de Cuisine of Culina Ristorante + Caffé at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Born and raised in Palermo, Sicily, Chef Giovanni Spataro's passion for food started at a young age. Growing up in a country and family where food was celebrated as one of life's most important pleasures, Spataro was naturally drawn to the culinary arts. After graduating from Convitto Nazionale di Palermo, Spataro began working in fine dining restaurants in Sicily including Cortile Pepe in Cefalu. To continue improving and crafting his culinary expertise, Spataro moved to London to work as head chef at Boma Restaurant and later to Miami, Florida as executive chef at the Cadillac Hotel by Marriott. California called next, and after relocating with his family to Los Angeles, Spataro became executive restaurant chef at The Beverly Hilton and enjoyed collaborating on high profile events including the Golden Globes.

Dana Cooper has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills & The Beverly Hilton

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the five-star hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills, and its iconic four-star sister property, The Beverly Hilton, announced the newest addition to the executive team with the recent appointment of Dana Cooper as complex director of sales and marketing. Cooper will be responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing initiatives at both properties, along with achieving sales growth, and leading and motivating both on-property teams.

The Ameswell Hotel, A New Design And Technology-Oriented Independent Hotel In Silicon Valley, Is Now Open

The Ameswell Hotel, a new design and technology-oriented independent hotel, is now officially open as of mid-July in the heart of Mountain View, California. Designed by BAMO, San Francisco's award-winning design team, The Ameswell is the newest hotel from Broadreach Capital Partners and Rockwood Capital, managed by Storey Hotel Management Group. With many of the same key players behind the nearby critically acclaimed Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, The Ameswell is bringing modern luxury to Mountain View.

Konrad Gstrein has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Konrad Gstrein as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. Gstrein takes the helm at the Five-Star address at a unique moment, overseeing the Hotel's reopening and welcoming guests to experience modern and spacious interiors within a 42-storey tower that was the first skyscraper of the 21st century completed in the city.

André Brose has been appointed as General Manager at Lido House, Autograph Collection

Southern California's effortless coastal destination in the heart of Newport Beach, Lido House, an Autograph Collection hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of André Brose to the role of General Manager at the 130-room, nautical-inspired beach house.With nearly 20 years o f hospitality experience, Brose brings a well-versed background and rich expertise to the luxury, Cape-cod infused hotel. As the General Manager of Lido House, Brose is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the hotel's operations and upholding the highest standards of guest service. He is tasked with supervising project development, employee engagement, guest satisfaction, company culture, and also brings innovative strategies to the table with the goal to provide elevated experiences to the next generation of travelers.Originally from Germany, Brose relocated to the United States in 2016 and has built an impressive repertoire with key leadership roles in the industry. Prior to joining the Lido House team, Brose served as Hotel Manager for The West Hollywood EDITION in Los Angeles, where he led his team through the unprecedented times of COVID-19. Before making the move to Southern California, Brose had roots in San Francisco as the Hotel Manag er of The St. Regis San Francisco, where he helped regain the hotel's coveted 5-star Forbes status. Brose held multi-faceted positions throughout his career, including being an Executive Assistant Manager at The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh in the United Kingdom and various roles during his tenure at Le Méridien Hamburg in Germany.Brose received his Master of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality from Edinburgh Napier University and also earned certifications from Cornell University in hotel revenue and hospitality management. He was awarded two 'President's Awards' for his notable achievements with Starwood Hotels & Resorts prior to joining Marriott International. When not in the office, Brose can be found exploring his new city of Newport Beach.

Avi Haksar has been appointed as General Manager at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new luxury resort and residential property in Napa Valley, has appointed Avi Haksar as General Manager. A seasoned hospitality professional with more than 20 years of luxury experience, Haksar will oversee all operations for the 700-acre property that is anticipated to open in November 2021.

BEI San Francisco Relaunches As Trademark Collection By Wyndham Hotel

BEI San Francisco has newly reopened its doors as a Trademark Collection by Wyndham hotel in the heart of San Francisco. One block from the Orpheum Theatre and Bill Graham Civic Center Auditorium, the 396-room hotel puts guests at the nexus of art, entertainment and tech with instant access to the nearby Financial District and Union Square.

The Lodge At Sonoma, Autograph Collection, Unveils Property-wide Transformation

urrounded by the serene hills of Sonoma in the heart of wine country, The Lodge at Sonoma, an Autograph Collection hotel, is pleased to unveil a property-wide transformation and new chapter in the charming resort's evolution. Through a careful combination of heartfelt design and authentic sense of place, the transformed Lodge at Sonoma embodies the deeply rooted spirit of Sonoma. The hotel joins Marriott International's Autograph Collection, a group of more than 200 hotels around the world hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality.

Daniel Macdonnell has been appointed as Managing Director, Capital Markets at HVS

HVS welcomes Daniel MacDonnell as Managing Director, Capital Markets. In this role, he will focus on providing a full suite of debt/equity financing and investment sale advisory solutions for HVS hospitality real estate investment clients nationally and in key international markets. Over the past 15 years, he has been the lead real estate investment banker in over 50 transactions valued in excess of $5 billion, involving a myriad of successful debt financings, investment sales, private placements, joint ventures, discretionary funds, and M&A assignments in the hospitality and gaming sectors.

Gordon Fischmann has been appointed as General Manager of The Rooftop by JG at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the iconic five-star hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its talented culinary team with the appointment of Gordon Fischmann as general manager of the alfresco dining hotspot, The Rooftop by JG. In his new role, Fischmann will be responsible for overseeing operations, managing team members, and working closely with the culinary team to further elevate the overall guest experience.