Alsace LA is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristina Cervantes as General Manager. Ms. Cervantes will oversee the 48-room boutique hotel opening this fall in the historic West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles. Ms Cervantes, a seasoned hospitality professional with LA roots, will be instrumental to the launch of the hotel focused on richly authentic guest experience and community relations.
Hotel Casa del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, announces the appointment of Max Jonas as General Manager of this iconic luxury beach destination. Jonas will oversee all operations at the landmark property, leading multiple department teams to ensure its continued success.
Taking the lead of the culinary concepts within Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs is Executive Chef Ysaac Ramirez, who reintroduces 4 Saints - the celebrated Palm Springs rooftop dining destination - with a fresh take on modern American fare. A California native who refined his craft in the South, Ramirez applies his distinct culinary style, rooted in contemporary Southern comfort with Latin influence, to elevated desert dining at the newly re-concepted 4 Saints.Ramirez is a reputable culinary artist in both the local Palm Springs and national hospitality landscapes. He most recently held the position of executive chef at King's Highway at Ace Hotel & Swim Club where he introduced an eclectic mix of comfort food with a Southern twist. His decade-plus career also includes tenures with acclaimed, James Beard-nominated chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman, working at several of the duo's restaurants in Memphis and New Orleans, notably serving on the opening culinary teams at the award-winning Hog & Hominy, Josephine Estelle and The Gray Canary.
National real estate investor and developer Lightstone, today announced the topping out of construction on the dual-branded Moxy Los Angeles Downtown and AC Hotel Los Angeles Downtown. The property is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, directly across the street from the LA Convention Center and Staples Center, on the corner of West Pico Boulevard and Figeroua Street. Scheduled to open in late 2022, the 37-story, 600,000-square-foot mixed-use tower will consist of a dual-branded, 380-room Moxy hotel and a 347-room AC hotel. The property will also include over 22,000 square feet of premium digital and static signage, featuring the largest continuous full-motion digital display on the West Coast, and over 8,000 square feet of ground floor retail space.
Premiering on September 27, 2021, the completely reimagined Fairmont Century Plaza will build upon its legacy as a Los Angeles cultural landmark and haven for visionaries across art, film, music, politics, and business. The hotel pays tribute to its star-studded history while ushering in a new age of glamour, infusing cutting-edge amenities with pioneering guest experiences.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been selected by F4 Transbay Partners (F4), a joint venture of Hines, the international real estate firm; Urban Pacific; and the Real Estate business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, to manage Rosewood San Francisco, a new, ultra-luxury hotel set to open in 2026. Situated in the burgeoning Transbay District, the hotel will offer unparalleled access to the iconic landmarks, neighborhoods and attractions that make San Francisco one of the top international destinations, including the award-winning Salesforce Park, a 5.4-acre elevated outdoor oasis featuring a 1,000-person amphitheater, children's play area, walking trails and interactive art installations.
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.