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.
Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells continues to fill out its executive team with the addition of Ajit Acharya as General Manager. The resort reopened in February under the management of new owners CoralTree Hospitality after a nearly yearlong pandemic-related shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, award-winning travel program and endless experiences, continues to propel its footprint in Anaheim, California with the opening of The Westin Anaheim Resort .
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, award-winning travel program and endless experiences, continues to propel its footprint in Anaheim, California with the opening of Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center.
Ventana Big Sur is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Duggan as area vice president and general manager. Duggan brings an impressive resume of roles with some of the most beloved and respected luxury hospitality brands in the country, from AMAN to L'Auberge, to Ventana Big Sur.
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach - an upscale oceanfront resort located along the city's iconic boardwalk celebrating the best of classic Coastal California beach culture - has named Frank Barajas as its new executive chef.
Sensei, known for leveraging technology to benefit health and delivering innovative evidenced-led wellness programs in breathtaking natural settings, announces its second retreat, Sensei Porcupine Creek, opening in early 2022.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the newest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand: downtown Los Angeles' iconic 95-year-old Hotel Figueroa—a one-of-a-kind urban oasis and award-winning boutique hotel deeply rooted in L.A. history. Currently, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand includes 27 unique hotels - located in key destinations around the world - each with its own distinct story. Hotel Figueroa is the first hotel in L.A. and the third hotel in California within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, joining Mar Monte in Santa Barbara, Calif., and Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel, Calif.
The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt hotel, announces the appointment of Lisa Arias as director of sales and marketing. Arias, an accomplished hospitality professional with an imaginative approach to meetings and events, will be instrumental to the hotel's launch planned for fall 2021, in the heart of Culver City, Calif.'s flourishing new epicenter of entertainment, Ivy Station.
With more than 15 years of hospitality industry experience, Morneau was most recently director of rooms at the Ojai Valley Inn - a luxury resort in the mountains near Santa Barbara - and served in the same capacity at The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago. He began his career at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and eventually worked his way up the ranks to director of housekeeping at the Fairmont Pittsburgh. He was also a contributing professor at Chicago's Kendall College and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from Johnson & Wales University.
Dynamic City Capital (DCC), a Utah-based real-estate investment firm focused on premium-branded hotel investments, announced the acquisition of the Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center (Anaheim Element). The Anaheim Element is a recently completed hotel that will open in July 2021.
Pacific Pearl Hotels, LLC announces the completion of a comprehensive multi-million dollar renovation of guest rooms, public space and meeting space. Located just two miles from the beach and SeaWorld, the hotel's renovation project spans the entirety of the 316 room Wyndham Garden San Diego SeaWorld.
The iconic oceanfront Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica ushers in its historic 100th year in operation with a stellar new team and appointed Jason Prendergast as Executive Chef, who will leads the property's locally-sourced, farm-to-table FIG Restaurant.
The iconic oceanfront Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica ushers in its historic 100th year in operation with a stellar new team and appointed Carla Ortiz as Director of Talent & Culture.
The iconic oceanfront Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica ushers in its historic 100th year in operation with a stellar new team and appointed Amy Funke as Director of Marketing.
The iconic oceanfront Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica ushers in its historic 100th year in operation with a stellar new team and appointed Sam Jagger as the property's new General Manager.
Hotel Citrine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, opens doors June 20 in Silicon Valley. Thoughtfully integrating vibrancy and sustainability, Hotel Citrine offers an exceptionally intuitive experience for travelers. With 150 well-appointed, carefully designed soothing, creative and comfortable guest rooms and suites, Hotel Citrine is the perfect elevated enclave with thoughtful touches and modern amenities.