Hotelier Eugene Leonard has been appointed General Manager of The Maybourne Beverly Hills, the first international property of the Maybourne Hotel Group, operators of London's most legendary and prestigious hotels, Claridge's, The Connaught and The Berkeley. Eugene who hails from Co. Clare, Ireland, has been a longstanding member of the Maybourne family, having worked across all three hotels for over a decade.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today an expansion of the luxury lifestyle Alila brand in the United States with the addition of Alila Napa Valley in St. Helena, Calif. Slated to join Hyatt's portfolio on March 1, 2021, and at this time, scheduled to resume operations on March 15, 2021, the exclusive 68-room adults-only retreat will feature personalized hospitality that celebrates the authenticity of one of the world's most famous wine regions. Alila Napa Valley will add to Hyatt's growing Alila brand portfolio, joining Ventana Big Sur, an Alila Resort, and Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, which is slated to open in March 2021. With 14 distinct properties across six countries worldwide, the Alila brand features luxury hotels and resorts in unique locations, distinguished by innovative design, a strong commitment to sustainable tourism, as well as rare and intimate destination experiences.
Thompson Hollywood, the luxury boutique hotel situated on Wilcox Avenue, near Hollywood and Vine is set to be unveiled in Spring 2021.
Kicking off 2021, Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport is reopening its doors on January 11, 2021 with a fresh new look after a multi-million dollar hotel transformation. Located less than a mile from San Francisco Bay Trail in the cradle of the Biopharmaceutical area, the hotel is placing the finishing touches on a complete makeover of the hotel's public space, restaurant and 316 two-room guests suites.
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto, Silicon Valley's esteemed 73-room boutique hotel, who recently completed an extensive multi-million dollar renovation to unveil a completely brand-new hotel, has appointed Ryan Mendoza to executive chef. A seasoned veteran in the culinary industry, Chef Mendoza now leads all Nobu Hotel Palo Alto's food and beverage program, which includes creative management and execution of in-room dining, catering, Lobby Bar, and the world-renowned Nobu Restaurant.
The highly anticipated Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley will welcome its first arrivals in early spring 2021 in the heart of California's famed wine region. Representing Napa Valley's first and only resort set within a working winery, guests will be treated to an incomparable hospitality experience centred on exceptional food, wine and spirits, plus wellness-inspired amenities, authentic service, and a distinct, approachable luxury environment akin to its locale in the charming town of Calistoga.
Renowned Southern California resort previously known as Monarch Beach Resort expands the brand's portfolio into coastal Orange County.
Exclusive retreat known for unparalleled, personalized service and immersive, local experiences to join LXR's collection of independent, luxury properties.
The Grand Hotel Sunnyvale, Silicon Valley's #1 boutique hotel on TripAdvisor, announces its upcoming $25 million dollar annex will be completed June 1, 2021. A 60,000 sq. ft. addition will span 4 floors with 51 new rooms, two state-of-the-art meeting spaces, and a new gym. In total, the hotel will offer 155 rooms and private villas, three indoor meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 80, an outdoor events space for up to 150, outdoor heated pool, and more for business and leisure travelers to Silicon Valley. The hotel is ADA compliant and pet-friendly. Use of the luxury house car, complimentary continental breakfast in room, daily happy hour from California's local boutique wineries, 24-hr room service, and more are also offered for guests.
The 108-suite Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in La Quinta, California opened its doors in December. Located at 79-675 Highway 111, the all-suite property will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by LQ Hospitality Group, LLC and managed by Sunridge Hotel Group of Mesa, Arizona. General Manager LaShan Pope and Director of Sales Emily Steiding lead the management team at the property for Sunridge Hotel Group.
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad has officially opened its doors. Located at 3136 Carlsbad Boulevard, the hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by DKN Hotels of Irvine, California. The 104-suite hotel will feature a rooftop lounge with sweeping ocean views and fire pits. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, a complimentary breakfast, business services, complimentary Wi-Fi, and two meeting rooms with a combined 1,156 square-feet of functional space.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills appoints Christina Vu as Director of Digital & Brand Marketing with oversight on digital and branding initiatives.Known for a tireless work ethic, energetic presentation, and hands-on approach to luxury and lifestyle marketing, Christina Vu has blazed a trail of multimillion-dollar achievement in the hospitality industry. As the opening team, head of marketing at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and The West Hollywood EDITION, Christina brought extensive luxury hotel expertise to the newest jewel in the Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts' iconic portfolio and Ian Schrager's luxury lifestyle hotels', EDITION.With her decade of marketing experience, Christina has established an unparalleled track record while working with some of the world's top luxury brands. Increasing sales revenues, developing brand awareness and creating effective marketing strategies while providing effective leadership for her result-driven teams all come naturally to Christina. She is distinguished by her passion for business, her focus on collaborative team-building, and her commitment to meeting customer and market demands. Christina's contagious enthusiasm instills her and her team members with extraordinary energy and dedication in an environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged.
Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, Park Central San Francisco is slated to become Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa in 2022.
Al Patnik has been appointed general manager at Hyatt House LA - University Medical Center. In his role, Patnik is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including overseeing the hotel's 47 associates and ensuring guests encounter the thoughtful service for which the Hyatt House brand is known.
Hyatt House LA-University Medical Center announced today its official opening. This is the first Hyatt House hotel in the northeast Los Angeles area. Owned by MHH-LA, Hyatt House LA-University Medical Center is conveniently located on the USC Health Sciences Campus and will provide guests the service and convenience of hotel living with the casual comforts of home.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, the highly anticipated luxury resort in the heart of California's famed wine region, announces the appointment of Shaun Acosta as its Executive Resort Chef. Following his tenure of more than a decade with Four Seasons properties in New York and Hawaii, Acosta joins the property alongside nationally acclaimed Erik Anderson, Executive Chef of TRUSS Restaurant and Bar, which is located on-site, establishing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley as a world-class culinary destination with unparalleled talent.
Montage Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the appointment of Michelle Caporicci as general manager of Montage Big Sky, set to open in 2021. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Caporicci will oversee all daily operations of the resort in Big Sky, Montana, located less than one hour from the Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport and only 45-minutes from Yellowstone National Park.
General Manager of Restaurants and Bars Derek J. Downing has a strong background in the Orange County market, allowing him to blend local flavors and experiences with Radisson Blu's upper-upscale philosophy under his management of the property's food and beverage outlets. A certified Cicerone, he has curated the beverage program with a strong emphasis on showcasing Southern California's homegrown breweries. In 2015 as general manager of Cask 'n Cleaver Steakhouse in Rancho Cucamonga, CA he developed a live music program and a beverage program that help lead to a 28% increase in sales. During his tenure as assistant manager of TAPS Fish House and Brewery from 2017-2019 he worked alongside the brewery team and implemented standardized operations procedures across all TAPs locations. In 2019 Downing was brought on as Restaurant General Manager at South Coast Winery where he curated a new beverage program with an emphasis on local craft beers and introduced a revamped bar design.
Director of Food and Beverage Daniel Rivera knows how to develop and implement one of a kind hotel dining experiences, crafting crave-able dishes for Radisson Blu's dining concepts through curation of the best California ingredients from land and sea. In his new role, he oversees the day-to-day operations of all of Radisson Blu Anaehim's food and beverage concepts, including the hotel's in-room dining, banquets, and catering programs. While senior food & beverage manager / general manager of restaurants for The Mansion on Turtlecreek—the first Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Property—the restaurant and bar received numerous accolades including Texas lifestyle magazine D Magazine's "Distinguished Drinker" award, D Magazine's "Best Hotel Bar" 5, and received a nomination by the James Beard Foundation for "Outstanding Service." Upon transitioning to operations manager for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts in 2015, Rivera led the re-conceptualization and renovation of all restaurants, bars and banquets and catering for the Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, NM. In 2018, Rivera established and led O&A Hospitality Group for Two Michelin Star Chef Josiah Citrin as director of operations. He oversaw the full transition of The LINE Hotel (LA) in Koreatown's food and beverage partnership from 10K Hospitality by Chef Roy Choi and led the re-concept & renovation for all restaurants, bars, and banquets and catering on property. Prior to the transition he also served as director of operations for 10K Hospitality Group. As the Managing Partner for K2 Restaurant Group in 2019, Rivera launched and opened Social Eats, a next generation food hall with a collection of nine unique food & beverage concepts that features celebrity and rising star chefs, such as David Chang, Graham Elliot, Michael & Bryan Voltaggio.
Global lodging owner-operator The Ascott Company has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation of The Domain Hotel, an independent boutique hotel located at the nexus of Silicon Valley's leading tech campuses including Apple and Google. The revamp encompassed a portion of the property's 137 guestrooms, public activity areas and a newly updated fitness center.