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Nicholas Kabetso has been appointed as Director of Restaurants, Bars & Events at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel

Nicholas Kabetso has been newly appointed to lead the four restaurant and bar concepts at the award-winning Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs as Director of Restaurants, Bars & Events. Working alongside Executive Chef Dan Grunbeck, Kabetso plays a key role in operational strategy, development and management for the culinary, beverage, and events programming at 4 Saints, Juniper Table, High Bar, and Window Bar in addition to the 153-room downtown Palm Springs hotel.

IHG
Palm Springs, California, United States
Development Renovation

Portola Hotel & Spa Announces Completion Of Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Portola Hotel & Spa is pleased to announce both the re-opening of the hotel and the completion of a multi-million dollar room renovation. Recently honored with Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 Readers' Choice Award as one of the Top Twenty-Five Hotels in Northern California, the Portola Hotel & Spa now offers newly renovated guestrooms, elevator landings, elevators, refreshed meeting space, and renovated bathrooms in the Presidential and Executive Floor Suites.

Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey, California, United States
Appointment

Mark Andelbradt has been appointed as Executive Chef at Pendry West Hollywood

Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group and Pendry West Hollywood are proud to jointly announce the appointment of Mark Andelbradt as executive chef of Pendry West Hollywood. Andelbradt, a long-time executive chef with the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, will oversee the culinary execution of the legendary chef's Merois, which will showcase the sophisticated subtleties of Japanese, Southeast Asian and French/California cuisine, and casual street-side European style café, Ospero. He will also be responsible for the menu at The Britely, a modern social club located on the property, in addition to special events catering and in-room dining, as well as in-residence dining for Pendry Residences West Hollywood—when the property opens on the famed Sunset Boulevard in January 2021.

Montage
Hollywood, California, United States
Appointment

Shant Halajian has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Glenmark, Glendale, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Kevin Briggs, general manager of The Glenmark, Glendale, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel has announced the appointment of Shant Hallajian as the hotel's new Executive Chef. With Hallajian's rich experience in upscale eateries throughout California, he is excited to bring a fresh take to the Mediterranean-inspired menus at signature restaurant Olia and the popular Mila Rooftop Bar.

Marriott
Glendale, California, United States
Development Opening

Now Open: Element By Westin® In Ontario, CA

Element Ontario, owned by Samchully America Corporation (SL&C Ontario, LLC) and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, today opened its doors. Part of Element Hotels, the extended stay lifestyle brand from Marriott International, the newly opened hotel is the latest in the region and fourth Element hotel in California. Staying true to Element Hotels' spirit, Element Ontario appeals to today's healthy, active traveler, who wants to maintain a balanced lifestyle while away from home.

Element® By Westin
Ontario, California, United States
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Claudette Zepeda has been appointed as Executive Chef at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas today announced San Diego-based James Beard Award semifinalist Claudette Zepeda as Executive Chef. In this role, she will oversee the opening of multiple food & beverage concepts and lead the culinary team at the highly anticipated hotel that is slated to open in early 2021. Located in one of Southern California's most iconic seaside towns along the coastal bluffs, the opening of the 130-room Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas will mark a significant milestone, as the Alila brand's first new-build resort in the Americas and only the second Alila property in the U.S.

Hyatt
North County, California, United States
Appointment

Max Childs has been appointed as General Manager at Cambria Hotel Sonoma Wine Country

With more than 30 years of deep-rooted hospitality experience, Childs is a self-starter who is adept at leading hospitality operations, including training and developmental responsibilities, budget planning and utilizing the latest systems to capture revenue and control costs, all while increasing guest satisfaction. Prior to opening Cambria Hotel Sonoma, Childs held General Manager roles at Hotel La Rose in Santa Rosa, CA, and Hampton Inn Petaluma, where he opened an 1892 Silk Mill into a full-service, 75-room Hampton Inn. His longest-running role was at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Rosa where he was promoted from Director of Sales to General Manager. There, he led his team through an ownership change and a multimillion-dollar full property renovation.

Azul Hospitality Group
Sonoma, California, United States
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Stacey Washburn has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Cambria Hotel Sonoma Wine Country

As Director of Sales & Marketing, Washburn played a key role in the hotel's grand opening this summer, by leading the sales and marketing team and overseeing all revenue and distribution management. After obtaining her Masters of Arts in Marketing Communications from Emerson College, Washburn spent 10 years in various sales and marketing roles with industry-leading organizations such as Marriott International, including Sales Manager, Western Mountain Pacific; Sales Executive, Marin County and Emeryville; and Assistant Manager of Room Operations. She was also Sales Manager at Oxford Inns, Suites & Hotels, where she prospected new business leads and negotiated accounts. While Washburn has lived on both coasts, she has found a true home in Sonoma County, where she currently resides with her husband and beloved cat.

Azul Hospitality Group
Sonoma, California, United States
Development Renovation

Lowe and Atlas Hotels Unveil Mid-Century Modern-Inspired, Top-to-Bottom Renovation of San Diego’s Iconic Town and Country Resort

Lowe and Atlas Hotels today announced the completion of the team's comprehensive, multi-million-dollar renovation and repositioning of the 675-room Town and Country resort in San Diego. The vast 40-acre urban resort hotel and conference center is located on Hotel Circle North in Mission Valley.

CoralTree Hospitality
San Diego, California, United States
Appointment

Reggie Dominique has been named Managing Director at Loews Hollywood Hotel

In Los Angeles, CA hospitality veteran, Reggie Dominique has been named managing director at Loews Hollywood Hotel. Dominique's 25 years of hospitality experience includes a diverse leadership background in hotel operations and sales, having spent the majority of his career with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC. Dominique began his hospitality career in sales & marketing, starting as a group sales manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey. He then served as the director of sales & marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco before moving into operational leadership roles. Most recently, Dominique was hotel manager, JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live, where he led the team in raising employee satisfaction scores and increasing overall operational efficiency and revenues.

Loews
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Younes Atallah has been appointed as General Manager at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Younes Atallah has been appointed as general manager of Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, which is located just steps away from the iconic Santa Monica Pier. Atallah has over 20 years of hospitality leadership experience with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. He began his hospitality career in the rooms division as an Assistant Manager at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach, FL. Most recently, he served as Hotel Manager for the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort and has a strong background as an operator, leading some of the brands' most recognized hotels. He is an expert at delivering luxury service; with a focus on growth, positive guest and team member experiences, and bottom line profit.

Loews
Santa Monica, California, United States
Appointment

Michael O'Donohue has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Michael O'Donohue has been appointed General Manager at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, one of only 14 Forbes triple five-star resorts in the world. He brings over 28 years of hospitality experience to the role, where he is responsible for managing the overall team and operations, performance, and strategic direction.With extensive experience in luxury hotel management, O'Donohue joins the team after nearly five years with Montage International as General Manager at Pendry San Diego, where he opened the flagship property. Previous to this, O'Donohue spent ten years working in various positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Prior to his time at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, O'Donohue worked at InterContinental Hotels and Hilton Hotels. He started his career at Hilton Short Hills in New Jersey as an Assistant Chef after earning his Associate of Occupational Studies degree from the Culinary Institute of America.

Accor
San Diego, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Mission Pacific Hotel, A Joie de Vivre Hotel, and The Seabird Resort, A Destination Hotel, to Debut in Oceanside, CA

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Oceanside Beach Resort Owner LLC, an affiliate of S.D. Malkin Properties, proudly announce the naming of the new Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort, both expected to open in Spring 2021 in Oceanside, Calif. The two adjacent hotels will be the newest and largest oceanfront resort development in San Diego County in more than half of a century, collectively spanning 700 feet of beachfront property. Along with immediate beach access, Mission Pacific Hotel and The Seabird Resort will offer guests a combined 387 guestrooms - most with water-facing views - as well as a variety of food and beverage experiences, oceanview pools and meeting spaces, full recreational programming for beach services and water sports, and more.

Destination Hotels
Oceanside, California, United States
Appointment

Benjamin Thiele has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Thiele to General Manager. Situated along the coastal bluffs in one of Southern California's most iconic coastal towns, the 130-room Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas is slated to open early 2021 and looks to deliver authentic luxury experiences in a world-class beachfront setting. As part of Hyatt's growing Alila brand portfolio, Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas is set to mark a significant milestone for the brand as the first new-build Alila resort in the Americas and second property in the U.S.

Hyatt
Encinitas, California, United States