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Reed Majors has been appointed as Executive Director of Business Development Western U.S. at Cloud5 Communications

Top-rated hospitality technology provider Cloud5 Communications expands its sales team with the appointment of Reed Majors as Executive Director of Business Development. Based in Palo Alto, California, Majors will support the growing demand for Cloud5 High-Speed Internet Access (HSIA) and communications solutions from leading hotel brands and management companies in the Western U.S.

Cathy Voss has been appointed as Senior Strategic Advisor, at CWT in Walnut Creek, California

Current Global Customer Group lead, Cathy Voss, will be appointed to a new role of SeniorStrategic Advisor, as she transitions towards retirement, having handed over to Nick. With effectfrom 1 July 2020, in her new position, she will support strategic commercial initiatives for thecustomer organization, and continue to report to Kelly L. Kuhn.

Caroline MacDonald has been promoted to Group VP of Sales, Distribution and Business at Rosewood Hotel Group in California

Rosewood Hotel Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Caroline MacDonald from vice president of global sales & marketing to group vice president of sales, distribution and business performance. In this role, Caroline will be responsible for leading the global sales, revenue management and partnership marketing teams across the group's distinct brands including Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, New World Hotels & Resorts® and KHOS™.

Design-driven Boutique Hotel Les Cactus Debuts In Palm Springs

Centrally located in the Warm Sands neighborhood of Palm Springs, the historic 1930's property has been refreshed under the direction of up-and-coming LA-based hotelier/designer Matthew Kurtz in partnership with local hoteliers Richard Crisman and Jeff Brock. Together they strive to deliver a new, whimsical boutique hotel with minimalistic yet chic design and approachable service - all at an affordable price point.

Amol Agarwal has been appointed as Executive Chef at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

Chef Amol Agarwal joins JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort with nearly 23 years of global culinary experience, including positions in India, Maldives, Jamaica, China, and the United States. During his Marriott career, Amol opened The Ritz Carlton, Beijing during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and was the Executive Chef at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. Most recently, he held the title of Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage at Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection in Menlo Park, California.

Scott Kimmel has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

Bringing over 16 years of food and beverage experience, Scott Kimmel leads all food and beverage operations, encompassing the JW Marriott signature restaurant, rooftop bar and lounge, market café, lobby bar, and room service. Kimmel held the Director of Event Operations position at the Anaheim Marriott, playing a key role in the hotel's recognition as one of the top performing ESS hotels in Convention Resort Network Hotel. Additionally, Kimmel was the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, where he managed a $35 million food and beverage operation.

Dario Espinoza has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

Dario Espinoza joins the executive team with over eight years of human resources experience. Most recently, Espinoza served as Market Director of Human Resources, where he oversaw hotel openings at Marriott Irvine Spectrum and Lido House, Autograph Collection—the first two full-service hotels managed by Marriott to open in Orange County in over 30 years. Espinoza also held leadership roles in San Francisco Marriott Union Square, as well as Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. In April 2019, Espinoza was awarded the Human Resources Mustang Award for successfully opening two full-service hotels within four months of each other.

Clint Chadburn has been appointed as Director of Engineering at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

Clint Chadburn fills a key role as Director of Engineering. Previously Assistant Director of Engineering at Marriott L.A. Live, joins the hotel with over six years of engineering experience. As the Engineering Supervisor at Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, where Chadburn played a major role in t he hotel's $26 million-dollar renovation and complete reposition. His commitment and passion for building dynamic and high performing teams earned him the top 20% employee engagement score amongst the hotels.

Rita Joshi has been appointed as Director of Finance at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

Rita Joshi joins JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort with more than 26 years of hospitality experience. Joshi was the Director of Finance at Renaissance Long Beach and previously worked as Senior Assistant Director of Finance at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa. Additionally, Joshi worked as Room Service Operator at Rancho Las Palmas and Assistant Controller at Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley.

Matt Harrison has been appointed as Resident Manager at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

Matt Harrison, an established industry leader with over a decade of experience within the hospitality industry, joins the property from Anaheim Marriott. Harrison has held numerous front-line positions at Wardman Park Marriott, supported hotel operations at Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, and was the Director of Rooms Operations at Irvine Marriott.

Allen Highfield has been appointed as General Manager at Montage Healdsburg

Montage Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Allen Highfield to the position of general manager of Montage Healdsburg. A Montage veteran with an extensive and diverse background in luxury hospitality, including nearly five years leading sister resort Montage Deer Valley, Highfield will oversee the opening of Montage's newest ultra-luxury address and seventh property, which invites travelers to experience the beauty, art, and local culture of Northern California wine country.

Daniel Fennessy has been appointed as Executive Chef at Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown

As Executive Chef, Daniel Fennessy brings nearly four decades of culinary and hospitality experience to his role and is tasked with leading the hotel's extensive culinary division. He oversees all facets of the organization from menu development and kitchen supervision, to staff coordination and general day-to-day operations at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown's six acclaimed dining concepts, in-room dining, Club InterContinental lounge, and 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Fennessy's culinary fusion is influenced by his melting pot of experiences through which he has gained a deep knowledge of various international cuisines and cooking styles.

Mid-Market Neighborhood welcomes BEI San Francisco

BEI San Francisco, formerly the Holiday Inn San Francisco-Civic Center, officially completes a top-to-bottom $30 million renovation. One year ago, the lifestyle hotel officially reflagged to become the newest independent lifestyle hotel in the quickly growing Mid-Market neighborhood. An investment by BEI Capital with a sister property in Beijing, BEI offers 396 guest rooms, two dining options (Sum and Ren) and 10,000 square feet of coworking, meeting, and event space.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton debuts in Northern California with The Inn at Saratoga

The Inn at Saratoga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opens this month after an extensive renovation, including a new name and contemporary design, in the heart of charming downtown Saratoga, California. The 47-room boutique hotel will open its doors on January 21 at 20645 Fourth Street, just minutes away from some of the best wineries, golf courses and hiking the region has to offer.

Viceroy Santa Monica unveils plans for Renovation set to commence in January 2020

Nearly 20 years since opening its doors, Viceroy Santa Monica, the modern luxury hotel brand's debut location, is proud to announce the start of a sweeping $21 million renovation complete with a design overhaul that will cement its status as the leader of the progressive hospitality landscape. While serving as a cornerstone for the evolution of the forward-thinking brand, the remodel will usher in a new era for the Santa Monica hotel that's been a mainstay since it debuted two decades ago. Under the creative eye of San Francisco-based, award-winning design firm EDG, the hotel renovation will pay respect to its past while injecting a renewed energy into the hotel's prime location, just steps from Santa Monica's pristine coastline. In the first phase, guests can expect completely revamped public common areas marked by an entirely new arrival experience, lobby, restaurant, outdoor patio and breathtaking open air indoor-outdoor wraparound bar and adjacent lounge allowing for a greater sense of place in the beachside community.