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Michael Patria has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

Chef Michael Patria brings more than two decades of culinary experience to Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara this fall. Patria has an impressive resume that showcases a myriad of culinary experiences in a list of impressive establishments. Patria joins the Resort from his recent position as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, where he led a team of more than 32 culinarians for the past 2.5 years. His inventive spirit was put to good use at the Hotel, building upon the menus of Park 75 and Bar Margot while maintaining and elevating the Five Star, Five Diamond status of the Hotel. In Santa Barbara, Patria is a welcome addition to the Resort's seasoned culinary team.

Four Seasons
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Development Opening

New Fairfield Hotel To Open In Moreno Valley, California

The 106-room Fairfield by Marriott in Moreno Valley, California is set to open today with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 22100 Eucalyptus Avenue, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Moreno Valley will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by MV MMP and managed by MMP Properties Inc.

Fairfield Inn & Suites®
Moreno Valley, California, United States
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Erik Anderson has been named Executive Chef of TRUSS Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

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 Michelin-starred Chef Erik Anderson as its Executive Chef of TRUSS Restaurant and Bar, opening in 2020. Anderson joins TRUSS Restaurant and Bar following a tenure at the two Michelin-starred San Francisco restaurant COI, and brings with him a multitude of national accolades including being named one of Food & Wine's "Best New Chefs" (2012), Food & Wine's "Best New Chef All Star" (2013), Bon Appetit's "Best New Restaurants in America" (2012), GQ's "Top Ten Best New Restaurants in America" (2012), and a semi-finalist for the James Beard Award for "Best New Restaurant" (2012).

Four Seasons
Calistoga, California, United States
Development Opening

Towneplace Suites By Marriott To Open At San Diego International Airport

Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport | Liberty Station is set to open for business on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the San Diego Airport area. The new hotel located at 2311 Lee Court, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by InterMountain Management, LLC of Monroe, Louisiana.

TownePlace Suites
San Diego, California, United States
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Development Opening

Eco-conscious Element By Westin® Now Open In Santa Clara, CA

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is pleased to announce the opening of Element Santa Clara, the newest hotel in Silicon Valley designed for today's healthy, active traveller who wants to maintain a balanced lifestyle while away from home. Element by Westin® Hotels has redefined the longer stay experience with an outdoor-inspired design philosop hy that is clean, modern and bright. Designed by AXIS/GFA Architecture + Design, in partnership with Linda Snyder and Associates, the hotel is ideal for both corporate travellers and leisure guests who are focused on a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Built "green from the ground-up", Element Hotels incorporates sustainable design and eco-friendly practices from the beginning. The hotel is LEED® Silver Certified, featuring energy-efficient LED lighting, in-room water filtration systems to reduce single-use bottle waste, electric vehicle charging stations, and an on-property recycling room. The property is owned by Seattle-based Washington Holdings and managed by Evolution Hospitality.

Element® By Westin
Santa Clara, California, United States
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Lindsay Whang, Director - RobertDouglas has been promoted to Director at RobertDouglas

Ms. Whang has been an integral part of the firm's continued consistent growth as a successful and highly respected advisor to private and institutional clients in the hospitality space. She advises clients in the sale, financing and joint venture capitalization of institutional-quality hotel properties and portfolios throughout North America. Notable transactions executed by Ms. Whang include the programmatic joint venture capital raises for both AutoCamp and the McNeill Hotel Company, the refinancing of a four-hotel portfolio for the Denihan Hospitality Group in New York City, and the long-term refinancing of the Luxe Rodeo Drive hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Prior to joining RobertDouglas, Ms. Whang worked at Wells Fargo in the CRE Hospitality Finance Group, where she underwrote hotel properties for over $1.5 billion in loan proceeds for refinancings, new construction, and note acquisitions. Ms. Whang is a graduate of Cornell's School of Hotel Administration.

RobertDouglas
Los Angeles, California, United States
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R.D. Olson Construction Completes AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay

R.D. Olson Construction, an award-winning general contracting firm in California, has completed AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay, a 98,728-square-foot, six-story hotel in the heart of El Segundo's business district. Catering to business and leisure travelers as well as locals, the hotel features four tech-enabled meeting spaces and El Segundo's first rooftop bar with exterior benches an d a fire table.

AC Hotels by Marriott
El Segundo, California, United States
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Hyatt Place Vacaville Celebrates Official Opening

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt Place Vacaville, the first Hyatt Place hotel in the city of Vacaville, Calif. and in Solano County, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as a 24/7 fitness center and 24-hour food offerings. Locally owned by the Gill & Sidhu family, who also owns and manages the Sunrise Banquet Hall & Event Center, the new hotel is operated under Sunrise Palace Inc., and managed by Southern California based Evolution Hospitality.

Hyatt Place
Vacaville, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain Now Accepting Reservations

Nearing its fall 2019 opening, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain will begin booking room reservations starting August 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. PDT. The highly-anticipated property will feature 170 luxury rooms, including 31 suites and a selection of unparalleled pool terrace rooms - all while offering the latest in live music and entertainment, hospitality, world-class gaming and exceptional cuisine.

Hard Rock
Wheatland, California, United States
Development Renovation

Catalina Island Company Unveils New Hotel Atwater Following Extensive Transformation Of Historic Property

The Catalina Island Company announces the reopening of the historic Hotel Atwater following a total transformation, bringing an exciting new guest experience to the beautiful seaside town of Avalon, just off the Southern California coast on Catalina Island. On the cusp of its 100th anniversary, the completely revitalized property, which originally opened in 1920, offers modern amenities and a revamped design while preserving its roots as part of the Wrigley family legacy.

Catalina Island Company
Avalon, California, United States
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citizenM coming to San Francisco's Union Square in 2020

citizenM is planning to open its first California hotel in 2020. CitizenM San Francisco Union Square, a 12-story building located at 72 Ellis Street, will be the first of three locations in the Bay Area. The 195-room, 130-foot-tall hotel will feature a rooftop public space, a large lobby area, outdoor terraces, and 1,200 sf of privately owned public open space. Amenities include a fitness center, meeting space, and 6,100 sf of varied retail uses on its ground floor and mezzanine.

citizenM
San Francisco, California, United States
Development Opening

It's Here! Doors Officially Open Today At Taco Bell's First-Ever Dream Hotel In Palm Springs, California

Summer's most anticipated hotel and destination is finally open as Taco Bell® debuts its spiciest limited time offer - The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort. So craveable that reservations sold out in just two minutes, fans are finally checking-in for a flavor-filled getaway, packed with exclusive food innovation, unforgettable entertainment and 'gram-worthy' fashion.

Taco Bell Corp.
Palm Springs, California, United States
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Dustin Taylor has been appointed as Executive Chef at AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay

The brand new AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay in El Segundo welcomes Dustin Taylor to its team as Executive Chef to spearhead its cutting-edge new F&B programming. In his role Taylor will be responsible for culinary direction, menu development and working closely with the dedicated kitchen staff on curating seasonally inspired recipes for the property. He'll also be the powerhouse behind the launch of Flora, the hotel's elevated new rooftop restaurant and bar, coming to South Bay in September 2019.

Marriott
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Cindy Ramesh has been appointed as Complex Director of Sales & Marketing at Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 San Francisco

Cindy Ramesh has been named complex director of sales and marketing for Hilton Hotels of San Francisco of Union Square, according to Terry Lewis, complex general manager of the two hotels set in the heart of Union Square and a short walk to Moscone Center, the Financial District and Chinatown. Ramesh is replacing Frank Manchen who has been promoted to executive director, Hilton Direct, which specializes in booking group events of all sizes for Hilton hotels worldwide.

Hilton
San Francisco, California, United States
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Now Open: Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley

Radisson, one of the best-recognized hotel brands, announced today the opening of Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale -Silicon Valley. The hotel, previously a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, underwent an extensive renovation to join the Radisson portfolio.It is now the only newly renovated full-service hotel in the city of Sunnyvale. Guests can now enjoy a contemporary look and feel featuring the new Radisson design, focusing on providing a comfortable and natural environment and creating experiences that center around social spaces. The renovations include a lobby transformation with stylish furnishings, updated guest rooms, meeting spaces, restaurant and amenities. The hotel is owned by Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT), which has agreed to invest more than $50 million in renovations across its portfolio of hotels under Radisson Hotel Group's brands.

Radisson
Sunnyvale, California, United States