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Hilton San Diego Bayfront Completes $23 Million Renovation

Hilton San Diego Bayfront recently underwent a $23 million renovation to all 1,190 guest rooms and guest room corridors. Keeping guests' needs in mind, the enhanced guest rooms and suites feature a nautical, contemporary design and premium amenities including modern furniture, new mini coolers, updated restrooms, additional power and USB ports, 55" HD TVs and more. With both city and coastal elements, the hotel's elevated look embraces everything Southern California has to offer, and the sophisticated seafaring-inspired design is a nod to the hotel's stunning, prime location on the edge of the San Diego Bay.

Milet Lukey has been appointed as Vice President, Talent and Culture – Americas at Rosewood Hotel Group

Previously Vice President, Talent and Culture at Auberge Resorts Collection, Milet Lukey joins Rosewood with an impressive background that boasts over 25 years of experience in leadership roles at luxury hospitality houses. Before joining Auberge, Milet worked with SH Group Hotels, the management company that launched Baccarat Hotels and 1 Hotels and also oversees SH Collection properties. Additional experience in the industry includes a substantial tour with The Dorchester Collection, as well as fifteen years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

Achim Lenders has been promoted to Group Vice President of Global Operations at Rosewood Hotel Group

Achim Lenders, formerly Senior Vice President, Operations for the Americas and Europe, has been promoted to Group Vice President of Global Operations, where he is now responsible for providing operational leadership and aligning strategies across Rosewood's various brands and regions. Prior to joining Rosewood Hotel Group in 2017, Achim held senior positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels where he gained extensive experience working across China, Japan, South Korea and Australia.

Caroline MacDonald has been promoted to Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Rosewood Hotel Group

Caroline MacDonald, formerly Vice President of Sales and Marketing in the Americas and Europe, has also been promoted, now serving as Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for Rosewood Hotel Group. In her new capacity, Caroline oversees the group's global sales team as well as the corporate revenue management and distribution efforts across the group's distinct brands including Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, New World Hotels & Resorts and KHOS. Since joining Rosewood in March 2016 from Auberge Resorts, Caroline has been instrumental in driving performance and elevating the identity of the brand.

Rich Higdon has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Centric Mountain View

Hyatt Centric Mountain View, slated to open mid-July, announces an executive leadership team with more than eight decades of combined hospitality experience. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the new hotel. Rich Higdon has been appointed as general manager of the 167-room lifestyle hotel in the heart of Silicon Valley. Before taking the helm of Hyatt Centric Mountain View, Higdon worked as opening general manager for Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area. He previously held a variety of leadership roles at Hilton, including a 15-year stint as general manager of Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, as well as independent hotels. His first hospitality job was working as a bellhop at the nearby Cupertino Inn. This early emphasis on guest service has held him in good stead, leading to career accolades including the Conrad Hilton Award and a Property of the Year Award from Interstate Hotels & Resorts. 

Keith Battaglia has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hyatt Centric Mountain View

Hyatt Centric Mountain View, slated to open mid-July, announces an executive leadership team with more than eight decades of combined hospitality experience. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the new hotel. Director of Sales Keith Battaglia began his hospitality career in high school, bussing tables at the Holiday Inn in Auburn, N.Y. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in international relations from Boston University, focusing on business and economics while minoring in Spanish. "I'm delighted to lead the sales effort at Hyatt Centric Mountain View," says Battaglia, whose hospitality career has included sales and marketing roles at a yacht club, a luxury ranch and a glamping resort as well as conference centers and hotels under the Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt brands. "I've worked with a variety of intriguing properties over the years, but nothing compares to the excitement of showing clients everything this unique new hotel has to offer."In addition to guest rooms accessorized with local art, Hyatt Centric Mountain View will offer lively meeting space - both inside and out - with an elegant ballroom featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls that slide open to access al fresco seating. With 10,000 square feet of function space and full-service catering, the property will accommodate requests for special events up to 500 people.

Bryan Showalter has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hyatt Centric Mountain View

Hyatt Centric Mountain View, slated to open mid-July, announces an executive leadership team with more than eight decades of combined hospitality experience. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the new hotel. Bryan Showalter has been named executive chef of Fairchilds Public House, the hotel's restaurant and bar. 

$30 Million Renovation of Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco Completed

Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf, a reimagined destination hotel offering outstanding service and inspired amenities, is pleased to announce the completion of its $30 million property redesign which includes a reconfigured lobby and bar, upgrades to all 531 guest rooms and suites, and the addition of a Sheraton Club Lounge. Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf is the first and only Marriott property in the area to offer a Club Lounge experience and combined lobby and bar concept to guests. Also part of the renovation is the opening of Northpoint Bar & Restaurant, an extension of the hotel's redesigned lobby experience, where guests are encouraged to sip craft cocktails and local wines and beers while noshing on cuisine that pays tribute to the area's renowned fresh seafood in an inviting and convivial setting.

Now Open: Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property and the first open hotel built through modular construction in Bay Area history, the Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 155 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Through an efficient modular building process, the hotel will meet San Francisco's booming tourism demand, where already-strong tourism numbers grew by 3 percent in 2018 to a record 26.3 million visitors.*

Diego Ruiz De Porras has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Hotel Casa del Mar

Hotel Casa del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, has announced the appointment of Diego Ruiz de Porras as the oceanfront property's Director of Food & Beverage. In his new role, Ruiz de Porras will manage all culinary operations for the Santa Monica luxury hotel, including overseeing service and guest experience at Catch American Seafood and all-day-dining concept Terrazza Lounge.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to Expand Bay Area Portfolio with Addition of Second Hotel in San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, has been selected by an affiliate of Westbrook Partners, a privately-owned, fully integrated real estate investment management company, to manage its hotel in the 345 California Center building in San Francisco's financial district. Currently known as the Loews Regency San Francisco, the Hotel will be renamed Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero in 2020 following renovations.

Steven Adyani has been appointed as General Manager at The Guild Hotel

Adyani is an Accomplished hotelier and restaurateur, best known for leading celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's US operations and for his innovative work for Steve Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas. As Vice President of Operations for Chef Ramsay, he designed and opened the highly anticipated Hell's Kitchen Restaurant (Las Vegas), Gordon Ramsay Steak (Atlantic City). Additionally, he was part of Ramsay's FOX primetime productions of "The F Word'' and "24 Hours to Hell & Back" TV shows. In his previous role as General Manager at Wynn and Encore, Las Vegas, Adyani attainded Forbes Five Star accolades four years in a row and earlier in his carreer, as Vice President of Compass Group, Adyani re-concepted and opened James Beard award recipient and Michelin Star Winning Spiaggia Café By Chef Tony Mantuano.

Justin Vaiciunas has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Guild Hotel

Chef Vaiciunas, a native of Detroit, graduated from the Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts Program and began his career at the prestigious Detroit Athletic Club, which has been home to multiple certified Master Chefs. His accolades from his time in Detroit include Best Chef from the Detroit Metro Times, Best Restaurant for Top of the Pontch from the Detroit Free Press, and Up and Coming Chef from Metro Detroit, which heralded his artistic culinary point ofview and creative eye for presentation and unique flavor profiles in his menus. Upon leaving his hometown of Detroit, Chef Vaiciunas moved to Chicago for acorporatechef position and subsequently worked in Salt Lake City and most recently in Miami at the Local House Restaurant on Ocean Drive .Chef Vaiciunasalso went on to compete on the Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen" with celebrity chef Alton Brown. He relocated to San Diego in early 2019 to join the team at The Guild.

Now Open: The Guild Hotel

Alvin Mansour's Oram Hotels and Azul Hospitality Grouphave announced the grand opening of The Guild, a 162-room Marriott Tribute Portfolioproperty located in the heart of downtown San Diego. The Guild, housed in the historic,century-old Army-Navy landmark building that has been a symbol of the city's storied past sincethe 1920s, has been carefully restored and reimagined by Oram Hotels and designer SormehRienne into a design-driven, contemporary space that is layered with beauty, inspiration and anunparalleled attention to detail that will elevate San Diego's hospitality landscape to newheights.

Urban Commons Completes Two-Year Multi-Million Dollar Renovation of 311-Room Sheraton Pasadena Hotel

The Sheraton Pasadena Hotel has completed a two-year multi-million dollar renovation, it was announced today by Carlos Mendoza, General Manager. The hotel, which is adjacent to the Pasadena Convention Center, now offers the most recently renovated accommodations, public areas, and meeting space of any property within easy reach of the Convention Center campus. The property is owned by Eagle Hospitality Trust.