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Drew Clarke has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Clarke returns to his home state of California with his new position at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills after his career in luxury hospitality has taken him around the world. Over the last two decades, he has worked across various capacities including Food and Beverage, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing at the Four Seasons properties in Santa Barbara and Hualalai, and most recently served as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, helping to strategically advance the growth and reputation of the five-star property.

Hilton
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Xavier Bon has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Emblem San Francisco, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts' provocative new boutique property centered on the spirit of the Beat Generation, is proud to announce Xavier Bon as its Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, the hospitality veteran culls from his extensive background to lead sales and marketing efforts at the newly opened, 96-room property - a creative stage designed to inspire guests to stand out from the crowd with eclectic guestrooms, stimulating events, rich cultural and wellness experiences, and authentic hospitality.

Viceroy
San Francisco, California, United States
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Mark Ernst has been appointed as General Manager at Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Ernst as General Manager for Sonesta Silicon Valley. In this role, Ernst will be charged with reopening the property after a multi-million dollar renovation which includes significant updates to the common area and guest rooms, as well as a brand new food and beverage experience.

Sonesta
San Jose, California, United States
Development Renovation

Pacific View Inn Undergoes Major Eco-Friendly Renovation

Pacific View Inn, an Independent hotel on the strand in Pacific Beach, is undergoing a major renovation with a keen focus to sustainability, both in the renovation and also in the future operation. This is the first upgrade the property has had in its history as a Pacific Beach accommodation htps://pacificviewinn.com/accommodations.php and is being done with many features to be environmentally friendly in this beach community.

Pacific View Inn
San Diego, California, United States
Development Renovation

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa And Marina Announces Completion Of Multi-million Dollar Renovation

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is pleased to announce the unveiling of a multi-million dollar renovation, including a complete interior revitalization of the property's 438 guestrooms, Blue Marble Spa, pool deck, two dining outlets and nearly 16,000 square feet of meeting space. Located on Mission Bay, t he property's refresh elevates the guest experience with quiet sophistication and high-end comfort. The coastal chic design aesthetic is a nod to Southern California, well-known for its sunny year-round weather, and includes a maritime color palette plus, nautical aesthetic details. The overall interior effect creates a seamless, "outdoors in," sense of place and environment. The property is owned by Chesapeake Lodging Trust, a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

Hyatt Regency
San Diego, California, United States
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Chuck Abbott has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental San Diego

InterContinental San Diego announced the appointment of Chuck Abbott as General Manager of the luxurious bayfront property, opened in September 2018. With over 35 years of global hospitality experience, Abbott will confidently utilize his extensive leadership expertise to oversee and guide all hotel operations. Abbott joins InterContinental San Diego from Prince Waikiki Hotel in Hawaii, where he most recently served as General Manager during the hotel's multi-million-dollar rebranding and renovation. Previous to his role at Prince Waikiki, Abbott served as South East Asia Vice President for Starwood Hotels & Resorts from 2009 through 2014, where he directed and increased the performance of 31 operating hotels, eight brands, and 21 developments across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Among his many achievements during his time with Starwood, Abbott has proven extremely effective and successful in increasing property revenues by millions of dollars to reach peak results, all while maintaining and increasing overall guest satisfaction. Abbott's professional history has spanned worldwide, holding high-profile positions such as Vice President of Operations for Sheraton Macao and St. Regis Macao, General Manager & Area Managing Director for St. Regis Hotel in Shanghai, and General Manager of Westin Resort Guam, Westin Kuming, China, and Westin Chosun Beach, Korea. Further exemplifying his exceptional work as an innovative and adaptive industry leader, Abbott was selected as one of the Top Ten Figures in China's Hospitality Industry Awards in 2003 and named one of the Influential Community Leaders in the Pudong New Development Area in 2007. Abbott is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Restaurant Management. Dedicated to furthering the education of future young professionals, Abbott was previously an adjunct professor at University of Guam's School of Business & Tourism. Now, Abbott has relocated to San Diego with his wife of 38 years, Hae Hwa, whom he has two children with.

IHG
San Diego, California, United States
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Development Opening

Owned and Managed by Prime Hospitality Services, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Opens in Bakersfield, California

The 122-room Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites in Bakersfield, California is now open with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 3540 Rosedale Highway, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Prime Hospitality Services.

Fairfield Inn & Suites®
Bakersfield, California, United States
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Excel Hotel Group Opens 107-Key SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Escondido, California

Marriott International announced today that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Escondido/Downtown is now open. The 107-suite hotel, located at 200 La Terraza Boulevard, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Excel Hotel Group of San Diego, California. General Manager Chuck Ault and Director of Sales Alexandra Bartley lead the management team at the property for Excel Hotel Group.

SpringHill Suites
Escondido, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Mic Drop: Next REVERB By Hard Rock To Be Located In Sonoma Wine Country

REVERB by Hard Rock, Hard Rock's newest generation of music-centric hotels, is revving up the anticipation with the announcement of its second select service property, REVERB by Hard Rock Sonoma Wine Country, slated to open in summer of 2020. The property will join the inaugural REVERB by Hard Rock Atlanta, which is scheduled to open earlier next year.

REVERB by Hard Rock
Sonoma, California, United States
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Jeffery Durkin has been appointed as General Manager at Waterfront Hotel, a Joie De Vivre Hotel

In tandem with its revitalized look, Waterfront Hotel welcomes General Manager Jeffery Durkin, who brings more than 25 years of diverse hospitality management experience to the role. Leading with a hands-on approach to hospitality, Durkin will lead the property's implementation of elevating guest service standards and manage various departments and hotel staff.

Hyatt
Oakland, California, United States
Development Renovation

Renovated Living Room at Waterfront Hotel, a Joie de Vivre property

Waterfront Hotel (10 Washington St., Oakland, Calif.), located in the vibrant neighborhood of Jack London Square, reveals a multi-million dollar refresh. In collaboration with Oakland-based design firm Studio Hatch, the marinafront lifestyle hotel's renovations enhance the lobby and collective spaces, meeting venues, as well as 145 guestrooms and suites. Waterfront Hotel now adorns a modernized finish, incorporating a lighter color palette and materials inspired by its maritime location.

Hyatt
Oakland, California, United States
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Pierre Davis has been appointed as General Manager at Dream Hollywood

Dream Hotel Group announces the appointment of Vaughn Pierre Davis as general manager of Dream Hollywood. Davis launched his hospitality career nearly a decade ago in New York City where he began as a guest attendant at Gansevoort Meatpacking. From there, he served as the director of guest services at Dream Downtown for four years before taking on a prominent hotel management position with Joie de Vivre to launch its very first hotel in New York City at 50 Bowery.

Dream Hotel Group
Hollywood, California, United States
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Hunter Jones has been appointed as Sales and Cultural Programming Coordinator at Kimpton Goodland

Kimpton Goodland announced today the appointment of Hunter Jones as Sales and Cultural Programming Coordinator. In his new role, Jones will be responsible for coordinating premium on-property events and activities designed to enhance the guest experience, including the Goodland Presents concert series and daily food and beverage programming like Trivia Night, S'Mores All Night, Game Night and Wine Hour. He will also support the sales team through strategic partnership development and social media management.

IHG
Goleta, California, United States
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Ed Christensen has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Paséa Hotel & Spa

Ed Christensen holds over 30 years of managerial experience and expertise within the hospitality industry as a certified meeting professional. Christensen is bringing his penchant for delivering an elevated dining experience to the role of director of food and beverage at Paséa Hotel & Spa where he will oversee all culinary and beverage operations at the Huntington Beach hotel.

Pacific Hospitality Group, Inc. (PHG)
Huntington Beach, California, United States