westdrift, Manhattan Beach's playful Autograph Collection Hotel where the laidback spirit of the West Coast meets the cosmopolitan appeal of the East Coast, has appointed James Wroblewski to the position of General Manager. Wroblewski brings 20 years of resort management experience to the position and has been noted as an esteemed leader within leading hospitality lifestyle brand portfolios across the country.
R.D. Olson Construction, an award-winning general contracting firm commemorating 40 years of building in California this year, announced the groundbreaking on a 223 room, dual-brand hotel in Anaheim. Comprised of a Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites, the 220,000-square foot property is located just two blocks from Disneyland Resort and will feature a host of family friendly amenities.
InterMountain Management and The Corky McMillin Companies are proud to announce the opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport Liberty Station, California. The stunning hotel will be the newest addition to Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport Liberty Station features 181 spacious rooms and offers travelers value-added amenities with the spirit of Hamptonality.
The Wayfarer DTLA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Rincon as General Manager. Representing an innovative outlook for the millennial traveler, Jessica Rincon brings 15 years of hospitality experience as General Manager to the soon-to-open hotel, The Wayfarer DTLA. Rincon will oversee all aspects of the community-focused boutique property, which showcases 156 rooms and suites, including a handful of shared rooms, as well as four distinct beverage, dining and entertainment experiences; The Kitchen, Lilly Rose, The Rooftop and The Gaslighter Social Club. Rincon most recently joins The Wayfarer DTLA from the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire where, as General Manager, she led all hotel operations while simultaneously reducing the employee turnover and open position ratio by creative colleague onboarding tools. Over the span of her career, Rincon has held multi-faceted positions at a variety of hotels including Viceroy Hotel Group, Oceana Hotel in Santa Monica, and Viceroy L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills. As Hotel Manager of Oceana Hotel, Rincon oversaw a $10 million renovation, managed all operations of the hotel including budget forecasting as well as weekly revenue and sales strategy reports. While leading the Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills hotel as director of rooms, she successfully achieved Forbes and AAA 2017 Five Star/Diamond ratings and launched a hotel-wide Colleague Empowerment Program that assisted colleagues with handling guest opportunities to efficiently guarantee guest satisfaction.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Orlando J. Iglesias as the new Director of Food & Beverage.
Urban Commons, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm and operator of the iconic Queen Mary Hotel, has announced the next phase for the historic Queen Mary ship docked in Long Beach, California. With the intent of continuing to further stabilize the structural integrity of the ship, Urban Commons will focus its development and revitalization plans on a few key areas aimed at improving the guest experience and maintaining the overall health of the ship. Since assuming the 66-year master lease in April 2016, Urban Commons has already successfully addressed numerous projects prioritizing fire and life safety issues and structural integrity.
Ivy Palm Resort today unveiled plans for a transformational two-phase renovation updating guest rooms, lobby, outdoor pool area and restaurant into a modern, upscale hotel inspired by the resort's heritage in downtown Palm Springs.
The highly anticipated AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay, from design-led European lifestyle hotel brand AC Hotels by Marriott®, is slated to open its doors to guests in just a few short months. Located at 2130 East Maple Ave. in the burgeoning South Bay region of Los Angeles County and minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the 180-room new-build hotel will provide a sophisticated option for business and leisure travelers.
Mokara Hotel and Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Thomas as spa director. In his new role, Thomas will oversee the highly acclaimed Forbes Four-Star 17,000 square foot spa, including all day-to-day operations, marketing, programming and staff management.
Power most recently joins the W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills team from SLS Beverly Hills where he successfully led the 297-room hotel as director of hotel operations while simultaneously increasing hotel revenue, employee engagement and the overall guest experience.
Bringing more than 20 years of leadership and sales experience to her role, Mimi Carter is responsible for sales, including associate development, budget management and providing vision on both short and long-term strategies to achieve competitive revenue goals.
General Manager Marc Choplick brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience, and oversees BEI's developmental strategies and implementation of BEI's brand service, as well as food and beverage operations. Choplick began his career at the Business Contract Service Division of Marriott in the Los Angeles market, where he managed culinary outlets from corporate dining to fine dining and high-end catering. More recently he spent eight years as the assistant director of food and beverage and then moved in to hotel management at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Later, he joined KOR development group to expand his hotel portfolio, and then moved on to serve as the general manager for eight years at the Westin in Long Beach. He joined BEI San Francisco to be a part of the growing lifestyle and luxury division of Davidson Hotels & Resorts in 2018.
Olema House at Point Reyes, the newest addition to Mosaic Hotel Group's portfolio of lifestyle boutique hotels, delivers a reimagined experience at the gateway of the Point Reyes National Seashore. A reincarnation of the Lodge at Point Reyes, Olema House embodies the idyllic West Marin countryside in a 24-room retreat, just one hour north of San Francisco off California's famous Highway 1. The eclectic bohemian hideaway offers cozy guest rooms, updated cottages and a refreshed culinary program at Due West, a convivial modern tavern.
Rosewood Miramar Beach, the newest destination for discerning travelers worldwide, opens today as the first ultra-luxury resort in Southern California to offer guestrooms set directly over the sand. Located in Santa Barbara's picturesque Montecito community, Miramar, meaning 'to behold the sea,' takes its name from its remarkable location on one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in California, a fitting setting for Rosewood's first property in Southern California.
Kimpton Shorebreak Resort announced today the appointment of Kyra Rydlund as Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Rydlund will be responsible for creating and implementing a new wave of sales and marketing initiatives targeted towards new and existing hotel guests. She will also be overseeing strategy and customer satisfaction for the 157-guestroom resort.
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Anna Corrine Barrett director of food & beverage for Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Lake Arrowhead, California. Geoff Young, Benchmark's managing director for the resort, made the announcement.
Get ready to propel your L.A. adventure to a new level as Holiday Inn Los Angeles-LAX Airport completes an extensive renovation and renewal project. With a convenient location close to Los Angeles International Airport and countless Los Angeles attractions, the property has infused a sleek new design throughout the hotel, with modern versatile meeting spaces, and expanded food and beverage areas. This extensive, multi-phase renovation is set to be completed this month, and will serve to upgrade the Holiday Inn LAX location to be one of the premiere destinations of one of the largest hotel chains in the world.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is pleased to announce new leadership across its food and beverage team, promoting Jaap Boelens to Food & Beverage Director.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins is pleased to announce new leadership across its food and beverage team, welcoming Chad Bayless back to the property as Executive Chef.
Renowned hotel brand and management company, Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Norbert Mede as General Manager of Heritage House Resort & Spa, overseeing the management of the resort's operations. Steeped in the beauty of the Northern California coast, Heritage House Resort & Spa blends ocean side beauty with luxurious hospitality and accommodations.