Opening January 2018 and debuting as Los Angeles' first Autograph Collection Hotel, westdrift Manhattan Beach will be a boutique hotel that delivers the sophistication of a true blue East Coast classic blended with the laid-back vibe of coastal California. With a quick nine holes at the golf club, handcrafted cocktails at the bar or a dip in the chic outdoor pool, guests are encouraged to experience their version of an endless summer.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is pleased to announce the newest addition to its collection of luxurious global properties, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Recently acquired by Carey Watermark Investors Incorporated and Carey Watermark Investors 2 Incorporated, the former Bacara Resort & Spa has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation which included all 358 guest rooms and suites as well as enhancements to the resort"s six culinary venues. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara will provide the legendary personalized service and luxury facilities guests of The Ritz-Carlton brand have come to know worldwide.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and the Fess Parker family, announce the first phase of a complete renovation and rebrand of The Fess Parker, A Doubletree by Hilton Resort. Upon completion, the hotel will be known as Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Originally built in 1986, the property will remain managed by Hilton and jointly owned by Park Hotels & Resorts (PK-NYSE) along with Fess Parker"s children who are proud to continue their 30-year partnership with Hilton.
Debuting as the only full-service hotel in the Irvine Spectrum area, Marriott Irvine Spectrum is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Harrison as General Manager. Opening December 2017, Marriott Irvine Spectrum is set to be the community’s business and entertainment hub, and serve as the sleek, new centerpiece of the Irvine skyline. Representing a forward thinking, next-gen mindset, General Manager Chris Harrison brings 11 years of experience with Marriott to the soon-to-open Marriott Irvine Spectrum. Harrison will oversee all aspects of the full-service, dynamic hotel with 271 guest rooms including 50 Extended Stay suites, its farm-fresh restaurant Heirloom, Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar, and more than 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Equal parts business hotel and community social hub, Marriott Irvine Spectrum will break convention with impressive technology upgrades, elevated sound systems, inventive guest rooms, inspiring meeting spaces, all geared toward the new millennia. While rising through the Marriott ranks in Washington DC and Boston, Harrison’s previous role was Director of Hotel Operations at Irvine Marriott. Here, he was bestowed the inaugural hotel award in 2014 for best Marriott Hosting Culture for championing Marriott’s core values across the company. Harrison earned his MBA from Harvard Business School with an emphasis in innovation and service operations. He is a key leader in Marriott’s Emerging Leaders Program and has been appointed Co-Chair of the Innovation team of the Western Region for Marriott. Active in the community, Harrison currently serves as Co-Chair of the Orange County Business Council and newly appointed member of the board of Children’s Hospital of Orange County. He resides in Ladera Ranch, CA with his wife Jessie, and three young children. Harrison is passionate about translating the needs of today’s business traveler into tomorrow’s hotel design philosophy. Under his leadership, he is building an opening team with a millennial mindset to attract and retain likeminded associates and guests.
Ideal temperatures, golden hues and fewer crowds are not the only reason to visit Yosemite this fall. At the AAA Four Diamond Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, visitors can cozy up in newly renovated cottages, enjoy special seasonal rates and enhance their getaway with Tenaya"s new luxury Yosemite Tours.Just a short walk from the main lodge and surrounded by towering Sugar Pines and Incense Cedars, Tenaya"s Cottage Rooms offer guests an elegant cabin-like experience in the splendor of the forest. The 53 Cottage Rooms feature a picturesque fireplace for romantic evenings by the fire, and most include patio areas or balconies for soaking up the surrounding natural landscape. The updated contemporary meets nature"s elements design inspires relaxation with a neutral color palate complemented by reclaimed wood, stone, and leather accents. All-new bedding, art work, and an upgraded coffee nook complete with granite counters as well as detailed touches such as new molding, trim, closet doors and fireplace decor create a luxe-mountain vibe perfectly suited to a High Sierra getaway.
sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning international hospitality brands, announced today the appointment of Daniel del Olmo as CEO of Disruptive Restaurant Group and Umami Burger. Daniel’s arrival marks the company’s eleventh executive placement of 2017, adding to an already strong roster of top industry leaders, and underscores the group’s revitalized focus on accelerating the growth of its preeminent restaurant and nightlife concepts beyond the sbe platform.
In this new role Gingerich will run Kimpton’s locally inspired bars and restaurants in the East and West respectively. He’ll partner with the executive chef and on-property teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and generate a profitable bottom line for Kimpton’s more than 80 restaurants and bars, according to the brand. Gingerich will work closely F&B leadership to develop key food and beverage initiatives and expand Kimpton’s international footprint.
In this new role, Kurban will run Kimpton’s locally inspired bars and restaurants in the East and West respectively. They’ll partner with the executive chef and on-property teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and generate a profitable bottom line for Kimpton’s more than 80 restaurants and bars, according to the brand. Kurban will work closely F&B leadership to develop key food and beverage initiatives and expand Kimpton’s international footprint.
Hotel Casa Del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, proudly announces the appointment of Charlie Lopez-Quintana as the oceanfront property’s General Manager. In his new role, Lopez-Quintana will be responsible for leading all aspects of operations for Santa Monica’s acclaimed luxury seaside hotel, including elevating service levels and overseeing the resort’s food and beverage programming at culinary outposts Catch, Terrazza Lounge and the recently debuted Wine Room.
La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort announces the appointment of Victor Woo as General Manager. Woo will report directly to Area Vice President, Pascal Duchauffour and oversee the iconic resort, known as the original desert hideaway and favorite destination of the Hollywood elite and discerning travelers worldwide.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn - two new hotels opening this Fall in Boulder – are pleased to announce that Luis San Martin is now serving as the Dual Director of Food & Beverage. With more than 16 years of hospitality industry experience, San Martin most recently served as General Manager of Food & Beverage at The Maven Hotel including Kachina Southwestern Grill & Poka Lola Social Club, Sage Restaurant Group concepts that opened this spring adjacent to the Maven in Denver’s new Dairy Block mixed-use development. He previously was the General Manager of Food & Beverage at The Westin and first Kachina Southwestern Grill in Westminster. Originally from Ecuador, San Martin moved to the United States in 2001. He started his hospitality career in Chicago serving as restaurant manager at Nacional 27, a Lettuce Entertain You concept. He went on to open two restaurants for Chef Randy Zweiban in Chicago and Phoenix, where he opened as General Manager for restaurants at the Westin Phoenix Downtown and was the opening Assitant General Manager of Food and Beverage the Hotel Palomar, a Kimpton Hotel. Before moving to Denver to work with Sage hospitality San Martin served as the General Manager of Sepia in Chicago, a six-time Michelin Star recipient.
Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs, part of Mosaic Hotel Group (MHG), a California-based collection of boutique, curated hotels, has announced the appointment of Karen Smith as Director of Sales & Marketing.
Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa announces the completion of an $8 million property-wide renovation, marking the end of a multi-year makeover and rebranding project that included joining the Curio Collection by Hilton in December 2016.
San Francisco Proper Hotel has officially opened its doors, becoming the first luxury boutique hotel to open in the Paris of the West in over a decade. The beloved historical flatiron building in the hub of the flourishing Mid-Market neighborhood - home to elite tech companies, cultural institutions and culinary movements - will also serve as the first and flagship hotel from Proper Hospitality.
Daniel Zomerfeld joins the InterContinental San Francisco as the Director of Outlets, bringing 17 years of experience to the team. With a degree in business, a three-year hospitality apprenticeship at the Hotel Watthof, and two years in various roles with the four-star Hotel Hafen Hamburg, both in Germany, Daniel is well versed in front- and back-of-house management positions. Prior to joining the InterContinental San Francisco, he spent more than eight years at the Taj Campton Place Hotel in San Francisco, working in numerous roles from banquets to the hotel’s two-Michelin star restaurant. Zomerfeld will support the Director of Food and Beverage in all aspects of the hotel from banquets and room service to the Michelin-star restaurant Luce and Bar 888
Hotel Republic San Diego is preparing to debut mid-October as the city's newest boutique luxury hotel property within Marriott International"s repertoire of Autograph Collection Hotels. Located at 421 West B Street in downtown"s civic district, Hotel Republic will provide guests with an insider experience of San Diego through artisans, amenities and local culinary talent.
The Wave Street Inn debuted on July 7, 2017 in the heart of Cannery Row historic district. The area's newest property features 32 rooms with an ambiance inspired by the surrounding natural beauty and maritime history.
Greg’s hospitality career spans 25 years, beginning at the ripe age of 17, when he accepted his first job in the hotel industry as a waiter at the Courtyard by Marriott in Brentwood, TN. Since then, Greg has held positions at five brands under the Marriott umbrella, including The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn and, most recently, the Residence Inn by Marriott in San Diego, where he served as General Manager. Greg is particularly excited to take on his role at the new waterfront AC Hotel at Oyster Point.Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from San Jose State University, and is a certified life coach through Marriott.
The Resort at Pelican Hill® today announced the appointment of Robert Marusi as director of sales and marketing, overseeing leisure travel sales, group meetings business and Villa luxury extended stay sales.
Kimpton Canary Santa Barbara announced today the appointment of Marybeth Gilliland as Director of Catering. In her new role, Gilliland will lead sales strategies, execution of events, oversee the catering team, and lead new business development for the 97-room luxury boutique hotel.