Disruptive Restaurant Group, a subsidiary of sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, has announced that Scott Kleckner has joined as Senior Vice President of Restaurant Operations.
San Francisco is a frontier city, perpetually on the edge and always looking forward. This is where the gold rushes, Ginsberg Howls, consciousness expands, love is legal, and young CEOs invent change. Now, the pioneers that converge in this "Paris of the West" have another thing to look forward to: A "Proper" Hotel. And the timing couldn"t be better.
In advance of the highly-anticipated summer opening of Dream Hollywood, Danny Benaderet has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing for the property. With over 15 years of experience in the hotel industry, Benaderet will be an integral part of the Dream Hollywood team and will focus on group business for the hotel.Benaderet joins Dream Hollywood from Loews Hollywood, where served as Director of Sales for the last three years and was awarded the Platinum Loews Superstar status in 2015. Previously, he was the Director of Sales & Marketing at the Thompson Beverly Hills, in Beverly Hills, California, where he directed a sales team of four for a 107-room, luxury lifestyle hotel. Benaderet has also held sales management positions at the Los Angeles Convention Center, The Standard Hotel, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, The Queen Mary Hotel, The Disney Land Resort and Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the leading boutique hotel and restaurant company, announced today that Ginny Too has been named SVP of people & culture (P&C).
Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Curio Collection by Hilton, located just outside of Palm Springs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew La Vine to General Manager. In this new position, La Vine will oversee all of the resort’s services and staff, while ensuring guest satisfaction and profitability. La Vine was most recently at The Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder, where he also served as General Manager. Starting his career more than 20 years ago in the guest services department at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, La Vine has honed his hospitality expertise while working with several hotels in California, Texas, Florida, Toronto and New Mexico including The Fess Parker a Doubletree by Hilton Resort, Regent Beverly Wilshire and St. Regis Hotel. Throughout his career in the hospitality industry, La Vine has created programs that have played a part in increasing revenue while successfully trouble shooting internal issues when necessary. In addition, La Vine was honored for scoring the highest in his region for ‘Trust & Engagement” in 2014, as well as generating the highest revenue ever recorded for four months straight in 2007 while General Manager at Edgewater Beach Hotel in Naples, FL.
Hotel Zoe San Francisco, Fisherman"s Wharf"s newest luxury boutique hotel, announced the grand opening of the hotel after a $16 million dollar reimagination, as well as the launch of its new San Francisco-themed programming. Inspired by luxurious yachts found in Mediterranean ports and designed to take guests on an adventure of the senses, Hotel Zoe"s style is influenced by the vibrant cultures of San Francisco and other international cities.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Rondell Oasis, LLC, which is managed by the Malibu based Weintraub Real Estate Group, to develop a new Cambria Hotel in Calabasas, Calif. The three-story, 121-room Cambria property will be located at 26300 Rondell Road.
Mr Skelding most recently served as the Director of Sales at the flagship Hyatt Regency Chicago. He began his career with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts at Hyatt Regency Chicago in 1999 where he served as Operations Manager and then Catering Sales Manager. He started his career in hospitality when he was just 14 working at his local country club in Indiana.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Shenzhen Hazens Real Estate Investment Group, LLC unveiled its latest development and stunning design of the new Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel Hotel, a multi-million dollar project slated to be open fall 2017. The 288-room hotel, which will be located on East Valley Boulevard, will redefine regional luxury and convenience with exquisite, culturally inspired design and accommodations, two best-in-class signature restaurants featuring Chinese and steakhouse cuisine, and more than 19,000 square feet of flexible event space. It will feature all of the Sheraton brand"s signature amenities and offerings including Sheraton Club® and an elegant full-service spa, in addition to an expansive pool deck, state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center, afternoon tea service and full-service Starbucks.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills has opened its doors, adding a much-anticipated, soon-to-be-iconic hotel to the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards – the gateway to Beverly Hills. Adjacent to The Beverly Hilton, the 12-story hotel is the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts" first new build on the West Coast and second California property, joining the legendary Waldorf Astoria portfolio of now 26 hotels and resorts worldwide. Owned by Alagem Capital Group and clients of Guggenheim Partners, the hotel"s 119 deluxe rooms and 51 suites are part of a world-class, Art Deco-influenced design created by renowned interior design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon.
Andaz West Hollywood, located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, has named Carlos Rojas as its new Director of Sales, Marketing and Events. With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Mr Rojas will work with his team to strategically meet sales goals, oversee marketing efforts and manage the execution of events – including the brand-wide Salon Event series.Mr Rojas started his Hyatt career in 2002 on the operations side, where he served as executive housekeeper at Hyatt Boston Harborside. In 2005, he transitioned into sales world, and worked his way through the ranks until he was promoted to director of sales and marketing at Andaz Savannah (Ga.) in 2015.Formerly known as the Riot House, the Andaz West Hollywood – then called Continental Hyatt House and later the Hyatt on Sunset – served as the home of some of rock-and-roll’s most memorable tales by being the choice hotel for rock legends including Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Duran Duran, The Doors and more. Rebranded as an Andaz – Hyatt’s lifestyle collection – in 2009, the hotel has 239 guestrooms, including 20 suites and views of the Hollywood Hills on one side and the Sunset Strip and Downtown Los Angeles on the other.
W San Francisco is excited to announce the appointment of Camila Frederico as the hotel’s new Director of Operations. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ms Frederico brings 12 years of valuable experience to her new at the W San Francisco, where she will be focusing on guest satisfaction while developing new strategies to increase the hotel’s operational efficiency, employee engagement and productive working environments. In her new role, she will manage the day-to-day operations of the property, overseeing staff, food and beverage service, housekeeping, guest services and welcome office.
The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation have announced that it has elected Michael O. Hilton as its newest member. Grandson of Conrad N. Hilton, Mr Hilton previously served as an intern on the Hilton Foundation’s board of directors and as a member of the Foundation’s Generations in Giving (GIG) committee. He currently serves on the Foundation’s Building Committee.
The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills has named Steve Benjamin as Executive Chef of the Jean-Georges Beverly Hills.
Marian Wilson has been appointed director of sales & marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, located mid-mountain at Northstar California Resort.
Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG) announces the appointment of Mairead Hennessy to the position of general manager at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – its lifestyle Meritage Collection property located near San Diego, California. In her new role, Hennessy will be responsible for managing the hotel’s day-to-day operations, overseeing all aspects of the 10-acre property, including everything from sales and marketing to food and beverage, while also maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on strategic goals.A veteran hospitality executive with more than 20 years of experience, Hennessy joins Estancia La Jolla from Aramark Parks and Destinations where she oversaw the Northern California Leisure Division as district manager leading UCSF Mission Bay and Hearst Castle as well as the general manager of the historic Asilomar Conference Center. Previously, Hennessy spent more than 20 years with the Hyatt organization holding several executive leadership positions, including general manager at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, senior director of food and beverage at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. In addition to her operational roles, Mairead was chairman of the Monterey Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as an active and passionate contributor to the Pacific Grove community. A graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Food Service Management, Hennessy brings strong leadership value to Estancia having led several upper-upscale operations, and a keen understanding of the competitive market in San Diego.
LA"s newest injection of unique hospitality experiences has finally arrived: Hollywood Proper Residences, a luxury high-rise designed by Kelly Wearstler. Opened in June 2016, it now offers stays of seven nights or more, and is complete with four new penthouses and Filifera Bar & Lounge, a rooftop locale with 360 degree views.
Dustin Irwin, a 25-year veteran of the golf industry with experience with some of the finest brands and destinations in golf, has joined Omni La Costa Resort & Spa as Director of Golf Operations. Irwin, 38, comes to Omni La Costa from Turnberry Isle in Miami, Fla., where he was Director of Golf and Membership since 2015. He will supervise all golf-related programs as well as the two 18-hole golf courses and golf staff. Irwin, a Class A member of the PGA of America, has a diverse background that encompasses senior leadership positions in golf operations, sales, marketing, training, golf course maintenance, golf course construction and facility openings. Irwin spent nearly 10 years with The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Hotel Corporation, focusing on property openings and the development and implementation of service programs at private, resort and mixed-use facilities. He served on the opening teams at six Ritz-Carlton properties, both domestic and international, from 2000 – 2009, including two private golf clubs and four golf resorts. Two of the resorts earned AAA Five Diamond status in the first year of operation. He was a multiple award-winner with The Ritz-Carlton and finalist for 2012 “Troon Golf Sales Professional of The Year.” Irwin also has worked with PGA TOUR events, including Accenture World Match Play Championships 2009 – 2011 at Dove Mountain in Tucson, and Hyundai Tournament of Champions 2012 – 2013 in Kapalua. One of 11 Omni Golf resorts coast-to-coast, La Costa is recognized as one of the historic golf destinations in the country. Recent renovations have resulted in the resort now featuring two distinctive playing experiences that reflect La Costa’s rich golf tradition,
Jessie Cable has been promoted to Senior Convention Services Manager for the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. First joining the team in 2013 as Convention Services Manager, Cable made her way to the hotel after holding various hospitality positions on the East Coast, working at the Mandarin Oriental and the Jefferson, both in Washington D.C. After a couple years with the Kimpton Hotel Group, she brought her experience to the InterContinental Hotels Group, beginning as the Catering & Conference Service Manager at the InterContinental New York Times Square.
While earning his degree in hospitality and tourism management from San Diego State University, Sean Belluscio got hands-on experience in the hotel industry working in positions from housekeeping to front desk agent at hotels in California. He joined the Marriott International team at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown San Francisco as Operations Manager before joining the team as Assistant Front Desk Manager at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. He was most recently promoted to Front Desk Manager.