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Karyna Flores has been appointed as Business Development Manager at InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco

Karyna Flores brings an international background and commitment to customer service to the position of Business Development Manager at the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco. Karyna has returned to the InterContinental from the Taj Campton Place in the Sales and Marketing department. In addition to her previous work at the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco, she worked for the Doubletree by Hilton and the Hilton Concord. Karyna began her global career in hospitality in the Philippines with an internship as part of the Personality Development team with Philippine Airlines and later as a member of the Front Office team of the Mandarin Oriental Manila. She landed her first job with The Bellevue Manila Hotel in the Reservations department and was later promoted to Sales Executive. Prior to transitioning to the United States, Karyna was part of the in-flight crew for Qatar Airways, stationed in Doha, Qatar.

IHG
San Francisco, California, United States
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David Valencia has been promoted to Director of Front Office at InterContinental San Francisco

From his early hospitality days as a Bell Person to a number of front office roles, David Valencia has been working in the hotel industry since 2005. In addition to a degree in hospitality and tourism management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, David worked for the Marriot, Hyatt, and Crowne Plaza brands before joining the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco team as an Assistant Manager and later Front Office Manager at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. He recently accepted the position of Director of Front Office at the InterContinental San Francisco.

IHG
San Francisco, California, United States
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Kendra DeLeon Monroe has been promoted to Front Office Manager at InterContinental San Francisco

Kendra DeLeon Monroe has been promoted from Assistant Front Office Manager to Front Office Manager for the InterContinental San Francisco. In addition to earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Business Management from Washington State University, Kendra’s early career included roles as Guest Services Agent at the Lodge at Suncadia in Cle Elum, Washington and positions as Concierge and Welcome Desk Supervisor for W Seattle. She was most recently the Assistant Front Office Manager for the Hilton Bellevue in Washington, where she was named Manager of the Year.

IHG
San Francisco, California, United States
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Kirk Jones has been named Distinguished Alumni at California State Polytechnic University

Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has announced that Senior Vice President of Finance Kirk Jones has been honored with the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented by the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association. A 1992 graduate of the California State Polytechnic University, Mr. Jones was present at the Awards Ceremony to receive his honor. Recipients of the Distinguished Service Award are nominated based on: - Outstanding achievement in a profession or a vocation - Service to a local, national, or global community - Service to Cal Poly Pomona Kirk Jones is a senior vice president at Benchmark Hospitality International, responsible for the overall financial operations of the global hospitality management company and its portfolio of 40 hotels, resorts and conference centers. Additionally, he lends strategic direction to and oversees the deployment of Benchmark’s financial assets system-wide. Mr. Jones earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Cleveland State University. Jones resides in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Pomona, California, United States
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Alberico Nunziata has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Beverly Hilton

The Beverly Hilton is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Alberico Nunziata as Executive Chef. Nunziata will be responsible for overseeing the menus and staff of CIRCA 55, in addition to banquet operations, in-room dining and menus for the hotel’s high-profile events and galas, including the Golden Globe Awards Show, Oscar Nominee Luncheon, Pre-Grammy Gala and the Milken Institute’s Global Conference. Nunziata will also be updating the pool menu for The Beverly Hilton’s famed Aqua Star Pool and introducing a poolside “Aperitivo Hour” menu of appetizers and light bites that will be available on weekdays. Citing his mother as one of his main inspirations, Nunziata brings an Italian heritage and farm-to-table culinary philosophy to the hotel with a simple style of cooking that lets the food’s true flavors shine through. Prior to joining The Beverly Hilton, Nunziata most recently acted as Executive Chef at Hotel Casa del Mar overseeing Catch restaurant and Terraza Lounge. Originally from Sorrento, Italy, Nunziata also spent 10 years cooking for the general manager of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Italian Prime Minister.

Hilton
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Jeff Gillis has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Bardessono Hotel & Spa

Bardessono Hotel & Spa, the luxurious, LEED Platinum Certified wine country retreat in the heart of Napa Valley, is pleased to introduce Jeff Gillis as the new director of food and beverage for the hotel and its signature restaurant, Lucy. Bringing over fifteen years of experience, Gillis is responsible for the management and successful operations of all food and beverage processes as well as establishing “exceptional by nature” culinary guest services.

Remington
Yountville, California, United States
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Darcie DeBartelo has been appointed as Spa Director of SoSPA at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Trilogy Spa Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Darcie DeBartelo as Spa Director of SoSPA inside the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. DeBartelo brings in more than 25 years of experience in the luxury spa and wellness industry. Prior to joining SoSPA, DeBartelo was most recently with the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, CA, a Forbes 5 Star-rated Spa. Under her leadership this property earned numerous accolades, notably the "10 Beach Resort Spas for Romantic Getaway" USA Today (2015) and the "Conde Nast Traveler, Spa Gaucin, Hot Spa List" (2012 thru 2014).

Trilogy Spa Holdings
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Nicholas Church has been appointed as Executive Sous Chef at Chaminade Resort & Spa

Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Nicholas Church executive chef for Chaminade Resort & Spa, the award-winning Benchmark Resort® perched on a hill overlooking Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz, California. Kevin Herbst, general manager for the resort, made the announcement. Nicholas Church is a veteran of the culinary arts and of Chaminade Resort & Spa. For nearly two decades he actively contributed in the resort’s kitchens, initially as line cook, and eventually as executive sous chef. In 2012, he exercised his entrepreneurial aspirations and a life-long dream, opening his own restaurant, Mama Mia's, located in Felton, California. Subsequently he returned to Chaminade assuming his previous role as executive sous chef.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Santa Cruz, California, United States
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Nikolay Tevekeliyski has been appointed as General Manager at Ten Thousand

Demonstrating a commitment to delivering a true five-star resort style living experience, Crescent Heights® has named former Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis executive Nikolay Tevekeliyski as the General Manager of Ten Thousand. An Italian native, Tevekeliyski will apply his European sensibility and decade of experience with some of the world’s most elite hospitality brands to deliver a full suite of lifestyle-enhancing services at the groundbreaking new residence located at the gateway to Beverly Hills. Tevekeliyski most recently served as General Manager of The Resort at Pelican Hill Villas in Newport Beach, California, where he oversaw all aspects of the Five-Star, Five-Diamond residential services. Prior to his tenure at Pelican Hill, Tevekeliyski held key management positions within the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis, as well as at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California.

Crescent Heights®
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Kirsten Ponza has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Chaminade Resort & Spa

Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Kirsten Ponza director of food & beverage for Chaminade Resort & Spa, the award-winning Benchmark Resort® located in Santa Cruz, California. Kevin Herbst, general manager for the resort, which overlooks the city and Monterey Bay, made the announcement. Kirsten Ponza was previously executive chef for Chaminade Resort & Spa, a position to which she was appointed in 2013. She has also served as executive sous chef and as pastry chef for the resort. While Chaminade’s executive chef, Ms. Ponza actively brought the resort into the community, with annual participation in Santa Cruz’s Grazing on the Green Food, Wine & Beer Festival to help raise funds for the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. She remains active with the culinary arts program at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California, near Santa Cruz. Never one to shy away from a particularly unique opportunity, Kirsten Ponza has served as tour chef for the legendary English rock band, The Rolling Stones. A native of Canada where she launched her culinary career, Ms. Ponza is a graduate of Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, where she earned her Culinary Management Degree. She resides in Santa Cruz.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Santa Cruz, California, United States
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Mark Piatkowski has been appointed as General Manager at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Mark Piatkowski as General Manager. With more than three decades of hospitality experience, including a half-dozen years leading Omni properties, Piatkowski is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the 240-acre oasis resort located in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Piatkowski joined Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa from the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Irving, Texas, where he spent the past four years as general manager. In this role, he oversaw daily operations of the hotel’s 421 guest rooms and 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, simultaneously serving as a project manager for the renovation of guest rooms and hallways. During his time at the property, he consistently increased revenues year over year in a highly competitive market. Piatkowski first joined Omni Hotels & Resorts in 2010 as general manager of the 820 room Omni Corpus Christi Bayfront and Marina Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was named General Manager of the Year for all Omni Hotels & Resorts in 2012.

Omni
Rancho Mirage, California, United States
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Brandon Lehmeyer has been appointed as General Manager at Spanish Garden Inn

Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Brandon Lehmeyer general manager for the Spanish Garden Inn, a Personal Luxury property located in Santa Barbara, California. Greg Champion, Benchmark’s president & COO, made the announcement. Brandon Lehmeyer was most recently director of operations for Willows Lodge, Benchmark’s Personal Luxury property located in Woodinville, Washington, near Seattle. While at Willows Lodge, Mr. Lehmeyer also held the positions of director of rooms and rooms manager. Prior to this, he worked in both the food & beverage and rooms departments at the Westin Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington. He began his career at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Brandon Lehmeyer received his tourism development and management degree from Arizona State University, located in Tempe, Arizona. He is relocating to Santa Barbara with his wife Ashley.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
Santa Barbara, California, United States