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Frank Manchen has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hot

Most recently, Manchen served as director of sales and marketing at San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Prior sales and marketing experience with a diverse portfolio of Hilton Worldwide properties includes Hilton Waikoloa Village, La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and PGA West, Conrad Chicago, the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport and Pointe Hilton Resorts. He has held positions at five California-based properties and began his career in hospitality as a management trainee at The Beverly Hilton.

Hilton
San Francisco, California, United States
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Matthew Adams has been appointed as Area Vice President and General Manager at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, the tallest urban waterfront hotel on the west coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Adams as area vice president and general manager. In his new role, Adams will oversee Grand Hyatt San Diego's entire operation. Adams has fulfilled a variety of roles including general manager of Hyatt Regency Chicago, area vice president and general manager of Hyatt Regency San Francisco and Grand Hyatt New York, and vice president of operations for Hyatt, North America. Most recently he held the title of vice president, France for seven Hyatt properties. Adam's love of travel and native Southern Californian mindset reflects the magnificent aesthetic that Grand Hyatt San Diego emanates.

Hyatt
San Diego, California, United States
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Teri McIllwain has been appointed as Culinary Director at Cape Rey, Carlsbad

Teri McIllwain has been named culinary director at Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort. In her new role, McIllwain will leverage her diverse industry experience and passion for locally sourced, healthy cuisine to develop fresh menus, social offerings and group activities both at the resort's ocean view Chandler's restaurant and through the catering and room service divisions. McIllwain's fresh approach in Chandler's includes creating new seasonal, coastal-inspired menus that are centered on premium ingredients sourced from local and sustainable farms. Menus also feature weekly dishes inspired by the best ingredients from nearby farmer's markets. To help her in the quest, McIllwain has recruited Matt Geremia, formerly a chef at the popular Solana Beach eatery Crush, to step into the role of senior sous chef and her second in command.

Hilton
Carlsbad, California, United States
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Brad Naucler has been appointed as General Manager at Kona Kai Resort & Spa

Noble House Hotels & Resorts – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – proudly announces the promotion of Brad Naucler to General Manager of Kona Kai Resort & Spa, located at the tip of Shelter Island in San Diego. In this role, Naucler will provide leadership and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the resort. Prior to joining the Kona Kai Resort & Spa team, Naucler served as director of sales at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, where he was responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, drive sales and create brand awareness. Throughout his years of experience, Naucler spent much of his career is a progression of sales and leadership positions including director of sales and marketing at Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa, where he managed 11 directors and managers in achieving $30 million in hotel revenue budget.

Noble House
San Diego, California, United States
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Chad Schyvincht has been appointed as Global Sales Director of Sports & Entertainment at Benchmark Hospitality International

Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Chad Schyvincht global sales director of sports and entertainment. In this role, Mr. Schyvincht will be an active member of Benchmark Hospitality's global sales team and will be based in the company's west coast offices in San Francisco, California. Ted Davis, Benchmark Hospitality's chief sales & marketing officer, made the announcement.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
San Francisco, California, United States
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Collin Thornton has been appointed as Executive Chef at St. Regis Monarch Beach

The St. Regis Monarch Beach, a AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort, has announced the appointment of Collin Thornton as Executive Chef. Thornton will oversee all culinary operations including the resort’s signature Michael Mina fine dining restaurant, Stonehill Tavern, and development of five new dining concepts to be unveiled in Spring 2016 as part of the resort’s $30 million reimagination. The new culinary experiences for guests will include: AVEO Table + Bar, a re-envisioned restaurant with a Mediterranean concept that will embrace the seasonal bounty of the California coastline; Sombra, a new poolside Mexi-Cali cantina; 33 North, a new lobby and lounge area designed to become the convivial living room with live music and outdoor fire pits for social gathering; Part and Parcel Market, a grab-and-go marketplace; and Westwind Terrace, a gastro pub dining experience.

Starwood
DANA POINT, California, United States
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John Hutar has been appointed as General Manager at The Westin St. Francis

Starwood Hotels & Resorts recently appointed San Francisco Bay Area hotel veteran John Hutar as general manager of The Westin St. Francis. As the hotel's leader, he will guide the strategy and vision for the 1195-room property, inspiring a culture of uncompromising excellence while driving market-leading guest experiences and financial performance. He will oversee a team of approximately 85 managers and 750 associates.

Starwood
San Francisco, California, United States
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Michelle Gatschet has been appointed as Associate Director of Group Sales at InterContinental San Fransisco

Michelle Gatschet is the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco’s newest Associate Director of Group Sales. Michelle has been at the InterContinental San Francisco for over two years and has had a strong impact within the high-tech market. Her previous experience as Assistant General Manager and Group Sales Manager in addition to her ten years in the hospitality industry will serve her well in her new role. Michelle’s ability to generate high business to business revenue and successfully break into new markets are crucial to her new position, as Michelle is assisting business development strategies and negotiations, in addition to overseeing the sales team.

IHG
San Fransisco, California, United States
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Solera Smith has been appointed as Director of Convention Services at InterContinental Mark Hopkins

Solera Smith has been appointed as the InterContinental Mark Hopkins’ Director of Convention Services after being with the InterContinental Hotels Group for seven years and in the hospitality industry for 16. Her extensive knowledge of event execution serves her well in her new position, as she will be in charge of providing management and direction to convention employees in addition to business forecasting and strategy. Solera started with the InterContinental Hotels Group as a Senior Catering Sales Manager, then Associate Director of Catering, prior to her new Director of Convention Services role.

IHG
San Fransisco, California, United States
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Raymond Chan has been appointed as Corporate Sales Manager at InterContinental San Fransisco

Raymond Chan is the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco’s newly appointed Corporate Sales Manager. Raymond has been with the InterContinental Hotels Group for more than five years in various administrative and sales roles. In previous roles, Raymond focused on assisting departments with clerical duties such as maintaining account information and audits, as well as providing outstanding customer service to guests. Now as Corporate Sales Manager, Raymond uses his organizational and interpersonal skills to focus solely on corporate accounts and strategy.

IHG
InterContinental San Fransisco, California, United States
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Christigale Fernandez has been appointed as Assistant Director of Catering at InterContinental San Fransisco

Christigale Fernandez has been a part of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins family for 11 years and continues to shine in every role. As the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco’s previous Senior Catering Sales Manager, Christigale was responsible for helping with business development and strategic planning for both the InterContinental Mark Hopkins and the InterContinental Hotel. Now in her new role as Assistant Director of Catering, Christigale oversees all things catering-related at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins including management of the catering sales office.

IHG
San Fransisco, California, United States
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Justin Isana has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at InterContinental San Fransisco

Justin Isana is the InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco’s new Senior Sales Manager. Justin has been a dedicated employee at the InterContinental San Francisco properties for seven years, working various roles in guest services and sales. Now as the InterContinental’s new Senior Sales Manager, Justin showcases his serious work ethic and drive by generating new business for the hotel and meeting revenue goals.

IHG
San Fransisco, California, United States