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Kasidy DeWitt Appointed as Spa Director for Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar
Edward Thomas Collection | July 25, 2024
Santa Monica, CA (July 25, 2024)—Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar, the iconic side by side properties situated along the coveted Southern California coastline, proudly announce a key appointment to their world-class team of associates—Director of Spa, Kasidy DeWitt. Under Kasidy’s helm, Shutters on the Beach’s ONE Spa and Hotel Casa del Mar’s Sea Wellness Spa will further strengthen the wellness experiences for guests, blending state-of-the-art treatments with Santa Monica’s laidback California lifestyle. Renowned as a bespoke refuge for celebrities and an authentic reflection of coastal sophistication by travellers an...
Hotel Casa del Mar Appoints Max Jonas as New General Manager
Hotel Casa del Mar | September 17, 2021
Santa Monica, CA – September 17, 2021 – Hotel Casa del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, announces the appointment of Max Jonas as General Manager of this iconic luxury beach destination. Jonas will oversee all operations at the landmark property, leading multiple department teams to ensure its continued success. A seasoned hotelier, Jonas has served in various positions within Firmdale Hotels for the past 17 years. Most recently he served as General Manager of the Crosby Street Hotel in New York and prior to that, Assistant General Manager of The Whitby Hotel. Throughout his career, Jonas has demonstrated impressive leader...
Hotel Casa del Mar Appoints Diego Ruiz de Porras as Director of Food & Beverage
Hotel Casa Del Mar | June 18, 2019
SANTA MONICA, CA (June 18, 2019) – Hotel Casa del Mar, an Edward Thomas Collection property, has announced the appointment of Diego Ruiz de Porras as the oceanfront property’s Director of Food & Beverage. In his new role, Ruiz de Porras will manage all culinary operations for the Santa Monica luxury hotel, including overseeing service and guest experience at Catch American Seafood and all-day-dining concept Terrazza Lounge. Ruiz de Porras will bring more than a decade of global experience in the culinary industry to Hotel Casa del Mar after leading food and beverage teams at iconic restaurants including Jean-Georges at Waldorf Asto...
Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar Join Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Edward Thomas Collection | February 13, 2019
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA – February 12, 2019 – Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, is proud to announce that two of the most celebrated hotels along the United States' Pacific Coast – Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar – have joined its brand portfolio as the newest experiences within its esteemed Legend Collection. The addition of these two world-renowned properties enhances the global scope of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection, which represents more than 90 of the world's fi...
Edward Thomas Collection of Hotels Appoints Daniel Ben-Efraim Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Shutters on the Beach | April 16, 2018
SANTA MONICA, CA (April 16, 2018) – Edward Thomas Collection of Hotels (ETC), the independent owners and operators of Southern California's two most distinguished coastal hotels, Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar, has appointed Daniel Ben-Efraim Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Ben-Efraim will lead all aspects of sales and marketing initiatives for Santa Monica's most iconic seaside hotels, including food and beverage programming. This addition to ETC marks an exciting time as Shutters on the Beach nears its 25th birthday in June and Hotel Casa del Mar welcomes guests to newly renovated rooms and ...
Hotel Casa Del Mar Appoints Charlie Lopez-Quintana as General Manager
Hotel Casa Del Mar | September 22, 2017
SANTA MONICA, CA (September 2017) – 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. Lopez-Quintana has more than 20 years of global experience in the hospitality industry and arrives at Hotel Casa Del Mar fol...
Santa Monica’s Hotel Casa del Mar Appoints Gemma Gray as Executive Chef
Hotel Casa del Mar | July 27, 2016
(LOS ANGELES; July 27, 2016)—The quintessential, beachfront Hotel Casa del Mar appoints Gemma Gray as its new executive chef, overseeing menu development, the kitchens of its two on-site restaurants, Catch and Terrazza Lounge, and the banquet department. A native of Salamanca, Spain, Gray is a seasoned chef specializing in seasonal California cuisine, drawing upon influences from her Mediterranean background and utilizing both classic and modern cooking techniques. "Cooking is all about discovery and sharing that experience with others," Gemma says. "From learning about new techniques to working with ingredients for the first time...
