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Hotel Emma at Pearl Welcomes New Executive Chef Geronimo Lopez
Hotel Emma at Pearl | September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024 (San Antonio, TX) - Hotel Emma at Pearl is excited to announce the appointment of Chef Geronimo Lopez as its new Executive Chef, starting Monday, September 23rd. With an impressive culinary background and a passion for innovative cuisine, Chef Lopez brings a wealth of experience and talent to Hotel Emma. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Chef Lopez is the former owner and chef behind Botika in San Antonio, where he garnered numerous awards and accolades. Most recently, Chef Lopez was selected by The James Beard Foundation for their "Taste America" program. Through Taste America’s TasteTwenty, the Foundation recogniz...
Hotel Emma Announces Beth Smith as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Hotel Emma | June 12, 2018
SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 12, 2018) — Hotel Emma, the 146-room boutique luxury hotel at the Historic Pearl, is pleased to announce Beth Smith has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Since joining the Hotel Emma team in 2014, just shy of two years prior to the opening of the hotel, Smith has been expanding the property's brand awareness, market reach, and strategy and execution to grow Hotel Emma to the brand that it is today. "I'm honored to hold this new position at Hotel Emma," says Beth. "I've been working with the property since before it opened, and it's been wonderful to see it become such a huge success. I'm...
San Antonio’s Hotel Emma Names Bill Petrella as General Manager
Hotel Emma | February 14, 2017
SAN ANTONIO, TX (February 14, 2017) — Hotel Emma, the 146-room boutique luxury hotel at the Historic Pearl, is pleased to announce that hospitality veteran Bill Petrella has joined the hotel as general manager. "I am thrilled to join the Hotel Emma team," says Bill. "I have been in the hotel management industry for most of my career, and I'm looking forward to bringing my experience to such an incredible property. I am excited to be on board, and will continue elevating Hotel Emma as a leading luxury hotel while also increasing its involvement and presence in the community." Petrella joins Hotel Emma with over 30 years of experien...
Hotel Emma Appoints Culinary Team for Boutique Hotel Slated to Open October 2015
Pearl | August 24, 2015
SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 24, 2015) – Pearl, San Antonio's top culinary and cultural destination, has announced the team that will lead the culinary operations of Hotel Emma, its new gourmet-centric boutique hotel, slated to open in October 2015. Inspired by San Antonio's gastronome resurgence, the hotel's innovative approach to service also includes an in-house culinary concierge. The epicurean direction for Hotel Emma will be led by Culinary Director John Brand. Chef Brand oversees three epicurean properties at the hotel that include Supper, the hotel restaurant; Larder, the in-house market and cafe; and the Sternewirth bar. Guided by...
Mark Yanke Named General Manager for Hotel Emma in San Antonio, Texas
Hotel Emma | July 30, 2015
SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 30, 2015) – Pearl, San Antonio's top culinary and cultural destination, has announced a new appointment to the executive team of Hotel Emma, its new culinary-centric boutique hotel, slated to open in October 2015. The independently owned and operated hotel has named hospitality industry veteran Mark Yanke as general manager. Yanke joins the Hotel Emma team with a strong record of performance in independent luxury properties and resorts led by a keen analysis and insight to driving organizational improvements and strong team development. Yanke has over 30 years' experience in the industry having most recently serv...
