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Irvine Company Appoints Laura Parsons as Spa Director at The Resort at Pelican Hill®
July 31, 2018
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – July 31, 2018 – The Resort at Pelican Hill® today announced the appointment of Spa Director Laura Parsons. Parsons will lead The Spa at Pelican Hill®, Newport Beach's only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Spa, in delivering relaxing, renewing and invigorating spa experiences to guests from near and far. "As the Spa moves into its tenth year of nurturing minds, bodies and souls, Laura's leadership will guide our team of spa, salon and wellness professionals in creating inspirational spa memories that keep our guests coming back often," said Pelican Hill Managing Director Tom Donovan. "Laura brings...
The Resort at Pelican Hill Welcomes Simaan Hawa as Director of Sales
June 7, 2018
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – June 7, 2018 – The Resort at Pelican Hill® today announced the appointment of Simaan Hawa as director of sales. Hawa will support the 504-acre coastal destination's initiatives to welcome the world's most discerning travelers, including groups of 10 to 400 guests for meetings, incentives, conferences and special events. "As Pelican Hill welcomes Simaan to our leadership team, we continue to elevate the guest experience for our luxury group clientele from around the world," said Pelican Hill Managing Director Tom Donovan. "Well-aligned with the resort's service culture, our new leader will advance ...
The Irvine Company Rebrands California’s Island Hotel Newport Beach to Fashion Island Hotel
Fashion Island Hotel | December 8, 2017
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Reinforcing and reflecting its connection to the greater Fashion Island area, Island Hotel Newport Beach has changed its name to Fashion Island Hotel. "Adding 'fashion' to the hotel name bolsters the alignment between these two important properties while emphasizing Fashion Island as an iconic and luxury destination," said Ralph Grippo, president of Irvine Company Resort Properties. Irvine Company owns and operates both Fashion Island and Fashion Island Hotel. "We are always looking for innovative ways to engage with and meet the needs of our guests – packaging the hotel and Fashion Island together is...
Irvine Company Appoints Robert Marusi Director of Sales & Marketing for The Resort at Pelican Hill
September 7, 2017
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – September 7, 2017 – The Resort at Pelican Hill® today announced the appointment of Robert Marusi as director of sales and marketing, overseeing leisure travel sales, group meetings business and Villa luxury extended stay sales. "With more than three decades of hospitality expertise, Robert brings a wealth of luxury hotel experience to Pelican Hill, where we continually focus on delivering Five-Star service to our leisure guests and group clientele," said Pelican Hill Managing Director Tom Donovan. "Robert's sales leadership will take us forward into the Resort's ninth year of creating inspiring and me...
Jeroen Quint Tapped as New General Manager for the Recently Repositioned Hotel Irvine
Hotel Irvine | December 17, 2015
IRVINE, Calif. – Jeroen Quint, a veteran hotel executive most recently with Atlanta-based Capella Hotel Group, has been named general manager of Hotel Irvine, the recently repositioned 536-room Orange County hotel owned and operated by the Irvine Company. In his new position, Quint will oversee all day-to-day operations of the popular lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Orange County's social and business scene. "We are thrilled to have Jeroen join our team," said Ralph Grippo, president of resort properties for the Irvine Company. "He is a dynamic leader with extensive credentials and an impressive international background in...
Island Hotel in Newport Beach, CA Completes 18-month Transformation
Island Hotel Newport Beach | June 17, 2015
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Newport Beach, a top summer destination with pristine beaches, boating, surfing, world class shopping and championship golf, just got more chic as Island Hotel Newport Beach recently completed a comprehensive, 18-month transformation, including a vibrant and modern new look, new conveniences and personalized services, and an engaging social scene with entertainment, craft cocktails and Southern California fare. "Island Hotel continues to set the very highest standards for luxury, service and amenities in Southern California," said General Manager Gerard Widder. "Although our new look is inspired by the prestige...
