the resort at pelican hill®
General Manager Kevin Kelly Tapped to Lead The Resort at Pelican Hill
The Resort at Pelican Hill | September 17, 2024
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (September 17, 2024) – Newport Beach’s five-star, five-diamond The Resort at Pelican Hill proudly announces the appointment of General Manager Kevin Kelly. Bringing over 25 years of hospitality experience to his new role, Kelly will serve as an invaluable leader ensuring the award-winning Resort’s enduring success as a Marriott luxury property. Responsible for the day-to-day operations, Kelly is focused on elevating the service culture and curating exceptional guest experiences while capitalizing on growth through Marriott channels. An established leader in luxury hospitality, Kelly’s extensive background and fa...
The Resort at Pelican Hill Appoints Clayton van Hooijdonk As Director of Food & Beverage
The Resort at Pelican Hill | October 21, 2019
Newport Beach, California (October 21, 2019)- The Resort at Pelican Hill today announced the appointment of Clayton van Hooijdonk as Director of Food & Beverage, overseeing all restaurant, in-room dining and beverage operations at the luxury 504-acre Newport Beach property. “Van Hooijdonk brings over 25 years of hospitality industry experience to us at Pelican Hill “ said Managing Director, Tom Donovan. “We are looking forward to tapping into van Hooijdonk’s expertise and we welcome a new perspective, fresh ideas and contributions to our property. We continue to strive to develop unique menu concepts and dishes that will elev...
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 ...
Pelican Hill Appoints Hayato Nogaki as Director of Food & Beverage
January 9, 2018
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – January 9, 2018 – The Resort at Pelican Hill® today announced the appointment of Hayato Nogaki as director of food and beverage, overseeing all restaurant, in-room dining and banquet food and beverage operations for the 504-acre coastal destination. "Hayato's 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality will provide strong direction and operational accountability, as we deliver indelible memories to guests from near and far," said Pelican Hill Managing Director Tom Donovan. "We shape memorable experiences by anticipating the expectations and personal preferences of each guest around our resort tables ...
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...
