http://www.elitemeetings.com/forums/blog.php en Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:20:32 GMT 720 http://www.elitemeetings.com//images/prop/489_07_t.jpg http://www.elitemeetings.com/forums/blog.php 41 48 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_1030 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:40:35 GMT
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (February 10, 2009) - Increasingly, meeting planners are incorporating environmentally friendly travel into their existing corporate travel programs. To assist these meetings planners, Omni San Diego Hotel offers green options that minimize the negative impact an event has on the environment. Upon scheduling a meeting on-property, meeting planners receive a list of green offerings that they can have executed. These items include:
Airport transfers via hybrid cars
Waive valet charge fee for meeting attendees driving hybrid vehicles
An organic menu utilizing seasonal fare sourced from local purveyors including Fresh Origins and Connelly Gardens & Farms created by Omni San Diego Hotel's Executive Chef
Recycle bins for plastic, paper, glass and aluminum materials
Energy efficient lighting for all meetings
Omni San Diego Hotel's green options are a perfect addition to Omni's Sensational Meetings...]]> patsyb http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_1030 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_936 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:24:51 GMT
With more than 22 years experience in the hospitality industry and a graduate of Cornell University; School of Hotel Administration, Brian brings an impressive combination of talents to the Omni San Diego Hotel. With a strong background in food & beverage and rooms operations, Hughes most recently worked for Destination Hotels & Resorts as general manager at Sunriver Resort in Oregon and prior to that at the Argent Hotel in San Francisco. Earlier in his career, he held food & beverage and rooms titles at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Hilton International.

"We are pleased to welcome Brian to the team," says...]]> patsyb http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_936 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_935 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:23:09 GMT
Prior to joining Omni San Diego Hotel, Enriquez cultivated his career at the prestigious Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, Calif, where he served as Executive Sous Chef. Fluent in Spanish, Chef Enriquez believes strongly in using the freshest ingredients and creating menus influenced by South American cuisine. His extensive experience and respect for superior service makes him a clear choice to lead the culinary team.

"We are thrilled to bring Mauricio aboard as executive chef," states General Manager Brian Hughes. "As an industry veteran dedicated to providing a first-class dining experience, Mauricio will be an invaluable asset to our culinary...]]> patsyb http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_935 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_280 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:22:16 GMT
Next Phase of Sensational Meetings Adds "Meaning To Menus"

IRVING, Texas (April 10, 2008) - Omni Hotels today announces the next phase of its revolutionary Sensational Meetings program with the introduction of new banquet menu options. Together, The Culinary Institute of America and Omni Hotels researched and evaluated flavors, textures and nutritional fundamentals to further elevate the food & beverage offerings that are part of the customizable Sensational Meetings program.

In January 2007, Omni Hotels unveiled Sensational Meetings as a brand-wide initiative centered on effectively customizing the environment of meetings to directly correlate with a meeting's purpose. Whether an organization is conducting a brainstorming session, strategizing over a complex negotiation or recognizing excellence in the organization, Omni's Sensational Meetings program is designed to shape the elements...]]> patsyb http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_280 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_212 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:43:16 GMT
VANCOUVER, WA and IRVING, TX (January 22, 2008) -- GBCblue, a provider of secure guest technology utilized in public areas, business centers and guest rooms, has partnered with Omni Hotels to be the first to pilot the GBCblue ORION system at the Omni Mandalay Hotel in the D/FW metroplex. The ORION system enables the hotel to provide a variety of online services ranging from room service ordering to valet service, baggage retrieval, housekeeping and virtually any other guest request. Phase I, launched late last year, was the deployment of the online room service ordering system.

"Since we were already working with GBCblue to successfully operate our business centers, it was natural for us to consider the ORION system. The system is the perfect tool to extend Omni's renowned services standards in a virtual environment, enabling guests to custom design their stay to fit their personal...]]> patsyb http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_212 http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_17 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:04:09 GMT
"With the hectic schedules of business executives, the wear and tear of travel and today's high occupancy levels in key business travel markets, Omni decided to provide guests with the ease, control and reassurance that their room will be ready in advance," said Mike Deitemeyer, president of Omni Hotels. "We now offer guests another high-tech and...]]> patsyb http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/omni-san-diego-hotel/#news_17