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Lido House hotel in Newport Beach has appointed Rory Emslie as its new general manager amid ongoing renovations. Emslie, who joined in 2021, has a strong background in hospitality with experience at Marriott and Ritz-Carlton. His leadership aims to enhance guest experiences during the hotel’s significant renovation phase, which includes adding luxury cottages and expanding event space.
Newport Beach, California – The Lido House hotel has appointed Rory Emslie as its new general manager amidst ongoing renovations at the property. Emslie, who joined Lido House in 2021 as the director of rooms, previously held the position of hotel manager before his recent promotion.
With nearly a decade of experience at Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co., Emslie brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his new role. His career at The Ritz-Carlton began at the Laguna Niguel location, where he advanced through various positions to become front of the house manager. He played a pivotal role in launching The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara Santa Barbara and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima in Europe.
Diving deeper into his achievements at Lido House, Emslie has successfully improved guest service scores while enhancing associate engagement ratings and driving revenue growth in the hotel’s food and beverage outlets. His recognition includes the Leader of the Year award from The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in 2017 and the Marriott Global Discipline Award in 2018, showcasing his effective leadership and commitment to hospitality excellence.
Emslie is assuming management responsibilities during a significant renovation phase at Lido House, which aims to enhance the guest experience further. Key upgrades include the addition of five new luxury cottages and an expansion of the banquet event space. This renovation will also introduce a new venue called the Glass House on Newport Lawn, aimed at increasing the hotel’s capacity for events and social gatherings.
Located in a prime area of Newport Beach, Lido House features 130 guest rooms, including one presidential suite and several executive suites, as well as five custom-designed three-story cottages. Alongside its extensive accommodations, the hotel offers approximately 15,000 square feet of versatile meetings and events space, making it an attractive destination for both leisure and business travelers.
Lido House is owned and developed by Bob Olson, who has emphasized the importance of providing guests with a blend of luxury and intimacy in their experience. The hotel’s recent management change and renovations align with the vision of maintaining high standards of service and enhancing the overall offerings to guests.
As Rory Emslie steps into his role as general manager, he will lead Lido House through this transformative period, setting the stage for continued growth and success in the competitive hospitality market of Newport Beach.
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