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Weekend Fun in Silicon Valley

May 16, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

Here is a list of some fun events/activities that will be happening in the Silicon Valley this weekend (May 17-19th). All these events are close to the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose Airport Hotel and make for a great weekend getaway for those that don’t live in the bay area.

Friday May 17^th:

Big WOW! ComicFest featuring Stan Lee

All weekend long the Big WOW! ComicFest will be at the San Jose Convention Center with tables and tables of comic writers and illustrators, including the infamous Stan Lee. Stan Lee will be at ComicFest all day on Sunday May 19^th signing autographs, taking pictures, and much more. Lee is famous for his characters such as Hulk, Iron Man, and Spider Man. For more information visit http://www.bigwowcomicfest.com/

Downtown Campbell Third Friday Artwalk

A great way to get out of the house and take a stroll through downtown Campbell. Check out the some amazing artwork and talk to the guest artists. This silicon valley event will take place 6pm-9pm, but don’t let the ending of the artwalk stop your night! Bars and restaurants are open and walking distance from the artwalk.

Saturday May 18th:

The Color Run 5k

This one-of-a-kind 5k run is not only a blast, but it’s a work out! Come in your grungiest white attire and end the race covered in all different colors. This exciting Silicon Valley event will take place the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens from 9am-1pm. More information here http://www.thecolorrun.com/san-jose

San Jose Sharks Playoffs

The San Jose Sharks are still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013! Come watch them at the HP Pavilion as they try and to compete for the Stanley Cup! To purchase tickets check out NHL Official Website http://sharks.nhl.com/

Sunday May 19^th:

Bay to Breakers

You do NOT want to miss this annual San Francisco, CA event! Bay to Breakers is a great event that has been going on year after year. Dress up in crazy costumes, make new friends and meet up with old. This unforgettable race starts at 7am and ends at noon (but be prepared to be out all day). For more information and hilarious pictures, check out the website here http://www.baytobreakers.com/

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Happy Mother’s Day

May 12, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose Airport Hotel! We are so blessed to have such great mother’s in the world to raise each and every one of us! On behalf of all the other troublemakers, we want to say “I’m sorry!” for having to put up with us and our shenanigans when we were children.

Don’t forget that Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops will be open and ready to celebrate this awesome day with all the mom’ s out there!! Reservations are limited, so call today at 408-437-2170

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New Sprigs Menu

May 11, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

Sprigs Restaurant, one of our 5 dining outlets at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, has just launched a new breakfast and lunch menu!

Enjoy the casual “al fresco” atmosphere of Sprigs, our newly renovated restaurant featuring a warm breakfast buffet, unique lunch dishes, and a variety of your other morning and lunch favorites.

For more information, check out our website www.sanjose.doubletree.com

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Guest Post – Lucas Fladzinski

May 9, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

Lucas Fladzinski has been a photographer for the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose Airport Hotel for many years. His work has shown our guestrooms, restaurants, and food dishes in such an amazing way that we keep coming back to him. Fladzinski’s work was recently featured in Dwell Magazine of an amazing house with beautiful hardwood floors, great lighting, and a unique layout. Please read below more information on the photo shoot and Fladzinski‘s work.

“I’m pleased to announce that my photography has been featured in a four page spread in the most recent special edition of Dwell, Renovate Today on newsstands now. The images, interior and exterior photographs, were commissioned by longtime client Jennifer Weiss Architecture and the article was written by Zahid Sardar, contributing author for Dwell Magazine and he also writes the Material World column for the San Francisco Chronicle.

For a look at more photographs relating to this and other projects, you may visit my blog. I recently completed a project for a new client, Jermyn Manthripragada Architects; if you’re interested, I showcased the project including a promo video and several images here. I’ve also updated the interior and exterior architecture portfolios on my website to include many more images from recent projects, please have a look.”

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Mother’s Day at Spencer’s

May 7, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and we want to help make this an unforgettable day for the mother of your children. Spencer’s for Steaks and Chop, located inside the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, will be open on Sunday, May 12th for you to celebrate Mother’s Day with an amazing dinner outing. Our newest Spring/Summer menu will be available with great dishes such as…

Cioppino

Bucatini, Salmon, Crab, Tuna, Mussels, Spicy Tomato Broth

Spencer’s Cut

22 oz USDA Prime Bone-In Rob Eye

Day Boat Scallops

Spanish Saffron Risotto

For more information or to book a reservation call 408-437-2170. To view the full menu go to our website.

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Work. It. Out!

April 24, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

Did you know that the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose has a 24 hour gym on property? Our newly renovated Hilton Fitness by Precor gym has all your needs to stay in shape while on the road. Not only do we have treadmills, free weights, stair-master, etc, but we have an outdoor heated pool and spa!

Want more information, check us out at our website.

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Carrie McAllen – Director of Business Development of the Year 2012

April 19, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

Director of Business Development of the Year 2012 – Carrie D. McAllen

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose wants to take a moment and congratulate our very own Carrie D.McAllen, for winning Director of Business Development of the Year 2012. We are so lucky to have such an amazing leader and powerful business woman working at our property! She didn’t get this award without hard work and dedication! Read below about Carrie and how she got to where she is today!

Carrie McAllen is a 3^rd generation hotelier and has enjoyed a rewarding and accomplished career of over 28 years of service industry experience with 23+ years in hotel Sales & Marketing for companies such as Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Fairmont and Intercontinental. Favorite parts of her job are managing budgets, increasing profit and successfully managing people by assisting in the development and attainment of their goals and objectives. Carrie is also the co-owner of an event communications production company; Grass Shack Events & Media with her husband, Mike McAllen.

Carrie enjoys many interests that include a formal education in Fashion Design at the Academy of Art University, the arts, history, mig welding, fitness, yoga, cooking, food & wine, nature, traveling, and inspiring people to do great things with without fear.

McAllen is a native of Northern California and lives in the Oakland hills with her husband, 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 Amazon parrots.

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Thinking About Boston!

April 16, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

From all of us at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose Airport Hotel, we are thinking about those affected by yesterday’s events at the 117th Annual Boston Marathon. We are so sad that such a tragic event had to take place. We want to take a moment and let, not only everyone in boston, but also those Boston Properties in our Hilton Family to know they are in our thoughts and prayers!

Keep your heads up! We’re in this together!

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Press Release: DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

April 15, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

MONTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL WINS ANNUAL

LODGING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COMPETITION

Sacramento, CA – High school hospitality students from Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California took home the international title in the tenth annual American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI) International Lodging Management Program (LMP) Competition, held last week in Orlando, Florida.

The Monta Vista team of 10^th graders included Emily Hong, Michelle Li, Sonal Patel, and Isabella Zhang, under the leadership of teacher Carl Schmidt, took top honors at the annual competition. This was the first ever entry from a California high school into this competition. “The key is no one wins alone,” stated Carl Schmidt when asked about his team’s victory.

Each year, the Lodging Management Program (LMP) hosts students from around the world to showcase their skills in a 2-day competition that challenges participants with events based on real-world job scenarios. The competition also provides opportunities for students and instructors alike to network with representatives from colleges, hotels, and hospitality associations.

Mr. Schmidt incorporated the newly revised Lodging Management Program into his curriculum in September 2012, recognizing there was a need to teach about the fundamentals of the lodging industry. As well as a teacher, Mr. Schmidt is the founder of the hospitality program at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, as well as the DECA advisor, and also the Director of the Silicon Valley DECA. DECA is a non-profit organization with a 60 year history of preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) and its Education Foundation provided support and guidance to Monta Vista High School program and assisted with the launch of Lodging Management Program at the school. Additionally, the staff at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, under the direction of General Manager Rob Balmer, supported the team by providing interviews and hotel tours, among other things. Mr. Balmer, who also serves on the CH&LA Education Foundation Board of Directors has been a long-time advocate for the hospitality career training programs at the high school and community college levels.

“Congratulations to the team at the Monta Vista High School and Carl Schmidt, for winning this international competition,” said Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE, President & CEO of the CH&LA Education Foundation. “This is clearly the result of industry working in tandem with education, and it’s truly amazing to see what can be accomplished when everyone works together.”

Students compete for scholarship dollars from leading hospitality universities and a trip to New York City for the AH&LA Fall Conference and the Int’l Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show where they meet and network with the leaders of the lodging industry.

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The California Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (CH&LAEF) is the not-for-profit educational arm of the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA). CH&LAEF is dedicated to developing hospitality leaders of the future, providing continuing education for current hospitality employees, and funding research to shape the future of California’s lodging industry. Since its inception, over $1 million has been distributed through CH&LAEF’s scholarship, education, outreach, and research programs. CH&LAEF is funded solely by charitable donations from generous leaders and companies within the hospitality industry.

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Our Social Media is BOOMING

April 15, 2013 By Cookie Leave a Comment

The DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose Airport Hotel is on every social media outlet you can think of! We want to make sure our guests are not only up-to-date on what is going on at our hotel, but what is happening around the Bay Area! We’ll keep you posted on great events going on from the little towns (such as Campbell, CA) to the big cities (such as San Francisco, CA). So get connected with us and don’t miss a single thing!

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