Andaz West Hollywood Names Matt Ojinaga Director of Sales and Marketing
Andaz West Hollywood names Matt Ojinaga, director of sales and marketing and Denise Sy, director of business travel and entertainment sales. In this role, Ojinaga will oversee all aspects of sales and marketing for Andaz West Hollywood, and Sy will lead all aspects of business travel sales for the property including wholesale, leisure and entertainment markets.
Andaz West Hollywood, located on West Hollywood's famed sunset strip, is a boutique luxury property that offers 239 guestrooms, two distinct dining outlets including a rooftop pool venue, multiple private event spaces, plus a ballroom with complete city views. The property recently opened Riot House Market, a modern take on the grab and go concept that features local and regionally sourced menu items.
"We are so excited to welcome Matt and Denise to Andaz West Hollywood. We know that Matt's vast hotel experiences which range from boutique properties, to resort and convention properties, will benefit Andaz West Hollywood; and Denise's experience at hotels in both Los Angeles and San Francisco, paired with her outgoing personality, will make her a stand -out leader," said Nate Hardesty, general manager, Andaz West Hollywood.
Ojinaga earned a BA in Communications for the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. He has received numerous Hyatt leadership awards including Sales Team of the Year (2017) and Sales Elite Performer (2015).Sy earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from California Polytechnic Pomona, Pomona CA. Earlier in her career, Sy received the Marriott President's Circle recipient award and was a Marriott International luxury business travel mentor.