Marissa Strabbe named catering and conventions services manager for The Westin South Coast Plaza

Marissa Straabe has joined The Westin South Coast Plaza as the catering and conventions services manager.

Prior to accepting her new post, she was the catering sales manager at the Doubletree Hotel-Anaheim/Orange County. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona.

“We are delighted to welcome Marissa to the hotel and know that with her strong background in both catering and convention services, she will be a great asset to our team,” said Jennie Hoffman, the hotel’s director of sales & marketing.

The extensively remodeled hotel is now more than ever a leading choice for meeting and event planners nationwide, savvy business travelers, as well as leisure guests seeking a sophisticated, yet relaxing experience.

The hotel’s $20 million renovation included new guestrooms that exude an inviting residential feeling and are furnished with a host of convenient amenities like high-speed Internet access, flat screen plasma televisions, the Westin “Heavenly Bed” and the relaxing “Heavenly Bath.”

The lobby, public spaces and meeting rooms have been completely redesigned, and a Terrace Level with relaxing outdoor space and a striking 5,100-square-foot pavilion that features insulated walls, an air and heating system, new carpeting, an accent wall and new chandeliers was added. Other upgrades include a wedding gazebo to comfortably accommodate up to 250 people, and a “Grab ‘n Go” coffee/bakery/retail shop to offer guests the ultimate in convenience.

The Westin South Coast Plaza is located at 686 Anton Boulevard in Costa Mesa, California. For reservations and information, call (714) 540-2500 or visit westin.com/southcoastplaza.