
	The Edward Thomas Collection of Hotels was founded in 1982 by third-generation hotel and real estate investors Edward and Thomas Slatkin, whose family previously owned the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel.

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	In 1994, Beverly Hills-based ETC opened exclusive Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica.

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	In 1999, after a $50+ million renovation, ETC opened a hotel with a history as Santa Monica&#39;s &quot;&quot;Grande Dame,&quot;&quot; Hotel Casa Del Mar.

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	Both members of The Leading Hotels of the World, the adjacent, sister and luxury properties are the only hotels in Santa Monica located right on the sand.

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	ETC&#39;s management team includes Partners and Co-Founders Edward and Thomas Slatkin and President/Chief Operating Officer Timothy S. Dubois.
