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Rhode Island’s Newport Harbor Island Resort Welcomes Jaysen Elrod as Executive Chef
Newport Harbor Island Resort | August 1, 2024
The newly renovated coastal resort appoints Jaysen Elrod to oversee culinary operations NEWPORT, RI. (August 1, 2024) – The newly reopened Newport Harbor Island Resort, a quintessential New England coastal destination and the only resort on Goat Island, announces the appointment of Jaysen Elrod to Executive Chef, effective immediately. In his new role, Elrod has overseen the re-concepting of the on-site dining outlets and will manage all culinary operations for the resort, which just underwent a $50 million renovation in time for the summer season. “We are thrilled to announce this incredibly well-deserved promotion for Chef Jays
Four Seasons Resort Orlando Names Ali Mohammed as Regional Vice President and General Manager
Four Seasons Hotel | August 1, 2024
Mohammed brings 24 years’ experience with Four Seasons August 1, 2024, Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, U.S.A. Ali Mohammed has been appointed as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, effective immediately. Mohammed has spent the past 24 years with Four Seasons, gaining invaluable experience in each role, spanning the globe in a variety of instrumental positions. Mohammed joins Four Seasons Resort Orlando after serving as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Miami since 2022. While in this role, he led the USD 22 million renovation of the hotel guest rooms,
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Appoints Dena Roady as Area Vice President and General Manager
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego | August 1, 2024
Hyatt Veteran Dena Roady Joins the Team at the Iconic, San Diego Waterfront Property San Diego, Calif. (August 1, 2024) – Nationally recognized Southern California hotel, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, announces today the appointment of Dena Roady as the new Area Vice President and General Manager of the renowned property overlooking the San Diego Bay. Originally from Colusa, California, Roady boasts an impressive 28 years of leadership and hospitality experience with Hyatt. Roady most recently served as Area Vice President and General Manager at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort and Spa, where she oversaw the overall strategy, performance
Aparium Hotel Group Names Alfonce Mckinney as General Manager of Hotel Granada in Atlanta, Georgia
Hotel Granada | August 1, 2024
Hotel Granada, the upscale boutique hotel from Aparium Hotel Group bringing new life to a fully renovated historic building in Midtown Atlanta this August, is proud to announce its executive team. Leading the charge are General Manager, Alfonce McKinney; Director of Sales and Marketing, Violaine Diogene; and Director of Lifestyle, Chay Steer. Together, they will spearhead curated community events, deliver thoughtful service to guests and in-town visitors, and drive successful business for the property as it celebrates its grand opening and beyond. Alfonce J. Mckinney, III, General Manager Originally from the southside of Chicago, IL, McK
Host Hotels & Resorts Acquires 1 Hotel Central Park in New York City
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | August 1, 2024
BETHESDA, Md., August 1, 2024-- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (“Host” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, today announced that it has acquired the fee simple interest in the 234-room 1 Hotel Central Park (the “Property”) for approximately $265 million in cash. The acquisition price represents an 11.1x EBITDA multiple or a cap rate of approximately 8.1% on the Property’s 2024 estimated results1. The Property is expected to be among Host’s top-10 assets based on estimated full year 2024 results, with expected RevPAR of $545, Total RevPAR of $735, and EBITDA per key o
Archipelago International and Noval Properties Sign Six Management Agreements in the Dominican Republic
Archipelago International | August 1, 2024
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, August 1, 2024-- In an unprecedented move, Archipelago International, the largest privately-owned hotel management group in Southeast Asia, has joined forces with Noval Properties, a premier real estate developer in the Dominican Republic. This strategic alliance, formed in November 2023, is proud to announce the signing of six comprehensive management agreements that will see the introduction of Archipelago International's esteemed brands and innovative property management solutions to the Dominican Republic's flourishing hospitality and real estate markets. This collaboration is set to revolutioni
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus Join Forces to Expand Hospitality Employment and Job Training
AMADEUS | August 1, 2024
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus, together with the Culinary Union are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus to support the continued post-pandemic recovery of the hotel industry and to connect hospitality workers with good union jobs and on-the-job training. The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas will add Amadeus’ HotSOS Housekeeping software solution to its training curriculum to provide job training to youth, adults, and displaced workers. This new partnership is the result of work by researchers from five universities who study the implementation of technology
Avocet Hospitality Completes Renovation of The Admiral Hotel in Mobile, Alabama
The Admiral Hotel | August 1, 2024
This Azalea City Property Nods to the City’s Rich History Through New Design and Reimagined Guest Experiences Mobile, AL (August 1, 2024) – Stepping into the newly renovated Admiral Hotel is like entering a world where the 17th century and modern-day luxury collide. It is here that every corner tells a story, and every detail whispers the elegance of a bygone era with a cosmopolitan flair. This is the narrative of The Admiral Hotel, now reborn with regal undertones, drawing inspiration from Mobile’s rich past and the visionary spirit of its founder, Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville. In the late 17th century, under the commission of King