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HIIVE by fusion Binh Duong New City Celebrates Opening In Southern Vietnam
Fusion | July 30, 2024
175-room hotel launches in fast-growing industrial hub just north of Ho Chi Minh City Singapore (30 July 2024) – HIIVE by fusion Binh Duong New City, the latest premier hotel in Fusion Hotel Group’s expanding portfolio, is now open in the fast-growing industrial and logistics hub of Binh Duong in southern Vietnam. Located in the heart of Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park 2 (VSIP 2), the new hotel is just 38km north of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, near Hikari Complex, Binh Duong New City Park and the Binh Duong World Trade Center Association. The hotel has been designed with the business traveller in mind, of
Dreamscape Hospitality Names Christina Pedersen as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Dreamscape Hospitality | July 30, 2024
Dallas, TX — July 30, 2024 — Dreamscape Hospitality proudly announces the appointment of Christina Pedersen as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Pedersen will oversee strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth and elevate the guest experience across Dreamscape’s diverse portfolio. Pedersen brings over 25 years of unparalleled experience in the hospitality industry, showcasing expertise across many discipline areas and product verticals. Her impressive career is marked by a strong acumen for commercial services and topline revenue generation. Pedersen’s extensive background spans leadership roles in operations,
Banyan Group Opens Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico’s Wine Country
BANYAN TREE VEYA, VALLE DE GUADALUPE | July 30, 2024
The Group continues to strengthen its presence in North America with the opening of Banyan Tree Valle de Guadalupe, a wellbeing haven. VALLE DE GUADALUPE, B.C. (July 30, 2024) – Banyan Group announced the opening of Banyan Tree Veya, Valle de Guadalupe, a luxurious wellbeing resort set amidst the picturesque vineyard landscape of Mexico's wine country. Accessible within 90 minutes from the U.S. border, the opening marks the first full-fledged property for the Group’s dedicated wellbeing brand, Banyan Tree Veya, which offers a haven for those seeking connection. “We are excited to debut our wellbeing-focused Veya brand in North Amer
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi Welcomes Mafalda Costa Tavares as New General Manager
The Ritz- Carlton, Langkawi | July 30, 2024
LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA – July 2024 - The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is proud to announce the appointment of Mafalda Costa Tavares as General Manager. Mafalda joins the resort with over twenty years of hospitality management experience, specialized in the luxury sector. A tenured industry veteran, she brings extensive revenue, sales and marketing experience to her new role following a stellar career spanning several years; the majority with The Ritz-Carlton Hotels and Resorts in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.  Having graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and holding a Hotel Management Diploma from Les Roches Hotel Management Schoo
Iconic Luxury Hotels Appoints Samantha Rieu as General Manager of 11 Cadogan Gardens & The Chelsea Townhouse
Iconic Luxury Hotels | July 30, 2024
London, July 2024 - Iconic Luxury Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Samantha Rieu as General Manager of its luxury boutique townhouse hotels, 11 Cadogan Gardens and The Chelsea Townhouse, both in the heart of Chelsea, and the only two Relais & Châteaux hotels in London. Samantha Rieu FIH is an accomplished Hotel Manager with over 25 years of experience in 5-star luxury properties. Most recently she was Hotel Manager of The Beaumont Hotel in London and prior to that held the same role at DUKES London. Previous properties also include The Fairmont Boston, The Savoy, Mandarin Oriental London, and independent Michelin star
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel Names Brandon Bayne as New Executive Chef
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel | July 30, 2024
Lincoln, Neb., July 30, 2024 – The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, the timeless hotel located in the heart of downtown Lincoln, has named Brandon Bayne as its new executive chef. Chef Bayne will oversee the culinary operations of the hotel, including banquets and catering, menu creation, and overall execution of the property’s comprehensive food and beverage program. "We are thrilled to welcome Chef Bayne to the Lincoln Marriot Cornhusker Hotel as our new executive chef," said Kevin Miller, general manager of Lincoln Marriot Cornhusker Hotel. "Chef Bayne is a respected culinary professional with a passion for food that enlivens ever
Newly Released 2026 Hotel Openings Forecast From Lodging Econometrics Expects Significant Growth in U.S. Hotel Supply Through 2026
Lodging Econometrics | July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH As seen in the Q2 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics, at the end of the second quarter, there are 6,095 projects with 713,151 rooms in the pipeline. This new all-time high represents a 9% year-over-year increase in projects and an 8% YOY increase in rooms compared to Q2 2023 totals. At the close of the second quarter, there are 1,171 projects comprising 147,611 rooms under construction, marking a 10% increase in projects and a 4% increase in rooms YOY. Projects slated to start construction in the next 12 months total 2,350 projects with 268,378 rooms, reflecting
HEI Adds the Westin Dallas Downtown to Portfolio of Properties Managed
HEI Hotels & Resorts | July 30, 2024
Norwalk, CT, July 30, 2024 - HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading operators of institutionally owned hotels with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, has added The Westin Dallas Downtown to its portfolio, bringing the total number of hotels managed in the Dallas market to five. HEI now manages a total of 15 properties in the state of Texas. The Westin Dallas Downtown opened in 2015 and features 326 rooms, 34,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space, a three-meal restaurant and lobby bar, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center. The property is located in the heart of the Dalla