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Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Carl Dees as General Manager of Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace | June 23, 2020
MADISON, Wis. - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Madison, Wis., will reopen on June 23rd. In addition, the company announced that Carl Dees will assume additional duties as general manager of Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, while continuing his role as vice president of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “We are delighted to reopen our doors at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “While we have mi
Impact of COVID-19 on Hotel Insurance Premiums: Are Refunds Possible?
June 23, 2020
Much has already been written about insurance issues arising from the Covid19 virus. With many hotels closed throughout the world, it’s inevitable that hotel owners/investors are looking to their insurance policies for compensation under the Business Interruption section. But, sadly, for almost all hotels the probability is that their Business Interruption wording will not provide any protection for hotel owners or operators. There may be a few policies out there where the wording will allow a claim but they will be very few, and if cover exists for a particular hotel or group, it may well be under a Business Interruption extension worde
Hilton and Country Garden Announces New Strategic Cooperation to Develop 1,000 Home2 Suites by Hilton® in China
Hilton | June 23, 2020
FOSHAN, GUANGDONG, China and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an exclusive management license agreement with Country Garden to introduce and develop the Home2 Suites by Hilton® brand in China. The agreement with Funyard Hotel Investment (Asia) Limited, a subsidiary of Country Garden, further expands the strategic cooperation between Hilton and Country Garden. “As our second largest market globally, China has consistently seen rapid growth and is forecast to become the world’s largest lodging market,” said Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton. “We know from our success with several existin
Michigan’s Grand Hotel Introduces Michael Cerrie as Executive Chef
Grand Hotel | June 23, 2020
Mackinac Island, Mich. - June 22, 2020 – The historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, operated by Pivot Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cerrie as the property’s new Executive Chef. In his role, Cerrie oversees the operations of Grand Hotel’s on-site restaurants, including the spectacular Main Dining Room, Woods, Jockey Club at the Grand Stand, The Gatehouse, Grand Coffee and Provisions, and Fort Mackinac Tea Room. Cerrie has more than 25 years of culinary experience and has prepared food for dignitaries and celebrities alike. In 2013, Cerrie was inducted as Chef Rôtisseur into the Chaîne des
Uplifting the Leisure and Hospitality Workforce Through Education
Vivek Sharma | June 23, 2020
By Vivek Sharma Arguably one of the industries in the U.S. that has encountered the deepest impact from the COVID-19 pandemic is the leisure and hospitality sector. In March and April of this year, the industry laid off more than 8 million people, then rebounded and continued to increase in July, adding 592,000 jobs. As more states open again for business and companies ask employees to return, some workers formerly employed in these service industries may reconsider whether to use their valuable skills in another line of work. While it will take time for the economy to completely rebound and attain pre-pandemic business levels, American
The Anam Cam Ranh Appoints Mandy Tran Thi My Dung as Director of Sales and Marketing
The Anam Cam Ranh | June 23, 2020
CAM RANH, Vietnam (June 23, 2020) – A seasoned hospitality professional with almost two decades of experience working for some of the world’s leading hotel brands has been named five-star Anam’s director of sales and marketing. Vietnamese national Mandy Tran Thi My Dung’s appointment to The Anam, overlooking Long Beach situated on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula, comes after she worked as the director of sales and marketing during the pre-opening of the nearby Hyatt Regency Nha Trang for one year. Before that she worked for the Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel and Spa for eight years, including as the hotel’s director of sales and m
Genuine Hospitality Opens New Hyatt Place – Chicago / Wicker Park
Genuine Hospitality | June 23, 2020
SAINT LOUIS, MO, June 23, 2020 – St. Louis-based hotel operator, Genuine Hospitality, LLC has opened a new 99-room Hyatt Place - Chicago / Wicker Park. The Hyatt Place - Chicago / Wicker Park opened June 16, 2020 and is located at 1551 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. On the edge of downtown Chicago, the hotel is less than three miles from the downtown Chicago action and with convenient access from The John F. Kennedy Expressway. The Hyatt Place is nestled in the heart of the vibrant Wicker Park neighborhood, known for its local eclectic culture, quirky shops, trendy music clubs, art galleries, boutique stores, coffee shops, restaurants a
Ambassador Chicago Names Jenna Haymond as Director of Sales and Marketing
Ambassador Chicago, a Joie de Vivre Hotel | June 23, 2020
CHICAGO (June 23, 2020) — Ambassador Chicago, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, today announces the appointment of Jenna Haymond to director of sales and marketing. Haymond brings over a decade of hotel experience and expertise in boutique hospitality to her new role. “Jenna is an Illinois native and has dedicated her career to fostering a strong hospitality community at properties throughout the state,” says Katharine Degoma, general manager of Ambassador Chicago. “I can’t think of a person better suited to lead one of Chicago’s most iconic hotels. She brings a positive energy and creativity to every aspect of her job.” Prior to