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Rhode Island’s Historic Providence Biltmore Welcomed to Curio – A Collection by Hilton
December 16, 2014
December 16, 2014 - MCLEAN, Va. - Iconic landmark hotel, the Providence Biltmore, today joined Curio – A Collection by Hilton. Hilton Worldwide today announced the anticipated addition to its growing global brand of distinctive upper upscale and luxury hotels, hand-picked for travelers who seek local discovery and authentic experiences. Located in the heart of downtown Providence, the historic hotel was built in 1922 by Warren and Wetmore, the same architects behind New York City's Grand Central Station. The stately building opened its doors with widespread acclaim and today is deeply woven into the city's fabric and culture, beloved
Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island, MI Acquired by Mr. & Mrs. Dennert O. Ware of D & S North
Mission Point Resort | December 16, 2014
DETROIT, Dec. 16, 2014 -- Mr. and Mrs. Dennert O. Ware of D & S North have purchased Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island, MI. The iconic 239-room hotel is set on 18 acres of lakefront property, where Lakes Huron and Michigan meet. "A new chapter is beginning for Mission Point Resort," said Vice President and Managing Director, Bradley McCallum, who will continue his leadership at the property. "This property is a gem in a one-of-a-kind destination and we are greatly looking forward to working with the Ware family to further its success." Mission Point Resort is set to remain one of Mackinac Island's landmark destinations, with i
Host Hotels Selects Sage to Manage Philadelphia’s Four Seasons Upon Conversion to Independent Hotel
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | December 16, 2014
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 16, 2014 -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST), announced today that as part of the Company's efforts to reposition the Four Season's Philadelphia hotel to a third-party managed independent luxury hotel, the Company has selected Sage Hospitality to manage the hotel starting in June 2015. Sage is one of the largest privately held hospitality investment, management and development companies in the nation operating more than 60 premium branded and lifestyle hotels, as well as nine unique independent restaurant concepts. Sage will be an integral partner in transforming the current Four Seasons to a new luxury ho
MetLife Acquires Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. for $180 million from Ivanhoé Cambridge
MetLife, Inc. | December 16, 2014
New York, New York – MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that it has acquired the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C., for $180 million from Ivanhoé Cambridge. The 415-room Fairmont has a four diamond rating from AAA and is one of the premier luxury hotels in the nation's capital. MetLife is the sole owner of the hotel, which is located in the West End of the capital next to historic Georgetown. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will manage the property for MetLife. Washington, D.C., is one of the country's most stable hotel markets. "We're thrilled to add such a high-quality and well-known hotel as the Fairmont Washington to our portfoli
Brian King Named Director of Sales & Marketing at The 120-key St. Regis Punta Mita Resort in Mexico
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort | December 16, 2014
PUNTA MITA, Mexico (December 16, 2014) - The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, located in Mexico's most exclusive beach community along the coast of the Riviera Nayarit, today announced the appointment of Brian King as director of sales and marketing. With a distinguished history working with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and ample experience in the luxury hospitality sector, King has proven his ability to successfully increase sales and revenue in both the domestic and international markets. In his new role, King will work to solidify the position of the hotel as well as develop and implement strategies that promote new business opportuniti
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Appoints Steven Taylor Chief Marketing Officer
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | December 16, 2014
Hong Kong, December 15, 2014 - Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announces Steven Taylor will join the company as chief marketing officer (CMO) on January 5, 2015. He will be based in the group's corporate office in Hong Kong and report to Shangri-La President and CEO Greg Dogan. In his role as CMO, Taylor will oversee all functions across Shangri-La's Sales and Marketing Division, including revenue management, sales, digital marketing, brand communications, loyalty and partner marketing, customer insights and relationship management, reservations and distribution and corporate communications. Taylor is the former vice president of marketin
HealthCheck Offers a Unique Free Marketing Analysis Tool to Help Hotels Assess Their Online Presence
HealthCheck | December 16, 2014
First of its kind online performance evaluation tool for the hotel industry is now available worldwide Tue, 16 December 2014 - Digital marketing for hotels is complex. In an ideal world every hotel would like 100% of their online bookings to be made directly with the hotel via their website, mobile website or via their Facebook page. The reality however is that this is almost never possible unless you are the only operator in town. Most hotels will therefore use third party distributors like OTAs or the GDS network to complement their direct sales efforts, and then work to get a good balance between them. Getting this balance optimised
TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION Welcomes Dan Wakeling as Senior VP, Global Hotel Development & Acquisitions
December 16, 2014
NEW YORK - December 15, 2014 - TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTIONâ„¢, the next generation of luxury hospitality, announces the appointment of Dan Wakeling to senior vice president, global hotel development and acquisitions. Mr. Wakeling, who joins TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION with 15 years of hotel investment experience, is responsible for the brand's strategic growth with a concentration on acquiring iconic properties and development opportunities in key gateway cities and resort destinations internationally. "Mr. Wakeling's appointment adds to an outstanding year for TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION, in which we broke ground on Trump International Hotel, Washing