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Hyatt and 511 South Central Avenue, LLC Open the 208-room Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor in MD
Hyatt Place | December 11, 2014
CHICAGO (December 11, 2014) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and 511 South Central Avenue, LLC, which is a collaboration between Englewood LLC and CG Investments, Inc., today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor. "Baltimore is a large and vibrant city, filled with restaurants, markets, galleries, and other impressive art and entertainment attractions," said president Ken Finkelstein, Englewood LLC. "No matter why guests are visiting the area, we are confident that Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor will exceed guest expectations and provide them with everything they need while away from home." Hyatt Place Ba
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires the 125-room Union Station Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee for $52.3M
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | December 11, 2014
December 11, 2014 - BETHESDA, Md. - Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) (the "Company") today announced that it has acquired Union Station Hotel, Autograph Collection ("Union Station Hotel") for $52.3 million. The 125-room iconic historic landmark hotel is located on Broadway, in the center of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The property will maintain its association with Marriott's Autograph Collection and will be operated by Sage Hospitality ("Sage"). "We're thrilled with the acquisition of Union Station Hotel and the opportunity to further expand our growing portfolio into the high-growth Nashville market," said Jon Bortz, Chairman and
Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants (WHR) Managing Director Patrick Dempsey Stepping Down
Whitbread PLC | December 11, 2014
Whitbread announces today that, after ten successful years with the company, Patrick Dempsey, Managing Director of Whitbread Hotels & Restaurants (WHR), will be stepping down from the Board and leaving the company on 28th February 2015. Paul Flaum, currently head of Whitbread Restaurants, will become the new MD WHR on 1st March 2015. Paul has worked for Whitbread for 11 years and was Chief Operating Officer for WHR prior to becoming MD Restaurants. Reporting to Paul will be Simon Jones, who becomes MD Premier Inn UK and hub by Premier Inn (currently Marketing & Strategy Director) and Mark Anderson who will add responsibility for
Element Brand Debuts in New Hampshire with the Opening of the 120-key Element Hanover-Lebanon
Element Hotels | December 11, 2014
Owned and Developed by Norwich Partners and Managed by True North Hotel Group December 11, 2014 - STAMFORD, Conn. - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its trailblazing, eco-wise Element brand has opened its first hotel in New Hampshire. Element Hanover-Lebanon offers a fresh, re-imagined perspective on the extended stay experience with 120 stylish, sustainable rooms and an atmosphere designed to fuel a life in balance and on the move. Ideally located at the entrance of Altaria Business Park, the new Element is a key anchor of a mixed-use complex owned and developed by Norwich Partners. The hotel is
Construction Begins for 151-room Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel in Midtown Miami to Open Q1 2016
Mayan Properties | December 11, 2014
Hotel is Joint Venture of Mayan Properties, 3H Group Hotels, and Arti Hersi, Inc. December 11, 2014 - Miami, FL - With Miami experiencing record-setting levels of business and leisure tourism, construction is beginning on a new Hampton Inn & Suites along the City's thriving Biscayne Boulevard corridor. The 151-key hotel is located at the intersection of Biscayne Boulevard and Northwest 35th Street near the mixed-use Midtown Miami complex and the Miami Design District. The hotel will include 4,400 square feet of retail space at street level and an eight-story parking garage. The development is expected to open in the first quarter of
Destination Hotels Reveals 2015 Trend Forecast In 3rd Annual ‘State Of The Meetings Industry’ Survey
Destination Hotels | December 11, 2014
Englewood, Colo. - December 11, 2014 - In its third annual "State of the Meetings Industry" survey of more than 185 meeting planners nationwide, Destination Hotels sheds light on the recent trends affecting the planning and execution of meetings and events. As the largest operator of independent hotels and resorts in North America, Destination asked an experienced group of corporate, association, government and independent planners-55 percent of whom control more than $100,000 per year in direct meeting spend for their organizations-about how their planning duties and their meetings themselves are changing. These changes stem from gener
The Newly Built 94-room Hampton Inn Potsdam Opens in Northern New York; Managed by Visions Hotel
Hampton Hotels | December 11, 2014
December 11, 2014 - POTSDAM, N.Y. and MCLEAN, Va. - Hampton Hotels, Hilton Worldwide's global brand of more than 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 94-room Hampton Inn Potsdam, located at 169 Market Street. "Hampton Inn Potsdam is a perfect choice for visitors to the area - whether business or leisure," said Paul Kessler, general manager. "Guests can expect modern amenities and a friendly staff who are dedicated to ensure a great stay backed by our 100% Hampton Guarantee." The hotel is managed by Visions Hotel. It is the 7
Forbes Travel Guide Continues Its Expansion In The Americas
Forbes Travel Guide | December 11, 2014
Five Star Rating System Arrives In Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo And Costa Rica Forbes Travel Guide Continues its Growth to Help Consumers Make Better Luxury Travel Decisions in Rapidly Growing Markets Throughout The Americas NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2014 -- Forbes Travel Guide-the originator of the Five-Star hospitality rating system and formerly Mobil Travel Guide-announced that it will begin rating properties in the Latin American cities of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, and in the resort destination of Costa Rica. It will unveil the first group of Forbes Travel Guide Five-star, Four-star and Recommended properties i