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Mid-America Management Embarks on Renovation of the Comfort Inn Miami Valley Centre Mall – Piqua, OH
Midas Hospitality, LLC | December 3, 2015
Piqua, OH, December 3, 2015 – Beachwood, OH-based multifamily, industrial and retail asset owner and developer, The Mid-America Management Corporation, announces $2M renovation on the 124-room Comfort Inn Miami Valley Centre Mall – Piqua, OH. Opening in 1988, the Comfort Inn Miami Valley Centre Mall – Piqua, OH is located at 987 E. Ash St, Piqua, OH. The hotel is located on the southwest corner of I-75 and US Route 36, just 1-mile from downtown Piqua, OH. Connected to the Miami Valley Centre Mall, hotel guest have access to the 500,000 sq. ft. mall, including anchor stores with Sears, Elder-Beerman and Dunham's Sports. Complete with ...
Barton Hill Hotel & Spa Appoints Gerry Rosés as New General Manager
Barton Hill Hotel & Spa | December 1, 2015
LEWISTON, N.Y. – Dec. 1, 2015 – Barton Hill Hotel & Spa, the stylish riverfront boutique hotel set along the Niagara River, has appointed Gerry Rosés, an experienced hospitality professional, as general manager. Rosés comes to Barton Hill Hotel & Spa with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and travel industry, most recently as rooms division director of the Sheraton at the Falls. Previously, Rosés held leadership positions at hotels including the Holiday Inn Secaucus Meadowlands (N.J.), the Ocean Vista Resort (N.Y.), and Springhill Suites by Marriott (N.J.). At Barton Hill Hotel & Spa, Rosés will oversee ...
Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, Managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Appoints Two Directors
the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North | November 11, 2015
John Visconti joins as director of sales and marketing and Okan Hazar joins as director of food and beverage Atlanta, Ga., November 10, 2015. . . . . The Westin® Atlanta Perimeter North hotel, managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, today announced it has appointed John Visconti as director of sales and marketing and Okan Hazar as director of food and beverage for this top rated 372-room property located at the Concourse Corporate Center. Visconti joins the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North from Wyndham Hotel Group, where he served as director of sales and marketing and successfully oversaw the brand transition, renovation and repositio...
Benchmark Hospitality Names Chad Schyvincht Global Sales Director of Sports & Entertainment
Benchmark Hospitality International | November 6, 2015
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, November 2015 … Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Chad Schyvincht global sales director of sports and entertainment. In this role, Mr. Schyvincht will be an active member of Benchmark Hospitality's global sales team and will be based in the company's west coast offices in San Francisco, California. Ted Davis, Benchmark Hospitality's chief sales & marketing officer, made the announcement. "It is such a pleasure to announce Chad's appointment," said Mr. Davis. "His vast industry contacts and his enthusiastic approach to the sales process m...
Colorado’s Westin Westminster Completes $2 Million Guest Room Renovation
| November 3, 2015
WESTMINSTER, Colo. (Nov. 3, 2015) – Colorado's Westin Westminster is pleased to announce that it has completed more than $2 million in updgrades to its 370 guest rooms and seven spacious suites. Designed by Denver's DLR Group, The new Westin Westminster guest room décor features contemporary furniture with sleek lines brightly accented by shades of blue. The hotel rooms – many with breathtaking Rocky Mountain views - also feature updated soft goods, including luxurious new furniture groupings, work spaces and technology advancements. The Westin Westminster worked with Denver art curators NINE dot ARTS to place more than 350 vibrant...
BLLA’s 2015 Annual Leadership Symposium Successfully Closes with 70 Guest Speakers and 270 Attendees
the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) | October 28, 2015
Hospitality Industry Professionals Gathered in Los Angeles to Discuss Latest Trends and Announce Industry Awards Los Angeles (October 28, 2015) – BLLA successfully closed its 2015 Annual Leadership Symposium held at Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica last Friday October 23. The three-day event embraced over 70 guest speakers and 270 attendees worldwide, encompassing boutique hoteliers and industry's most sought-after vendors and media partners. ,. During the event's opening session, BLLA Founder and CEO Frances Kiradjian welcomed the group and encouraged them to stay focused on the ever-changing boutique market place, refining ...
Regent Beijing Names Uli S. Altrichter as Director of Sales & Marketing
Regent | October 20, 2015
BEIJING, China [October 20, 2015] - Regent Beijing is pleased to announce the appointment of Uli S. Altrichter as Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, Altrichter will oversee the property's Sales and Marketing division and assist hotel manager, Melvin Yang, in improving its market share and achieving its overall business objectives. An experienced and highly engaged sales and marketing leader, Altrichter has executive level management experience in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia and possesses over 20 years of expertise in the luxury hospitality industry with prior appointments at InterContinental Hotels and Resorts,...
Debra Klemm Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing of The New Langford Boutique Hotel
Stambul | October 15, 2015
MIAMI (October 15, 2015) – The 126-guest room Langford Hotel, the newest hotel to come to downtown Miami, owned and developed by Stambul and managed by Trust Hospitality, the leader in hospitality management, has named veteran hospitality executive Debra Klemm as Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new position, Klemm will be responsible for the hotel's overall marketing and sales initiatives. Klemm brings with her more than 20 plus years of experience in the hospitality industry, making her an asset to the hotel, which is poised to bring style and sophistication to the city's hotel scene. "We are thrilled to have Debra join our team...
Development Launched for the 153-room Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City to Open in 2019
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. | October 13, 2015
The hotel will operate under a long term management agreement with Thor Urbana Capital and Heldan Hotels & Resorts MEXICO CITY, D.F. – (Oct. 13, 2015) – The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. today announced plans to open its first hotel in Mexico City in 2019. Upon completion, the 153-room Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City will operate under a long term management agreement with Thor Urbana Capital and Heldan Hotels & Resorts. The hotel marks a significant milestone for Ritz-Carlton development in the Caribbean and Latin America, representing its entrée into one of the region's most prominent capital cities. "We are thrilled to co...
Pedro Abascal Appointed Executive Chef at Thompson Playa Del Carmen in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Thompson Hotels | October 9, 2015
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO (OCTOBER 2015) –Thompson Playa del Carmen, the first-of-its-kind luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen, today announced the appointment of Pedro Abascal as Executive Chef. Chef Abascal will oversee the launch of the hotel's daily dining experiences, including the first Mexican outpost of EMM Group's famed CATCH restaurant, which set the standard for elegant seafood dining, coupled with an electrifying nightlife component when it first opened in New York City four years ago. He will also oversee the property's three-meal restaurant, which will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily...
Regent Hotels & Resorts Appoints Stefan Athmann Area General Manager Europe
Regent Berlin | October 9, 2015
BERLIN (October 2015) – Stefan Athmann has been appointed Area General Manager Europe for Regent Hotels & Resorts. In his new role, Stefan Athmann will continue to oversee the daily business at Regent Berlin, and he will additionally have responsibility for the strategic direction of the luxury hotel group as well as pipeline projects. Regent Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in Taiwan, is expanding with a current focus on Europe. With the opening of the Regent Porto Montenegro last year, the group has for the first time implemented a new concept that will broaden its existing portfolio, building smaller hotels that offer a higher ...
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Celebrates “Topping Out’ of Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End
Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End | October 9, 2015
FAIRFAX, VA – October 9, 2015 Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (Crestline) announced that the Hyatt Place Washington DC /Georgetown/West End has reached an important milestone in its construction—the 'topping out' of the nine-story building. The hotel is scheduled to open in the spring of 2016 at 2121 M Street NW and will offer 168 guestrooms. It is being developed by Washington DC-based Renaissance Centro, which enjoys a 30-year legacy of nationally recognized projects throughout the DC metro area. At the topping out celebration, developer Albert H. Small, Jr. said, "The topping out marks the construction progress achieved since fi...
Nathalie Urban Appointed General Manager of W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island in Puerto Rico
October 8, 2015
Vieques, Puerto Rico (Oct. 8, 2015) –Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Nathalie Urban as General Manager of W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island. With more than 20 years of hospitality expertise, Urban will take the helm of the distinguished luxury retreat, focusing on elevating guest satisfaction and managing day-to-day operations tied to its dynamic programming. "Nathalie's experience and proven track record operating world class resorts will be instrumental to the long-term success of W Vieques, one of the most unique properties in the Starwood portfolio worldwide," said Jean-Marc Janod, Vice-president of Opera...
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Completes Guest Room Redesign of 758-Key Swan Hotel
the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel | October 1, 2015
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Oct. 1, 2015 – The largest makeover in the history of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is one step closer to completion. The hotel has completed redesigning every guest room in the 758-room Swan Hotel. The work is part of a multi-phase, multi-year, $125 million redesign project that will transform every guest room in both the Swan and Dolphin buildings. The first phase of the 1,509-room Dolphin starts later this year. The new room is inspired by the resort's water-themed architecture and offers guests a serene and sophisticated atmosphere. The guest room features all-new upgraded furniture and al...
NADEL ARCHITECTS HIRES ANDREW SIMMONS AS DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY STUDIO
The Hoyt Organization | September 29, 2015
The addition of Simmons further strengthens the firm's core practice areas LAS VEGAS/LOS ANGELES – Sept. 24, 2015 – Nadel, an international architectural design firm headquartered in Los Angeles, has hired Andrew Simmons, AIA, as director of the firm's hospitality studio, working out of its Las Vegas office. With more than 20 years of experience working within hospitality design and development, and eight years in the Las Vegas market specifically, Simmons' hire will strengthen Nadel's design capabilities as a whole, while further expanding the firm's expertise in the hospitality and gaming sectors. "As a part of our continued growt...
BLLA Brings Together Independent Hotel Leaders/Innovators for Annual Leadership Symposium in L.A.
the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) | September 22, 2015
Symposium to feature sought-after guest speakers, lifestyle boutique executives and industry experts for three-day event, October 21-23 NEW YORK, September 22, 2015 – Over 300 boutique hotel leaders, travel advisors, media and industry professionals will gather at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, for the annual BLLA Leadership Symposium. BLLA is the leading Boutique & Lifestyle Association aimed at connecting independent, upscale hoteliers with fellow industry innovators, discerning travelers and hospitality professionals. Over the course of three days, more than 70 featured speakers will provide industry insights and...
HFTP, Global Hospitality Association, Announces Release of New Valuable Industry Resource
HFTP | August 26, 2015
AUSTIN, TEXAS (August, 26, 2015) — Today, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), a global association created to further the knowledge and advancement of industry professionals, announced an exciting new service to its members and the industry at large — a fully searchable directory of consultants specializing in accounting, finance, technology, human resources and legal issues. "HFTP is asked for lists of members with competencies in special areas that are available for consulting engagements on almost a daily basis", said HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE. "While we do not endorse any consultants or companies, we do tr...
Regent Expanding Footprint with Four New Hotels Opening Over the Next Two Years in Asia
Regent | August 21, 2015
TAIPEI, Taiwan [August 2015] – Regent Hotels & Resorts will expand its footprint in four of Asia's flourishing cities in the coming years, with three new luxury properties slated for China over the next two years and one in Jakarta, Indonesia. Each property will follow the luxury brand's tradition of offering authentic and distinctive experiences for travelers, with each destination's traditions and culture infused throughout the hotel, reflected in design elements, food and beverage programs and amenities. "We are thrilled to expand Regent's footprint in some of Asia's most prosperous markets," said Steven Pan, chairman of Regent Re...
Attendee Registration Opens For Boutique Design New York (BDNY) 2015
HMG | August 17, 2015
Sixth annual Boutique Design New York trade fair and conference to draw 5,000+ interior designers, architects, purchasing executives, hospitality owners and operators to the Javits Center, Nov. 8-9 CINCINNATI, OH, August 17, 2015 – Attendee registration is underway for Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the award-winning trade fair and conference tailored exclusively to hospitality design professionals, Nov. 8-9 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Now in its sixth year, BDNY has seen double-digit growth each year since its 2010 debut. This year the trade fair will expand to 600+ manufacturers and marketers in 80,000 square feet of...
Intelity and Crestron Unveil Guestroom Services and Automation System at J House Greenwich
Intelity | August 7, 2015
GREENWICH, Conn. – August 7, 2015 – Intelity, leading provider of hospitality guest services solutions, and Crestron Electronics, a leading provider of control and automation systems for multiple verticals, are announcing the first installation of the companies' integrated room automation solution at the J House Greenwich, which will be followed with several other North American properties by end of year. "We are enthusiastic about partnering with two companies that are leaders in innovating the field of hospitality technology," said Bernard Augustin, general manager of J House Greenwich. "Our guests can soon look forward to enjoying a...
Regent Hotels & Resorts & Hua Hong Group Launch New Build Regent Place Harbin in China
Regent | August 7, 2015
[Harbin, August 7th, 2015] - Regent Hotels & Resorts and China's Hua Hong Group confirmed the launch of Regent Place Harbin at the new Hua Hong International Center in 2017. The elegant signing ceremony was attended by Chairman of Regent Hotels and Resorts, Steven Pan, and Zhang Hongshan, Chairman of China's Hua Hong Group. Regent Place Harbin will be set in the heart of Harbin, joined by an array of impressive facilities at the Hua Hong International Center including office space, cinemas, a shopping mall and luxury residences. The hotel will offer 250 guest rooms and 34 suites, three uniquely styled restaurants, a grand ballroom that...
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Appoints Ruby Ochoa New Director of Sales and Marketing
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa | August 6, 2015
Ruby Ochoa brings 10+ years of experience to one of Mexico's most coveted beach towns MIAMI, FL – August 2015 – CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is proud to announce the appointment of Ruby Ochoa as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Ms. Ochoa will oversee all marketing initiatives for the resort, and work closely with management to determine sales strategies across relevant market segments in order to grow awareness and maximize revenues. Ruby is returning to her native country after a successful tenure as Cluster Director of Sales for the JW Marriott in Lima, Peru and overseeing the openin...
David Viviano Appointed Executive Chef at Montage Kapalua Bay in Hawaii
Montage Kapalua Bay | August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015 (KAPALUA BAY, HAWAII) - Richard A. Holtzman, Vice President, Managing Director at Montage Kapalua Bay, has announced the appointment of David Viviano as the new Executive Chef. An ambitious talent with experience spanning the past two decades, Viviano oversees all culinary operations at the oceanfront resort on the island of Maui, Hawaii, including menu creation and kitchen operations for Cane & Canoe, Sunset Patio and Hana Hou Bar, as well as for Mahana Market, In-Residence Dining and private dining. "I am delighted to welcome Chef David to our Montage Kapalua Bay ohana," said Holtzman. "His extensive experience and bac...
Boutique Leadership Conference Agenda Surprise
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) | July 30, 2015
OCTOBER 21-23, 2015 - Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, CA The 2015 Leadership Symposium program planning committee has been hard at work preparing another event worthy of your attendance and participation. The theme for this year's symposium: Boutique Inspiration....Independent Spirit.....Lifestyle Leadership The Agenda, speakers, entertainment and networking activities have been expanded, as the association fulfills it's mission to deliver education, value and results for attendees. The "surprise" will be revealed soon. The 2015 Hospitality AWARDS are also open for nomination. CLICK HERE to get started. AGENDA OVERVIEW Bringing A ...
