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Owned by HDP Spruill and Managed by Hotel Equities, Residence Inn Hotel Set to Open in Dunwoody, Georgia
Residence Inn by Marriott | August 24, 2017
Dunwoody, GA – August 24, 2017 – The 127-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Dunwoody, Georgia is scheduled to open on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Located at 4695 Ashford Dunwoody Road, the all-suite Residence Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center/Dunwoody will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by HDP Spruill, LLC and managed by Hotel Equities of Atlanta, Georgia. Located 10 minutes from Braves Stadium, 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta and 20 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Residence Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center/Dunwoody offers its guests convenient access to the Perimeter Center Mall, Georgia Aqua...
Hospitality Funding Advises Cambria Hotels Expansion in Sonoma County, California
Hospitality Funding | August 16, 2017
Palm Beach, FL — Hospitality Funding, Inc. arranged funding for the development of a new Cambria hotel & suites in Sonoma County, Calif. Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, signed an agreement with franchise partner Stratus Development Partners, LLC on the new hotel expected to open in 2019. When assessing the transaction, Hospitality Funding considered the following: The four-story, 132-room Cambria property will be located at 5870 Labath Avenue in Rohnert Park. The Cambria hotel & suites Sonoma County is in the heart of wine country and next to Napa Valley, offeri...
Hotel Equities Names Marcie Pruitt Corporate Controller
Hotel Equities | August 14, 2017
ATLANTA, GA (August 14, 2017) –Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) named Marcie Pruitt to the position of Corporate Controller. Her responsibilities include oversight of the accounting and financial functions for the firm, including staff supervision and owner relations. She reports to Carlos Melgar, Vice President of Finance for Hotel Equities. "Marcie brings leadership experience and excellent accounting skills to our expanding accounting team," said Carlos Melgar, Vice President of Finance for Hotel Equities. "A veteran of the hospitality industry, she understands the financials, but also is skilled at building relationships with...
Q2 2017 Financial Reports Round Up – Part 5: Marriott, IHG, Ryman, Xenia, Belmond
August 8, 2017
Marriott International Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results Highlights Second quarter reported diluted EPS totaled $1.08, a 13 percent increase over prior year results. Second quarter adjusted diluted EPS totaled $1.13, a 35 percent increase over second quarter 2016 combined results. Adjusted 2017 second quarter results exclude merger-related Combined 2016 second quarter results assume Marriott's acquisition of Starwood and Starwood's sale of its timeshare business had been completed on January 1, 2015; Worldwide comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR rose 2.2 percent in the 2017 second quarter, while North American comparable s...
IHG Appoints Marvin Alballi as Director of Restaurants and Bars – India, Middle East, Africa (IMEA)
August 1, 2017
New Delhi India, 01 August, 2017: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the appointment of Marvin Alballi as its new Director of Restaurants and Bars – India, Middle East, Africa (IMEA). In his remit, Marvin will be focused on driving commercial operations across IHG's restaurants and bars (R&B) offering in IMEA, generating greater revenue and profitability for the company's hotels. He will also be responsible for operational excellence and delivering great guest experiences across the region. After studying in Europe and graduating with a degree in hotel and cateri...
Hotel Equities to Manage NYC’s 88-Room Four Points by Sheraton Long Island City
Hotel Equities | August 1, 2017
ATLANTA and NEW YORK CITY–August 1, 2017– Atlanta-based Hotel Equities has been selected to manage the Four Points by Sheraton Long Island City. The hotel recently completed a full renovation of guestrooms, meeting space, restaurant and public space. "Adding another property in New York has been a focus for Hotel Equities," said Joe Reardon, SVP of Business Development and Marketing for Hotel Equities. "The property enjoys the benefits of a vibrant neighborhood scene within proximity to some of the NYC area hot spots." Boasting panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline from its rooftop bar and floor-to-ceiling glass-wrapped m...
Marriott’s Arne Sorenson and STR’s Randy Smith to Be Inducted into U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders
OTO Development | July 28, 2017
WASHINGTON (July 28, 2017)—Longtime industry leaders Arne Sorenson and Randy Smith have been selected as the 2017 inductees into the U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders, the single highest and most revered honor an individual in the travel community can receive. Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International and current Chairman of U.S. Travel's CEO Roundtable, and Smith, co-founder and chairman of data and analytics firm STR, will be honored during a November 14 dinner among more than 100 industry leaders at U.S. Travel's fall board meeting in Washington, D.C. Distinguished individuals are named to U.S. Travel's Hall o...
Owned and Managed by New Age Properties Group, New Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Opens in Washington, North Carolina
Fairfield Inn & Suites | July 26, 2017
Washington, NC – July 26, 2017 – The 86-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Washington, North Carolina is scheduled to open this Friday, July 28, 2017 with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 2090 West 15th Street, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by New Age Properties Group, LLC of Washington, North Carolina. Located 18 miles from Pitt Greenville Airport and five minutes from historic downtown, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington offers convenient access to East Carolina...
IHG and Pro-invest Group Partner for First EVEN Hotels Property in New Zealand Set to Open in 2020
IHG | July 26, 2017
Travel can play havoc with our mental and physical wellbeing. So many of us spend hours at the gym, watching our diets or taking early morning yoga classes, only to see all the great results fly out the window when we board the plane. Increasingly travellers are realigning their priorities to put wellbeing first in today's over-scheduled and 'always on' culture. As they increasingly endeavour to stick to good routines on the road, 'wellness travel' has flourished, outpacing regular travel by 50% and reflecting the need for travellers to recharge, refresh and rejuvenate themselves to maintain a healthy life balance. IHG® (InterContin...
Owned and Managed by IMIC Hotels, the 101-Suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Opens in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | July 24, 2017
Mount Pleasant, SC – July 25, 2017 – Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International's (NASDAQ: MAR) TownePlace Suites by Marriott Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is scheduled to open for business today. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Mount Pleasant area. The new TownePlace Suites Charleston Mount Pleasant located at 1350 Stuart Engals Boulevard, continues to exemplify the brand's rapid growth. The new hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, ow...
Managed by Hotel Equities, the Four Points Houston Intercontinental Airport Opens
Four Points | July 24, 2017
Marriott International, Inc.® (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of Four Points Houston Intercontinental Airport, the brand's fifth in the Houston area and tenth in the state. Catering to the needs of today's everyday traveler, the hotel offers approachable design, stylish comfort and all the brand's popular extras including a 24-hour fitness center, fast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and Best Brews & BBQ™. Managed by Hotel Equities, Four Points Houston Intercontinental Airport offers 123 spacious guest rooms, 2,500 sq. ft. of meeting space, a 24-hour fitness center, business center and fast and free Wi-Fi th...
Consorcio Hotelero GR5 and IHG Open New Crowne Plaza Hotel in Puebla, Mexico
July 24, 2017
With an investment of more than US$17 million by Consorcio Hotelero GR5, S.A. de C.V., the hotel is the first property to open in Mexico under the Crowne Plaza Accelerate brand transformation. It is also the first property in Mexico to feature the innovative WorkLife guestroom, designed to offer a perfect mix of comfort, connectivity and flexibility for the modern business traveler. Gerardo Murray, Regional Vice President Brands and Marketing, Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean, IHG® said: "IHG is committed to offering guests the most innovative hospitality experience. The Crowne Plaza Puebla is a prime example of the new concepts ...
September Opening Planned for AC Hotel San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront
AC Hotels by Marriott | July 20, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JULY 20, 2017 - AC Hotel San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront – the newest property within the AC Hotels by Marriott brand – will open in September 2017. Conveniently located just 10 miles from downtown San Francisco and 10 minutes from San Francisco International Airport, this brand-new 187-room property is the perfect addition to South San Francisco's growing biotech hub, providing the area with an upscale experience in a waterfront hotel that's already being called a work of art. The architectural touch point is a wall of glass facing the San Francisco Bay, while the rest of the European...
General Manager Erinn Veach-Asher Welcomes Guests to New Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown, Texas
Home2 Suites by Hilton | July 20, 2017
BAYTOWN, Texas and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 96 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Baytown complements the demand for new lodging in the Greater Houston area, which saw a record-breaking 20 million visitors in 2016*. "Always a strong business destination, the popularity of Houston among leisure travelers has grown tremendously over the past several years, a...
Ehrhardt Hospitality Opens Fairfield Inn & Suites in St. Joseph, Missouri
Fairfield Inn & Suites | July 20, 2017
St. Joseph, MO – July 20, 2017 – The 108-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in St. Joseph, Missouri is now open for business with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 4779 Tuscany Drive, the Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Joseph will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Ehrhardt Hospitality, LLC of Hannibal, Missouri. Whether travelling for business or pleasure, the Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Joseph offers guests convenient access to The Shoppes at North Village, Hollywood 10 Movie Theatre, Missouri Western University and t...
Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach Opens in Indonesia with General Manager Guillaume Epinette at the Helm
Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach | July 20, 2017
New Delhi, 20th July 2017 - Bali's most lively and storied village is welcoming the world's most neighborhood-centric brand in July 2017, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach. In a village that captures the ancient and modern zeitgeist of Bali in all its color, energy and lively tradition, curious travelers are the new savvy individualists. As a destination, Bali has always delighted guests with its ability to embrace the modern and traditional with a stylish and youthful zest — and nowhere is this more apparent than in Seminyak, a neighborhood where the ocean breeze blends a fusion of village gamelan and modern ho...
G6 Hospitality, Hilton and Marriott Plan Hotel Developments in Honduras
The Honduras Country Brand Program | July 19, 2017
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 19, 2017 -- Honduras' growing popularity as a tourism and investment destination have led to recent expansions from multi-nationals such as Hilton, which is the latest hotel group to announce a future development in this Central American country. Last month, Hilton announced the signing of a management agreement with Desarrolladores Asociados de Honduras (DAH) to operate a new build 173-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Tegucigalpa. Scheduled to open in 2021, the hotel will introduce Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton's upscale yet affordable global brand of hotels, to the country's capital and largest city....
Hotel Equities Names Arthur Holman General Manager for Residence Inn Miami Beach/Surfside
Hotel Equities | July 18, 2017
Atlanta, GA and Miami Beach/Surfside, FL–July 18, 2017 – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities announced the hiring of Arthur Holman as the new General Manager of the 175-room Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach/Surfside, FL located at 92nd Street and Collins Avenue in the Surfside area of Miami Beach. Mr. Holman has responsibility for overseeing the management of all operations at the all-suite resort-style Residence Inn including food & beverage concepts plus sales, marketing and revenue management strategies. Hotel Equities manages the property for Hotel Development Partners (HDP) of Atlanta, their JV partner. "Arthur brings...
IHG® Appoints David Todd as Senior Director, New Hotels-IMEA
July 17, 2017
New Delhi, India, 17 July, 2017: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has appointed David Todd as its new Senior Director, New Hotels-IMEA. David previously worked for IHG both at the corporate office and at the company's hotels in the Middle East. Prior to rejoining IHG, he served as Vice President, Operations-MEA at Millennium Hotels & Resorts. Based in Dubai, David will streamline and accelerate IHG's new hotel opening process acting as a Centre of excellence for the IMEA region. He will collaborate with various functions across the corporate offices in Dubai and Delhi as well as build...
General Manager Thomas Haidet Welcomes Guests to Newly-Built TownePlace Suites Austin Round Rock, Texas
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | July 12, 2017
Austin, TX – July 13, 2017 – Marriott International's (NASDAQ: MAR) TownePlace Suites by Marriott Austin Round Rock is scheduled to open for business this Tuesday, July 18, 2017. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Austin area. The new TownePlace Suites Austin Round Rock located at 541 Parker Drive, continues to exemplify the brand's rapid growth. The new hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by East VH TS Round Rock, LLC and managed by Vista Host Inc. of Housto...
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Welcomes Jay Marsella as New Director of Sales and Marketing
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa | July 12, 2017
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (July 13, 2017) — Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, located on Florida's historic coast, offers a truly authentic and relaxing travel experience as well as privileged access to championship golf at the adjacent TPC® Sawgrass. This full-service property recently underwent a $25 Million renovation project, which included a wide variety of enhancements and additions for guests. As one of these exciting changes, the resort has welcomed a new Director of Sales and Marketing, Jay Marsella, a 28-year veteran of Marriott International. Marsella joins the property having most recently served as the openin...
Marriott International and Ian Schrager to Debut Two Edition Hotels in Tokyo Expected to Open in 2020
Marriott International, Inc. | July 12, 2017
TOKYO, JAPAN – July 12, 2017 – Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) together with Ian Schrager today announced the signing of two separate agreements with Mori Trust Co., Ltd., the largest owner and franchisee of Marriott International hotels in Japan, for The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza and The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon. Expected to open in 2020, these two distinctive luxury lifestyle hotels will mark the debut of EDITION in Japan. EDITION Hotels is an unexpected and refreshing collection of individualized, customized, one-of-a-kind hotels which redefines the codes of traditional luxury. Displaying the best of dining and enter...
Owned by African Sun Limited, Holiday Inn Opens in Mutare, Zimbabwe
IHG | July 12, 2017
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced the opening of its new Holiday Inn® in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The franchised property, owned by African Sun Limited, features 96 rooms, an outdoor pool and a meeting room capable of seating 250 people. It is located in the heart of the city centre with significant business activity across the forestry, citrus farming and mining industries. Outside of Southern Africa, the UAE is Zimbabwe's biggest export market. Mutare is positioned in the diamond mining region of Zimbabwe, and close to the Tete Province, a coal mining region in Mozambique. Zim...
Hotel Equities Opens New Gulf-front Island House Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton on Orange Beach, Alabama
Hotel Equities | July 12, 2017
Atlanta and Orange Beach, AL– July 12, 2017 – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) announced the opening of the Island House Hotel Orange Beach – a DoubleTree by Hilton after a multi-million-dollar renovation. Owned by Island House, Inc. and managed by Hotel Equities, the hotel is located at 26650 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, Alabama. Nestled on the Gulf Shores and in the heart of Orange Beach, AL, Island House Hotel Orange Beach – a DoubleTree by Hilton boasts one of the largest private beaches of any hotel in the area and is the only full-service Hilton hotel on the Alabama Gulf Coast. In addition, each ...
