Cycas Hospitality Opens Hyatt Place London City East
Hyatt Place | June 30th, 2021
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Welcomes New General Manager, Amila Jeewantha Handunwala
Raffles | June 24th, 2021
News Archive: June
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 250: Hotel History: Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York
Stanley Turkel | June 22, 2021
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS In 1869, Albert Smiley, a nature-loving Quaker schoolteacher, bought a property at a good price; 300 acres surrounding a lake and a tavern in a spectacular natural setting in the heart of a 26,000-acre area in the Shawangunk Mountains, New York. Alfred and Albert Smiley, devout Quaker twin brothers, created the resort in 1869 when they bought Mohonk Lake from John F. Stokes. As the Smileys expanded the hotel, they operated in accordance with their Quaker beliefs: no alcohol, dancing, smoking or card playing. The hotel offered concerts, prayer sessions, lectures as well as swimming, hiking and boating. Under the...
Ocean House Collection Names Dant Hirsch President and Managing Director
Ocean House Collection | June 2, 2021
WATCH HILL, R.I. - June 2, 2021 - Ocean House Collection, New England's leading luxury hospitality brand, today announced the appointment of Dant Hirsch as President and Managing Director. Ocean House Collection was founded by Charles and Deborah Royce in 2010 with the redevelopment of Ocean House, a Forbes Triple Five-Star hotel, now one of only 14 properties in the world to have that designation. Today, the organization consists of some of the most prestigious properties in the world, also including the Forbes Five-Star Weekapaug Inn. "Dant has the leadership track record, the creativity and the vision to successfully lead thi...
The Future of Independent Hotels
Travel Outlook | June 23, 2021
Why Some Travelers Will Go the Extra Mile for a Unique Hotel Experience As travel has slowly returned to normal, it’s clear that we are on the brink of an enormous travel boom. Of all the recent travel trends that have emerged, one is particularly promising for independent hotel owners, and that is that more and more travelers are straying away from hotel chains. Travelers in 2021 no longer want the same travel experiences as their friends and neighbors. They want a unique vacation handcrafted for their trip. Travelers are moving away from large chain resorts and towards individually owned and operated hotels. The trend of seeking out ...
New EVEN® Hotel Atlanta – Cobb Galleria Debuts in Georgia
EVEN HOTELS | June 16, 2021
ATLANTA – June 16, 2021 – In partnership with IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, Miami-based development group EPELBOIM opened the 133-room EVEN® Hotel Atlanta - Cobb Galleria earlier this month. The second Atlanta-area location for the brand, both developed by EPELBOIM, EVEN Hotel Atlanta - Cobb Galleria offers the perfect balance of work and play, with quick access to city thoroughfares I-75 and I-285 and minutes away from some of Atlanta’s top attractions, including Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, The Battery, Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Performing A...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 249: Hotel History: Ocean House at Watch Hill
Stanley Turkel | June 1, 2021
by Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: Ocean House at Watch Hill (49 rooms) Ocean House is a large, Victorian-style waterfront hotel originally constructed in 1868 on Bluff Avenue in the Watch Hill historic district of Westerly, Rhode Island. The original 1868 hotel closed in 2003; it was demolished in 2005 and a new facility opened in 2010 on the same site which retained much of the original structure’s form and appearance, as well as the original name. Both the original and its reconstruction are noted for their rambling Victorian architecture and distinctive yellow siding. The original Ocean House was the last waterfront...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Alpharetta North – Halcyon Appoints Courtney Major as New Director of Sales
Sun Development | June 8, 2021
Courtney Major brings more than 19 years of industry experience to the position ALPHARETTA, Ga. – June 8, 2021 – Courtney Major has been named the new director of sales at the 160-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Alpharetta North - Halcyon, which is expected to open in December 2021. Major will lead all strategic sales and marketing endeavors while supporting the hotel's mission to provide outstanding service to guests. Located at the intersection of McFarland Parkway and Georgia State Highway 400 (exit 12) in Northwest Alpharetta, the hotel is owned by Heritage Hospitality Group and managed by SUN Development & Management Cor...
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Welcomes New General Manager, Amila Jeewantha Handunwala
Raffles | June 24, 2021
MALDIVES, 24th June 2021 – Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is pleased to announce the appointment of Amila Jeewantha Handunwala as General Manager. With over 25 years of experience in the luxury hospitality sector, his expertise will play a significant role in elevating the renowned twin-island hideaway to new heights. Possessing an extensive background with esteemed hospitality marques, Amila has previously lead hotel operations, sales, marketing, revenue management and distribution strategies in the Middle East, South Asia and Europe. Most recently, he held the position of Executive Assistant Manager for St. Regis Maldives Vommuli, with pr...
Stonebridge Companies Plans Fall Opening of The Slate Hotel in Denver
Stonebridge Companies | June 17, 2021
DENVER — June 17, 2021 — Stonebridge Companies, a privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer headquartered in Denver, has announced that The Slate Hotel at the site of the historic original Emily Griffith Opportunity School will begin welcoming guests this fall. Stonebridge Companies is the property owner and developer and will operate the hotel under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand. The 4-story, 135,000-square-foot property will add 251 guest rooms to downtown Denver, supporting the area’s strong demand for hospitality offerings. Located immediately adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center at 125...
