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News Archive: September
Multimillion-Dollar Property-Wide Renovation Complete for the 1,310-key Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Marriott Hotels | September 29, 2021
HONOLULU – September 29, 2021 – Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa today announces the completion of its multi-million-dollar comprehensive transformation that introduces guests to a unique modern resort playground experience. Spanning 5.2 acres and overlooking world-famous Waikiki Beach, the beachfront resort features transformed guestrooms and suites, a modernized open-air Nanea Lobby, Royal Kaila Spa, a dramatic new one-acre Queensbreak pool and amenity deck including two luxurious pools with private cabanas and a spectacular new open-air restaurant and bar concept serving delicious locally influenced cuisine. “We are excited ...
Is Your Hotel Flushing Money Down the Toilet?
Cicero Construction Group | September 30, 2021
By Sam Cicero PLAINFIELD, IL – September 30, 2021 – Was your hotel built before 1993? If so, chances are you’re losing money each time a guest flushes one of the hotel’s toilets. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that hotels use about 15 percent of the total water consumed by commercial and institutional facilities in the United States. Actual usage varies by guest, of course, but most studies indicate hotels use between 100 to 200 gallons of fresh water per occupied guestroom per day. Water in the United States ranges from three to five dollars per 1,000 gallons. Simple math shows how effo...
Benchmark Global Hospitality and Pyramid Hotel Group Announce Merger
Benchmark Pyramid | September 30, 2021
BOSTON and THE WOODLANDS, Texas – September 30, 2021 – Two storied hotel and resort management companies have aligned forces, creating one powerhouse organization strategically positioned for the future of the global hospitality industry: Benchmark Pyramid. With a worldwide portfolio of 210 properties and annual operating revenue under management of more than $3 billion, the new company captures the passions and unique strengths of Benchmark Global Hospitality, a celebrated leader in the development and management of independent and lifestyle properties, and Pyramid Hotel Group, with its history of success across branded/franchise and re...
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Welcomes New Management Appointments
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park | September 1, 2021
NEW YORK, N.Y. – September 1, 2021 –The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park is pleased to announce the leadership appointments of General Manager Douglas Housley and Director of Sales & Marketing Andrei Oei. General Manager Douglas Housley (left) and Director of Sales & Marketing Andrei Oei (right). Douglas, or “Doug” as he prefers, assumed his new role this past December 2020. A well-seasoned luxury hospitality veteran, Doug began his career with the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 1979. During this time, his career expanded across several U.S. and overseas markets, covering Food and Beverage assignments, Ro...
What if Labor Shortage Is a Long-Term Threat to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry?
Linchi Kwok | September 27, 2021
By Linchi Kwok The U.S. economy finally shows signs of a strong recovery from the pandemic. Nevertheless, the surging delta variant cases, inflation, and the global supply chain disruption, among other concerns, add considerable uncertainty to the economic outlook. Notably, the hospitality and tourism industry is unlikely to recover any time soon. On the one hand, there is no real sense of recovery until people are traveling for business again. Yet, more companies have postponed the return-to-office plan and let employees continue working from home. On the other hand, the industry is facing an extreme labor shortage that slows do...
Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Mark Frances as Resort Managing Director for Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
Aimbridge Hospitality LLC | September 10, 2021
PUERTO RICO – September 10, 2021 – The leading multinational hospitality company, Aimbridge Hospitality, proudly welcomes Mark Frances to the management team as Resort Managing Director and Betty Gonzalez as Communications and Marketing Director of Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico. Frances will oversee the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico property and management team, home to the largest lagoon-style pool in Puerto Rico and the island’s first floating waterpark over the ocean. Gonzalez will oversee the communications and marketing team, planning and overseeing communications and marketing strategies for the property. Fr...
Thompson Dallas Appoints Aaron Ide as General Manager
Thompson Hotels | September 21, 2021
DALLAS, TEXAS – September 21, 2021 – Downtown Dallas’ newest luxury hotel announces Aaron Ide as the general manager of the first Thompson Hotel in Texas, located in the newly transformed iconic First National Bank building, now known as The National. Aaron’s extraordinary background includes over 20 years in luxury hospitality in a variety of roles. As General Manager, he will lead the team to create innovative programming along with exceptional service focused on enhancing the guest experience. “We are fortunate to have Aaron join the team at Thompson Dallas,” said Philip Todd, managing general partner/owner and devel...
Rockbridge Plans 212-Room Independent Lifestyle Boutique Hotel in Columbus, Ohio
ROCKBRIDGE | September 8, 2021
Columbus, OH – September 8, 2021 – After many months developing plans and coordinating with stakeholders amid pandemic conditions, Rockbridge announced new details of the plan for the North Market Mixed-Use Development originally revealed in 2019. This marks a significant next step in bringing the project’s transformational vision to life – and highlights the commitment, perseverance and collaboration of the development team, North Market and the City of Columbus. Rockbridge is working to finalize the plan and secure ongoing support for the proposed 31-story development, which will be reviewed by the Downtown Commission and Histo...
