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News Archive: November
BD Hotels and Sean MacPherson Join Development of New Hotel in West Palm Beach District
NDT Development | November 10, 2022
West Palm Beach, Fla. (November 10, 2022) – BD Hotels, founded by Richard Born and Ira Drukier, and Sean MacPherson join NDT Development, Place Projects, and Wheelock Street Capital to develop and operate a hotel on North Railroad Avenue in the Nora District. Born, Drukier, and MacPherson are collectively behind some of New York City’s most iconic hotels like The Bowery, The Jane, The Ludlow, and The Maritime. In 2016, the trio, in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital, took over the historic Chelsea Hotel, which recently reopened. The partners are well-known for implementing timeless designs and strong culinary programs to go wi...
Vision Hospitality Group Acquires Bohemian Hotel Celebration, an Autograph Collection Hotel
Marriott International | November 3, 2022
CHATTANOOGA, TENN November 3, 2022 Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Bohemian Hotel Celebration, an Autograph Collection Hotel, in Celebration, Florida. The 115-room, boutique, lakeside hotel marks Vision’s entrance into the Florida market. Vision will rebrand the hotel as the Celebration Hotel, transforming the property into an intimate, and more modern hotel embodying the charm of Old Florida. “Vision has been looking for the right opportunity to enter the Florida market for years, and the Celebration Hotel possesses everything we were looking for in an asset,” said Mitch...
The 33 Definitive Hospitality Industry Statistics You Need to Know For 2023
Brett Thoreson | November 22, 2022
By Brett Thoreson As of today, we are only weeks away from 2023. It’s almost hard to believe after the trials and tribulations that largely defined 2020, 2021, and the beginning of 2022. In some ways, the last two and a half years were a whirlwind, but, at the same time, the world came to what could be best described as a prolonged, collective standstill. For industries like hospitality, that standstill was especially pronounced – as an industry that exists to provide an in-person experience to global travelers, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be one of our greatest obstacles. Our proverbial liferaft during this time was the promise of...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Selected to Manage Nine Widewaters Properties
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | November 21, 2022
Ridgefield, Conn. (November 21, 2022) – New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel investor, developer and operator in the United States and Canada, announced that it has been selected to manage nine hotels owned by Widewaters, a diversified commercial real estate organization with expertise developing, acquiring and managing numerous asset classes across North America, including retail, hospitality, residential and office/industrial. The management change, effective February 2023, will increase New Castle’s portfolio to 28 hotels, comprising more than 4,000 rooms across 11 states and two Canadian Provinces. “We are thrilled t...
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Appoints Jerry Gibson as General Manager
Marriott Hotels | November 22, 2022
HONOLULU, HI. (November 22, 2022)–Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa today announces the appointment of Jerry Gibson as general manager of the reimagined oceanfront resort, which last year completed a multi-million-dollar transformation. Gibson joins the team at an exciting time as the resort prepares to debut its newly rebranded Crown Suite collection and accompanying experiences that will invite guests to rediscover the landmark Oahu property in 2023. “As a veteran of Hawaii’s unique hospitality industry with over four decades of experience, Jerry is an invaluable addition to our team who understands Hawaiian culture and its r...
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa Unveils Extensive Renovation and Expansion
JW Marriott | November 15, 2022
Khao Lak, Thailand: 11 November 2022 Pioneering resort, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is setting a new benchmark in integrated luxury hospitality following an 18-month long renovation and expansion that has transformed the property. The reimagination of the resort completes the vision of creating a “destination within a destination” and heralds a new era for Khao Lak, Thailand’s hottest beach destination located an hour’s drive north of Phuket International Airport. This is due largely to the considerable additions that open up new market segments for the destination – but also importantly due to the innovative guest expe...
Hyatt Plans 2024 Opening of Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina in Portugal
Apple Leisure Group | November 14, 2022
CHICAGO (November 14, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – to Portugal with Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina. On the heels of Hyatt’s recently announced expansion plans for five all-inclusive resorts in Bulgaria, the planned debut of Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina will mark the Inclusive Collection brand portfolio’s entry into Portugal, following existing all-inclusive brand presence in Spain and Greece and introducing the signature Unlimited-Luxury® concept to...
Highgate Opens The Twin Fin in Waikiki Following Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
The Twin Fin | November 1, 2022
WAIKIKI, Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2022 -- The Twin Fin, part of Highgate's Hawaii collection of hotels, opened today along the iconic coastline of Waikiki on Oahu. Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the hotel will serve as the heartbeat of the destination and a gathering place for guests to discover local music, art and a lasting connection with the community. The revitalized hotel features refreshed guestrooms, updated design, authentic experiences rooted in Hawaiian culture and front-row views overlooking Waikiki Beach. Twin Fin Oceanview Lanai King The Twin Fin_Exterior Situated steps from the ocean, ...
