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News Archive: March
Mast Capital Acquires Iconic Saddlebrook Resort Property in Tampa’s Wesley Chapel Suburb
Mast Capital | March 3, 2022
Tampa, FL – March 3, 2022 – Marking its second acquisition in the Tampa market in the past three months, Miami-based developer Mast Capital closed on the 480-acre Saddlebrook Resort. Located in Tampa’s Wesley Chapel area, the property is home to a condo-hotel resort, 45 tennis courts, two 18-hole golf courses, and a tennis academy where some of the world’s top tennis players trained, including Jim Courier, Pete Sampras, Jennifer Capriati, Martina Hingis, James Blake, Mardy Fish, Andy Roddick, Jack Sock, Bob & Mike Bryan, Alexander Zverev, Mischa Zverev and John Isner. The joint venture between Mast Capital and Amzak Capital...
Hyatt Plans 48 New Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Hotels to Open in the Americas by 2023
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | March 23, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – March 23, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in the Americas continue to outperform in leisure, urban, drive-to, and mixed-use locations, with 48 new hotels in these brands expected to open across the Americas in 16 new markets for Hyatt in 2022 and 2023. With more than 470 Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels currently open in the Americas, the brands continue to attract travelers looking for seamless hotel experiences and owners and operators that are committed to delivering brand and operational excellence. This planned expansion of the Hyatt Place and Hya...
EOS Investors Acquires Beach House Resort in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
EOS Investors | March 3, 2022
Acquisition of oceanfront boutique resort in Hilton Head Island, SC expands EOS Investors LLC’s drive-to, leisure resort portfolio NEW YORK, NY (March 3, 2022) - EOS Investors LLC ("EOS"), a privately held real estate investment firm, today announced its acquisition of the Beach House Resort, an oceanfront resort in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, one of the Southeast’s most well-established leisure markets. "We are excited to welcome another high-quality, leisure destination to EOS’s portfolio of more than 3,700 oceanfront keys in South Carolina,” said Tom Burns, Managing Director of EOS Investors. “Beach House aligns wi...
CoralTree Hospitality Names Ralph Grippo President of Terranea Resort
Terranea Resort | March 29, 2022
DENVER, CO – March 29, 2022 – Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality, today announced that Ralph Grippo has been named president of Terranea Resort, the company’s premier oceanfront property in Southern California. Grippo brings more than 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry and deep knowledge of the Southern California market to the Terranea team. He is replacing Terri A. Haack, who has been leading Terranea since the property opened in 2009. Haack is shifting roles to focus more on corporate projects with parent company Lowe. “This is an exciting time at Terranea as we bring on a new leader t...
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Celebrates Topping Off of New Tower
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples | March 30, 2022
NAPLES, FLORIDA – March 30, 2022 – The Ritz-Carlton, Naples marked a major milestone in the resort’s dramatic transformation as property and community leaders gathered to celebrate the next chapter in the iconic resort’s celebrated history. Upon completion in December 2022, the resort will offer more than 90 suites, bringing the resort’s inventory to 474 guestrooms and suites. In addition to the new tower, the resort will also debut a full renovation of all accommodations, an expansive Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge featuring ocean views, three new culinary and beverage concepts, a fully revamped spa experience, as well as new bungalows a...
Pacifica Hotels and New Ownership Group Begin Rebrand of Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara to The Riviera Beach House
Pacifica Hotels | March 8, 2022
Aliso Viejo, CA – March 8, 2022 – Pacifica Hotels, the largest owner and operator of independent, design-inspired hotels on the Pacific Coast, is refreshing the Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara property in collaboration with new ownership starting with a name change. The hotel was recently purchased by the same hotelier family who owns the historic Culver Hotel in Los Angeles and will be rebranded as an independent lifestyle hotel under the new name “The Riviera Beach House”. “We are excited to give our Santa Barbara property a much-needed update. The Riviera Beach House will draw inspiration from the Mediterranean lifestyle ...
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Names Ryan Fox as new Executive Chef of Signature Restaurant, Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort | March 21, 2022
Wailea, Maui, HI - March 21, 2022 - Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort – an iconic resort nestled on 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens fronting Maui’s Wailea Beach – is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned chef Ryan Fox to the role of Executive Chef of Grand Wailea’s signature restaurant Humuhumunukunukuapua’a. In his new role, Executive Chef Ryan Fox will oversee the day-to-day culinary operations at the resort’s award-winning restaurant, set amid an idyllic beachfront lagoon, while leading his culinary team and curating new menu items to provide a one-of-a-kind dining experience for guests. Fox brings over 13 ...
Colorado’s Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk to Become Horseshoe Black Hawk
Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk | March 25, 2022
BLACK HAWK, CO – March 25, 2022 – Historic casino brand Horseshoe is coming to Black Hawk as Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk begins transformation into the legendary brand this summer. The property evolution is expected to continue into the fall and will remain open throughout the transition. The transformation into the legendary Horseshoe will include a renovated exterior with Horseshoe signage, newly refreshed rooms, a reimagined casino floor and more. In keeping with Horseshoe's classic sophistication, the design team will incorporate a handcrafted feeling with tooled leather, dramatic colors, and the brand's signature gold horsesh...
