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News Archive: September
New York Hilton Midtown Names Mark Sanders as General Manager
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | September 23, 2022
NEW YORK (September 23, 2022) – Hilton has announced the appointment of Mark Sanders as the general manager of the iconic 1,878-room New York Hilton Midtown, which is owned by Park Hotels & Resorts and managed by Hilton. In his new role, Sanders is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city’s hotel with the largest hotel meeting space footprint, including the largest ballroom in the destination. Sanders joins New York Hilton Midtown from Highgate Hotels & Resorts where he served as managing director and led hotel operations for The Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan Hotel, an IHG hotel. “New York Hil...
Hilton Signs Tempo by Hilton Times Square at TSX Broadway
Hilton | September 12, 2022
NEW YORK and MCLEAN, Va. – Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Tempo by Hilton Times Square, expected to open in 2023 as the global premiere of Hilton’s newest brand. Owned by L&L Holding Company and Fortress Investment Group, and managed by Hilton, the 661-room lifestyle hotel is located at TSX Broadway, the city’s new 46-story entertainment and hospitality destination that will also be home to TSX Entertainment, a next generation entertainment company that will empower the world’s most innovative artists and fans to stage the moments that define pop culture. Pioneering a new hospitality category, Tempo ...
NYC Hospitality Sector Continues Recovery as Travel Surges and Hotels Reopen
Hodges Ward Elliott | September 23, 2022
New York, NY – September 20, 2022 – As the U.S. continues to recover from the events of the last two years, New York City tourism is returning to pre-pandemic levels as both international and business travel to the area has surged over the past few months. In addition, the reopening of numerous hotels throughout the City, as well as the return of Broadway shows, has also stoked the market which bodes well for the future health of the New York City hospitality sector. These are some of the major takeaways from the New York City Q2 2022 hospitality market report, released by Hodges Ward Elliott ("HWE"), the premier boutique real estate c...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Convention Center to Unveil Completion of $30 Million Renovation Next Month
Hilton | September 23, 2022
The top-to-bottom renovation introduces fully redesigned guest suites, public spaces, enhanced amenities, a new restaurant, and state of the art meeting spaces Washington, D.C. (September 23, 2022) – Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Convention Center is pleased to introduce the completion of its full property $30 million renovation that includes a complete transformation to the hotel featuring a fresh, modern redesign. The extensive renovation includes the complete overhaul of the property’s 388 two-room suites, fitness center and pool, lobby and public spaces, along with an upgrade to its 12,000 sq. ft meeting and event space, a...
Opwest Partners and Iridius Capital to Transform Iconic Tucson Building Into The Leo Kent
Opwest Partners | September 9, 2022
TUCSON, Ariz. (Sept. 9, 2022) - Opwest Partners, a Scottsdale-based investment and development firm, has partnered with Tucson-based Iridius Capital to open Tucson’s first soft branded lifestyle hotel inside the iconic One South Church building in early 2023. The first nine floors of the building are currently being renovated into The Leo Kent, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, while the upper floors of the tower have been upgraded and will continue to function as office space. The repositioning from office to hotel at One South Church is one of only a few high-rise adaptive reuse conversions that have been executed in the state of Arizon...
NewcrestImage to Acquire 45 Hotels Across 11 States
September 8, 2022
NewcrestImage has reached definitive agreement to purchase 45 hotels from a private investment firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The portfolio totals approximately 3,300 rooms and includes 35 Marriott-branded, seven Hilton-branded, two Choice-branded, and one Radisson-branded properties, which are located in 11 states – Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas. “The current financial environment makes it very attractive to buy rather than build, and this group of fine hotels in high-traffic locations provides us with an exceptional opportunity to ...
Chef Carlos Alvarez Named Executive Chef at Caerula Mar Club in The Bahamas
September 29, 2022
South Andros, Bahamas – September 2022 – Carlos Alvarez has been named Executive Chef at Caerula Mar Club, a boutique luxury resort located on the quaint Bahamian island of South Andros that’s owned by HGTV celebrity power couple, Bryan and Sarah Baeumler. Driven by a deep love of cooking with more than 30 years of experience in kitchens around the globe, Alvarez brings an unparalleled passion to Caerula Mar’s culinary team. In 1993, he immigrated from his home country of Nicaragua to Canada, where he worked his way up the ranks from his first job as a dishwasher and eventually becoming a sous chef at the age of 27. Being raised by...
SH Hotels & Resorts to Open First U.S. Treehouse Hotel in Sunnyvale, California
Treehouse Hotels | September 26, 2022
Miami, FL [September 26, 2022] SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable brand management company founded by Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO Barry Sternlicht, today announced the first Treehouse Hotel to open in the U.S. in Sunnyvale, CA, in the high-tech heart of Silicon Valley, in late 2023. The free-spirited, environmentally conscious lifestyle brand creatively captures the carefree comfort, freedom, nostalgia and fun of childhood. Every Treehouse Hotel is founded on the adventurous ideas that inspire a child to build their “treehouse” and hang with real and imaginary friends. Treehouse Sunnyvale will fuse the creativity, innov...
