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News Archive: March
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee Appoints Andrea Rodella as Executive Chef
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee | March 31, 2023
GREENSBORO, GA (March 31, 2023) — The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, one of the leading luxury resorts in the South, has announced the spring debut of its new Italian restaurant concept, Amore del Lago, which will be helmed by acclaimed chef Andrea Rodella. Rodella, who hails from Mantua, Italy, will bring an authentic and lively Italian dining experience to the lake, intended to inspire the senses and transport diners to the coast of Italy. Born and raised in Northern Italy, Rodella grew up helping his grandmother prepare traditional Italian dishes for his family. He fell in love with the process of picking produce from the garden in...
Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa Appoints Leadership Team Ahead of Summer 2023 Opening
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | March 30, 2023
ROATÁN, Honduras (March 30, 2023) – Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of its leadership team, welcoming Carlos Lopez as General Manager and Stephanie Tablada as Director of Sales and Marketing. Located on the picturesque West Bay Beach of Roatán Island, the new Kimpton resort is set to open its doors Summer 2023, becoming the third Caribbean resort for the boutique hotel brand. “I am thrilled to begin my new role as general manager of Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa” said Carlos Lopez. “Being able to represent Roatan’s newest luxury hotel is an honor, and I can’t wait to hit th...
Key International Acquires Key West’s The Perry Hotel
Key International | March 31, 2023
(March 31, 2023)- Miami, FL- Key International, a leading real estate development and investment firm, has completed the purchase of the award-winning The Perry Hotel on the waterfront in Key West as part of an ambitious expansion of its $2 billion portfolio. “The addition of The Perry Hotel speaks to our vision to bring together quality brands and memorable experiences with our excellent customer service,” says Michael Vassilaros, Chief Investment Officer for Key International. “As an investment, The Perry Hotel purchase continues to build on our strategy of identifying and adding properties with great brand recognition.” The ...
Vaccine Mandate Repeal Will Boost Travel, U.S. Economy
U.S. Travel Association | March 30, 2023
WASHINGTON (March 30, 2023)—U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s passage of H.J. Res. 7, a bill to terminate the federal COVID-19 emergency declaration ahead of its May 11 expiration date: “Today’s bipartisan action by Congress to lift the vaccine requirement for travel to the U.S. eases a significant entry barrier for many global travelers that will move our country forward. “To further increase global competitiveness, the Biden administration must set a goal to reduce wait times to 21 days for U.S. visitor visas, which still exceed a year in our top 10 vi...
NewcrestImage & Hospitality Capital Partners Acquire Eleven Hotels Across Seven States
NewcrestImage | March 2, 2023
A joint venture of NewcrestImage and Hospitality Capital Partners (HCP) has completed acquisition of 11 hotels in seven states with a total of 1,551 rooms in a transaction handled by Al Calhoun and Mark Fair at CBRE in Atlanta. The properties are 10 Courtyard and one Residence Inn hotels in the states of Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. “Our company has a strong appetite for solid investment opportunities,” said Mehul Patel, Managing Partner and CEO of NewcrestImage. “These properties and markets offer attractive potential for both profits and appreciation value.” HCP principals...
Cloudbeds Partners With Leading Revenue Management Systems
Cloudbeds | March 2, 2023
(SAN DIEGO) March 2, 2023 — Cloudbeds, the leading hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses around the globe, today announced a significant expansion of its revenue management offering through new partnerships with leading industry innovators. The partnerships will allow customers to experience the depth of functionality from top revenue management systems, all integrated directly with the Cloudbeds Hospitality Platform. Cloudbeds’ initial RMS launch partners include Atomize, BEONx, Beyond Pricing, Duetto, Pace Revenue, PriceLabs, and RoomPriceGenie, some of the most n...
Evermore Orlando Resort and Conrad Orland Set for Late 2023 Grand Opening
Hilton | March 2, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla - Evermore Orlando Resort, the highly anticipated luxury vacation rental destination bordering Walt Disney World®, and Conrad Orlando the latest addition to Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) contemporary luxury hotel brand, today announced they are now accepting reservations for stays beginning February 5, 2024. Developed by Dart Interests, the 1,100-acre resort complex is located at One North Jacaranda with close proximity to Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney Springs®, Universal Orlando Resort® and Orlando International Airport, providing travelers with one of the most sought-after locations in t...
Construction Underway for New Graduate Hotel in Auburn, Alabama
Graduate Hotels | March 1, 2023
Nashville, Tenn., - March 2023 - Graduate Hotels® today announces plans for the forthcoming Graduate Auburn hotel. The ground-up, new construction hotel is currently under development and expected to launch in 2024. Graduate Auburn will offer 177-keys, five stories, two food and beverage outlets including a rooftop bar and restaurant, on-site parking and more than 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Located on 202 W Magnolia Avenue, Graduate Auburn will be prominently positioned across the street from the Auburn University campus. “Auburn is such a quintessential college town and deeply rooted in the types of stories and tr...
