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News Archive: May
The Lake House on Canandaigua Welcomes New General Manager Chris Jennings
The Lake House on Canandaigua | May 2, 2023
Canandaigua, N.Y. (May 2, 2023) – The Lake House on Canandaigua, the Finger Lakes’ premier luxury hotel, has welcomed seasoned luxury hospitality leader Chris Jennings as its new general manager. Throughout his 17-year career, Jennings has gained extensive experience managing guest services and operations at high-end hotels and resorts across the U.S. and beyond, including overseeing two major property openings and successfully leading teams of up to 200 associates. Jennings will officially assume his new role on April 24. Jennings will relocate to Canandaigua from Nashville, Tennessee this spring, where he most recently served as the di...
The Cordish Companies and Caesars Entertainment Unveil Details for Major Pompano Beach Mixed-Use Development – The Pomp
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | May 5, 2023
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 4, 2023 -- The Cordish Companies and Caesars Entertainment announced today their Pompano Beach development, The Pomp, will be anchored by a dynamic Live! dining and entertainment district. Located 35 miles north of Miami and less than 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, the 223-acre project is one of the largest developments in South Florida. Once complete, The Pomp will bring together entertainment, dining, hotel, retail, residential, office and lifestyle amenities, alongside the successful Harrah's Pompano Beach casino, in one world-class destination. "It's incredibly exciting for The Cordish Companies t...
Alila Napa Valley Appoints Heidi Miersemann as General Manager
Alila Napa Valley | May 3, 2023
St. Helena, CA — (May 2023) — Alila Napa Valley, the luxury adults-only boutique resort resting amidst vineyards in the St. Helena community of Napa Valley, California is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Miersemann as General Manager. Heidi Miersemann joins Alila Napa Valley with 25 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, most recently with Hyatt at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa. Her move to Napa Valley is a return to her home in wine country and she brings with her experience with Hyatt, Hilton and Starwood. She has a history of serving as a Board Member in destination resort communities in...
Gencom & GD Holdings Led Joint Venture Acquires Brand New St. Regis Chicago
Gencom | May 16, 2023
MIAMI, FL – May 16, 2023 – A joint venture between Gencom and GD Holdings, both privately held, internationally recognized owners, developers and managers of hospitality and residential projects, announced today the acquisition of the newly constructed, 192-key St. Regis Chicago, centrally located in the city’s Lakeshore East Loop community of Chicago where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan. The 5-star hotel occupies the first 11 floors within the three interconnected towers comprising the luxurious hotel and branded-condominium mixed-use project. The tallest tower at 101 stories is the third highest in the city and is the tall...
Las Alcobas Mexico City Appoints Managing Director Michaël Chiche
Las Alcobas | May 24, 2023
Mexico City, Mexico – May 24, 2023 – Las Alcobas, the iconic luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Mexico City’s vibrant Polanco district, announces today the appointment of Michaël Chiche as Managing Director. In this role, Chiche is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the luxury property, including the intimate Aurora Spa and the hotel’s signature restaurant, Anatol. Together with Las Alcobas founder and CEO they will work on the brand’s expansion. Michaël Chiche comes to Las Alcobas with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry. He forged his experience with renowned brands such as Aman i...
PwC: US Hospitality Directions: May 2023
PwC Hospitality Directions | May 22, 2023
Increasing economic headwinds to impact hotel performance for balance of this year and into 2024 Despite worries of recession, bank failures, and a liquidity crisis affecting the macro economy, US hotels continue to outperform expectations. In Q1 2023, US hotels exceeded Q1 2019 (pre-pandemic) RevPAR levels by 13.0 percent, based on data from STR. Room rates continue to be the primary driver in this performance recovery. While occupancy in Q1 2023 was still down 2.1 points from the same period in 2019, ADR increased 17.0 percent. Leisure travel continues to be strong, even though growth levels are slowing, and individual business travel ...
St. Regis Chicago Debuts in the City’s Lakeshore East Neighborhood
Marriott Bonvoy | May 19, 2023
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Chicago. Developed by Magellan Development Group and designed by Studio Gang, the world-renowned architecture and urban design practice led by Jeanne Gang, the 101-story tower is the tallest building in the world designed by a female architect, offering guests and local luminaries a new viewpoint on sophisticated dining, bespoke service, and avant-garde design in the heart of downtown Chicago. “The debut of The St. Regis Chicago signals a significant milestone for the St. Regis ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Set to Unveil Renovation and Expansion in July 2023
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples | May 9, 2023
NAPLES, Fla., May 9, 2023-- The Ritz-Carlton, Naples reopens on July 6th, 2023, following an extensive renovation and expansion begun in 2021 that elevates the iconic resort's guest experience to new heights. The legendary resort on Florida's Gulf Coast will debut the Vanderbilt Tower which features an expansive new Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and more than seventy club-level guestrooms, along with a new resort lobby, and three new dining experiences. The reconfigured resort presents re-imagined outdoor spaces including new pools, bungalows, and cabanas along with extensive redesigns to all the resort's 474 guest rooms and suites. "W...
