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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...
The Paloma Resort Set for May 2022 Opening in the Heart of Southern California’s Coachella Valley
THE PALOMA RESORT | March 31, 2022
PALM SPRINGS, CA — March 31, 2022 — This May, a new boutique hotel will join the ranks of the desert's most eye-catching destination and dining spots: The Paloma Resort, a full-service resort hotel located just south of downtown Palm Springs in the heart of Southern California’s Coachella Valley. The Paloma is a partnership between the property developers, local restaurateur Chad Gardner, and Tim and Amy Brinkman; the Brinkmans are the power couple behind LIT hospitality group, a San Francisco-based firm that is quietly building a boutique hotel empire in the California desert. The group invested $12.5 million over two phases to re...
Hilton to Debut in Cannes With 2023 Opening of Canopy by Hilton Brand
Canopy by Hilton | March 16, 2022
CANNES, France and MCLEAN, VA - March 16, 2022 - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today confirmed a franchise agreement with SNC Société d´Exploitation Nouvelle du Soleil d´Or, a subsidiary of SDPNE, to open a new hotel under its growing lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton. Canopy by Hilton Cannes will include 143 guest rooms and be located in central Cannes, a short walk from the city’s beaches, Old Port and the world-famous Palais des Festivals. The hotel is expected to welcome its first guests in 2023, and marks Hilton’s first property in Cannes. “Cannes is a world-class destination, hosting international events and leisure trav...
Hotel Panic Button Compliance in 2022: What You Need to Know
Parminder Batra | March 30, 2022
By Parminder Batra Before the hospitality industry was plunged into a period of prolonged uncertainty amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed a collective push towards an industry-wide culture of enhanced safety. The state of the industry was, after all, hardly a well-kept secret. Over time, as news of accidents or incidents between hotel staff and guests continued to break and permeate across the industry, while staff turnover remained notoriously high, it became clear that hospitality brands could no longer sweep this issue under the rug. It is estimated that around 2 million rooms will fall under mandates for hotel panic button c...
Travel Edge Releases New Trend Insights for Spring 2022
Travel Edge | March 3, 2022
TORONTO – March 3, 2022 – As travelers dust off their passports and prepare for 2022 travels, the insiders at Travel Edge, the North American leader in luxury travel, have compiled data and insights that showcase the trends their advisors are seeing for spring 2022 and beyond “As we look forward to a promising year in travel, our Travel Edge Network insiders have noted major spring travel trends that will impact the industry,” states Nadiya Makarenko, senior vice president of Travel Edge Network. “Most notably, these trends include a refocus for bucket-list trips, the evolution of workcations and bleisure travel, extended t...
Chateau Elan Appoints Robert Woolridge as New General Manager
Chateau Elan | March 24, 2022
BRASELTON, GA – March 24, 2022 – Robert Woolridge has officially joined the Chateau Elan team as their new general manager. Woolridge has dedicated his entire career to the lodging industry and brings a new level of hospitality excellence and service to the premier destination resort. In his new role, Woolridge will oversee all aspects of operations at Chateau Elan, from day-to-day staff management to guest and client relations, utilizing his prior experience to foster synergy across all departments. Woolridge is an authentic and agile team leader who is highly experienced in managing complex environments while delivering the hi...
5 Ways Technology Can Enhance the Guest Experience
Emily Teachout | March 3, 2022
By Emily Teachout Guests are the most important part of any hospitality business, so their satisfaction should always be top priority. A quality guest experience strategy will empower you to maintain strong customer relationships by providing opportunities to authentically interact with your guests, and in turn, provides guests with an optimized experience. Technology can further boost your efforts by providing additional options, control, and personalization. If you’re unsure where to start, explore these five technology enhancements that add to the guest experience. 1. Interactive Guest Portals Travel restrictions due to COVID us...
Knowland Helps Kimpton Hotels to Maximize Group Revenue
KNOWLAND | March 30, 2022
Leading data provider delivers actionable insights and market analytics to bolster meetings and events revenue growth for top boutique hotel company ARLINGTON, VA — March 30, 2022 — Today Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has renewed its long-standing relationship with Knowland. The boutique hospitality company’s executive team relies upon Knowland’s market analytics to gain insights into group business trends and help it better manage and grow its portfolio. The Knowland platform helps individual properties bet...
Iconic Hollywood Address to Become The Aster, a Private Members’ Club and Hotel Opening June 2022
Salt Hotels | March 2, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 2, 2022 - The Aster is conceived around the deeply held belief that the next generation of private members' clubs will embody the warmth, welcome and sophistication of the world's best luxury boutique hotels. Launching in June 2022, this first-of-its-kind club will deliver a space designed to activate each member's mind and body, where they can work, play, and stay, surrounded by robust programming in the heart of Hollywood. Design-forward with personalized service, The Aster will provide members with unique indoor and outdoor amenities including a swimming pool, lounges, workspaces, bars, restaurants, a recordi...
The Charleston Place Appoints Managing Director Robert Megargle
The Charleston Place | March 29, 2022
Charleston, South Carolina – March 29, 2022 – The Charleston Place, a landmark hotel in Charleston’s historic district, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Robert Megargle to Managing Director. In this role, Megargle is overseeing the property’s transition to an independent luxury boutique hotel under Beemok Hospitality, a Charleston, SC-based company with a growing portfolio of hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues. In the months to come, Megargle will continue to lead the hotel’s next chapter and its forthcoming $100+ million transformation. Megargle joined The Charleston Place from his previous role as G...
Karin Kopano Named Managing Director of Hard Rock Hotel New York Opening in April
Hard Rock Hotel New York | March 9, 2022
NEW YORK, NY - March 8, 2022 - Karin Kopano has been named Managing Director of the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel New York, set to debut in April 2022. With nearly a dozen hotel openings, Kopano will bring her extensive expertise and unmatched passion for new property launches to the monumental project when the building graces the Midtown Manhattan skyline this spring. Kopano comes to Hard Rock Hotel New York with an impressive history of hotel leadership roles, most recently serving as the Managing Director of The Knickerbocker Hotel, where she oversaw all aspects of the Manhattan hotel’s operations. Her dynamic career began at The ...
Radisson Signs Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth, Set for Q2 2022 Opening Following Extensive Renovation
RADISSON HOTEL GROUP | March 28, 2022
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth, a landmark property that first opened in 1890 as one of the original British railway hotels, like the nearby Gleneagles hotel. Set to open its doors in Q2 2022, the hotel will once again become the crown jewel of Perth, the “Gateway to the Highlands”. Sitting within landscaped gardens close to the River Tay, the hotel is undergoing an extensive transformation of all guest rooms and public areas to align with the Radisson Blu brand. With 75 guest rooms and suites, a restaurant, lobby bar, garden bar, fitness room and treatment rooms, visitors w...
2020 Travel and Tourism Industry Impact on the U.S. Economy
NTTO | March 9, 2022
The National Travel and Tourism Office’s (NTTO) Travel & Tourism Satellite Account, produced annually by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, is the official U.S. Government estimate of the economic impact of the travel and tourism industry in the United States. The latest TTSA shows that in Calendar Year 2020: Total economic output generated by travel and tourism fell $982.5 billion (-50.1%) from 2019 ($1.96 trillion) to 2020 ($978.4 billion). Among those sectors hardest hit, passenger air transportation services output declined by nearly $214.7 billion in 2020, followed by food services and drinking places/restaurants (dow...
Heritage Hotels & Resorts Adds The Clyde Hotel to New Mexico Portfolio
HERITAGE HOTELS & RESORTS | March 24, 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — March 24, 2022 — Heritage Hotels & Resorts, the largest independent hotel group in New Mexico, is pleased to announce the addition of The Clyde Hotel to its portfolio of culturally distinct accommodations, beginning April 1, 2022. Formerly known as Hyatt Regency Albuquerque and located at 330 Tijeras Ave NW, The Clyde Hotel pays homage to the legacy of Clyde Tingley, former chairman of the Albuquerque City Commission and 11th governor of the state of New Mexico, tapping into the Heritage mission of providing a rich, authentically local experience for guests and investing in the community. A refresh of the lobby and ...
Silver Creek Development Unveils Design for 8850 Sunset Boulevard, a Mixed-Use Project in West Hollywood
Silver Creek Commercial Development | March 2, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 2, 2022 - Silver Creek Development in partnership with Miami-based architecture and design firm, Arquitectonica, today unveiled a newly updated design for 8850 Sunset Boulevard, a mixed-use project on the Sunset Strip in the City of West Hollywood, with construction scheduled to begin in 2023. Designed to further revitalize the Sunset Strip while paying homage to its rich legacy, the 8850 Sunset project will contribute to the liveliness of the community throughout the day and night with a remarkable mixed-use vision that includes street level cafés, pedestrian-oriented restaurants and bars, retail spaces, a fi...
Procaccianti Companies Acquires Three Florida Keys Properties
Procaccianti Companies | March 17, 2022
Providence, RI – March 17, 2021 – Procaccianti Companies, one of the nation's premier real estate investment and services firms, today announced the acquisitions of three independent resort properties located in the Florida Keys; Parmer's Resort & Marina located on Little Torch Key and the Hadley House and Fisher Inn both located on Islamorada, Florida. The properties will be managed by Procaccianti's hospitality management affiliate, TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas. "The acquisition of these properties in the Florida Keys aligns perfectly with our strategic growth plan in the upscale boutique, independent, and marina s...
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Appoints Dan Johnson as General Manager
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa | March 29, 2022
INDIAN WELLS, CA – March 29, 2022 – Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Johnson as general manager. In Johnson’s new role, he will oversee the management and operation of the 530-room desert escape situated in the heart of Greater Palm Springs. Johnson boasts 27 years of hospitality experience at Hyatt Hotels across the country, working his way up from intern to general manager. He began his career in 1994 at Park Hyatt Washington D.C., where he worked as a PBX switchboard operator, which allowed him to learn the inner workings of the hotel industry. He then moved on to work in s...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Appoints Bryan Easter, Vice President of Development Planning
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS | March 11, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO – March 11, 2022 – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today that Bryan Easter has been named Vice President of Development Planning, a role that sits at the intersection of the boutique hospitality company’s design, development and operations teams. He will be responsible for helping drive Kimpton’s growth by executing against the company’s global development plans. “We are excited to have a seasoned veteran like Bryan join the Kimpton development team,” said Allison Reid, Chief Development Officer, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. “Bryan’s unique experience in architecture and project develop...
