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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...
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Launches Renovation of Its Grand Tower
InterContinental® Chicago Magnificent Mile | May 8, 2023
The latest renovation will elevate the hotel’s Grand Tower rooms and meeting spaces while bringing buzzworthy new culinary destinations to the famed area CHICAGO, IL (May 8, 2023) – The Magnificent Mile, one of the most iconic destinations in the world, is about to get even more special. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is thrilled to announce the launch of its biggest renovation yet, promising to provide guests with an elevated travel experience that perfectly complements the hotel’s thoughtful programming and fine dining offerings. Just in time for summer travel, the reimagined spaces will be completed by June 2023. Perc...
AC Hotel San Rafael Appoints Executive Team Ahead of Opening
AC Hotel® San Rafael by Marriott | May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023 (San Rafael, CA) - AC Hotel® San Rafael by Marriott is pleased to announce the following members of its pre-opening executive team: General Manager Mark Pope, Director of Sales Aashna Grewal, and Director of Engineering & Style Jesus Avila. Set to open this summer, AC Hotel San Rafael is situated in the heart of downtown San Rafael at 1201 Fifth Avenue at 5th Avenue and B Street. Featuring 140 guest rooms across 5 floors, the new hotel is a destination for locals and visitors alike between San Francisco, Marin County and wine country. The hotel will feature the brand’s signature AC Kitchen offering a European inspired bre...
OTO Development Opens Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront Along Maryland Coastline
OTO Development | May 30, 2023
Hotel brings a ‘better, brighter experience’ to the East Coast’s favorite vacation destination SPARTANBURG, S.C. and OCEAN CITY, MD. (TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023) — Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront has made its debut along the Maryland coastline. The 12-story, 170-room property reopened Friday, May 26, following an extensive renovation that brings an elevated aesthetic — and a new brand identity — to the heart of a city widely acclaimed as the East Coast’s favorite vacation destination. The new Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Oceanfront is owned and operated by South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johns...
Waterville Valley Resort Adds New Innovations to Become an Agile Industry Leader
Thynk | May 17, 2023
New Hampshire, 17 May 2023: Waterville Valley Resort has selected Thynk.Cloud to help them elevate their historical brand experience, automate and simplify the work of their employees and deliver continued innovation by embracing true business agility. Waterville Valley Ski Resort, an independent resort nestled in the white mountains of New Hampshire, was established 57 years ago as one of the first resorts with a self-contained village designed as a four-season resort. This resort has continued to thrive as an early adopter of new technology by bringing innovation from all over the world to North America. Their 10-year development p...
Fully Renovated Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel to Debut as Knott’s Hotel in Fall 2023
Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company | May 24, 2023
Highlights include a total renewal of 322 guest rooms, 20,000 square feet of flexible event venues, all public spaces and a newly conceived restaurant and bar Buena Park, CA - May 24, 2023: Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel will take the wraps off a multi-million-dollar renovation this fall with a new name and refined look that pays homage to the park’s founders, Walter and Cordelia Knott. The new Knott’s Hotel promises to deliver an entirely new expression of the ingenuity and hospitality for which the Knott family has always been known. Perfectly situated just steps away from California’s original theme park, Knott’s Berry Farm, and jus...
Hanif Mohammad Named Executive Chef at the TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District
TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District | May 2, 2023
NASHVILLE, TN. (May 2, 2023) – TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District is thrilled to announce that Hanif Mohammad is now serving as Executive Chef, overseeing all food & beverage operations at the hotel. Mohammad has spent the last 23+ years at the Nashville Airport Marriott, serving as Executive Chef for the past 14 years. A member of the American Culinary Federation and a dynamic leader, Mohammad managed a team of 35 people at the Nashville Airport Marriott and oversaw all food & beverage for four restaurant outlets and the catering operations for 25,000 square feet of event space. Since joining the TownPlac...
GWCCA Plans Spring 2024 Opening of Signia by Hilton Atlanta
Georgia World Congress Center Authority | May 8, 2023
976-room hotel overlooking Mercedes-Benz Stadium will feature six signature food and beverage experiences, spa and beauty bar ATLANTA, MAY 8, 2023 – Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the city’s largest downtown ground-up hotel development project in 40 years, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning March 15, 2024. Owned by Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the new 976-room hotel will offer direct access to the Georgia World Congress Center via a pedestrian walkway and is located next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, perfect for sports and entertainment fans. “With six signature food and beverage experiences an...
The Broadmoor Promotes Executive Chef David Patterson to Vice President of Food and Beverage
The Broadmoor | May 4, 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, May 2, 2023 - The Broadmoor announced the promotion of David Patterson to vice president of food and beverage. In this leadership role, Patterson will oversee all food and beverage operations while maintaining the resort's high culinary standards and enriching the resort’s award-winning dining experiences. Prior to this new position, Patterson was The Broadmoor’s executive chef and was responsible for overseeing the iconic resort’s diverse collection of restaurants, cafes, and lounges, as well as servicing over 300,000 square feet of banquet and event space. “For nearly ten years, David has been an integral part...
MDO Plans Night Auditor Appreciation Day for May 18
MDO | May 4, 2023
MDO invites hoteliers to participate in #NightAuditorAppreciationDay by sharing stories, photos and messages of appreciation for night auditors. BETHESDA, MD., May 4, 2023 – myDigitalOffice (MDO), the world's fastest-growing hotel performance management platform, is excited to announce the creation of Night Auditor Appreciation Day, to be celebrated annually on May 18. This day is dedicated to recognizing and honoring night auditors at hotels across the country for their tireless efforts and crucial role in holding hotel operations together. As unsung heroes, night auditors work behind the scenes, ensuring a smooth experience for guests ...
Nemacolin Turns to Hapi for Salesforce CRM Deployment
Hapi | May 4, 2023
Nemacolin has placed new emphasis on personalized guest experiences that will drive higher guest satisfaction scores and repeat business. MIAMI and FARMINGTON, Pa., May 4th, 2023 – Nemacolin, an award-winning, luxury destination resort nestles within 2,200-acres in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, has partnered with Hapi and Salesforce to roll out high-touch, personalized service across its entire campus, which includes lodging, restaurants and activities. In addition to two championship golf courses and a casino, Nemacolin features a salon, shops, an award-winning spa and a holistic healing center. Dining options i...
HFTP Announces Participating Startups for Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at HITEC Dubai Co-Located With The Hotel Show Dubai
HFTP | May 19, 2023
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 19, 2023) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), has announced the nine outstanding startups participating in Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Dubai held on May 23, 2023 at HITEC Dubai, co-located with The Hotel Show Dubai. As the premier hospitality technology pitch competition for nearly a decade, Entrepreneur 20X is a unique opportunity for startups to gain visibility and credibility in the industry and network with fellow solution providers and influential industry professionals. Participants will have fou...
Hotel Genevieve Opens With 122 Guestrooms in Louisville, Kentucky
Bunkhouse | May 8, 2023
Louisville, Kentucky (May 8, 2023) – Hotel Genevieve, a new boutique hotel project from Austin’s acclaimed hospitality group Bunkhouse in collaboration with real estate development firm, Mountain Shore Properties, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Louisville’s East Market District. The opening marks a series of firsts for the brand and city, including Bunkhouse group’s first hotel project in Kentucky and the first boutique hotel for the growing East Market district, also known as NuLu. The property is Bunkhouse’s largest hotel to date featuring 122 rooms on six floors, a lobby art gallery that pays homage to Louisv...
IHG Signs With Wailoaloa Hotel Pte for Conversion of Pullman Nadi Bay to Crowne Plaza
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 5, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce a signing announcement that will see its flagship Crowne Plaza brand enter Fiji, in a major win for the group. Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa will open in late 2023 following the signing of an agreement with Wailoaloa Hotel Pte Ltd, that will see IHG’s foothold in Fiji grow to five hotels and round out its geographical presence on the island. Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa will convert from its previous life as Pullman Nadi Bay this year to become a world-class representation of the Crowne Plaza brand, following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and extensio...
Practice Hospitality Appoints Zach Miller as General Manager of Soon-to-Open Americana Motor Hotel
Americana Motor Hotel | May 19, 2023
Practice Hospitality is proud to announce Zach Miller as general manager of Americana Motor Hotel, the Dallas-based hotel management group’s forthcoming property set to open in Flagstaff in July 2023. Leading the opening of Americana Motor Hotel, Miller is in charge of recruiting staff for the reinvented Route 66 motor hotel and will oversee daily operations, sales efforts, budgets and a team of over 20 onsite employees. A twenty-year veteran in the hospitality industry, Miller began his career in Portland, Oregon where he served as assistant general manager at The Jupiter and oversaw a full property renovation on the vintage motel. He a...
Tripadvisor Releases Seasonal Travel Index Results (June – August 2023)
Tripadvisor | May 9, 2023
NEEDHAM, Mass., May 9, 2023 -- Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, releases its latest Seasonal Travel Index, providing an outlook for global travel patterns and demand over the next three months. The Index includes top takeaways for the upcoming season, along with country-specific Tripadvisor demand data and insights from its latest traveler sentiment survey. Seasonal Travel Takeaways 1. The majority of travelers are planning summer trips With summer round the corner in the northern hemisphere, the next three months look set to be an extremely busy period for global travel, with over three-quarters of those su...
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa Welcomes Eron Hodges as General Manager
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa | May 16, 2023
HONOLULU, HI (May 16, 2023) – Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa announces Eron Hodges as the new general manager. With more than 24 years of service in Hyatt, Hodges brings a wealth of experience in a variety of branded hotels, including Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and Andaz. “We are excited to welcome a notable veteran in the Hyatt ‘ohana who brings more than 31 years of expertise and leadership in the hospitality industry,” said Mark Hickey, Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Hodges most recently served as general manager of Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, where he was instrumental in taking the property through i...
Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach, CA Joins Curio Collection by Hilton Following Extensive Renovation
Hilton | May 19, 2023
PISMO BEACH, California – May 19 – Quorum Hotels & Resorts today announced the Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach, CA has joined the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts with distinct character. The inn, owned by Somera Capital Management, is the first lifestyle Hilton property in the Pismo Beach market. The 104-room hotel operated by Quorum Hotels & Resorts, with design by Level 3 Design Group, received a fresh look for its guest rooms and suites, 1,200 square feet of meeting space, state-of-the-art fitness center, and lobby, which includes the addition of a new, full-service Lobby Bar. A new ro...
