Meyer Jabara Hotels’ Journey Culture Reaping a 75% Employee Retention Rate
Meyer Jabara Hotels | August 8th, 2023
The Drayton Hotel Savannah Joining Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton | July 31st, 2023
Baglioni Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Management of Paradiso al Mare in Tuscany’s Forte dei Marmi
Baglioni Hotels & Resorts | July 13, 2023
Milan, Italy | July 2023: Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, the leading luxury Italian hotel Collection, is thrilled to announce its new management takeover in the beautiful Italian seaside town of Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany. The brand plans to embark on an exciting renovation project to transform the former "Paradiso al Mare" 3-star hotel on Via Machiavelli into a 5-star Baglioni Hotel, set to open its doors in 2026. With works scheduled to commence in January 2024, the re-qualification project will mark the brand’s ninth property and will involve extensive renovations ensuring that every aspect of the property reflects Baglioni’s signatur...
Sonder Holdings Continues to Expand in EMEA, Adding 5 New Properties in France, Italy, and Spain
Sonder | July 12, 2023
LONDON--Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND; “Sonder”), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, continues to expand in Europe, adding 5 new properties to its existing portfolio of 54 properties across key travel destinations in EMEA. France In Paris, Quintinie opened in June, becoming Sonder’s fourth live property in the city. Located in the 15th arrondissement, the hotel is close to attractions such as the Tour Montparnasse and Le Musée de la Poste. It features thoughtfully designed rooms which reflect the city’s creativity and eclecticism. It joins ...
Davidson Resorts Tapped to Manage Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place
Allied Capital & Development | July 11, 2023
ATLANTA, July 11, 2023 -- Davidson Resorts, the highly specialized operating vertical under Davidson Hospitality Group, has been selected by Allied Capital & Development to manage Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Florida. Ideally located along the eastern bank of scenic Intracoastal Waterway, Harbourside Place is Jupiter's premier destination for waterfront dining, shopping, and entertainment. The property features 179 rooms; 15,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space including a ballroom and rooftop Mangrove Deck; rooftop pool; fitness center and more. "We are delighted to broaden our footpri...
Crestline Selected to Manage the Hyatt Place Keystone, Colorado
Crestline Hotels & Resorts | July 6, 2023
FAIRFAX, VA – July 6, 2023 Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) announced today it has been selected to manage the 103 room Hyatt Place Keystone in Colorado. This contemporary hotel is in the heart of Arapahoe Basin adjacent to Keystone Resort. Located only 70 miles from Denver, the Hyatt Place Keystone also offers three conference rooms totaling 2,187 square feet of event space plus 2,252 square feet of outdoor patio space overlooking the Rocky Mountains. “The Hyatt Place Keystone is a gem in the Rockies,” said James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts. “Its location offers...
The Lux Collective Signs First Hotel Management Agreement in East Africa With ZK Venture Company
The Lux Collective | July 5, 2023
Singapore, 5 July 2023 – Global hospitality group The Lux Collective and ZK Venture Company in Zanzibar have signed a hotel management agreement for the first LUX* luxury resort in East Africa. With the East African economies powering ahead, the Group’s strategic entry into the new destination of Zanzibar in Tanzania will reinforce its brand presence in this important emerging market. Set on a private pristine beach overlooking the Indian Ocean, the hotel has been meticulously prepared and has commenced its operations as LUX* Marijani Zanzibar from 1 July 2023. Mr Paul Jones, Chief Executive Officer of The Lux Collective said, "We a...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Arora Group Launch Redevelopment of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Arora Group | June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023 – Further to the acquisition in December 2021 of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa by Arora Group, one of the UK’s leading hotel owner-operators, the signing of an agreement has been announced to redevelop the hotel under the globally renowned Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. The announcement demonstrates the growing partnership between Arora Group and world leading hospitality group Accor, whose expansive collection of brands includes Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. The hotel will join iconic Fairmont properties across the UK and Ireland, such as The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, in London; Fairmont St Andrews in Scotl...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre and Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre to its Management Portfolio
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | June 29, 2023
London, ONT. (June 29, 2023) - Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning operator of over 120 properties, announced the addition of the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, ON, and the Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre in Toronto, ON to its Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent portfolio. These time-honoured establishments have maintained their status as the go-to destinations for inspired events and conferences. Nestled within a magnificent Georgian manor on over 30 acres of picturesque parkland, Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre stands as Southwestern Ontario's sole IACC-Certified conference centre. This exceptional property captivates ...
Woodside Hospitality Group Debuts the Woodside Collection
Woodside Hospitality Group | June 29, 2023
MENLO PARK, Calif. – Woodside Hospitality Group, Northern California’s largest operator of upscale independent hotels, introduces the Woodside Collection. On the heels of its 50th anniversary, and in tandem with extensive renovations at the individual hotels, the family-owned, Bay Area-based hotel and resort operator debuts the Woodside Collection, which celebrates a distinctive group of locally owned, independent hotels and resorts found in the region’s most iconic locations, all featuring Woodside’s unique brand of West Coast hospitality. “For the past five decades, Woodside has been dedicated to offering earnest and gra...
Hotel Equities Adds Two New Properties Near the Indianapolis, Indiana Airport to Management Portfolio
Hotel Equities (HE) | June 28, 2023
ATLANTA – June 28, 2023 – Hotel ownership, management and development company, Hotel Equities (“HE”), has been tapped to manage two Indianapolis hotels, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport and the Residence Inn Indianapolis Airport. The Fairfield Inn & Suites, owned by JJI Group Inc, and The Residence Inn, owned by JJI Hospitality Inc., are neighboring properties located just two miles from the Indianapolis International Airport. Hotel Equities now operates 14 hotels in the state of Indiana. With a total of 12 airport hotels in its portfolio across the U.S. and Canada, HE’s expertise in understanding how...
Essex Hotel Management Adds the 114-key TownePlace Suites in Estero, FL to its Management Portfolio
Essex Hotel Management, LLC | June 27, 2023
ROCHESTER, NY — June 27, 2023 — Essex Hotel Management, LLC has added TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero in Estero, FL, to its expanding portfolio of hotels on the East Coast. This expansion brings the total count of hotels under Essex's management to 15, marking a significant stride in the company's growth within the Marriott International, Inc., family and the extended-stay segment. "We are thrilled to extend our portfolio into Estero, one of Florida's most rapidly developing communities," said Barbara Purvis, president of Essex Hotel Management. "In bringing the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero int...
Narai Hospitality Group Signs Agreement for Le Meridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort
Narai Hospitality Group | June 27, 2023
PHUKET, THAILAND, 27 June 2023 – Narai Hospitality Group is delighted to announce the signing of an agreement to open the Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort. Once opened, the resort is slated to be a chic new beachfront destination on Phuket’s sunset coast, overlooking the Andaman Sea and surrounded by the pristine landscapes of Sirinat National Park. Operated under a franchise agreement with Marriott International, this resort is expected to open in September 2023 following a major refurbishment. Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort will bring the brand’s European essence of savouring the good life to global tastemaker...
Island Hospitality Management Selected to Operate Hampton Inn & Suites Newark – Harrison Riverwalk
Island Hospitality | June 26, 2023
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 26, 2023 — Officials of Island Hospitality Management, the premier third-party management company for select-service and upscale, extended-stay hotels, announced that the company has been named the operator of the 165-room Hampton Inn & Suites Newark – Harrison Riverwalk. “Our extensive experience in this market and our expertise with this brand makes the Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Harrison Riverwalk an ideal match and a valuable addition to our portfolio,” said Gregg Forde, president and COO, Island Hospitality Management. “Our organization's efficient processes and streamlined talent re...
MMI Hotel Group Selected to Operate Fontana Village Resort & Marina in NC
MMI Hotel Group | June 22, 2023
FONTANA DAM, N.C., (June 22, 2023) – Officials of MMI Hotel Group (MMI), a leading operator of core, lifestyle and destination resorts and hotels located primarily in the Southeast United States, today announced the company has been selected to operate Fontana Village Resort & Marina in Fontana Dam, N.C. Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Fontana Village is a resort property comprised of approximately 356 scenic acres that includes a 91-room lodge, 124 cabins, two restaurants, a general store, two swimming pools including a lazy river, multi-purpose sports fields/courts, post office building, gas station, 60-slip mari...
Prominence Hospitality Group Adds Courtyard by Marriott Albion to Portfolio
Prominence Hospitality Group | June 21, 2023
CHICAGO – June 21, 2023 – Prominence Hospitality Group, an emergent real estate investment, development and hotel management company based in Chicago, expands its portfolio adding the Courtyard Albion, poised on Main Street in the growing Michigan collegiate community. Owned by Albion College, the hotel is a core anchor in the redevelopment of the downtown area of Albion. The Courtyard Albion is the second Michigan hotel and fourth Marriott to join the Prominence portfolio, further expanding the company’s foothold with the brand and in the Midwestern region. “The opening of the Marriott in downtown Albion in 2018 was a major cata...
CoralTree Hospitality Expands Colorado Collection of Hotels & Resorts With Addition of Hotel Columbia in Telluride
CoralTree Hospitality | June 14, 2023
DENVER – June 14, 2023 – Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality, today announced that the company is expanding its collection of hotels and resorts in Colorado with the addition of Hotel Columbia in Telluride. The company currently manages three properties in Colorado including Magnolia Hotel Denver, The Eddy Taproom & Hotel in Golden and The Hotel at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, which is scheduled to open in 2024. The 21-room Hotel Columbia sits in the heart of downtown Telluride. The hotel is conveniently located adjacent to the free gondola that provides access to Mountain Village and the ski...
Hotel Equities Awarded Management of Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons!
Hotel Equities (HE) | June 12, 2023
ATLANTA – June 12, 2023 – Hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (“HE”) announced the addition of the Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons in Moline, IL to its management portfolio. The 163-room hotel is directly located on the Mississippi River and enriches HE’s growing portfolio of properties in the Midwest. The hotel is owned by Moline Hotel, LLC. "We are excited to welcome the Wyndham Moline into our family," said Al Smith, president of hotel operations. “The Quad City market is a great area to expand in with a wide variety of offerings and attractions. This exciting addition signals a promising future as we ...
Hotel Equities Awarded Management of Element Moline, IL
Hotel Equities | June 8, 2023
ATLANTA – June 08, 2023 – Hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (“HE”), just announced its assumption of management for the Element Moline, IL. The downtown hotel, owned by Moline Promenade Investors, LLC, is an exciting addition to Hotel Equities' expanding portfolio of properties in the Midwest. "We are thrilled to welcome Element Moline into the Hotel Equities family," said Al Smith, president of hotel operations. "This property perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences while embracing sustainable practices the Element brand is distinctly known for. We look forward to working ...
Lark Hotels Expands Its Lark Independent Portfolio Into the Southeast With Four Hotels
Lark | June 7, 2023
Amesbury, Massachusetts, (June 7, 2023) – Lark announces the debut of four new Lark Independents along North Carolina’s southern shore: The Beach House and The Starlite Inn in Carolina Beach, and The Admiral's Quarters Motel and The Sand Dunes in Kure Beach. The independently-owned boutique hotels will now be managed and operated by Lark, growing its portfolio of Lark Independents to 18 hotel properties throughout the United States. These newest additions to the Lark Independent roster build on the company’s recent investments in the Southeast region, joining three previously announced Lark Independent projects around Asheville, North ...
LuxUrban Hotels Signs Master Lease Agreements to Operate Two Hotels in New York City’s Times Square
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. | June 5, 2023
MIAMI--LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (Nasdaq: LUXH) (or “the Company”), which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis and rent out hotel rooms in these properties in key major metropolitan cities, announced today that it has signed separate agreements to enter into 35-year Master Lease Agreements (MLAs), each inclusive of two five-year options, to operate two new properties in New York City’s Times Square: The Hotel at Times Square and Hotel 46 Times Square. Each of these properties will operate under the Company’s LuxUrban brand. The Hotel 46 Times Square, consisting of 79 rooms, and The Hotel at...
Pyramid Global Hospitality Bolsters U.S. Portfolio With Six Management Additions
Pyramid Global Hospitality | June 2, 2023
BOSTON and THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 2, 2023 -- Pyramid Global Hospitality – the powerhouse hospitality company behind inspired collections like Benchmark Pyramid Luxury & Lifestyle and Hamilton Pyramid Europe – announced today the continued expansion of its management portfolio with the addition of six U.S. hotels and resorts. Of the six properties joining Pyramid Global, Flamingo Resort & Spa and The Sandman Hotel in Santa Rosa, CA, Wayfinder Newport Hotel in Newport, RI, Hotel Paradox – Autograph Collection in Santa Cruz, CA and The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences in Richmond, RI, will be joini...
Sonder Holdings Inc. More Than Doubles Footprint in Boston With Addition of 264-key Hotel
Sonder | June 2, 2023
BOSTON--Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND; “Sonder”), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, today opened The Arcadian, its sixth live property in Greater Boston. It becomes the largest hotel in Sonder’s portfolio, and one of its highest key-count properties alongside Battery Park in New York City and Business Bay in Dubai. Sonder is now operating The Arcadian hotel, which has 264 rooms and occupies a prime location in Brookline. The property is close to Boston University and Fenway Park stadium, with easy access to Harvard University, Boston College, ...
Remington Hotels Rebrands to Remington Hospitality
Remington Hospitality | June 2, 2023
Dallas, TX — June 2, 2023 — Remington Hotels, a leading hotel management company, announced that it has rebranded to Remington Hospitality, which better reflects the company’s expanded hospitality offerings and the organization's future direction, focusing on the following areas: Classic brand accommodations Independent hotels and resorts Exquisite beverage and food Superior spa and wellness Glamping and untraditional projects With over 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Remington Hotels has become a recognized leader in hotel management and ownership. In 2021, the company launc...
NewcrestImage & Coury Hospitality Forge Strategic Alliance to Focus on Lifestyle Hotel Growth
NewcrestImage | June 1, 2023
Dallas, June 1, 2023 – NewcrestImage, a prominent leader in the hospitality industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Coury Hospitality, based in Dallas, with a 50% ownership stake. This alliance marks an exciting venture between the two companies, combining their expertise and resources in the pursuit of excellence in lifestyle hotel development. NewcrestImage currently owns a portfolio of approximately 70 hotels across 26 states, while Coury Hospitality manages 12 lifestyle hotels in six states, including 10 Marriott Autograph Collection properties, with three more under development – making Coury the largest operator o...
IHG Signs With Monterotel SL to Open Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella Following Full Refurbishment
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 31, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce the signing of Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella – the latest milestone in its rapid European growth. The agreement, revealed at this month’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) conference in Berlin, marks the third Spanish signing for the Luxury & Lifestyle brand, following Kimpton Vividora Barcelona and Kimpton Aysla Mallorca. Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella will provide visitors with an idyllic retreat in the foothills of the Sierra Blanca mountain range between Malaga and the Strait of Gibraltar on the world-famous ...
