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
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Tourism Tidbits: Developing Shared Leadership for Successful Tourism
Dr. Peter Tarlow | November 4, 2022
By Dr. Peter Tarlow All too often tourism entities talk about “partnerships and sharing leadership”, but actually mean by that phrase: "let's see what you can do for me." Agency-centric tourism, however, is becoming more and more difficult to manage successfully. Industry leaders in tourism, both in the private sector and in the public sector are learning that in today's post-Covid competitive market; communities and even entire nations need to work together toward a common good. To help you achieve this level of cooperative marketing and success consider some of the following ideas: • See your colleagues as equals rather than...
IHG Partners With Msafiri Limited to Open Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza Hotels Across African Markets
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 3, 2022
AFRICA, 3 November 2022: IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed franchise agreements to rebrand three properties across Tanzania and Kenya to join the IHG portfolio of brands. The move sees IHG Hotels & Resorts swiftly expand its presence across Africa as the continent’s profile continues to grow. Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall and The Fairview Nairobi in Kenya and Crowne Plaza Dar es Salaam in Tanzania are now open and are welcoming guests. Across each property, IHG Hotels & Resorts and the new owners will elevate the guest experience by completing renovations and enhancements, incorporating brand hallmarks and sta...
Hogan Hospitality Group Expands Management Portfolio Into Washington and Grows in California
Hogan Hospitality | November 2, 2022
Napa Valley, California - Hogan Hospitality Group (HHG), a leading hotel management corporation, has added sought-after properties in Washington and California to its growing portfolio. Expanding Hogan Hospitality’s presence to Washington state, the 45-room Soap Lake Natural Spa & Resort features the natural healing power of Soap Lake, boasting some of the highest naturally occurring mineral content and mineral diversity of any lake in the world. An additional 40 rooms are scheduled for completion in the Fall of 2023. A management contract was also secured for the 42-room Comfort Inn & Suites Ventura Beach, a coastal gem centrall...
Charlestowne Hotels Adds Three Properties to Management Portfolio
Charlestowne Hotels | November 2, 2022
Charleston, SC–November 2, 2022 – Charlestowne Hotels, a leading hospitality management company, today announces the addition of three new properties in Tennessee, California, and Colorado. The Memphian (TN), The Darling (CA) and Inn at Aspen (CO) join Charlestowne’s collection of more than 50 hotels across the country. Charlestowne was selected as the management company of record for these three properties due to the company’s four decades of experience with lifestyle independent, adaptive reuse, condo-hotel, and soft branded assets. In addition to the full management of the three hotels, Charlestowne will also oversee the food an...
IHG and Willard Associates Renew Long-Term Management Agreement for The Willard Intercontinental Hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 2, 2022
ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2022 – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced a new 25-year management agreement with Willard Associates for The Willard InterContinental Hotel, one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic and storied hotels. The Willard’s rich history and sophisticated architecture have made it a premier luxury hotel in the heart of the nation’s capital. Located just one block from the White House, the Willard is a 12-story luxury hotel with 335 guest rooms, including 55 suites and 14 specialty suites. With unparalleled views of the city's most recognizable sites, the Willard’s ...
Springboard Hospitality Selected to Manage The Hills Hotel in Laguna Hills, California
Springboard Hospitality | October 26, 2022
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2022 -- Springboard Hospitality, a leading hospitality management company with 41 independent and branded properties throughout the U.S., today announced it will manage The Hills Hotel in Laguna Hills, California. Recently acknowledged by Hotel Management magazine as a top hotel management company, Springboard Hospitality will bring its industry-leading hotel management platform to The Hills Hotel, a full-service boutique offering. "We are excited to begin working with The Hills Hotel and introduce them to our suite of hospitality management services," said Ben Rafter, Chief Executive Officer, Springboard Hospi...
Olympia Hotel Management to Operate a New Hotel on the Campus of the University of Maine
Olympia Hotel Management (OHM) | October 26, 2022
Orono, Maine. October 26, 2022. Olympia Hotel Management (OHM) has announced that it has been selected to operate a new hotel on the campus of the University of Maine (UMaine) in Orono. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 1, 2022, and the hotel is expected to be completed in early 2024. The property is being developed by Radnor Property Group LLC, a real estate development company with a strong presence in higher education public-private partnership (P3) projects in the northeast, and Harrison Street, one of the leading investment management firms exclusively focused on alternative real assets. Two historic University b...
Sentral Selects Stayntouch PMS and Kiosk to Power Flexible Extended Stay Communities Across the United States
Stayntouch | October 25, 2022
The innovative property management company chooses Stayntouch to deliver streamlined remote multi-property management and a seamless welcome experience for guests. Bethesda, MD | October 25, 2022 – Stayntouch, a global leader in providing cloud hotel management solutions and guest-centric technology, today announced a partnership with Sentral, a modern property management company innovating flexible living communities throughout the United States. Sentral has selected Stayntouch to deliver its industry-leading cloud PMS and kiosk solutions to Sentral’s portfolio of upscale multifamily properties. Managing over $2 billion in Class A ...
Hilton Expands Luxury Portfolio in Singapore With Signing of Conrad Singapore Orchard
Hilton | October 24, 2022
MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced plans to expand the presence of Conrad Hotels & Resorts, its award-winning, contemporary luxury brand, through Conrad Singapore Orchard. Jointly owned by Pontiac Land Group and Kajima Development, and managed by Hilton, Conrad Singapore Orchard will be the second Conrad Hotels & Resorts property in Singapore, joining Conrad Centennial Singapore. Conrad Singapore Orchard - Hotel Exterior A rebrand of Regent Singapore, Conrad Singapore Orchard is set to open in two phases. The hotel’s meeting spaces and its ten restaurants and bars, including Manhattan, Basilico and Summer Palace, are...
Valor Hospitality Partners Signs Franchise Agreement With Deutsche Hospitality to Manage the IntercityHotel Tashkent in Uzbekistan
Valor Hospitality Partners | October 19, 2022
ATLANTA, Ga. – October 19, 2022 – Valor Hospitality Partners, a global full-service hotel management company announced today the signing of its newest property, IntercityHotel Tashkent, in franchise partnership with Deutsche Hospitality. Set to open in the first quarter of 2023, this will be Valor Hospitality’s second hotel in Uzbekistan. IntercityHotel Tashkent, located in the leafy hub of Mirabad, will offer 122 rooms and suites set in a modern, cosmopolitan setting. The hotel will offer seamless experiences for business and leisure guests due to its location, setting, style and facilities. Following on our successful partne...
Essex Hotel Management Selected to Manage Crowne Plaza Lake Placid
Essex Hotel Management | October 19, 2022
ROCHESTER — October 19, 2022 — Essex Hotel Management, LLC has added Crowne Plaza Lake Placid in Lake Placid, NY to its growing portfolio of hotels on the East Coast. This marks the first IHG property in the third-party hotel management company’s portfolio. Built in 1969, the property has been owned and operated by the Lussi family for more than 50 years. The hotel rebranded as a Crowne Plaza in 2005 after several expansions. “We’re thrilled to be managing our second hotel in Lake Placid and excited about our expanded relationship with the Lussi Family,” said Barbara Purvis, president of Essex Hotel Management. “We’ve...
HVMG Awarded Management of 195-Room REVERB by Hard Rock Downtown Atlanta
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | October 18, 2022
ATLANTA, October 18, 2022—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced that it been selected to operate the 195-room REVERB by Hard Rock Downtown Atlanta. The recently opened hotel is owned by Bolton Atlanta, an affiliate of Dezhu US, a multi-class development company. “There are few things more exciting for a hotelier than assistant and supporting the launch of a new brand, and the REVERB brand and concept is best in class," said Robert Cole, president & chief executive officer, HVMG. “Designed with Hard Rock’s sensibilities and ...
Three Wall Capital Selects Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage Five Recently Acquired Properties
Three Wall Capital | October 17, 2022
PLANO, Texas, October 17, 2022 — Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, announced the expansion of its robust portfolio and growth of its Select Service Division with the addition of five extended stay properties recently acquired by Three Wall Capital, LLC (“TWC”). The properties, conveniently located along major thoroughfares in Alabama, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Ohio, bring 603 keys under Aimbridge management to benefit from the operator’s unparalleled industry resources for owners. With the additional five properties, Aimbridge is responsible for the management of more than 70 extended stay, sel...
Partners Group and Trinity Investments Sign Management Deal With Marriott International
Partners Group | October 12, 2022
Joint Venture Will Convert Four Seasons Dallas to The Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas Managed by The Ritz-Carlton DALLAS--A joint venture between Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, acting on behalf of its clients, and funds managed by Trinity Fund Advisors LLC, an affiliate of Trinity Real Estate Investments LLC (“Trinity”), today announced that it has signed a management agreement with Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott International”), to expand The Ritz-Carlton brand in the Dallas Metroplex in 2024. Earlier this year, the joint venture acquired the Four Seasons Resort Dallas at Las Colinas, a 431-room luxury h...
Deutsche Hospitality Partners With Valor Hospitality and Globus Hotels for IntercityHotel Tashkent
Deutsche Hospitality | October 10, 2022
Deutsche Hospitality has entered into a franchise agreement with Valor Hospitality and Globus Hotels, announcing the signing of its newest property, IntercityHotel Tashkent, set to open in Uzbekistan’s capital in Q1 2023. Located in the heart of the commercial hub of Mirabad, the hotel offers 122 rooms, a full-service gym, deluxe spa facilities, and two dining outlets catering to all tastes. The IntercityHotel Tashkent marks Deutsche Hospitality's debut on the Uzbekistan market. Oliver Bonke, CEO Deutsche Hospitality, “We are excited to partner with Globus Hotels and Valor Hospitality on this amazing project. We believe Tashkent’s st...
First Hospitality to Oversee and Manage Operations for Three Bear Real Estate Group Hotels
First Hospitality | October 7, 2022
CHICAGO (October 7, 2022) — First Hospitality, national hotel operations and development company, assumed management and operations of Hampton Inn & Suites Kenosha, Homewood Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, and Candlewood Suites Kenosha. Totaling 277 keys, the three Wisconsin properties are owned by Kenosha-based Bear Real Estate Group. “First Hospitality’s partnership with Bear Real Estate Group in Wisconsin is both exciting and mutually rewarding,” said David Duncan, president and CEO of First Hospitality. “Our approach to strategic cluster selling and revenue management will maximize profitability for these properties, ...
IHG Signs With LRO Hospitality for Holiday Inn Express Brand’s Return to Dresden
IHG Hotels & Resorts | October 6, 2022
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of an agreement with LRO Hospitality to add a 306-key Holiday Inn Express to the group’s portfolio in Dresden, showcasing the brand’s suitability to convert and rebrand existing hotels. The hotel is expected to re-open as part of the IHG family within the next 4-6 months and will undergo full refurbishment to be rebranded to Holiday Inn Express Dresden by the summer of 2024. The 10-floor property will include a lobby with breakfast area, a gym, and a flexible co-working/shared office space located on the first floor. The hot...
Altitude Hospitality Launches Sandpiper Bay Resort in Port St. Lucie, Florida With New Name and Brand
OTH Hotels Resorts | October 6, 2022
Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2022) – A resort destination cherished by generations for nearly 50 years launches today as the new Sandpiper Bay Resort. New local ownership Altitude Hospitality selected OTH Hotels Resorts, an emerging hotel management company with a diverse portfolio, to oversee the conversion of the iconic property – formerly the Club Med Sandpiper Bay – which is recognized as a mainstay of Port St. Lucie tourism with visitors from both domestic and international markets. Briefly closed to resort guests at the end of this summer as the property changed ownership, Sandpiper Bay Resort will reopen this month as part of t...
The Destination by Hyatt Brand to Debut in the United Kingdom With Addition of Schloss Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course
Destination by Hyatt | October 5, 2022
CHICAGO (October 5, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with the 12.18. Group for SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course. The full-service luxury property will mark the debut of the Destination by Hyatt brand in Scotland, as well as in the United Kingdom, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional growth of its luxury resort brands in Europe. One hour drive from both Edinburgh and Newcastle airports, the elegant countryside property has a rich history that dates from the 12th century and was formerly owned by the Duke of Roxburghe. The charming histo...
Pyramid Global Hospitality Begins Management of Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Boulevard
Pyramid Global Hospitality | October 5, 2022
BOSTON, Oct. 5, 2022—Pyramid Global Hospitality today announced the company has taken over operations of the 113-suite Home2 by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown in Ala. The addition marks Pyramid’s 19th hotel on or near a university/ college campus, one of the company’s core segments. Located at 2610 University Blvd. at the corner of University Boulevard and Lurleen B. Wallace Boulevard South in downtown Tuscaloosa, the hotel is a short distance to the University of Alabama campus, the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, and the Federal Building & Courthouse. Guests may enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, an indoor pool, fitness...
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Selects Davidson Hospitality Group to Manage Newport Harbor Island Resort
Davidson Hospitality Group | October 5, 2022
ATLANTA (October 5, 2022) – Davidson Hospitality Group has been tapped by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust to manage Newport Harbor Island Resort in Newport, Rhode Island, under its highly specialized operating vertical, Davidson Resorts. Formerly identified as Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, the ten-acre property is located on Goat Island in historic Newport. The resort features 257 guestrooms, including 18 spacious suites, and 80,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, surrounded by expansive lawns, sweeping water views, a state-of-the-art marina, and a historic lighthouse. Together with Pebblebrook, Davidson wil...
USLI Hospitality Management Managing Hilton New Orleans Airport
USLI Hospitality Management | October 4, 2022
NEW YORK, NY – Mark J. Rosinsky, CEO of USLI Hospitality Management, is pleased to announce the addition of the 319-room Hilton located in Kenner, Louisiana, to their portfolio of managed hotels. USLI Hospitality Management continues its ongoing business expansion which is comprised of full service and select service hotels. Hilton New Orleans Airport is minutes from the Louis Armstrong International Airport and the French Quarter. Amenities include airport shuttle, outdoor pool and fitness center. Dining includes two on-site restaurants featuring local New Orleans cuisine, such as Creole and Cajun, as well as a 24-hour grab-and-go shop....
HP Hotels to Manage Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte North and Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Pineville for Lodging Fund
HP Hotels | October 4, 2022
Hoover, Alabama, October 4, 2022 - HP Hotels, a full-service third-party hotel management company, has been chosen by Lodging Fund REIT III, Inc. (“Lodging Fund”) to manage their newly acquired Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte North and Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Pineville properties. HP Hotels CEO Kerry Ranson made the announcement. HP Hotels had already been managing these properties for many years for another ownership group and alerted Lodging Fund’s sponsor, Legendary Capital, that they would become available as an off-market investment opportunity. “We’re excited to manage these assets for Lodging Fund in markets where we h...
Sage Hotel Management Adds The Bidwell Marriott Portland to Premier Collection Portfolio
Sage Hospitality Group | October 4, 2022
DENVER – Oct. 4, 2022 – Sage Hotel Management, a Sage Hospitality Group company, announced today it has taken over management of The Bidwell Marriott Portland, an upper upscale hotel in the heart of bustling downtown Portland, Ore. The stylish hotel offers easy access to the city’s tax-free shopping and dining, top cultural attractions and natural playgrounds. The Bidwell joins Sage’s Premier Collection of hotels, which is comprised of more than 30 branded and soft-branded luxury and upper upscale hotels in 12 states. The Bidwell is Sage’s fifth hotel under management in Portland. “We are thrilled to welcome such a great hote...
