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
Kempinski Hotels Extends Its Footprint in North American Market Through Takeover of 363-Key Beach Hotel in Cancun, Mexico
August 11, 2022
Geneva, 10 August, 2022 – White sandy beaches and a crystal-clear ocean await guests in the newest five-star addition to the Kempinski Hotels portfolio: Starting from September 2022, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group will take over a luxurious beach hotel in the attractive Mexican tourist destination of Cancun on the Riviera Maya. With no closure of operations, this well-known property will undergo various improvements and adjustments to the Kempinski brand standards in the coming months and will be named Grand Hotel Cancun – managed by Kempinski during the transition period. From end of year 2022 it will be fully operated under Kemp...
Arabella Hospitality Selects Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Manage Historic Hotel Schloss Fuschl in Austria
August 11, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2022 -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Arabella Hospitality, a subsidiary of Schörghuber Corporate Group, to manage the legendary Hotel Schloss Fuschl in Austria, with a reopening scheduled in late 2023. Idyllically situated on the banks of Lake Fuschl, the graceful, historic property is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and has been welcoming illustrious guests for centuries. The new resort will mark Rosewood's second property in Austria following Rosewood Vienna's recent opening and adds to the brand's robust development pipeline of properties across Europe and the German-speaking market. ...
Fairwood Capital Taps Davidson Hospitality to Manage Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan
Davidson Hospitality Group | August 10, 2022
ATLANTA (August 10, 2022) – Davidson Hospitality Group has been selected by Fairwood Capital to manage Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Michigan under its lifestyle operating vertical, Pivot. Situated 30 miles north of Detroit on the banks of the Paint Creek River, the 143-room, AAA-Four Diamond property features an architecture that is reminiscent of an English manor house surrounded by a lush, verdant landscape. This marks Davidson’s third hotel in the state of Michigan. “As Midwest enthusiasts, we are genuinely proud to add this extraordinary lifestyle hotel to our growing portfolio,” said Davidson Hospitality Group Chief Executi...
Aimbridge Hospitality Adds Trio of Extended Stay Hotels to Growing Three Wall Capital Portfolio
Three Wall Capital | August 8, 2022
PLANO, Texas, August 8, 2022 — Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, announced the addition of three extended stay properties recently acquired by Three Wall Capital, LLC (“TWC”) to its expansive portfolio. Located along well-traveled routes near Minneapolis and St. Louis, the properties bring 277 keys under Aimbridge management, which is dedicated to providing unparalleled guest experiences and services to its owners. Aimbridge and Three Wall Capital first established a partnership in 2019, and today Aimbridge is responsible for the management of more than 65 extended stay, select service, and full-service...
Extended Stay America Continues Growth with Addition of More Than 100 Properties
Extended Stay America | August 4, 2022
CHARLOTTE, NC [August 4, 2022]— Extended Stay America announced today that subsidiaries of ESH Hospitality, Inc. are converting more than 100 recently acquired WoodSpring Suites hotels to the Extended Stay America family of brands later this year. “The addition of these properties, when combined with a growing trajectory of franchise properties in our pipeline, solidifies our position as the leader in extended stay,” said Greg Juceam, President and CEO, Extended Stay America. “We will apply our proven focus solely on extended stay guests to these properties and expect to increase overall performance in each of their respective mark...
Charlestowne Hotels Selected to Manage Two New Hotels in the Northeastern, United States
Charlestowne Hotels | August 3, 2022
Charleston, SC–August 3, 2022 – Charlestowne Hotels, a leading hospitality management company, today announces its continued expansion in the Northeast with the takeover of Hotel Marcel in New Haven, CT, and with the opening of the Lockwood Hotel in Waterville, Maine. This expansion further solidifies Charlestowne as experts in managing hotels in collegiate markets, and also broadens the company’s reach into two new states. “At Charlestowne, we’re constantly seeking meaningful ways to provide value in new regions, and by venturing into New Haven and Waterville, we’re bringing our standard of customization and personalized ser...
Playa Hotels & Resorts Adds Seadust Cancun Family Resort to Its Portfolio of Managed All-Inclusive Resorts
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. | August 3, 2022
FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 3, 2022-- Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) ("Playa") announced today that it has entered into an agreement to assume the management of the Seadust Cancun Family Resort in Mexico. Playa will manage all operations, sales and marketing of this world-class resort. Situated along the extraordinary white sand beaches of the Cancun Hotel Zone, the 502-room resort features 10 restaurants and bars, a state of-the-art fitness center and a full-service holistic spa. Seadust Cancun Family Resort will join other notable all-inclusive resorts managed by Playa Hotels & Resorts within the Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, H...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Adds Greensboro, North Carolina’s Grandover Resort & Spa to it’s Wyndham Grand Portfolio
Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel | August 3, 2022
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 3, 2022-- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with more than 8,900 hotels across 95+ countries, today announced the expansion of its flagship Wyndham Grand® brand, adding Greensboro's award-winning Grandover Resort & Spa to its growing global portfolio. Nestled on 1,600 wooded acres just minutes from downtown Greensboro, Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand hotel, features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a world-class spa, tennis courts, fitness center, fine dining and more. Named one of North Carolina's Best Golf Hotels by U.S. News &...
Aleph Hospitality Assumes Management of the Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda
Aleph Hospitality | August 2, 2022
DUBAI, UAE (2 August 2022) Aleph Hospitality, the leading Dubai-based independent hotel management company, has solidified its presence in Uganda by taking over management of the Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel in Kampala earlier this month. Best Western Plus The Athena is a contemporary four-star hotel situated in the upscale neighbourhood of Bugolobi, on the outskirts of the capital Kampala. The boutique hotel features a restaurant, cocktail lounge, outdoor garden, pool and gym, as well as a business centre and conference facilities. The hotel is located in the central business district of Kampala. Bani Haddad, Founder and Mana...
Hotel Equities Selected to Manage The Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hotel Equities | August 2, 2022
ATLANTA – August 2, 2022 – Owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (“HE”) was selected as the new management firm to operate luxury property The Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The AAA 4-Diamond hotel is the newest addition to Hotel Equities’ recently launched lifestyle division. The new lifestyle vertical was launched following the announcement earlier this year that Hotel Equities’ created a strategic alliance with Greenwood Hospitality. With Greenwood’s extensive collection of lifestyle and luxury hotels, and HE’s portfolio of award-winning select and full-service hotels, The Atlantic Hotel &...
Pyramid Global Hospitality Assumes Management of the 400-Room Hyatt Regency Houston West in Texas
Pyramid Global Hospitality | August 1, 2022
BOSTON, August 1, 2022—Pyramid Global Hospitality today announced the company has taken over operations of the 400-room Hyatt Regency Houston West. Pyramid continues to grow its Texas hotel presence as the company expands its international portfolio. Situated at 13210 Katy Freeway in Houston, the Hyatt Regency is within walking distance of the vibrant shopping, music and nightlife scenes of the Energy Corridor and CityCentre neighborhoods. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center and 25,000 square feet of event space. Guests may select from three on-site dining options, including Café on the Lake, serving local flav...
Preferred Hotels Expands Partnership With The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts
Preferred Hotels & Resorts | July 27, 2022
NEW YORK, N.Y. – July 27, 2022: Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has announced the expansion of its master partnership with The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts through the exciting addition of The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong to its global portfolio. Set for a July 18 soft opening on the south coast of Hong Kong Island, the highly anticipated launch from the hotel group will become the newest, one-of-a-kind experience in the Preferred portfolio of over 650 hotels, resorts, and residences. The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts’ decision to partner for all its properties demonstrates the brand...
Hotel Equities Selected as Management Firm for 7 Hotel Portfolio in South Carolina
Hotel Equities | July 27, 2022
Atlanta – July 27, 2022 – Hotel ownership, management, and development firm, Hotel Equities, has been selected as the new management company for seven full and select service hotels owned by Sejwad Hospitality, a family-owned hotel development company based in Columbia, South Carolina. “We are thrilled to partner with the owners of Sejwad Hospitality to manage these best-in-class hotels,” said Joe Reardon, Chief Development Officer of Hotel Equities. “Further expanding our portfolio in the full-service sector is a real focus, and this family has an incredible pedigree of developing first-class hotel assets.” Hotel Equities opera...
Rhaglan Hospitality Selects HP Hotels to Manage The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Rhaglan Hospitality | July 27, 2022
Hoover, Alabama, July 27, 2022 - HP Hotels, a full-service third-party hotel management company, has been chosen by Rhaglan Hospitality to manage The Kelly Birmingham, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, downtown Birmingham, Alabama’s premier lifestyle hotel. HP Hotels CEO Kerry Ranson made the announcement. Located in the heart of downtown Birmingham at 1st Avenue North and 21st Street, the property formerly known as the Protective Life Building, has been restored and refurbished to surpass its former glory. Blending the stunning Art Deco original architecture of the 1920s with modern fixtures, contemporary art, and sophisticated style, the...
Island Hospitality Management Assumes Management of Three WaterWalk Properties
Island Hospitality | July 26, 2022
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 26, 2022—Officials of Island Hospitality Management, the premier third-party management company for select-service and upscale, extended-stay hotels in the United States, announced today that the company has added three WaterWalk properties with two different ownership groups to its ever-growing, nationwide portfolio. The properties are located in Centennial, Colo., and San Antonio and Richardson, Texas. “WaterWalk, a unique lodging option that combines the conveniences of a hotel with apartment-style living, perfectly complements our extended-stay expertise,” said Gregg Forde, president and COO, Island ...
Swiss-Belhotel International Returns to Thailand With The Scene Cliff View Villas by Swiss-Belhotel
Swiss-Belhotel | July 25, 2022
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced its return to Thailand with The Scene Cliff View Villas – by Swiss-Belhotel. Situated 5 minutes away from the picturesque Ao Nang Beach, a tropical wonderland with the majestic backdrop of Ao Nang Cliff, in Krabi, the beautiful boutique hotel is surrounded by lush rainforests and majestic hills. Set amidst an area of 4800 sqm, the tranquil one-of-a-kind sanctuary boasts 24 one- and two-bedroom villas with captivating views complemented by a wide array of thoughtful facilities and services including the biggest swimming pool in Ao Nang. Mr. Kanchanawarodom, the Owner of The Scene Cliff View Villa...
YOTEL Signs New Flagship Hotel in Tokyo, Japan
YOTEL | July 25, 2022
TOKYO, JAPAN –2022 – YOTEL today announced its first hotel in Japan. Slated to open in 2024 under a long-term management agreement, YOTEL Tokyo will be located in Ginza, one of Tokyo’s most desirable and dynamic neighborhoods. Featuring 244 rooms, the hotel will showcase the brand’s latest features, including the brand’s signature robotic concierge YOBOT, motorized SmartBeds™, and fully integrated technologies enabling a complete touchless guest experience from reservation up to check-out. “Japan’s focus on technology and innovation has been an important source of inspiration for YOTEL ever since our inception. We are imme...
Pyramid Global Hospitality Assumes Management of 255-Room Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Pyramid Global Hospitality | July 25, 2022
BOSTON, July 25, 2022—Pyramid Global Hospitality (PGH) today announced the company has assumed management of the 255-room Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown. The hotel marks PGH’s third Cambria Hotel under management in the company’s growing portfolio. Located at 118 8th Avenue South in the heart of downtown Nashville’s thriving music and nightlife scene, the 19-story hotel is near such attractions as Music City Center, Bridgestone Arena and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Guest rooms provide Recharge Beautyrest® mattresses, ACCA KAPPA amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi, oversized work areas, in-room safes and mini-refrigerators, and ...
Prominence Hospitality Group Selected to Manage Avid Hotel Zeeland Michigan
July 22, 2022
CHICAGO – July 22, 2022 – Prominence Hospitality Group, an emergent real estate investment, development and hotel management company based in Chicago, announces the expansion to a new market with the addition of Avid Hotel Zeeland (Mich.) to its third-party management portfolio. Situated in the submarkets of Grand Rapids and Holland, Mich., Avid Hotel Zeeland is part of the new IHG brand, “where essentials are done right” and feature a minimalistic, modern design available to guests at a welcoming price point. The first Avid Hotel in the Prominence Portfolio, the hotel is owned by Michigan-based Zeeland Hospitality, Inc. “We open...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Palladium Hotel Group Sign Strategic Alliance to Expand Registry Collection Hotels With 14 All-Inclusive Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | July 21, 2022
PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 21, 2022 -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with more than 8,900 hotels in over 95 countries, and Palladium Hotel Group, one of the largest Spanish hotel companies, announced, today, a commercial alliance that will add more than 6,500 rooms to Wyndham's Registry Collection. The 14 spectacular all-inclusive TRS Hotels and Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts managed by Palladium Hotel Group are located in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Brazil and will join Wyndham's portfolio under a long-term agreement leveraging Wyndham's extensive distribution and bringing Wyndha...
Scholar Hotel Morgantown Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hilton | July 20, 2022
MORGANTOWN, WV – Scholar Hotel Group, a leader in the hospitality industry specializing in hotels on or near college campuses, proudly announces its property in Morgantown, West Virginia has joined Tapestry Collection by Hilton, one of Hilton’s 18 world-class brands and part of the award-winning Hilton Honors guest loyalty program. Located in the heart of downtown Morgantown and just steps from West Virginia University’s main campus, Scholar Morgantown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton features 41 guest rooms and a business center, fitness center and lobby marketplace. Scholar Hotel Group acquired the property in 2018. After extensiv...
Maverick Hotels and Restaurants Adds Hyatt Rosemont O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois to Growing Portfolio
Maverick Hotels & Restaurants | July 12, 2022
Chicago, Illinois, July 12, 2022 – Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced today that it has added the Hyatt Rosemont O’Hare hotel in Rosemont, Illinois to its broadening portfolio of properties owned and managed. Chicago-based commercial real estate firm Bradford Allen is an equity partner in the property. Maverick will rebrand the hotel as a Hyatt Centric and continue to manage the property. Robert Habeeb, Founder and CEO of Maverick made the announcement. Located across the street from the Des Plaines River, this plush airport hotel is 1.9 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and 2.1 miles from the Rosemont Theater music...
Spire Hospitality Adds The Grove Resort & Water Park in Orlando, FL to Management Portfolio
Spire Hospitality | July 6, 2022
IRVING, TX — July 6, 2022 — Spire Hospitality, a nationally recognized third-party hotel management company, has assumed management of the resort operations for The Grove Resort & Water Park, an upscale family resort located on 106 acres near Orlando, FL. The Grove Resort & Water Park consists of 878 two- and three-bedroom condominiums, nearly all enrolled in the property’s rental management program. The property has four food and beverage outlets, a seven-acre water park, three full-sized swimming pools, a full-service spa, a meeting center with 6,000 square feet of meeting space, a children’s activity center, an arcade, a...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Selected to Manage JDV by Hyatt Conversion in Dubuque, Iowa
Meyer Jabara Hotels | July 6, 2022
Owner Main Street Community Capital to add 96 hotel rooms and new rooftop restaurant/bar to existing apartment complex with f&b, entertainment, and retail space; This is MJH’s first JDV by Hyatt, its second Main Street project, and the fourth Hyatt hotel in its portfolio [Danbury, Conn., July 6, 2022] — Main Street Community Capital (MSCCap), a Midwest-based development company, has selected Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) to manage its JDV by Hyatt in Dubuque’s Historic Millwork District. The 96-key project will reside on several floors of the Novelty Iron Works complex. The complex is a former “ironworks” turned millwork factory ...
