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
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Expands Footprint in South India With Signing of Two Properties
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts | March 25, 2022
MUMBAI, India – March 25, 2022 – The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts today announced the signing of a management agreement for two properties, The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel and The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel in Kerala, expanding its footprint in South India and fortifying the brand's resort portfolio. The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel returns to The Leela portfolio after three years while The Leela Ashtamudi, a Raviz Hotel will be a significant new addition to the brand portfolio to complete the much sought-after and serenely beautiful Kerala itinerary. Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Opera...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Now Managing the Marriott Boston Quincy
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | March 25, 2022
Boston, MA – March 25, 2022 – The Marriott Boston Quincy, a dynamic hotel destination just south of Boston, has joined Crescent Hotels and Resorts’ portfolio of quality hotels and resorts. The hotel recently underwent an extensive renovation, introducing 464 newly-renovated, large guestrooms in 2020, and stunning, sprawling event space. The contemporary style guestrooms are now appointed with plush, pillowtop beds, hypoallergenic bedding, and premium toiletries. Outfitted with modern amenities, the rooms strike a balance that offers guests the ability to unplug and relax, while staying connected. The Marriot Boston Quincy boasts a...
SH Hotels & Resorts to Operate Copenhagen’s Iconic Skt. Petri Hotel
SH HOTELS & RESORTS | March 23, 2022
NEW YORK - March 23, 2022 - Copenhagen's landmark Skt. Petri Hotel, ranked the #1 Hotel in Northern Europe by Conde Nast Traveler in 2020, is to be operated by SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels and Treehouse Hotels, under its luxury hospitality SH Collection. In keeping with Copenhagen's sustainability status as the "greenest" city in Europe, SH Hotels & Resorts intends to reinvent the iconic Skt. Petri, the first real estate investment in Denmark by global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, as the first 1 Hotel in Northern Europe a...
Terrapin Hospitality Adds Seventeen Hotels to Managed Portfolio in Q1 2022
Terrapin Hospitality | March 23, 2022
Houston, TX — March 23, 2022 — Terrapin Hospitality, one of the nation's fastest-growing hotel management companies, announced today the addition of 17 properties with over 2400 keys to its managed portfolio in the first quarter of 2022. Terrapin experienced robust growth, building off the momentum from the company's recording-breaking 2021. The new properties include: 105-room Quality Inn & Suites, Castle Rock, CO 202-room Clarion Inn Sheffield Muscle Shoals, Sheffield Alabama 94-room Montana Trailhead Inn, Billings, Montana 100-room La Quinta Inn & Suites Jonesboro, Jonesboro, Arkansas – opening May 2022 1...
HEI Hotels & Resorts Assumes Management of Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort in Ocean City, Maryland
March 21, 2022
HEI Hotels & Resorts has added the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort to its management portfolio and will be working closely with the new ownership – a joint venture between affiliates of Monomoy Property Ventures LLC (MPV), Highlands Investments LLC and Certares Real Estate Management LLC – on the hotel’s transformation into an independent, upscale, seaside resort. The 250-room property is located on a prime piece of Ocean City, Maryland beachfront real estate and is poised to become one of the region’s premier hotels following an extensive renovation by the owners. This is the second property this ownership group has engaged HEI t...
Island Hospitality Management Assumes Operations of the Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach in Florida
Island Hospitality | March 17, 2022
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL — March 17, 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 taken over operations of the 111-room Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach in Fla., on behalf of Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels. “We continue to expand our third-party management footprint throughout the Southeast, with the Hilton Garden Inn Dest...
Highgate Assumes Management of Six Hotel Portfolio in Peru
Highgate | March 15, 2022
NEW YORK - March 15, 2022 - Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment, technology, and development company, announced today the Company's launch into South America by taking over management of a portfolio of six hotels in Peru, owned by Urbanova – one of Peru's most notable real estate groups. The deal expands Highgate's portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) to a total of 26 hotels and resorts, making it one of the largest hospitality management companies in this sought-after region. Highgate brings to the CALA market a best-in-class management approach, using innovative technology and hands-on in-market...
Sightline Hospitality Adds Evo Hotel, The English Hotel, and Radio Tower and Hotel to Third-Party Management Portfolio
Sightline Hospitality, LLC | March 11, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – March 11, 2022 – The well-established independent third-party hotel management company Sightline Hospitality announces the addition of three independent lifestyle hotels to their growing management portfolio. All three properties – evo Hotel, The English Hotel, and Radio Tower and Hotel – bring their own unique stories and concepts to the Sightline property lineup. evo Hotel The brand-new evo Hotel opened on February 1, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah’s Granary District. Known as the leading retail expert in outdoor gear, evo has expanded its brand by creating an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. This one-of...
Benchmark Pyramid Takes Over Management of Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
Benchmark Pyramid | March 10, 2022
BOSTON, MA — March 10, 2022 — Benchmark Pyramid today announced the company has assumed management of the 318-key Pittsburgh Airport Marriott. This marks the 29th hotel Benchmark Pyramid has added to its United States portfolio of third-party managed properties since the company merger. “As we progress further away from the limitations imposed by the pandemic, owners are looking for experienced operators to improve bottom lines that have stagnated or even plummeted over the past few years,” said Warren Fields, CEO, Benchmark Pyramid. “Collectively, our executive team has weathered multiple downturns, uniquely positio...
IHG Signs With Al Rabea Hotels and Trading Co. for Holiday Inn Najran in Saudi Arabia
IHG Hotels & Resorts | March 9, 2022
IHG®Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Al Rabea Hotels and Trading Co. for Holiday Inn Najran – a conversion property in Najran city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The hotel is returning to the IHG family having operated as a Holiday Inn hotel from 1995 to 2015. With this signing, IHG is continues to diversify its portfolio in the country to cater to a new segment of travellers, while aligning with the government's growth plan for secondary cities across the Kingdom. The new hotel is expected to be fully rebranded by end of 2023, with completion...
Highgate Launches ‘Highgate Select’ Division
HIGHGATE | March 8, 2022
New York, NY – March 8, 2022 – Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment, technology, and development company, announced today the launch of Highgate Select, a new division focused on differentiated management and development of select service, limited service and extended stay hotels. Highgate’s management approach is focused on a hands-on leadership structure, access to cutting edge technology, and the ability to deliver industry-leading digital investment returns. This platform is grounded in Highgate’s experience as an owner/operator, which translates into a platform built to maximize operational efficien...
HHM Transitions Twenty-Five Premier Marriott and Hilton Hotels With Four New Institutional Clients
HHM | March 8, 2022
Hotel Management & Investment Company Expands Portfolio to 185 Managed Properties PHILADELPHIA, PA - March 8, 2022 - HHM has integrated 25 premium-branded, full service, select service, and extended stay hotels into its managed portfolio of 185 hotels from coast to coast. The newly added hotels come with long-term stable management agreements for nearly 4,000 rooms across various Marriott and Hilton brands. These properties are strategically located in and around existing HHM markets like Denver, Austin, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Chicago while adding hotels in new HHM markets such as Salt Lake City, Louisville, and Omaha....
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Adds The Alexander Hotel in Miami Beach to Management Portfolio
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group | March 7, 2022
CHARLESTON, SC — March 7, 2022— The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) has added The Alexander Hotel in Miami Beach, FL to its growing family of hotels across the U.S. This all-suite, oceanfront resort marks the hotel and restaurant management company’s first managed property in the coastal resort city. IRHG has been tasked with turning around the distressed hotel operation and returning it to its former position as one of the leading luxury hotels of Miami Beach. “While not our first priority as we embarked upon Indigo Road’s entry into the hotel management industry, Miami Beach has been on Indigo Road’s radar fr...
Benchmark Pyramid Assumes Management of Two Hotels in Denver
Benchmark Pyramid | March 3, 2022
BOSTON, MA — March 3, 2022 — Benchmark Pyramid today announced the company has taken over management of two hotels in Denver: the 561-key DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver and 300-key DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Central Park. The two properties bring Pyramid’s portfolio of hotels to 245 worldwide. “With deep experience in the market having managed multiple hotels over the years, this portfolio addition strengthens our presence in Colorado,” said Warren Fields, CEO, Benchmark Pyramid. “We are very familiar with the DoubleTree by Hilton brand and the local marketplace, advantages we will utilize to quickly improve p...
Remington Hotels Assumes Management of Two Hotels in El Paso, Texas
Remington Hotels | March 3, 2022
Dallas, TX — March 3, 2022 — Remington Hotels, a dynamic and growing hotel management company, today announces it has assumed management of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel El Paso Downtown and Courtyard El Paso Downtown/Convention Center. The two hotels mark the first properties Remington Hotels will be managing in the El Paso area. With 200 guest rooms, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel El Paso Downtown is one the largest hotels in the market and the only full-service Hilton hotel in Downtown El Paso. Currently, the hotel provides guests with access to three restaurants and cafes, shuttle service to the airport, free fitness center access, and...
TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas Selected to Manage the Kimpton Overland Airport Hotel in Atlanta, GA
TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas | March 1, 2022
Providence, RI – March 1, 2022 – TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today it was selected to manage the Kimpton Overland Airport Hotel located at Two Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA. The 214-room, full-service property boasts 7,000 square feet of meeting space, a full-service restaurant, and a rooftop bar overlooking the Porsche Driving Experience and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. “After an extensive search and interview process, an Operator candidate stood out among the final group of premier Hospitality Operators ACRON considered,” said Greg...
Lodging Dynamics Selected to Manage AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
Lodging Dynamics | February 28, 2022
PROVO, UT - February 28, 2022 - Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, has been appointed to manage the AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach (AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach). This hotel is the third Florida hotel Lodging Dynamics has added to its portfolio, following two Clearwater Beach hotels in late December 2021. "We are excited to manage the beautiful AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach as we expand our footprint in Florida," commented Jamie Caraher, Lodging Dynamics president, and CEO. In 2021, Lodging Dynamics added seven world-class, premium-brand hotel propert...
Sandpiper Hospitality Continues Strong Growth in 2021
Sandpiper Hospitality | February 28, 2022
Richmond, VA – February 28, 2022 – Sandpiper Hospitality – a Virginia-based hotel management company with vast expertise in the extended stay segment – continued to enjoy a strong growth trajectory in 2021, with hotel revenues up 36 percent while also adding two strategic new industry partnerships. In 2021, Sandpiper Hospitality achievements included: Hotel Revenue increase of 36 percent from 2020 to 2021, approaching $100 million Hotel GOP increase of 47 percent from 2020 to 2021 Addition of two key new brand partnerships - Suburban Extended Stay Hotel by Choice Hotels & multiple brands with Wyndham Hotels ...
Remington Hotels to Manage Fort Worth’s First Le Méridien Hotel
REMINGTON HOTELS | February 17, 2022
DALLAS, TX – February 17, 2022 – Remington Hotels announced today that it has signed an agreement to manage Le Méridien Fort Worth, a redevelopment of the 13-story historic building formerly known as the Hotel Texas Annex, conveniently located in downtown Fort Worth. In partnership with premier real estate investment and development company Blueprint Hospitality, Remington Hotels will oversee day-to-day operations of the city’s first Le Méridien, a Marriott International brand known for its playful sophistication and timeless chic design. The redevelopment of the 189-room hotel, which kicks off in January 2022, is slated to open in 2...
Colmar Hotels Selects Synergy to Manage Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge
Synergy Hospitality Management | February 16, 2022
Synergy Hospitality Management, an award-wining independent hotel management company, has been selected by Colmar Hotels LLC to manage the 229-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge located on Chesterbrook Boulevard in Wayne, a bustling suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The addition of this Embassy Suites to the Synergy portfolio highlights the company’s long-standing operational expertise for hotels under the Hilton family of hotels, as well as an aligned partnership with ownership. NOW IS THE TIME, A $14M RENOVATION COMPLETE This Philadelphia Main Line Hilton hotel has been a recognizable mainsta...
Island Hospitality Management Adds Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles to Portfolio
Island Hospitality | February 14, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA — February 14, 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 it has taken over management of the 170-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles. “We continue to specialize in quality assets in markets with high barriers to new entry with multiple demand generators that are better able to weather market fluctuations,” said Gregg Forde, COO and EVP, Island Hospitality Management. “The Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles marks our third ...
Aleph Hospitality to Manage Two Uganda Hotels
Aleph Hospitality | February 8, 2022
DUBAI, UAE - February 8, 2022 - Leading independent hotel management company, Aleph Hospitality, has entered the Ugandan market with the signing of a management contract to operate two boutique hotels; Masheda Palms in Buyala and A’lure Hotel & Suites in Kampala. Aleph Hospitality’s portfolio now stretches across six countries on the African continent. Bani Haddad, Founder & Managing Director of Aleph Hospitality said: “I am personally very excited to start operations in Uganda. This is a country that leaves an everlasting impression on visitors, a country with breath-taking scenery, exotic wildlife, kind-hearte...
Davidson Hospitality Group Selected to Operate Lorien Hotel & Spa in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Davidson Hospitality Group | February 8, 2022
ATLANTA, GA – February 8, 2022 – Davidson Hospitality Group announces the addition of Lorien Hotel & Spa to its management portfolio, the third Washington D.C.-area hotel to be managed under the company’s Pivot lifestyle operating vertical. Located in the heart of Virginia’s historic Old Town Alexandria, the 107-room boutique hotel is just minutes from the metropolitan bustle of the nation’s capital and within easy access of the neighboring Virginia countryside. Lorien Hotel & Spa is an oasis for rejuvenation that embodies a West Coast vibe of casual elegance and laid-back luxury, nestled among the charming Old Town bric...
The Three Staple Traits of a Great PMS Partner: Service, Service, Service
Warren Dehan | February 8, 2022
The devil is in the details; When choosing a property-management system provider, hoteliers should research the system’s depth of feature set, upgrade frequency and inclusions, APIs and integration partnerships, support communication channels, and versatility of education offerings By Warren Dehan Hoteliers can recognize high-quality service a mile away — they spend all day delivering it to guests, after all. With technology playing a greater role in hotel operations, finding a reliable partner for your hotel’s property-management system is crucial. With so many features and offerings in play these days, from the way data is handled...
