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CoralTree Hospitality to Manage Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Washington
CoralTree Hospitality | August 5, 2021
DENVER – August 5, 2021 – CoralTree Hospitality, one of the top independent hospitality management companies in the United States, adds Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Washington to its growing management portfolio. Located 80 miles east of Seattle, the year-round resort community is situated amidst a 6,000 acre forested landscaped with more than 40 miles of hiking and biking trails, two championships golf courses, a world-class spa, an intimate inn, the Lodge, residential vacation rental accommodations, real estate and more. CoralTree has been the asset manager of the resort and now will manage Suncadia as a franchise under the Destin...
UniFocus Partners With Rain to Deliver No-Cost Financial Benefits to Frontline Employees
UniFocus | August 5, 2021
Industry leaders in workforce optimization solutions and on-demand payment team up to equip employers with solution to help attract and retain frontline workers with meaningful benefits. DALLAS, TX— August 5, 2021—UniFocus, the leading provider of Workforce Management Systems, today announced a partnership with Rain, a global leader in financial wellness, to deliver employers a solution that equips employees, both hourly and salaried, with more control over their pay and finances. Addressing rising concerns about costs of accessing wages, unbanked staff, and high turnover rates, UniFocus will integrate Rain’s on-demand, automated pay...
Hyatt Signs With an Affiliate of Millat Properties for Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton
Hyatt House | August 2, 2021
LONDON – August 2, 2021 – Hyatt today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Millat Properties for Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton. The planned opening of the property will mark the introduction of Hyatt’s select service and extended stay brand, Hyatt House, to the continent and the third Hyatt-branded hotel in South Africa. The Hyatt House brand offers a flexible, elevated approach to extended stay and helps guests enjoy the comforts of home when they are away from theirs. Built on guest insights, Hyatt House hotels drive satisfaction and loyalty by allowing guests to maint...
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group to Operate The Watermark Hotel at Capital One Center in Tysons, Virginia
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group | July 29, 2021
Bethesda, MD – B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group of Bethesda, Maryland has been chosen to operate the 300-suite Capital One Watermark Hotel in Tysons, Virginia. The hotel is owned by Capital One Financial and will operate as an independent property without franchise or network affiliation. The Watermark Hotel is located inside Capital One Center and will serve Capital One associates and the public that have traveled to Tysons for work assignments, training, meetings or leisure travel. The hotel will allow Capital One travelers to stay on campus and receive the level of hospitality services that meet or exceed the commercial experienc...
Sandpiper Hospitality Selected to Manage Suburban Extended Stay Hotel Camp Lejeune, NC
Sandpiper Hospitality | July 29, 2021
Richmond, Va. – July 29, 2021 – Sandpiper Hospitality - a Virginia-based hotel management company whose vast expertise is in the extended-stay segment - is continuing its strong growth trajectory with the addition of the Suburban Extended Stay Hotels brand to its roster. Sandpiper Hospitality is now managing the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel Camp Lejeune, NC hotel in Jacksonville, under the Choice Hotels chain. “Sandpiper Hospitality is thrilled to add the Suburban brand to our quickly expanding portfolio,” said President & CEO Jim Darter. “Additionally, we look forward to continuing to expand our partnership wi...
Essex Hotel Management Adds 126-Key Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown to Hotel Portfolio
Essex Hotel Management | July 29, 2021
ROCHESTER — July 29, 2021 — Essex Hotel Management, LLC, has added Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown, which first opened its doors in June 2021, to its growing portfolio of hotels. “Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown marks the first Marriott branded property in the downtown area,” said Barbara Purvis, president of Essex Hotel Management. “We’re excited about the opportunity to manage another property in our hometown and are looking forward to sharing our city’s rich history with our guests and showing them all the Flower City has to offer.” Essex will operate the hotel on behalf of local ow...
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Assumes Management of Four-Hotel Portfolio
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | July 27, 2021
ATLANTA - July 27, 2021 - Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel management and investment company, today announced that it has assumed management of a four-hotel portfolio of Marriott and Hilton branded hotels located in Atlanta and Durham, N.C. Totaling 589 rooms, the additions bring HVMG’s current management portfolio to 48 hotels and convention centers in 17 states, totaling 7,584 guest rooms, with several other under development. “With vaccinations increasing and the number of travelers on the rise, owners are seeking proven operators to maximize the value of their assets,” said Robert Cole...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Selected to Manage The Menhaden on Long Island’s North Fork
Meyer Jabara Hotels | July 26, 2021
Third-party management contract expands MJH’s independent luxury boutique hotel footprint Danbury, Conn. — July 26, 2021 — Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) has been selected by Atlantic Equity Partners to manage The Menhaden, an independent luxury boutique hotel located in Greenport, New York, on Long Island’s North Fork. The stylish hotel with nautical décor appeals to travelers seeking private, local experiences who are flocking to this seaside destination for its quaint rooms, communal galley’s, rooftop bar and deck, on-site restaurant, and proximity to local vineyards, farms, restaurants, breweries, and beaches. “The Menha...
First Hospitality Adds Delta Hotels Chicago Willowbrook to Management Portfolio
First Hospitality | July 23, 2021
CHICAGO — July 23, 2021 — First Hospitality, a national hotel management and development company, assumes management of Delta Hotels Chicago Willowbrook (7800 S. Kingery Highway, Willowbrook, IL). The hotel re-opened in August 2020 after an extensive renovation and rebrand and features 164 newly renovated guest rooms. First Hospitality oversees three other hotels in the area and 17 other Marriott branded properties throughout the country. “First Hospitality is an experienced hotel manager of numerous Marriott brands,” says David Duncan, president & CEO of First Hospitality. “We manage several other Marriott hotels i...
Crestline Selected to Manage Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Airport, California
Crestline Hotels & Resorts | July 23, 2021
FAIRFAX, VA – July 23, 2021 – Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) announced today that it has been selected to manage the Four Points by Sheraton San Jose Airport in California. The hotel is ideally situated one mile from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and provides complimentary airport shuttle service 5AM to 11PM. It also has easy access to Santana Row, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and Silicon Valley. The five-story hotel includes 195 guestrooms including 10 suites. There are five meeting rooms totaling 7,856 square feet of function space which can accommodate u...
Evolution Hospitality Welcomes Antrim 1844 to Management Portfolio
Evolution Hospitality | July 21, 2021
San Clemente, Ca – July 21, 2021 – Evolution Hospitality, the lifestyle operating division of Aimbridge Hospitality, welcomed luxury boutique property Antrim 1844 to its growing portfolio beginning July 1st. The Antrim 1844 joins Evolution Hospitality's carefully curated portfolio of distinctive lifestyle hotels in the boutique and independent verticals. "Evolution’s individualized approach will bring tremendous value to the bespoke mansion, Antrim 1844,” said John Caparella, President of Evolution Hospitality. “Our in-house, focused marketing efforts, particularly in the digital space that is so critical in the lifestyle vertic...
Crestline Selected to Manage Residence Inn by Marriott Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Crestline Hotels & Resorts | July 21, 2021
FAIRFAX, VA – July 21, 2021 – Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) announced today that it has been selected to manage the newly built 110-guest suite Residence Inn by Marriott Steamboat Springs in Colorado. The new hotel is located less than one mile from the Steamboat ski area and is on the free local bus route to the slopes. It is also convenient to the downtown area with its large array of dining and quaint boutiques. The four-story hotel offers spacious studio, one and two-bedroom suites with ample storage space for sporting gear. It can also accommodate group gatherings in a 621 square foot meet...
Azul Hospitality Adds Seaview Investor Hotels to Management Portfolio
Azul Hospitality Group | July 14, 2021
San Diego, CA — July 14, 2021 — Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality company providing an innovative approach to maximizing performance, announced today that they have added all eight Seaview Investor hotels to their growing portfolio of managed assets. "Azul's success is due in large part to our strategic partnerships," said Rick Mansur, President, and CEO, Azul Hospitality Group. "We are honored to have a leading investor like Seaview as a partner. With the improving industry conditions, along with our ability to drive efficient and innovative hospitality operations, we are confident that we will maximize their investment retu...
Chatham Bars Moves Into Summer Recovery With Knowcross
Knowcross | July 7, 2021
Chatham Bars Inn opts for the Knowcross platform to manage and streamline their operations so that they can focus on what matters most, the Guests. As the summer kicks off at the Chatham Bars Inn and the Veranda tables are full, with families having lunch and admiring the view of Chatham Harbor, the far dunes and the Atlantic Ocean in the distance. Commercial fishing boats moor next to sailboats, creating an impossibly picturesque view. Just inside the hotel’s front doors, the lobby is a flurry of activity and in the beautifully appointed salon and library, all chairs and tables are occupied with families playing board games and talking....
Controlling Telecommunication Costs
Robert Mandelbaum | July 6, 2021
Although telecommunications costs account for a small percentage of expenses, data during 2015 through 2019 revealed a significant upward trend in telecom-related expenditures. To achieve more efficient hotel operations and survive the changing landscape, hotel owners and operators are finding new ways to control telecommunications expenses. By Robert Mandelbaum & Michael Kane To gain a better understanding of telecommunication expenditures at U.S. hotels, CBRE analyzed the costs of phone and internet service within the Information and Telecommunications Systems Department (IT Department) of nearly 3,000 hotels that participated in ...
Davidson Hospitality Group Selected to Manage The Alexander in Indianapolis
Davidson Hospitality Group | July 6, 2021
ATLANTA – July 6, 2021 – Davidson Hospitality Group, the industry-leading hospitality management company, has been selected by Buckingham Companies to manage The Alexander under Pivot, its lifestyle operating vertical. Situated in downtown Indianapolis as the centerpiece of the celebrated CityWay development and at the doorstep of the city’s professional sports venues and top entertainment sites, the 209-room LEED Silver hotel features 157 deluxe guest rooms and 52 extended-stay suites; two distinctive food and beverage outlets, including the Jorge Pardo-designed Plat 99 Coffee + Cocktails; and 16,500 square feet of flexible meeting ...
Autohost and Streamline Vacation Rental Software Partner to Provide Increased Security for Property Managers as Travel Rebounds
Autohost | June 29, 2021
Toronto, Canada, JUNE 29, 2021 - Guest-screening and verification software provider Autohost today announced a partnership integration with best-in-class property management software provider Streamline Vacation Rental Software. The relationship provides increased security to Streamline customers, including access to Autohost’s unique guest verification and online check-in automation platform. This partnership comes just in time as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down and property managers prepare for a surge in revenge travel. With an increase in travellers comes an increase in risky bookings that can lead to parties, property damage...
Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group Selected to Manage Newly Constructed Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center
Lodging Dynamics | June 29, 2021
PROVO, Utah - June 29, 2021 - Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (LDHG), a leading hospitality management company, has been appointed to operate the newly constructed Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center (Element Anaheim). This appointment follows its recent announcement of the management of two additional Hilton branded hotels in San Diego. "As we continue to expand our footprint in Southern California, we are excited to have this stunning property in the heart of one of the great hotel markets in the United States," said Jamie Caraher, President of Lodging Dynamics. Consistent with the Element by Westin® brand, the Element ...
Maestro PMS Streamlines Financial Management Processes for Award Winning Properties With Intuitive Hospitality’s ‘Hotel-In-A-Box’ In
Maestro PMS | June 22, 2021
Nita Lake Lodge, Conde Nast & TripAdvisor rated 2021 Top Whistler Ski & Spa Resort, realizes significant time savings, access to consolidated centralized cloud data from anywhere Markham, Ontario — June 22, 2021 — As hotels reopen with limited staff, many are seeking alternative ways to streamline operations and save costs. Migrating to a new financial management solution is proving to be a great place to start. Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, British Columbia, is seeing significant efficiencies with its Hotel-In-A-Box financial management solution developed by former hotelier Steve Bowers and Intuitive Hospitality. Using ...
Iconic Michigan Avenue Landmark Rebranded Into Le Meridien Essex Chicago
Le Méridien Essex Chicago | June 21, 2021
CHICAGO, IL — June 21, 2021 — Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC, the Chicago-based hotel management affiliate of Oxford Capital Group, LLC, announces Le Méridien Essex Chicago has joined the Marriott Bonvoy family as of today. The landmark hotel, owned by an Oxford joint venture with Quadrum Global and managed by Oxford Hotels & Resorts, underwent a multi-million-dollar transformation from Essex Inn into Hotel Essex, re-opening in 2019 and giving new life to the iconic Michigan Avenue building. Its original midcentury modern aesthetic was re-imagined for the 21st century, drawing on the building’s International Style arc...
Paceline Affiliate Acquires 247-Room Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel
THE SHERATON BOSTON NEEDHAM HOTEL | June 16, 2021
DALLAS - June 16, 2021 - Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel, a 247-room full-service hotel located in Needham, Massachusetts on the I-95 Corridor today announced that Providence-based StepStone Hospitality was appointed as property manager. The appointment of StepStone Hospitality, a best in class hotel management company, follows the acquisition of the Sheraton by an affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC ("Paceline"), a Dallas-based private equity manager. The hotel reopened in May and is poised to re-emerge as a sought-after destination for corporate, social, education, and sporting groups, as well as business and leisure travelers....
Sonesta Adds Five Hotels to Portfolio
Sonesta | June 9, 2021
New Sonesta Select Hotels in Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Fort Wayne, IN; Kansas City, MO; and Tucson, AZ Newton, MA (June 7, 2021) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the addition of five hotels to the Sonesta Select hotel brand and its global hotel portfolio. All the hotels are owned by Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) and were transferred to Sonesta as of June 2, 2021. These five hotels continue Sonesta’s recent expansion, with Sonesta increasing by approximately 350% the number of its U.S.-managed hotels since August 2020 and making Sonesta one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in t...
City of Coralville Selects Marcus® Hotels & Resorts as New Managers of Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | June 9, 2021
MILWAUKEE - June 9, 2021 - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that it will assume management of The Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa, effective August 18, 2021. Owned by the City of Coralville, this 286-room hotel will be rebranded under the Hyatt Regency brand as the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center as of the same date. Following the brand transition, the property will benefit from a phased renovation focusing on the Edgewater Grille restaurant and all hotel guest roo...
The Hotel Group Adds Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley to Management Portfolio
Tru by Hilton | June 9, 2021
Seattle, WA — June 9, 2021 — The Hotel Group (THG), a leading national hotel management and investment company, announced today the addition of the 92-room Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley in Spokane Valley, Washington, to their portfolio. Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley is the first Hilton branded Tru in Washington State and features unique decor with a vibrant and lively palette, designed with guest’s comfort in mind. “We are extremely pleased to be adding the Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley to our portfolio and continuing our expansion into the Eastern Washington and Spokane markets,” said Douglas Dreher, President and CEO of The Hotel G...
