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
Sandpiper Hospitality Managing First ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Sandpiper Hospitality | July 24, 2024
Richmond, Va. – (July 24, 2024) – Sandpiper Hospitality – a Virginia-based hotel management company with vast expertise in the extended-stay segment – is managing the new ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Spartanburg in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Opened earlier this month, the ECHO Suites Extended Stay Hotel by Wyndham Spartanburg is the first property to open in Wyndham’s new brand of extended-stay hotels. Each of the 124 suites in the newly constructed hotel features a kitchenette with two stovetop burners, a full refrigerator, and a microwave. The modern rooms also offer smart HDTVs, free WiFi and a bathroom with a c...
Raines Adds Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island to Its Management Portfolio
Raines | July 18, 2024
FLORENCE, SC — July 18, 2024 — Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, has welcomed the Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island, GA, to its management portfolio. This addition, owned by RREAF Holdings, is now part of Woven by Raines, the company’s lifestyle division, and includes a golf course, marking the second golf course managed by Raines. Sea Palms Resort, nestled in an upscale resort community at 515 North Windward Drive, offers a unique blend of luxury and leisure. St. Simons Island, recognized as one of the most popular island destinations in the world in 2023 by Travel & L...
InnVentures Adds Two Hotels to Management Portfolio
InnVentures | July 18, 2024
Embassy Suites Portland Oregon and Seattle Washington Add to InnVentures’ Growing, National Portfolio July 16, 2024 (New York, NY) - InnVentures, a division of Highgate that specializes in the management of premium select-service and extended stay hotels, announced today the addition of two hotels to its portfolio. InnVentures will assume management of the Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square, Oregon and Embassy Suites Seattle Bellevue, Washington. The hotels represent 596 keys, the company’s third and fourth Embassy Suites under management, and bring the total number of properties managed by InnVentures to 85. These additions to...
TAFER Hotels & Resorts Introduces Management Services and Expands Its Portfolio With Signing of Three Major Hotel Deals
TAFER Hotels & Resorts | July 17, 2024
PUERTO VALLARTA (July 17, 2024) — TAFER Hotels & Resorts, a forward-thinking leisure and hospitality company celebrated for its collection of award-winning hotels, luxury resorts, and boutique villas across Mexico and the Caribbean’s most coveted beach destinations, is proud to announce the launch of its hospitality management services. This significant milestone is marked by the signing and forthcoming assumption of management for three properties: Palmar Azul Beach in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, as well as Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Miches and Kairi Club Miches in the Dominican Republic. TAFER’s management services and new...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Sydney Premium Estate With Two Crowne Plaza Rebrands
IHG | July 16, 2024
- Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney-North Ryde and Holiday Inn Sydney Airport to transition to Crowne Plaza brand - The portfolio agreement builds on the existing partnership between IHG Hotels & Resorts and Star Millennium Pty Ltd - Trilogy Hotels will operate both hotels, marking their first white-label hotels in the Australasian IHG estate 16 July 2024, Sydney, Australia: IHG Hotels & Resorts will expand its Sydney premium estate with the addition of two Crowne Plaza hotels, following a strategic portfolio agreement with Frank and Wade Huang of Star Millennium Pty Ltd that will see the rebranding of two well-loved hotels at Sy...
ONYX Hospitality Group Completes Key Handover Ceremony for Its New Sri Lanka Property: Amari Colombo
ONYX Hospitality Group | July 16, 2024
London, 16th July 2024: ONYX Hospitality Group, recognised as a leading medium-sized hospitality management company in Southeast Asia, is proud to announce the successful completion of the key handover ceremony for its new property in Sri Lanka, Amari Colombo. This milestone marks the official transition of the property to ONYX Hospitality Group, ushering in a new era of excellence and hospitality in Colombo. Scheduled to open in Q4 2024, Amari Colombo is strategically situated in Colombo's vibrant cityscape, offering a harmonious blend of contemporary comfort and traditional Sri Lankan charm. Luxurious accommodation across 167 rooms is t...
Gulph Creek Hotels Selected To Manage SpringHill Suites Centreville Chantilly
Gulph Creek Hotels | July 15, 2024
(Wayne, PA) – July 15, 2024 – Gulph Creek Hotels, a leading Mid-Atlantic hotel management and development company, has been selected as the management company for the SpringHill Suites Centreville Chantilly in Virginia. The hotel is strategically located in the heart of Northern Virginia, offering easy access to major attractions, businesses, and Washington Dulles International Airport. “We are thrilled to take on the management of the SpringHill Suites Centreville Chantilly, which will strengthen Gulph Creek Hotels' presence in the DC market,” said Derek Sylvester, Principal at Gulph Creek Hotels. “Our team is committed to lever...
Reuben Brothers Appoints Auberge Resorts Collection to Operate Cambridge House in Mayfair – a New Luxury Hotel at London’s Most Storied Ad
Auberge Resorts Collection | July 11, 2024
Transforming the former In and Out Military Club, Auberge continues strategic growth in Europe LONDON, July 11, 2024 -- Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, has been appointed by Reuben Brothers, London-based global leaders in real estate, to manage Cambridge House, the former In and Out Military Club, in Mayfair, London. The imaginative renewal of this historic property at 94 Piccadilly will capture the spirit of London like no other hotel to provide a magnetic new Mayfair destination for Londoners and international visitors alike. Set ...
Driftwood Hospitality Management Enters Kentucky Market With Management Assignment for New $75M Canopy by Hilton Downtown Louisville
Driftwood Hospitality Management | July 10, 2024
Louisville, Ky. (July 10, 2024) – Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM), an international leader in hotel operations and management, announces it will assume management operations for the Canopy by Hilton Downtown Louisville (“Hotel”), a $75 million, 168-key hotel in the heart of the city’s historic district. With more than 80 properties in its portfolio, the Hotel is DHM’s first assignment in Kentucky and is scheduled for completion in Q4 2024. The expansion into Kentucky showcases DHM’s capabilities in hospitality management across numerous assets in domestic and international markets. Exceeding brand standards while working ...
Minor Hotels Signs With Boulevard Hotel Company Limited To Introduce NH Hotels & Resorts Brand to Bangkok
Minor Hotels | July 10, 2024
NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard will be the first NH in Bangkok, second in Thailand, as Minor Hotels maps the brand’s expansion outside of Europe and the Americas Bangkok, July 8, 2028: Global hospitality group Minor Hotels announces the signing of a management agreement with Boulevard Hotel Company Limited for a hotel in central Bangkok, Thailand. The signing will introduce Minor Hotels’ NH Hotels & Resorts brand in the Thai capital and will be the second NH property in Thailand after the NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort. Located in the vibrant heart of Bangkok’s bustling commercial and shopping district, just off Sukhumvit Road, ...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Partners With Comstock Holding Companies to Manage JW Marriott at Reston Station
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | July 9, 2024
Scheduled For a 2025 Opening, The JW Marriott at Reston Station Will Include a Hotel and Luxury Condominiums. Reston, VA (July 9, 2024) - Crescent Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”) covering the JW Marriott at Reston Station. The new hotel, Virginia’s first JW Marriott and only the second in the Washington, D.C. region, will anchor the latest phase of development at Comstock’s Reston Station, the premier mixed-use and transit-oriented neighborhood in the Dulles Corridor. The JW Marriott at Reston Station is a 28-story ...
Hilton Partners With Fragrance Group To Launch DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart, Hilton’s First Hotel in Tasmania
Hilton | July 3, 2024
Located in the heart of Hobart, DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart is slated for opening within 2024 SYDNEY and MCLEAN, VA – DoubleTree by Hilton, together with Fragrance Group Limited, is thrilled to announce its latest hotel signing in Hobart, Tasmania. DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart is in advanced construction status and is set to open in the second half of 2024. Situated within walking distance to Hobart’s Central Business District (CBD), the waterfront, and the vibrant Salamanca Place, the new hotel promises to be a standout addition to the city’s hospitality landscape. The new DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart will offer guests a blend of...
Pivot Tapped to Manage The Scarlet Hotel, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Nebraska
Goldenrod Companies | June 27, 2024
Lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group adds second Nebraska hotel to portfolio ATLANTA (June 27, 2024) – Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, has been selected by Goldenrod Companies to manage The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The only hotel in partnership with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC), the property features 154 guestrooms and suites inspired by towns across the state; a variety of restaurant and bar experiences including signature rest...
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Expands With Four Unique Independent Properties
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection | June 26, 2024
BETHESDA, Md.--Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”), a distinct collection of independent hotels and resorts, proudly announces the addition of four new members to its growing portfolio of stunning properties and unique experiences across the United States. The new member properties include an art-filled sanctuary in the vibrant city of Richmond, Virginia, a historic retreat in the heart of Texas hill country, a lodge-style experience in Branson, Missouri, and a perfect mix of small-town charm and modern amenities in Parker, Colorado. The newest members of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection include: Quirk Richmond ...
Crestline Selected to Manage the AC Hotel Houston Downtown in Texas
Crestline Hotels & Resorts | June 26, 2024
FAIRFAX, VA – June 26, 2024 Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, announced today it has been selected to manage the AC Hotel Houston Downtown, Texas. Situated in downtown Houston, the hotel features 195 guest rooms including a variety of suites. Curated to inspire creativity in a comfortable and uncluttered setting, guests can relax and enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, HDTVs with streaming capabilities, mini-fridges, and deluxe bedding. For intimate gatherings and meetings, the hotel includes 4,000 square feet of creative meeting space. The AC Kitchen offers a European style breakfast and, later in the day, the AC Lounge is the place to mee...
Hyatt Hotels Expands in New Orleans with Maison Métier and The Barnett Joining Hyatt’s Portfolio of Affiliated Hotels.
Hyatt | June 25, 2024
Maison Métier and The Barnett plan to join the World of Hyatt loyalty program this year, offering guests and members more stay options and access to the city’s distinct culture CHICAGO (June 25, 2024) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the expansion of Hyatt’s brand presence in New Orleans with Maison Métier (formerly Maison de la Luz) and The Barnett (formerly Ace Hotel New Orleans), which have joined the Hyatt portfolio as affiliated hotels. The hotels are expected to join Hyatt’s Independent Collection of brands and participate in the World of Hyatt loyalty program this year. The two properties are o...
First Hospitality Assumes Management of the 220-Room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport in Georgia
First Hospitality | June 25, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport (left) + The Gem Museum Suites (right) Chicago (June 25, 2024) - First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, assumed management and operations of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport and The Gem Museum Suites, an independent property in Evanston, IL. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport marks the first property in the state of Georgia for First Hospitality and the first property with CrossHarbor Capital Partners. The property features 220 guest rooms, 4,700 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor pool, Seasons Bakery & Grille, an on...
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes New Legend Member Properties
Preferred Hotels & Resorts | June 24, 2024
World’s largest independent hotel brand celebrates the expansion of its prestigious Legend Collection portfolio of ultra-luxury properties with over 100 members NEW YORK, NEW YORK – June 24, 2024: Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce that its prestigious Legend Collection is celebrating over 100 member properties. With a global portfolio of more than 600 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences in over 80 countries, this growth reflects and further establishes its strength as the luxury brand of choice for independent hotels worldwide. The milestone is a testament to ...
Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection to Launch in Conversion Deal With New Partner Hoi An Pearl Joint Stock Company
Vignette Collection | June 20, 2024
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – 20 June 2024: The growth of IHG Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam continues with the introduction of its Vignette Collection brand to the country through an agreement with new partner Hoi An Pearl Joint Stock Company. Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection will join IHG’s fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio – the second largest in the world – under the Vignette Collection brand, following an extensive refurbishment and conversion from the existing Bay Resort Hoi An. The property will offer heritage preservation, contemporary elegance and immersive exploration in the heart of Hoi An and on the...
EOS Hospitality Grows Its Management Portfolio With The William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn, NY
EOS Hospitality | June 20, 2024
BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 20, 2024 -- EOS Hospitality, a full-service hotel management company that specializes in operating luxury urban hotels and resorts in drive-to leisure destinations, has taken over management of The William Vale Hotel, a modern luxury boutique hotel in Brooklyn, NY, marking EOS's first property in the New York City market. EOS Hospitality grows its portfolio with The William Vale Hotel, located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. "We are excited to expand the EOS portfolio through the acquisition of a premier urban-resort campus in one of New York City's most dynamic neighborhoods, uniquely pos...
PM Hotel Group Assumes Management of The Holiday Inn Wilsonville in The Portland Metropolitan Area
PM Hotel Group | June 19, 2024
Chevy Chase, Maryland (June 19, 2024) —PM Hotel Group, an industry leader in hospitality management, today announces it has assumed management of the Holiday Inn Wilsonville, situated in the Portland Metro Area. The Holiday Inn Wilsonville joins other PM Hotel Group properties in the region, including Canopy by Portland, Sheraton Portland Airport, Hampton Inn Portland and Aloft Portland Airport. This new partnership underscores PM Hotel Group's proficiency in driving revenue, optimizing operational efficiencies, and maximizing asset value for its properties. "PM Hotel Group looks forward to applying our signature management approach to t...
Hotel Cerro Joins Autograph Collection Hotels by Marriott Following Complete Renovation
Autograph Collection Hotels | June 19, 2024
Marriott’s first Independent Collection hotel in San Luis Obispo is now open and bookable through Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy channels SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (June 19, 2024) – Andrew Firestone, former star of ABC’s The Bachelor and co-founder of hospitality development company StonePark Capital, announced today that Hotel Cerro has joined the Autograph Collection Hotels by Marriott portfolio following a multimillion-dollar renovation, and is now bookable through Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy channels. Perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, California, the landmark hotel features 65 reimagined guest rooms ...
The Quincy Hotel Washington DC Joins Choice Hotels International’s Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel Equities | June 18, 2024
Hotel Equities to Manage DC's First Ascend Hotel Collection Property Washington, DC – June 18, 2024 – Today, Hotel Equities ("HE") announced The Quincy Hotel in Washington DC will be rebranded to become part of Choice Hotels International’s Ascend Hotel Collection. This marks the first Ascend Hotel Collection property in the Washington, DC market, bringing a new level of boutique hospitality to the nation's capital. The hotel, located at 1823 L. St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, is owned by an affiliate of UIP and will be operated by HE. As part of this rebranding, The Quincy Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, will undergo renovations to...
Crestline Selected to Manage the Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown, NC
Crestline Hotels & Resorts | June 18, 2024
FAIRFAX, VA – June 18, 2024 Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, announced today it has been selected to manage the Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown in Asheville, NC. The newly renovated hotel features 116 sophisticated guest rooms, including 16 penthouse suites, and an 865 square foot ‘inspiration room’ that accommodates up to 20 guests for meetings and gatherings. Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown is where natural beauty and urban style converge. Offering panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the hotel is walking distance to downtown Asheville's thriving art, music, food, and craft brewery scene. ...