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Dan Grunbeck Appointed Executive Chef for Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs
Kimpton | February 26, 2020
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (February 26, 2020) – Dan Grunbeck has been appointed executive chef of the celebrated bar and culinary concepts within the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs: 4 Saints, Juniper Table, High Bar and Window Bar. Grunbeck comes to Palm Springs from The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming. During his three-year tenure as executive chef, the luxury ranch resort was consistently ranked as one of the best resorts in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards and Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, claiming the No. 1 spot in 2019 and 2017, respectively. As executive chef, Grunbeck increased profitability...
Basin Harbor Welcomes Brock Gleeson as New Director of Food & Beverage
Basin Harbor | February 26, 2020
VERGENNES, VT (February 26, 2020) – As Basin Harbor gears up for the 2020 season, General Manager Jamie Fox announced the appointment of Brock Gleeson as the resort’s Director of Food & Beverage. Gleeson will oversee the day-to-day food & beverage operations of Basin Harbor’s banquet functions and resort restaurants: Ardelia’s, The Red Mill, Ranger Room, Champlain Lounge, Burgee Bar, and Pool Bar. Additional responsibilities include the menu creation for all of Basin Harbor’s dining establishments in collaboration with the resort’s executive chef. “We are thrilled to welcome Brock Gleeson as an integral part of the...
New TownePlace Suites by Marriott Set to Open in Austin, Texas
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | February 26, 2020
Austin, TX – February 26, 2020 – Marriott International’s TownePlace Suites by Marriott Austin South is set to open for business this Thursday, February 27. The new 103-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the South Austin area. Located at 901 Little Texas Lane, it will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Scenic Property Group and managed by PM Hotel Group of Chevy Chase, Maryland. General Manager Adrianne Fobert and Director of Sales Emily Fabian lead the management team at the property for PM Hotel Group. “We are excite...
Fuel Appoints Susan Spivey to the Role of VP of Business Development
Fuel | February 26, 2020
Sales and marketing maven joins hospitality software innovator. Myrtle Beach, SC – February 26, 2020 – Fuel, the premier provider of hotel marketing software and digital agency services for the hospitality sector, has appointed Susan Spivey as Vice President of Business Development. As Director of Business Development, Spivey will be responsible for cultivating new business opportunities, while working closely with the Fuel leadership team to coordinate strategic goals for future growth and expansion. “Susan has an impressive track record, and her extensive sales experience will make her an important addition to our growing tea...
New Castle Names Matthew Mackenzie to Lead Fully Renovated Westin Nova Scotian
New Castle Hotels and Resorts | February 25, 2020
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - - (February 25, 2020)—Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that veteran hotelier, Matthew Mackenzie, has been named general manager of the historic Westin Nova Scotian on the Halifax waterfront. Previously, Mackenzie was the general manager of the New Castle-owned and operated Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. During his tenure at the Algonquin, Mackenzie oversaw the renovation of the hotel’s world-class golf course, nearly doubled the hotel’s historic high revenue mark and hosted Prime Minister Trudeau’s first cab...
Stonebridge Companies Acquires Residence Inn by Marriott Herndon Reston
Stonebridge Companies | February 25, 2020
DENVER — Stonebridge Companies — a Denver-based, privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer — has acquired and will manage the 168-room Residence Inn by Marriott Herndon Reston in Herndon, Virginia. The acquisition is Stonebridge Companies’ second in less than three months and third since late 2018. Stonebridge last month announced the purchase of the Le Méridien New Orleans, and in late 2018 acquired the Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans. The Residence Inn by Marriott Herndon Reston is located at 315 Elden St. in Herndon, just minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport and blocks from Reston T...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 227: Hotel History: The Carlyle Hotel, New York (1929)
Stanley Turkel | February 25, 2020
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: Carlyle Hotel, New York (190 Rooms) The Carlyle Hotel was built by Moses Ginsberg and designed in Art Deco style by architects Sylvan Bien (1893-1959) and Harry M. Prince. Bien and Prince both had previously worked at the famous architectural firm of Warren & Wetmore. Since opening in 1930, The Carlyle has become a living legend that embodies the spirit of New York: elegant, sparkling, worldly and nostalgic. However, by the time the Carlyle was ready to open its doors, the 1929 stock market crash ended the boom times. The new hotel went into receivership in 1931 and was sold to the Lyleson C...
The Mixology Game Changer Is Here – New Mixology Carts by Forbes Industries With Chris Adams
Forbes Industries | February 25, 2020
ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, February 25th, 2020: Forbes Industries has partnered with mixology expert, Chris Adams, to design a series of mobile mixology carts perfect for today’s restaurants, catering, food & beverage, and hotel events. Why Mixology? Today’s Social Media is a powerful communication tool that craves unique and compelling content. Content like drinkable art. Now with Mixology Carts by Forbes Industries, hoteliers can create Instagrammable moments their guests are sure to share on their behalf. The word will get out, and others will want to see for themselves. Their friends will seek out the 360-degree experience they’ve ...
Maestro PMS’ Users Conference Is One of a Kind, Leverages a Culture of Innovation and Service to Deliver a High-Value Experience for Independent Ope
Maestro PMS | February 25, 2020
Maestro Gives Back 100% Fees Towards Professional Services, Invests into Clients’ Business Success February 25, 2020 – Maestro PMS had a record turnout at its most recent users conference in the world class city of Toronto. Maestro, the preferred hotel software system for independent operators, has educated and entertained its clients at its user conferences for over 15 years. The next conference will be held April 19-22, 2021, once again in its hometown of Toronto. The fall 2019 event provided attendees with workshops and industry speakers that focused on many pertinent topics, including mobile property operations in the cl...
Hotel Drover Names New Director of Revenue Management and Executive Director of Sales & Marketing
Stockyards Heritage Development Co. | February 25, 2020
Stockyards Heritage Development Co. and Hotel Drover are excited to announce the appointments of Morgan Yearout as director of revenue management and Marian Wilson as the executive director of sales and marketing for their upcoming Marriott Autograph Collection hotel. Set to open this fall, Hotel Drover will serve as the anchor and crown jewel for the Fort Worth Stockyards and Mule Alley mixed use development. The 6 story, 4-Star hotel will feature 200 rustic-luxe rooms and suites in addition to 15,000 square feet of meeting space and 97 West Kitchen & Bar, a regional dining concept led by executive chef Jenna Kinard. “We were fortun...
Making Your Website ADA Compliant: What Businesses Need to Know
Michael Del Gigante | February 25, 2020
By Michael Del Gigante Many businesses fail to take a key thing into account when developing and maintaining their websites: accessibility. Specifically, they don’t consider whether their sites meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While accessibility challenges aren’t new—websites have long been difficult to use for those with certain disabilities—a number of recent court cases have pushed the issue into the limelight and highlighted its importance. Why is accessibility so critical? What’s going on with the recent legal actions? How can you make your website ADA compliant? Here’s what ...
Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants Makes Spanish Debut With Opening of Kimpton Vividora Hotel
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | February 25, 2020
25 February 2020 – BARECELONA, SPAIN: Today marks the debut of Kimpton® Vividora Hotel, the first opening in Spain for Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, IHG®’s boutique luxury brand. Located in the heart of the Ciutat Vella district (the old city), Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter is the city’s cultural and historical epicentre. Featuring 156 guestrooms, 10 suites, three dynamic restaurants and bars, and a rooftop terrace and pool offering panoramic views of the city, Kimpton Vividora Hotel is within walking distance to some of the city’s most prominent landmarks. Guests can easily access Las Ramblas, La Barceloneta Beach, La Boqu...
The Londoner Set for June 2020 Opening Following Seven Year $385 Million Investment
Edwardian Hotels London | February 25, 2020
After seven years and a £300 million (≈$385 million) investment, The Londoner, the world’s first super boutique hotel, will open its doors in June 2020. The property will take centre stage on London’s Leicester Square and is the latest project by Edwardian Hotels London. The project is a feat of design, architecture and engineering that aligns with the vision of Edwardian Hotels London’s Founder and Chairman, Mr Jasminder Singh to create “a celebration of London; its history, aesthetic and people.” Its 16 storeys will incorporate 350 guest rooms, suites and a tower penthouse with panoramic views, two private screening rooms, a mi...
Dallas’ HALL Arts Hotel Joins Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes Collection
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | February 25, 2020
DALLAS, TX (February 25, 2020) – The new HALL Arts Hotel, which opened its doors in the Dallas Arts District in December 2019, has joined Crescent Hotels & Resorts’ Latitudes collection of lifestyle hotels & resorts. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a nationally recognized operator of major hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada. “The HALL Arts Hotel is the epitome of a Dallas luxury hotel and a perfect fit for Crescent’s lifestyle collection, Latitudes,” said Michael George, Crescent’s CEO. “Crescent’s award-winning operating experience in managing luxury independent ...
Leading Travel and Hospitality Consulting Firms Consolidate to Form PROVision Partners International
PROVision Partners International | February 25, 2020
Greg Pesik, Matthew Busch and Gregg Hopkins team to provide strategic expertise and real-world guidance to hospitality brands, hotels and resorts, asset managers, airlines, cruise lines, restaurants, and technology companies NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 — A team of leading industry consultants announce that they have banded together to bring unmatched strategic expertise and real-world guidance to global hospitality brands, independent hotels and resorts, management companies, asset managers, private equity groups, venture capitalists, airlines, cruise lines, restaurants, bars, gaming and entertainment establishments, and...
Global Hotel Alliance Partners With Shiji Group to Bring Advanced Technology to Independent Hotel Brands Worldwide
Shiji Group | February 25, 2020
Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”), a network of independent hotel brands worldwide, has entered into a partnership with Shiji Group, a leading global hospitality technology solutions provider, to provide their member brands with a suite of advanced hospitality technology products and services. GHA serves as the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with over 35 brands across 78 countries and offers its members DISCOVERY, a hotel loyalty program with participation from its entire portfolio of hotels. The global service agreement between Shiji and GHA will allow both companies to build on its existing relationships and ex...
Radisson Fort Worth North-Fossil Creek Ensures Fast and Seamless Guest Wi-Fi Connectivity With Advanced Network Upgrade by Hotel Internet Services
Hotel Internet Services, Inc. | February 25, 2020
Hotel leadership leverages HIS technology and expertise to maximize Wi-Fi service coverage quality and ensure the ability to meet guest expectations. FORT WORTH, Texas — February 25, 2020 — Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful implementation of an advanced Wi-Fi service upgrade at the Radisson Fort Worth North-Fossil Creek. Utilizing the latest Ruckus access point and Brocade switch solutions during the upgrade process, HIS further leveraged its unique industry expertise to ensure that the property can adequately cater to the...
commingle:engage Provides Marriott Hotels Social Media Marketing & Brand Compliant TripAdvisor Guest Review Responses From $499
Lodging Interactive & commingle:engage | February 25, 2020
PARSIPPANY, NJ - February 25, 2020 - commingle:engage, by Lodging Interactive, the hospitality industry’s premier provider of full-service social media marketing and guest reputation management services today announced the roll-out of its Marriott Hotels social media marketing and brand-compliant guest reputation management services. Priced at just $499 per month, the Marriott services include fully managed weekly postings on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter along with responding to all TripAdvisor guest reviews 7 days a week. “As we continue to partner with full-service Marriott properties, it became evident to us that we needed to...
IHG® Appoints Daniel Blanchard as New Chief Technology Officer
IHG | February 24, 2020
Daniel Blanchard Brings More than 25 years of Experience in Technology Leadership ATLANTA (February 20, 2020) – IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the appointment of Daniel Blanchard as Chief Technology Officer. Blanchard joins IHG with more than 25 years of experience in IT business management, strategy, transformation, architecture governance and program management. In his new role, Blanchard will oversee infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture, IT security operations, application development, and corporate support. He will be based out of IHG’s Americas he...
HVS Central Florida 2020 State of the Hotel Market
Donald C. Stephens Jr. | February 24, 2020
By Donald C. Stephens Jr. Orlando has long been distinguished as an iconic vacation destination by continuing its ranking as the No. 1 destination in the United States, according to Visit Florida. Since 2013, Orlando has reigned as the nation’s “Most Visited Tourist Destination.” With multiple factors driving Orlando’s appeal, hotel investors and developers are curious as to what is on the horizon for the hospitality market in Central Florida. With a variety of hotels and attractions in the Metro Orlando pipeline, and major international brands continuing investment in the market, the metrics point toward continued success in 2020 ...
Is 2020 the Year of Sustainable Business in Hospitality?
Samuel Wich | February 24, 2020
By Samuel Wich From Greta Thunberg sailing across the Atlantic Ocean to attending a conference in New York, to protesters all around the world taking to the streets in peaceful demonstrations - 2019 saw a huge uptick in activities related to climate change and environmental issues. Movements such as the Extinction Rebellion are attracting the attention of millions through creative displays, for instance, by floating a life-size model of a typical suburban house down the river Thames as a warning about rising sea levels. Stark actions like these are turning the crisis from an abstract collection of scientific data into a visually compr...
The Grand Hyatt Brand Selected as Flag for New Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel
Grand Hyatt | February 24, 2020
Miami Beach, FL – Feb. 24, 2020 – The development team behind Miami Beach’s new Convention Center hotel announced today that an 800-room property will be operated by Hyatt under the luxury Grand Hyatt brand, when it opens to guests in 2023. Grand Hyatt Miami Beach will create a new hospitality option for visitors attending events at the adjacent Miami Beach Convention Center, which underwent a $600 million renovation that was completed last year, and anchor the Convention Center District. The hotel development is being led by David Martin of Terra and Jackie Soffer of Turnberry, whose plans for the hotel were overwhelmingly appro...
How to Control Payroll for Better Profit
HotStats | February 24, 2020
For hoteliers and investors, it’s easy to be dazzled by revenue numbers. Unfortunately, when labor costs jump, revenue can quickly disintegrate. This is why getting a grasp on payroll data is at the heart of driving profit. Rising labor costs have put a fright into even the most seasoned of hoteliers. And there's reason for concern: Not accounting for payroll can eviscerate profit. Consider how U.S. hotels performed in the third quarter last year. Total revenue (TRevPAR) jumped across the board, but had trouble filtering down to the bottom line. Why? Hotels were hit by a 3.7% year-over-year increase in labor costs. The good n...
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection Appoints Aaron Obregon as Executive Chef
Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection | February 24, 2020
San Juan Capistrano, California (February 20, 2020) – Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection is pleased to announce the appointment Executive Chef Aaron Obregon to lead the culinary team in the highly anticipated spring 2020 opening of the 124-room Autograph Collection boutique hotel in the heart of historic downtown San Juan Capistrano. Originally from Mexico City, Executive Chef Obregon began his professional culinary journey in Los Angeles as a student in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, where he translated his passion for the history of Mexican cuisine and love for his home city into his food, as he perfec...
