Dimension Development Adds the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria to Its Portfolio
Dimension Development | May 19, 2017
Natchitoches, LA. (May 2017): Dimension Development announces the addition of the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria to its growing portfolio. This marks their 24th hotel in the Marriott family, and 56th hotel overall. "The Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria is a great addition to the Dimension family. Our team will increase market share and profitability at this hotel. Dimension's track record of success has allowed us see continued growth and we look forward to future acquisitions," said Tim Horton, Senior Vice President of Operations for Dimension Development. Located in the growing and dynamic Galleria area of Atlanta and ac...
Charlestowne Hotels Opening Five Historic Adaptive Reuse Properties in the Next Year
Charlestowne Hotels | May 16, 2017
Predicting the Future in Hospitality, Charlestowne Brings History Back to Life Charleston, SC – May 16, 2017 – Charlestowne Hotels, a full-service hospitality management company, brings creative expertise and a bespoke management style to the adaptive reuse market, opening five boutique hotels repurposed from historic structures and landmarks in the next year. This new set of managed properties further expands the Charlestowne Hotels portfolio geographically, advancing their industry leadership for transforming historic facilities into lifestyle-oriented boutique hotels. A diverse range of properties, each hotel is derived f...
The St. Regis Atlanta Appoints Sheila Buciuman Director of Operations
The St. Regis Atlanta | May 15, 2017
ATLANTA (May 15, 2017) – The St. Regis Atlanta, an unparalleled in-town resort located in the elegant enclave of Buckhead, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheila Buciuman as the new director of operations. Sheila joins The St. Regis Atlanta with more than a decade and a half of experience in luxury hotels. She will oversee the rooms and food and beverage operations, contributing to the legacy of extraordinary service at the five-star hotel. Sheila has spent the majority of her career with The Ritz-Carlton, a luxury brand of hotels under Marriott International, which recently added St. Regis to its upscale portfolio. She ...
Owned by Great Lake Hotel Inc. and Managed by Crescent Hotels and Resorts, the Courtyard Toronto Mississauga/West Opens in Ontario
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | May 15, 2017
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Mississauga/West developed by Great Lake Hotels Inc., has opened its doors in Mississauga, Ontario. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard's latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Located at 290 Derry Road, the 125-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Great Lake Hotel Inc. and managed by Crescent Hotels and Resorts of Fairfax, Virginia. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Courtyard Toronto Mississauga/West offers guests convenient access to Hershey Ce...
Cynthia Jones Named Vice President of Hotel Sales and Marketing For Live! Casino & Hotel and Live! Lofts
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland | May 15, 2017
HANOVER, Md., May 15, 2017 - Live! Casino & Hotel today announced a key appointment to its Executive Team, naming CYNTHIA JONES Vice President of Sales and Marketing for its Hotel Division. Ms. Jones is responsible for overseeing all aspects of sales and marketing, including catering for the new boutique Live! Lofts hotel and the flagship luxury Live! Hotel set to open in early 2018. In this position, she will leverage more than 15 years of hotelier experience to develop industry-leading sales strategies and marketing communications that maximize the hotel's potential and profitability and elevate brand awareness throughout the ...
First Hospitality Group Celebrates Grand Reopening of Doubletree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha
First Hospitality Group | May 10, 2017
ROSEMONT, Ill. May 10, 2017— Rosemont, Illinois-based First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG), a leading hotel management, acquisition and development company, announced it celebrated the grand reopening of its Doubletree By Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha hotel—the only full-service hotel in the Kenosha area—on Thursday, May 4 with a ribbon cutting event after the completion of its $3.5 million renovation. FHG President & CEO Bob Habeeb made the announcement. Renovations of the 6-story, 120-room hotel, which opened to the public on February 16, included upgrades to the guest rooms, meeting spaces and public spaces, in...
Davidson Hotels & Resorts Adds Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island to its Pivot Hotels & Resorts Portfolio
Davidson Hotels & Resorts | May 8, 2017
LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2017 -- Davidson Hotels & Resorts welcomes the addition of Hotel Viking, an iconic 208-room historic property in Newport, Rhode Island, into its portfolio, under its luxury and lifestyle division, Pivot Hotels & Resorts. Known as the "City by the Sea," Newport once rivaled New York and Boston as a center of commerce and was the preferred vacation destination for "America's First Families." Today, it remains one of the most affluent summer vacation destinations in the Northeast and attracts nearly 3.5 million visitors annually. Hotel Viking is located in the heart of Newport on Bellevue...
Omni Charlotte Hotel Embarks on $26 Million Comprehensive Transformation Led by General Manager David Palumbo
Omni Hotels & Resorts | May 4, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--May 4, 2017--Today the Omni Charlotte Hotel, an iconic property located in the heart of the city's financial district, on the corner of South College and East Trade Streets, announced plans for a $26 million transformation that will completely reimagine the hotel into a contemporary lifestyle destination. Taking inspiration from the discovery of the 17–pound gold nugget and the city's reputation as a top banking center, the hotel's design theme revolves around Charlotte's unique history with precious metals. The hotel's spaces, from the exterior porte cochère down to the artwork in the guest rooms, will be ...
LUMA Hotel Times Square Opens in New York Led by General Manager Kate Martin
LUMA Hotel Times Square | May 3, 2017
NEW YORK (May 3, 2017) – Officially opening its doors May 2, 2017, LUMA Hotel Times Square shines a new light in the neighborhood, proudly welcoming guests with a contemporary and innovative approach to hospitality. A newly built hotel nestled between two pre-war buildings on 41st Street between Broadway and Avenue of the Americas and adjacent to Bryant Park, LUMA is ideally located amongst New York City main businesses and world-renowned attractions, radiating sophistication, modernity, comfort, illuminating the spirit of New York City. The 28-floor hotel has a sleek façade and transparent glass silhouette – a visual...
Modus Hotels Opens 245-Room Pod DC in Chinatown/Penn Quarter Neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
The Pod Hotels | May 3, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 3, 2017 – The Pod Hotels today announced the opening of Pod DC, a 245-room micro-hotel located in the lively Chinatown/Penn Quarter neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Following the model of BD Hotels' successful Pod Hotels in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Pod DC features well-appointed guest rooms and vibrant communal spaces, where travelers are encouraged to socialize and connect. Owned and operated by Modus Hotels, a Washington D.C. Lifestyle Hotel Group, Pod DC was developed to enhance guests' local experience upon arrival through curated art and photography that speaks to the city as a whole. The lobby's "...
General Manager Joseph Bissol Welcomes Guests to New 90-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Fairfield Inn & Suites | May 3, 2017
Bloomsburg, PA – May 3, 2017 – The 90-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania is scheduled to open today with its smart, innovative public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 1065 Alliance Park Drive, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Bloomsburg will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by QSL Enterprises, LTD and managed by JDK Management Co. of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Located off Interstate 80 exit 236 and just minutes from downtown, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Bloomsburg is situated at the top of the Columbia County Business Park with breath...
Meliá Nassau Beach – All Inclusive Unveils $19 Million Renovation
May 3, 2017
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – May 2017 – Meliá Nassau Beach - All Inclusive, an all-encompassing family-friendly resort located on stunning Cable Beach, announces the completion of its $19 million renovation, which began in late 2014. Part of the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand of Meliá Hotels International, the 694-guest room resort situated in the western district of Nassau has been completely transformed into a Caribbean oasis that's the perfect destination for couples, groups and families. Of the hotel's 694 guest rooms, 102 rooms are part of THE LEVEL, Meliá Hotels & Resorts' elevated service concep...
BENCHMARK Appoints Ed Riley General Manager for Stonewall Resort, A Benchmark Resorts & Hotels Property
Stonewall Resort | May 3, 2017
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, May 2017… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Ed Riley general manager for Stonewall Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Roanoke, West Virginia. Greg Champion, president of BENCHMARK, made the announcement. "I am so pleased to welcome Ed to Stonewall Resort," stated Mr. Champion. "A seasoned hotel and Benchmark executive, Ed's keen insight into our company's 'Be The Difference' service culture, and his luxury resort experience prepares him well to continue to build the renowned reputation of Stonewall Resort." A veteran hotel executive with over three de...
Hyatt Names Kathy Krenger Vice President – Global Communications
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | May 3, 2017
CHICAGO--(May 3, 2017)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Kathy Krenger as vice president of global communications, effective May 15. Krenger will be responsible for Hyatt's communications strategy and media relations, along with internal and brand communications. She will report to Maryam Banikarim, executive vice president and global chief marketing officer. Krenger was previously a General Manager at Daniel J. Edelman, one of the largest global communications firms. "It is clear to us that Kathy possesses the leadership, entrepreneurial thinking and global perspective required to elevate communications and build a st...
Andaz San Diego Completes $4 Million Makeover of Event Space and 159 Rooms
Andaz San Diego | May 3, 2017
(San Diego) May 3, 2017 – Andaz San Diego, a favorite in the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, has unveiled its newly finished $4 million renovation. The completed design draws from the neighborhood's rich culture of art, staking Andaz as the place for makers, doers and creators to connect, unwind and be inspired by local works. "The Andaz redesign is about staying true to the essence of our neighborhood while bringing something amazing back to it," said Shane Nicolopoulos, the newly appointed General Manager. "It's about becoming a place where relaxation and inspiration can be found in equal measure." A Get-Together Go-To The reimagined A...
Related Companies Reveals $55 Million Comprehensive Renovation of 517-Room W Fort Lauderdale
W Fort Lauderdale | May 3, 2017
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – MAY 2017 – W Fort Lauderdale is revealing the first phase of its $55 million-dollar renovation, bringing a fresh, glamorous design to the entire property, including both the Hotel and the Residences. Owned by Related Companies, the full scale renovation touched every corner of the property, including all 517 guest rooms, suites, and residential suites, the grand porte cochère, rooftop WET deck pool and meeting spaces. The final phase to complete the hotel's new look this fall will include a new ballroom and an oceanfront restaurant from James Beard Award nominee, Stephen Starr. "W Fort Lauderdale...
IHG and Graves Hospitality Reach Construction Milestone at InterContinental Hotel Coming to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
IHG | May 2, 2017
291-room hotel will connect directly to MSP Airport's Lindbergh Terminal via enclosed sky bridge InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces a milestone in the construction of a new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. The project, made possible by a partnership led by Graves Hospitality and Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, a Boston-based real estate investment firm, broke ground in October 2016, and the concrete foundation was recently completed. The hotel is on track to open summer of 2018. Joel Eisemann, Chief Develop...
Greystone Hotels Appoints Christian David as General Manager of San Francisco’s Inn at Union Square
The Inn at Union Square | May 2, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 2, 2017) – Eric Horodas, President of Greystone Hotels, announces the appointment of Christian David as General Manager of The Inn at Union Square. With a decade of hotel experience, David brings to this position a deep knowledge of the San Francisco hospitality industry and of the Inn at Union Square, having most recently served as the hotel's Front Office Manager. "I am thrilled to be taking on the duties and responsibilities of General Manager here at the Inn at Union Square," said David. "This is a very special property with a commitment to customer service, and I look forward to continuing serving our l...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts to Manage Courtyard by Marriott Albuquerque Hotel
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | May 2, 2017
Albuquerque, NM (May 2, 2017) – Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Albuquerque Hotel. Crescent, based in Fairfax, Virginia, is a nationally recognized elite operator of hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada. The recently renovated 150-room Courtyard Albuquerque is located in the heart of the city's Journal Center Business Park with convenient access to numerous golf courses, wildlife parks, and museums like the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, Albuquerque Aquarium, and Rio Grande Zoo. The new design and décor of the hotel reflects Albuquerque'...
Leon Goldberg Appointed Complex Director of Sales and Marketing for Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel and New York Marriott Marquis
Sheraton New York Times Square | May 2, 2017
The Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel proudly welcomes Leon Goldberg to the team, with his recent promotion to Complex Director of Sales and Marketing for both the Sheraton New York Times Square and the New York Marriott Marquis. Mr. Goldberg brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the property, the third-largest hotel in New York City. He has been the Director of Sales and Marketing at the New York Marriott Marquis for 10 years. In his new role, Mr. Goldberg will develop and lead sales and marketing strategy for both the New York Marriott Marquis and the Sheraton New York Times Square hotels. Mr. Goldberg's extensive hos...
General Manager Pansy Garcia Welcomes Guests to New Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port
Home2 Suites by Hilton | May 1, 2017
DANIA BEACH, Fla. and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port. Offering 130 suites, the hotel is designed for travelers looking for a fresh, new stay experience. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port caters to the booming tourism sector in Greater Fort Lauderdale, which is the area's second largest industry.* "Whether you're here to explore the beautiful beaches or preparing to set sail on a cruise, Home2 Suites by Hilton provides travelers com...
Z Capital Partners Names Paul Nash Managing Director of Carillon Miami Wellness Resort to Oversee Renovation
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort | May 1, 2017
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 1, 2017 -- Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, a world-class beachfront boutique hotel and wellness resort in Miami Beach, today unveiled plans to upgrade the resort's public and event spaces and announced the appointment of leading hotelier Paul Nash as Managing Director to oversee continued progress in elevating the lifestyle resort and overall wellness community. The renovation of the Carillon Miami will focus on upgrading the entire guest and resident experience to firmly establish the luxury lifestyle resort as the preeminent wellness hotel in the country. The improvements will include a newly refurbished lob...
Salamander Hotels & Resorts Names Douglas Camp Director of Sales & Marketing at Salamander Resort & Spa
Salamander Hotels & Resorts | May 1, 2017
MIDDLEBURG, VA (May 1, 2017) – Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel management company founded by Sheila C. Johnson, is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Camp as Director of Sales & Marketing at Salamander Resort & Spa, in the historic town of Middleburg, VA. Camp, who previously served as Director of Sales & Marketing at The St. Regis Washington, D.C, will oversee the resort's sales and marketing strategies, driving revenue and overall brand awareness to the resort. "It is a great pleasure to welcome Doug to Salamander Resort & Spa," says Reggie Cooper, General Manager at Salamander Resor...
Owned by KHP Capital Partners and Managed by Sage Hospitality, The Darcy Washington D.C. Joins Curio Collection by Hilton
The Darcy Washington D.C. | May 1, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. and MCLEAN, Va. - A stylish, contemporary hotel located just six blocks from the White House and around the corner from the trendy 14th Street corridor is the newest member of the exclusive Curio Collection by HiltonTM, the global portfolio of upper upscale independent hotels and resorts. The Darcy Washington D.C., Curio Collection by Hilton, joins the rapidly-growing collection brand of locally authentic hotels as its first property in the nation's capital. A destination unto itself not far from the cosmopolitan Logan Circle neighborhood, The Darcy - which takes its name from a well-dressed and well-traveled fictio...
