Enchantment Group Appoints David Flack as General Manager of The Cove, Eleuthera
Enchantment Group | April 3, 2017
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (April 3, 2017) – Enchantment Group, one of the world's leading experiential hospitality management firms, is delighted to announce the appointment of David Flack as General Manager of The Cove resort in the Bahamas. Nestled on the idyllic island of Eleuthera and spread across 45 lush acres, the 57-room property boasts breathtaking grounds, white sand beaches and awe-inspiring views. Guests can relax and experience true serenity or partake in the many on-property activities including swimming, snorkeling, and paddle boarding. With its world-class accommodations and spectacular backdrop, The Cove is a perfectly po...
Owned and Managed by Pathfinder Development, New Residence Inn Hotel Set To Open In Austin, Texas
Residence Inn by Marriott | April 3, 2017
Austin, TX – April 3, 2017 – The 108-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Austin, Texas is scheduled to open this Thursday, April 6, 2017. Located at 6000 US Highway 290 West, the all-suite Residence Inn Austin Southwest will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Pathfinder Development of Austin, Texas. Located 10 minutes from downtown Austin and eight miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, the Residence Inn Austin Southwest offers its guests convenient access to the University of Texas, South Congress and Zilker Park. Rates vary depending on length of stay. "We are pleased with the continued growth...
Cotswolds Former Cheltenham Park Hotel, Remerges as DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham, Following Renovation
The DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham | April 3, 2017
3rd April 2017 On April 4th 2017, The Cheltenham Park Hotel, one of the Cotswolds best loved hotels, will officially be operating as DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham, following an extensive £5 million investment. As well as its public areas, the hotel's £5 million refurbishment includes all 148 of its bedrooms, and the creation of 3 new luxurious suites, bringing a level of quality to guests not seen in the hotel for over 2 decades. The refurbishment also includes all the Spa and Leisure facilities and over 520 square meters of event space, focused on restoring its popular main event room – The Park Suite – to the...
General Manger Mark Allaf Welcomes Guests to Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | April 3, 2017
April 03, 2017 MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today opens the doors of Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel. With majestic views overlooking the Sacred Mosque, Al Masjid al Haram, and the city's largest ballroom and convention centre, Hilton proudly welcomes Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel to its growing Middle Eastern portfolio "The opening of Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel marks Hilton's 12th hotel in Saudi Arabia," said Andreas Lackner, regional head, brand management, Hilton. "With more than 30 hotels under development, Saudi Arabia features our largest development pipeline in the Middle Ea...
A Different Type of Conference for Hotel Owners and Operators (Part 2 of 2)
John J. Hogan | April 3, 2017
"Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight." Sun-tzu, Chinese Military theorist (c. 500 BC) In part 1 of this article, A Different Type of Conference for Hotel Owners and Operators, I shared why I find this particular conference to offer atypical and valuable insights and value for hotel owners. I outlined there the general sessions and some of the main topics covered. Sessions for Corporate Counsel to meet with peers in facilitated conversations. The Owner Management Summit which brings together hotel owners, hotel management groups, hospitality finance executives and attorneys i...
Sage Hospitality Appoints Gerry Link as General Manager for The Maven Hotel, Denver
Sage Hospitality | March 13, 2017
Denver, CO (March 13, 2017) – Sage Hospitality is pleased to announce that Gerry Link is now serving as General Manager of The Maven Hotel, a vibrant new hotel concept opening next month in downtown Denver. The independent Maven will deliver an urban hotel experience with an energetic lobby highlighting an eclectic mix of local art and handmade products and a passionate staff who live for hospitality. The first Maven Hotel will anchor Denver's new Dairy Block mixed-use development by Sage, McWHINNEY and Grand American, Inc. Link is a 35-year hospitality veteran with extensive luxury boutique experience. He joins Sage from 21c Muse...
Jumeirah Group Appoints Leadership Positions for Dubai Hotel Teams
March 2, 2017
Dubai, 2 March: Jumeirah Group has made a number of internal changes to its management team in Dubai to support the brand's continued commitment to enhance and redefine the guest experience. Margaret Paul has been appointed General Manager, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and will oversee the management of 1,400 members of staff, 202 suites and nine F&B outlets. Margaret brings a wealth of experience to the role after spearheading Madinat Jumeirah – The Arabian Resort since 2012. In this role Margaret oversaw the resort's four hotels – Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf and the latest luxury hotel in t...
RAR Hospitality Set to Open Newly Built 116-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites in San Marcos, California
RAR Hospitality | March 1, 2017
San Diego – Mar. 1, 2017 - RAR Hospitality, a San Diego-based hotel management company, is proud to announce the upcoming April opening of its ground-up project and first property in San Marcos, Calif., Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos is a 60,252 square-foot property jointly developed with Sea Breeze Properties, master developer of Urban Villages San Marcos and will feature four floors, two meeting spaces and a total of 116 total rooms and suites. Carefully constructed by Ledcor Group with JWDA as architect, the hotel boasts a unique open concept design w...
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Names Kevin Runner General Manager of the Westin Jekyll Island
Westin Jekyll Island | March 1, 2017
SHELTON, Conn. - - March 1, 2017—Gerry Chase, president and COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading third-party management company and hotel developer, today announced that longtime Jekyll Island hotelier, Kevin Runner has been named general manager of the Westin Jekyll Island. The 200-room, beachfront hotel opened in 2015, adjacent to the Jekyll Island Convention Center and the recently-completed Beach Village. Runner is a career hospitality executive who opened the Jekyll Island Club in 1986. Originally a 134-room full-service hotel, the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel has evolved into a four-diamond resort largely c...
First Hospitality Group, Inc., Names Sylwia Oak General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America
First Hospitality Group | February 20, 2017
Rosemont, Ill., February 20, 2017 – Rosemont, Illinois-based First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG) announced today that it has promoted Sylwia Oak from Director of Operations to General Manager at its Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America. First Hospitality Group, Inc. President and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement. In this role, Sylwia will be responsible for running a smooth and profitable operation, and will serve as the key point-person for guests and associates, ensuring that service and hospitality standards are maintained. She will also oversee the hotel sales efforts and address all daily guest and ass...
Scout Hotel & Resort Management Adds Cape Cod’s Chatham Tides to Management Portfolio
Scout Hotel & Resort Management | February 14, 2017
SOUTH CHATHAM, Mass. – Feb. 14, 2017 – Scout Hotel & Resort Management has assumed management of Chatham Tides, a classic Cape Cod shingled hotel with 24 studios, townhomes and suites on the Chatham beachfront. It joins a distinctive portfolio that also includes the historic Harbor View Hotel and Kelley House on Martha's Vineyard, Mass., and Harborview Nantucket on Nantucket, Mass. According to Robin Kirk, principal and CEO of Scout Hotel & Resort Management, "Scout is committed to building a portfolio of classic getaways in some of the nation's most historic destinations, with a particular focus on the New England c...
Wischermann Partners Names Mike Burton General Manager of The Westin Jackson Opening Late Summer 2017
The Westin Jackson | February 13, 2017
Jackson, MS (February 13, 2017) – Wischermann Partners is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mike Burton as General Manager of The Westin Jackson, set to open in late summer of 2017. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Burton will oversee all aspects of property management of the newly constructed hotel and reinforce The Westin Jackson's mission to boost travel and tourism in downtown Jackson and transform every guest's stay into a revitalizing experience. "There isn't a better person than Mike Burton to lead our new property in Jackson," said Paul Wischermann, President & CEO of Wischermann...
Marcy Miles Joins sbe as Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing for the Americas, Europe and Middle East
sbe | February 10, 2017
NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2017 -- sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, today named Marcy Miles as Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing for the Americas, Europe and Middle East. In her new role, Miles will develop and manage the sales and marketing strategy across the sbe platform in the Americas, European and Middle Eastern markets as well as be responsible for delivering revenue growth. "With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, we are excited to welcome Marcy to our team," stated Jorge Giannattasio, Chief Operating Offi...
PM Hotel Group Completes Multi- Million Dollar Renovation of 353-Room Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
PM Hotel Group | February 10, 2017
RALEIGH, N.C., February 10, 2017— Officials of PM Hotel Group, a leading, national hotel management company, today announced that it has completed the multi-million renovation of the 353-room Sheraton Raleigh Hotel in North Carolina. This marks the first of four planned renovations the company expects to complete in 2017. The full renovation included a top-to-bottom refurbishment of guestrooms, corridors, fitness center and club lounge. Guestrooms received new beds, furniture with integrated power, hardwood flooring, bathroom updates and headboards with reading lamps. Additionally, the hotel received new furniture and décor...
Developed by Grass River Property and Managed by HEI Hotels and Resorts, the 125-room Aloft Miami Airport Opens
Aloft Hotels | February 10, 2017
BETHESDA, Md. – February 10th, 2017 – Marriott International, Inc.® (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has opened an Aloft hotel at Miami International Airport. The brand's fourth hotel in greater Miami, Aloft Miami Airport is an adaptive re-use project that has transformed the Pan American Bank Building into a sleek, new hotel, catering to today's hyper connected global traveler. Developed by Grass River Property and managed by HEI Hotels and Resorts, the hotel features 125 spacious, loft-like rooms, forward-thinking technology and an active social scene. "We are excited to open this adaptive re-use Aloft hotel right next...
Raines Hospitality Opens New 86-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Florence, South Carolina
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott | February 10, 2017
Florence, SC – February 10, 2017 – The 86-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Florence, South Carolina is now open for business with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 501 Woody Jones Boulevard, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Florence I-20 will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Raines Hospitality, Inc. of Florence, South Carolina. This is the first Fairfield Inn & Suites in the area to feature the brand's new design and décor, which enhance the guest experience through flexible features, and a warm and welcomi...
David Arraya Appointed Resort Manager Four Seasons Resort Lanai
February 10, 2017
LANAI, HAWAII (February 10, 2017) – Tom Roelens, general manager, Four Seasons Resort Lanai, has announced the appointment of David Arraya as resort manager. Arraya joins Four Seasons Resort Lanai following a number of senior management positions at luxury resorts across the United States and Asia, such as EAST Miami, EAST Hong Kong, Fontainebleau Miami and The Pierre in New York City. "We are delighted to welcome David to Lanai," said Mr. Roelens. "We provide our guests exceptional hospitality, unforgettable experiences and have a genuine desire to share our culture and land with all who visit Lanai. We are confident that David's...
Mortenson Breaks Ground on New Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton in Downtown Phoenix
Mortenson | February 10, 2017
Phoenix – (February 10, 2017) – Mortenson today announced the groundbreaking for the newest hotel in downtown Phoenix. The company is developing and building a Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton at the intersection of N. 1st Street and E. Polk Street, centrally-located near entertainment and business, and immediately south of the downtown campus of Arizona State University (ASU). It will be the first Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Phoenix. Construction on the 11-story, 210-key hotel begins this month and is scheduled for completion in summer 2018. The hotel is being designed by PK Architects and Design Force. This is t...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Names Raul Moronta as SVP of Revenue Management
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | February 6, 2017
Washington, DC (February 6, 2017) – Michael George, Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, announced that the hotel and resort management company hired Raul Moronta as Senior Vice President of Revenue Management. Crescent, based in Fairfax, Virginia is a nationally recognized operator of premier hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada. Moronta will be responsible for developing revenue strategies, forecasting, budgeting, and revenue analysis for Crescent-managed properties. "Raul's breadth and depth of experience and expertise will help Crescent maximize our initiatives to drive revenue for ou...
Scarlett Hotel Group Acquires Marriott SpringHill Suites at the University of Florida
Scarlett Hotel Group | February 6, 2017
GAINESVILLE – Scarlett Hotel Group (SHG) has acquired the Marriott SpringHill Suites in Gainesville at the University of Florida. The upscale 126 guestroom all-suite hotel is situated in the heart of Gainesville, FL, home of the top rated University of Florida and Shands Hospital (University of Florida Health). It is located directly across from Butler Plaza, the largest retail power center in Florida with more than 1 million square feet of space and more than 100 tenants. The hotel is also proximate to Celebration Pointe, a lifestyle boutique retail center with Class-A office and multifamily. The recently renovated property inclu...
Sagamore Pendry Hotel Readies for March Debut in Baltimore’s Historic Recreation Pier Building
February 2, 2017
Feb. 03--The old Recreation Pier at the foot of Fells Point felt like a deserted stage on a recent night. Mahogany headboards glistened inside bedrooms, a forgotten jacket draped over one edge. At the heart of the building, nestled inside an open-air garden half-planted with boxwoods and river birch, a giant bronze horse announced by spotlights presided like some pagan god about to summon the place to life. The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, a 128-room boutique hotel that is backed by Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, is almost ready for its mid-March debut. Bookings for the roughly $360-a-night hotel and its second-floor ballroom have begun. A...
Canyon Ranch Adds Four Key Members to Leadership Team
February 1, 2017
Fort Worth, TX – February 1, 2017 – Canyon Ranch, the founding voice in the world of holistic wellness for nearly 40 years, today announced the appointment of four new hires across the company. The appointments, including Parool Shah as Global Director of Communications, are a testament to the brand's commitment to grow and make further strides in the wellness hospitality industry in 2017. Within the last year, under the direction of Chief Executive Officer Susan Docherty, Canyon Ranch has celebrated several milestones including: the opening of the brand's inaugural international resort in Turkey, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resor...
Wischermann Partners Appoints Paul E. Cardona General Manager of Le Meridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center
Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center | February 1, 2017
CHICAGO, IL. (February 1st, 2017) Wischermann Partners, Inc., is thrilled to announce the appointment of Paul E. Cardona as General Manager of Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center. Combining his extensive background with luxury and lifestyle hotels, Paul will bring over 22 years of hotel expertise to Chicago to spearhead the operation of the 172-room property. "Paul's experience working with luxury, world-class brands, such as the Four Seasons and Park Hyatt Chicago, makes him the perfect addition to our Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center team and has further solidified the hotel as one of the best in the Chicagoland area," says Pau...
Sage Hospitality Completes Renovation and Expansion of The Denver Marriott Tech Center
Sage Hospitality | February 1, 2017
Denver, Colorado (Feb. 1, 2017) – The Denver Marriott Tech Center & Sage Hospitality are pleased to announce that they have completed the major hotel renovation launched in Fall 2015. The Denver Marriott Tech Center now boasts 605 modern guest rooms redesigned to reflect the natural beauty of Colorado. The transformation included the creation of five Residential Suites complete with full kitchens, living rooms and workspaces, plus 36 Studio Suites. All of the new guest rooms feature sleek furniture and original Colorado art, 49-inch and larger flat screen TVs and renovated bathrooms with gorgeous tile, sliding doors and high-e...
