Presidio Companies Opens DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Sacramento Rancho Cordova Following $10 Million Renovation
DoubleTree by Hilton | December 1, 2016
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. and MCLEAN, Va. - DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 13 market-leading brands, brings upscale, contemporary lodging to the Gold Country of Northern California with the opening of DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Sacramento Rancho Cordova. With a $10 million renovation to all public spaces and accommodations now complete, the 158-suite contemporary hotel offers guests a relaxing environment, with stone and wooden design elements borrowed from its redwood- and granite-laden California locale. Additionally, hues of gold throughout pay homage to the "gold rush" miners who flocked to the region ...
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Appoints David Oliver Vice President of Development in Canada
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | November 17, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS (November 17, 2016) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced David Oliver vice president of Development for Canada. Oliver will lead the group's key strategic growth initiatives across all brands and will be responsible for the development of management contracts as well as license agreements in the region. Oliver is based in Toronto and will report to Philip Silberstein, executive vice president, Development, Americas. Oliver returns to Carlson Rezidor, having previously served on the development team from 2003 to 2009. Following his tenure with Carlson, David ...
Brian R. Wells Named General Manager for The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Roanoke, VA
The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center | November 10, 2016
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, November 2016 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Brian R. Wells general manager for The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, which is part of Curio - A Collection by Hilton. "It is such a pleasure to welcome Brian to Benchmark and to The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center," said Cedric Fasbender, vice president of operations for Benchmark. "Brian brings extensive hotel and conference center experience to this vibrant institution so closely identified with our region." The historic Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is owned through a par...
Executive Team Appointments Complete for Opening of Madinat Jumeirah’s Newest Hotel, Jumeirah Al Naseem
Madinat Jumeirah | November 10, 2016
Dubai, 11 October 2016: Jumeirah has announced the executive team tasked with managing the 1 December opening of Madinat Jumeirah's newest hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem, the 430-room 'resort within a resort' that completes the 'Arabian Resort of Dubai'. Announcing the team, Margaret Paul, Resort General Manager of Madinat Jumeirah, said: "The team we've assembled for the opening of Jumeirah Al Naseem comprises hospitality experts with years of experience operating and managing hotels both in the Jumeirah portfolio and for other luxury operators. The mix of existing and new Jumeirah Al Naseem management colleagues will deliver the reassuringl...
W Hotels Worldwide in Partnership with Nozul Algarve, S.A to Develop W Algarve in Portugal
W Hotels Worldwide | November 9, 2016
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2016 -- W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced it will open W Algarve in 2018 on Portugal's stunning sun-kissed Algarve coast. Developed in partnership with Nozul Algarve, S.A., the vibrant oceanfront oasis will overlook the breathtaking coastline and the beckoning waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The debut will mark the third W Escape in the Europe, a newly created portfolio of W Hotels located in ski, sand and entertainment destinations around the world, that make the traditional 'resort' a last resort. "This beachfront paradise is the perfect backdrop for ...
Noble House Hotels & Resorts Appoints Heidi Dennis as General Manager of Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Noble House Hotels & Resorts | November 8, 2016
SEATTLE, WASH. – Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. (NHHR), a collection of luxury hotels and resorts, proudly announces the appointment of Heidi Dennis as General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort, located just steps from the Atlantic in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In this role, Heidi will be responsible for managing the resort's day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects for the boutique resort including everything from sales and marketing, to food and beverage, as well as budget while maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on strategic goals. Heidi brings more than 30 years of experience as a client service prof...
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Appoints Kevin Carl as Global Chief Information Technology Officer
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | November 7, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS (November 7, 2016) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced Kevin Carl as executive vice president and global chief information technology officer. Carl will lead and direct the global IT organization and report to David P. Berg, chief executive officer, Carlson Hospitality Group. "We are excited to welcome Kevin, a seasoned travel industry IT leader to our organization," said Berg. "Kevin will oversee our technological infrastructure globally and work to identify technology enabled solutions needed to grow our business and gain competitive advantage." Carl join...
Xenia Hotels & Resorts Reports Q3 2016 Net Income of $20.2 million, an Increase of 11.9%; Same-Property RevPAR Decreased 0.7% Compared to Q3 of 2015
Xenia Hotels & Resorts | November 7, 2016
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7, 2016 -- Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: XHR) ("Xenia" or the "Company") today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Third Quarter 2016 Highlights Net Income: Net income attributable to common stockholders was $20.2 million and net income per share was $0.19, increases of 11.9% and 18.8%, respectively, compared to the third quarter of 2015. Same-Property RevPAR: Same-Property RevPAR decreased 0.7% compared to the third quarter of 2015 to $153.05, as occupancy declined 72 basis points while ADR increased 0.3%. Excluding the Company's Houston-area hotels, Same-...
Host Hotels & Resorts Completes Transformation of The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Hotel
November 3, 2016
Following a three-month refurbishment, The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, has re-opened its doors to a new luxury in style and experience. Now featuring a more contemporary, residential design complemented by enhanced service and curated offerings, The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician honors both its guests and its Sonoran Desert surroundings. The overall design concept, created by Wimberly Interiors and incorporating the vision of Owner, Host Hotels & Resorts, is rooted in luxury and layered with details that define the destination's history, location and culture. Accommodations welcome the guest into a...
Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta Appoints Didi Sarwono as New Executive Chef
Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta | November 3, 2016
YOGYAKARTA – Indonesia. November 3, 2016. Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta's General Manager, Ian Cameron, announced the appointment of Didi Sarwono as the new Executive Chef. In his new role, Executive Chef Didi Sarwono oversees all distinguished food & beverage outlets at Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta, including all-day dining Royal Restaurant, The Lobby Lounge & Bar, as well as the upcoming & most-anticipated new coffee shop, Punika Deli, to open this December. "Cooking is all about discovery and sharing that experience with others," Didi says. "From learning about new intricate techniques to collaborate with local traditi...
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Opens in Syracuse, New York with General Manager Danielle Neuser at the Helm
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott | November 2, 2016
Syracuse, NY – November 2, 2016 – The 108-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Syracuse, New York is scheduled to open today with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 6593 Weighlock Drive, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Syracuse Carrier Circle is owned by 6593 Weighlock, LLC and managed by Marriott International, Inc. 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 welcoming environment. Located seven miles ...
Fairmont’s Philip Barnes to Lead London’s Savoy Hotel as Regional Vice President & Managing Director
Fairmont Pacific Rim | November 2, 2016
VANCOUVER, BC, November 2, 2016 - Philip M. Barnes is replacing his umbrella for a "brolly" and will be departing Vancouver as Regional Vice President, Fairmont Hotels PNW and General Manager, Fairmont Pacific Rim, effective November 18. Born, raised, and educated in the UK, Barnes will be returning to his roots and will assume the role as Regional Vice President & Managing Director for London's iconic Savoy hotel. Barnes will lead the hotel's team in all aspects of the operation, guest services and owner relations. Under Barnes' stewardship since 2011, Fairmont Pacific Rim has garnered prestigious recognition ...
Viejas Casino and Resort Names Thomas McCartney as President and General Manager
Viejas Casino & Resort | November 2, 2016
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2016 -- Chairman Robert Welch of Viejas Band of The Kumeyaay Indians today announced the hiring of Thomas McCartney in the role of President and General Manager of Viejas Casino and Resort. The veteran casino and gaming executive will begin his new position November 1, 2016. "We are excited that Tom has decided to join our team," said Chairman Welch. "He has been a dynamic force within the gaming industry for years, and he has produced successful results throughout his career. We are confident that his leadership and experience will allow us to continue to improve our world class customer service, and t...
Waterford Hotel Group Promotes Claudine McGee-Bounds to General Manager of Courtyard Coatesville
Courtyard by Marriott Coatesville | November 2, 2016
Waterford, CT (November 2, 2016) --- Waterford Hotel Group has announced the promotion of Claudine McGee-Bounds to General Manager of the 125-room Courtyard by Marriott in Coatesville, PA. As General Manager, Bounds is responsible for all of the hotel's operations, sales and administration, as well as the associates employed at the property. Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm, professionally manages the 125-room hotel. Bounds joined the Courtyard Coatesville team as Operations Manager before being promoted to General Manager. Prior to that, she was the General Manager for various brands includi...
Strand Hospitality Services Assumes Management of the SpringHill Suites West Mifflin in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Strand Hospitality | November 2, 2016
(Pittsburgh, Pa.) November 2, 2016 – Strand Hospitality Services, a leading provider of hospitality operations, consulting and advisory services, recently announced that it has assumed management of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Mifflin, located at 1000 Regis Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15236. Ideally situated just nine miles from downtown Pittsburgh Pa., the hotel is in close proximity to the city's most popular attractions. The SpringHill Suites West Mifflin boasts spacious guest suites with amenities such as; free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and business center. The SpringHill Suit...
Jennifer Cornwell Returns to Casa Palopó in Guatemala as General Manager
November 1, 2016
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala – October 2016: Casa Palopó, a private home turned luxury boutique hotel in the Guatemalan highlands, is pleased to welcome back Jennifer Cornwell as General Manager. Cornwell previously served as Casa Palopó's Resident Manager from 2004-2012. In her position, Cornwell will oversee all hotel services and staff development including maintaining guest satisfaction, profitability, and employee morale at Casa Palopó, Guatemala's first and only Relais & Chateaux property. With experience in event planning, Cornwell will also take on the responsibility of supervising, coordinating ...
Trivium Hotel Management Group Opens the Newly Converted & Renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Smith in Arkansas
DoubleTree by Hilton | November 1, 2016
FORT SMITH, Ark. & MCLEAN, Va.--November 1, 2016--DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 13 market-leading brands, announces the opening of its first property in Arkansas' second largest city, following a multimillion dollar renovation. DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Smith City Center is connected to and complements the Fort Smith Convention Center, offering 255 upscale, contemporary guest rooms in a nine-story, atrium-style hotel distinguished by a five-story waterfall cascading into the lobby. Located in the heart of downtown, the property is just five miles from Fort Smith Municipal Airport and a short walk to numerous ...
sbe Expands Management Team for SLS Seattle Opening Summer 2017
sbe | November 1, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2016 -- sbe, the Los Angeles-based leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues, today announced Tawny Paperd as Director of Sales & Marketing, Leah Levar as Director of Human Resources and Gavin Stephenson as Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage of SLS Seattle. The luxury lifestyle hotel will span 16 floors of The Mark, a premier 48-story Class-A+ office tower located in midtown of Downtown Seattle. "I am delighted to announce that Tawny, Leah and Gavin have joined our team," said Rod Lapasin, General Manager of SLS Seattle. &...
Managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Bay Point Resort Reopens as a Sheraton Following $30 Million Dollar Renovation
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | November 1, 2016
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 1, 2016 -- Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the addition of the Sheraton Bay Point Resort, located along Florida's idyllic Emerald Coast in Panama City Beach. Managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Sheraton Bay Point Resort recently finished a $30 million top-to-bottom renovation and is poised to offer a new level of accommodations and amenities to travelers and locals alike. "Panama City Beach is fast becoming the ideal destination for meetings, conferences, tradeshows and conventions in Florida. With its convenient location, ample meeting...
Owned by Harpreet Bedi and Satinder Garcha, the hôtel vagabond, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Opens in Singapore
Tribute Portfolio | November 1, 2016
Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), today debuted its first hotel in Singapore with the addition of hôtel vagabond, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Owned by Harpreet Bedi and Satinder Garcha, the 41-room hotel was designed by award-winning French designer Jacques Garcia, blending together traditional Singaporean hospitality with Garcia's traditional maximalist style. Marriott International's 10th property in Singapore, hôtel vagabond invites guests to Stay Independent in the Lion City, while still enjoying all the benefits of the world's most global loyalty programs. "Our loyalty members have exp...
Meliá Hotels International Plans $35 Million Renovation and Conversion of Meliá Cabo Real to Paradisus Los Cabos
Paradisus Resorts | November 1, 2016
Palma Mallorca, Spain (November 1, 2016) - Meliá Hotels International, one of the largest hotel companies worldwide, with more than 370 hotels in more than 40 countries and four continents, announced today that it will transform Meliá Cabo Real into Paradisus Los Cabos, which is part of a US $35 million renovation to convert and upgrade the existing property. Set to open December 23, 2016, this property will be the ninth Paradisus resort in its portfolio and the fourth in Mexico, and will feature 28 unique ocean view swim-up suites, more than 90 Royal Service guest rooms, which is the brand's signature adult-only offering,...
Detroit’s Former Kingsley Inn to Undergo $10 Million Renovation and Rebranding to DoubleTree, Slated to Open Fall 2017
DoubleTree by Hilton | November 1, 2016
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Kingsley Hospitality, LLC today announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit Bloomfield Hills. Formally the historic Kingsley Inn, the 147-room hotel will undergo a $10 million revitalization this fall and will feature a full-service restaurant, indoor pool and 11,396 square feet of flexible meeting space. Hotel Investment Services, Inc. will operate the hotel, which is expected to open in fall 2017. "As we continue to grow our portfolio in the Detroit area, DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit Bloomfield Hills will bring a beautifully renovated property with highly-...
Six Senses Zil Pasyon with 28 Villas Opens on Private Island of Félicité in Seychelles
Six Senses Zil Pasyon | October 7, 2016
FÉLICITÉ ISLAND, Seychelles – October 7, 2016 – Six Senses Zil Pasyon, located on the private island of Félicité, is now open. Drawing upon the renowned Six Senses perspective of providing innovative top-tier facilities wedded to environmental responsibility, the resort has been brilliantly designed to embrace the picturesque landscape of vibrant beauty. There are unsurpassed vistas of the ocean and surrounding islands from the higher points on the island. Into these pristine surroundings nestle just 28 one-bedroom pool villas and two two-bedroom pool villas. There are several dining venues,...
General Manager Grant Hoskins Set to Welcome Guests to New Courtyard by Marriott in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Courtyard by Marriott | October 7, 2016
Pigeon Forge, TN – October 7, 2016 – Courtyard by Marriott Pigeon Forge is scheduled to open its doors in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee this Monday, October 10, 2016. 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 120 Community Center Drive, the 137-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Shular Companies of Gulfport, Mississippi. The centrally-located Courtyard Pigeon Forge offers guests convenient access to downtown Pigeon Forge, Gr...
