FelCor Sells 383-Room Holiday Inn Nashville Airport to Fairwood Capital for $31.6 Million
FelCor | September 2, 2016
IRVING, Texas - September 2, 2016 - FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (NYSE: FCH) today announced that it has sold the 383-room Holiday Inn Nashville Airport to an affiliate of Memphis-based Fairwood Capital, LLC for gross proceeds of $31.6 million. FelCor will use the proceeds to repay borrowings under its line of credit. The Company remains committed to using asset sales proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet, repurchase stock and fund high-ROI redevelopment projects. ...
New 110-Room Homewood Suites by Hilton Opens in Trophy Club Area of Fort Worth, Texas
Homewood Suites by Hilton | September 1, 2016
TROPHY CLUB, Texas and MCLEAN, Va. - Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Trophy Club Fort Worth North. Offering 110 new rooms, the hotel further solidifies the brand's presence in Texas after reaching its 400th property milestone. "The Trophy Club area is home to corporations like CoreLogic, Deloitte University, Verizon, Sabre Holdings and Fidelity Investments," said Jay Darsie, general manager. "With upscale and comfortable accommodations, both business and leisure travelers will feel ...
The Westin Jakarta Debuts in Indonesia Led by General Manager Arun Kumar
Westin Hotels & Resorts | September 1, 2016
JAKARTA, Indonesia - September 1, 2016 - Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the opening of The Westin Jakarta, marking the first Westin hotel in Jakarta. Owned by PT. Wahana Nusantara a part of Gama Corporation, the opening of the hotel is set to bring the Westin brand's inspired and innovative wellness initiatives to the capital city of Indonesia. "We are extremely proud to extend Westin's global reach into Jakarta," said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts. "The design, spectacular views, food and beverage offerings and amenities w...
John Edwards Joins Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) As Vice President of Design and Construction
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | September 1, 2016
New Position Adds Leadership to Support Development and Renovation Projects ATLANTA, Ga. (September 1, 2016) – Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel management company, today announced that John Edwards has joined the company as vice president of design and construction. In his newly created role, Edwards will work closely with the business development team, as well as brand and investor partners, to oversee new development and renovation projects. He also will be responsible for capital expense planning for the company's owned and managed portfolio. "Smart development, repositioning and re...
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Appoints Akshay Bahl as General Manager
the Hollywood Roosevelt | September 1, 2016
September 2016 – The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is pleased to announce Akshay Bahl as their new General Manager. The Hollywood Roosevelt provides its guests with a hip, and upscale hotel experience, which dates back to 1927. As General Manager, Bahl will be responsible for continuing the success of the hotel and managing day-to-day operations of the 300 guest rooms and 63 suite property. With over 14 years of experience within luxury hotel management, and taking on many diverse managing roles, Bahl joins The Hollywood Roosevelt with an extremely extensive and knowledgeable background of this industry. For the last four years, he ha...
Dream Hotel Group Appoints Key Members to Executive Team
Dream Hotel Group | August 11, 2016
NEW YORK, NY (August 11, 2016) – Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group today announced the appointments of Rika Lisslö as Vice President of Development & Acquisition and Katie Fontana as Vice President of Communications. In addition, Bridget Tran has been promoted to Vice President of Ecommerce. Rika Lisslö joined Dream Hotel Group in July 2016 and, as Vice President of Development & Acquisition, she is responsible for developing the company's burgeoning portfolio of brands, leveraging her extensive relationships in the U.S. and abroad. Lisslö has vast experience as a real estate exec...
Scott Grigelevich Tapped for Director of Sales and Marketing Role at Ames Boston Hotel
August 8, 2016
BOSTON, MA (August 8, 2016) – Ames Boston Hotel, a luxurious boutique property nestled in the heart of Boston's historic downtown, is pleased to announce the appointment of distinguished industry leader Scott Grigelevich to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Grigelevich joined the Ames Boston Hotel team in January 2016 and continues to oversee its transition to Boston's first Curio, a Collection by Hilton™. Previously, Mr. Grigelevich served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at the iconic Lenox Hotel in Boston's bustling Back Bay neighborhood. He managed all sales and marketing initiatives for the privatel...
Hostmark Completes Lobby and Guest Room Renovations at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois
Pheasant Run Resort | August 4, 2016
St. Charles, Ill.– The multi-phase improvement plan of the Pheasant Run Resort reaches a new milestone with the completion of the spacious guest lobby renovations and guest room upgrades. The DuPage Airport Authority and ownership of Pheasant Run Resort recently came to an agreement regarding the Authority's eminent domain claim which reduces the amount of resort land involved and insures the ongoing operation of the resort into the future and the enhancement of the resort continues. Pheasant Run Resort began as an actual working farm and expanded organically. Today designers' intent is to give the property an overall feeling of o...
Lexin Capital and RHG Appoint Ashley M. Mahon as General Manager of New Hyatt House New York/Chelsea Opening Fall 2016
Hyatt House | August 3, 2016
NEW YORK CITY (August 3, 2016) – Lexin Capital and Real Hospitality Group (RHG) are pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley M. Mahon as general manager of the new Hyatt House New York/Chelsea, which will debut in the fall of 2016 as the brand's first New York City location. Leading up to the hotel's opening, Mahon will oversee the new build hotel that is being developed by Lexin Capital, a private investment, development and management company. The property will exemplify the Hyatt House brand by featuring contemporary apartment-style units with floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views of New York City, comfortable li...
The Palace Hotel Names Chadwick Howard Director of Restaurants & Bars
the Palace Hotel | August 2, 2016
San Francisco, CA - The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Francisco is pleased to announce Chadwick (Chad) Howard as the Director of Restaurants & Bars. Chad joined the Palace team in October 2014 as a Restaurant & Bar Manager. In his new role, Chad manages 82 associates, 3 managers and 1 manager in training. He will oversee the operation of 3 iconic dining venues at the Palace Hotel; the 135 seat landmark Garden Court, the 40 seat GC Lounge and the famous 120 seat Pied Piper. He will also supervise In Room Dining for the 556 room luxury property. Chad began his career in hospitality with Starwood Hotels & Resor...
LBA Hospitality Appoints Terri Elorreaga General Manager and Julia Moye Director of Sales for Soon-to-Open Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth
LBA Hospitality | August 2, 2016
FORT WORTH, TX (August 2, 2016) – LBA Hospitality, a full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm, has named Terri Elorreaga general manager and Julia Moye director of sales for the soon-to-open, 124-room Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth. As general manager, Elorreaga will not only supervise the hotel's opening, but oversee the property's dayto- day operations, manage associate development and work to achieve LBA's company-wide goal of providing exceptional guest service. A seasoned hotelier, Elorreaga has led Dallas and Fort Worth-area hotels to success for more than 10 years. A 19-year veteran of the hospitality ...
Owned and Managed by Everwood Stafford, New Home2 Suites by Hilton Opens in Stafford, Texas
Home2 Suites by Hilton | August 2, 2016
STAFFORD, Texas and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Stafford. Offering 91 suites, the hotel is designed for travelers looking for a fresh, new stay experience, as the Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Stafford complements the growing interest of travelers looking to visit America's fourth largest city.* "Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Stafford is a great example of how 'everything is bigger in Texas' as each standard suite includes spacious living, cooking and sleeping ar...
Brett Schoenfield Appointed Managing Director of The Omni Homestead Resort
The Omni Homestead Resort | August 1, 2016
Hot Springs, Va. (August 1, 2016) - The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va., has announced the appointment of Brett Schoenfield as managing director. An accomplished leader with more than 20 years of industry experience, the appointment brings Schoenfield back to Hot Springs after previously working at the resort for 12 years. In his new role, Schoenfield oversees all operations of the iconic, 250 year-old resort. Schoenfield arrived at the resort from Omni Bedford Springs in Bedford, Pa., where he served as general manager for two years. During his time on-property, Schoenfield and his management team created unique and transform...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Recently Named Ken Barnes as Chief Information Officer
Omni Hotels & Resorts | July 11, 2016
DALLAS (July 11, 2016) – Omni Hotels & Resorts announced today the appointment of Ken Barnes as the new chief information officer for the luxury hotel brand. In this role, he will be responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of all information technology. He will help drive Omni's business objectives by providing the enterprise-wide information technology (IT) vision and leadership for operating a reliable and stable infrastructure, fostering innovation, and leading the deployment and management of current and emerging technology products, services and systems across the organization. "In our fast paced and constan...
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Appoints David Hoffman as General Manager
Pendry Hotels | July 6, 2016
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 6, 2016) – Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran David Hoffman as General Manager. In his new role, Hoffman will oversee all operations of Pendry Hotels' first east coast property, developed in collaboration with Sagamore Development Company. With over 20 years of experience within luxury hotel management and operations, Hoffman has been a part of the Montage Hotels & Resorts team for over 13 years. Most recently, Hoffman held the position of Resort Manager at Montage Kapalua Bay, where he opened the resort and led the property to a Forbes Five Star rat...
TPG Hotels and Resorts Opens Hilton Garden Inn Providence, Rhode Island
Hilton Garden Inn | July 5, 2016
PROVIDENCE, R.I. and MCLEAN, Va. (June 5, 2016) - Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) upscale global brand of hotels, today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Providence. The property, located at 220 India Street, brings 137 new rooms to the Hilton Garden Inn brand. It is managed by TPG Hotels and Resorts. "As the only waterfront hotel offering breathtaking views of Providence Harbor and in close proximity to T.F. Green Airport, local businesses and universities, our unbeatable location will make us a go-to destination for business and leisure travelers," said Michael Canini, general manager. "Th...
New 80-Room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Opens in Syracuse Suburb of Cazenovia
Hampton by Hilton | July 5, 2016
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. and MCLEAN, Va. (June 5, 2016) - Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Cazenovia. The 80-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family of more than 2,100 Hampton by Hilton and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton hotels. The hotel, located at 25 Lakers Lane, is managed by Cazenovia Hospitality. Guests of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Cazenovia will enjoy nearby dining and shopping options, wineries and Cazenov...
AWH Partners Selects Spire Hospitality to Manage Recently Acquired Seattle Airport Marriott
Spire Hospitality | July 1, 2016
CHICAGO (July 1, 2016) – The management of the 459-room Seattle Airport Marriott recently acquired by AWH Partners has been awarded to Spire Hospitality, one of the nation's leading and most respected hotel management companies. The property is poised for success as a historically high performing, upscale offering in the booming SeaTac gateway. Spire Hospitality will oversee extensive renovations, incorporating the new Marriott guestroom package and an atrium reconfiguration, adding meetings and special events space to the existing 15,000 square feet of dynamic space currently offered and finishing off what was a fantastic renovat...
New amba Taipei Songshan Opens in Eastern Taipei, Taiwan
amba | July 1, 2016
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 1, 2016 -- amba Taipei Songshan is unveiled today, July 1, 2016, in eastern Taipei, just five minutes' drive from the iconic Taipei 101 tower. Making a dazzling design statement, amba Taipei Songshan welcomes savvy globetrotters into a vibrant urban oasis that blends modernity with authentic Taiwanese flavor. Panoramic views of Taipei 101 and the beautiful Keelung River are a spectacular feature throughout the hotel. The Lobby is a fun social space for guests to hang out, offset by views of Taipei 101. Casting a magical glow are 24 giant eco-bamboo lanterns standing up to three meters high. By night, color-chang...
Sage Hospitality names Kara Akers Associate Director of Sales at The Oxford Hotel & The Crawford Hotel
Sage Hospitality | June 28, 2016
Denver, Colo. (June 28, 2016) – Denver's Sage Hospitality, one of the nation's top hotel investment and management companies, is pleased to announce that it has named Kara Akers the Associated Director of Sales at The Oxford Hotel and The Crawford Hotel. With more than 12 years of hospitality sales experience, Akers most recently served as a Sales Manager at The Four Seasons Denver. She previously served as a Group Sales Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch. Akers holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colora...
Sage Hospitality Appoints Two Key Leadership Positions for Halcyon - a Hotel in Cherry Creek, Set to Open August 2016
Sage Hospitality | June 23, 2016
CHERRY CREEK, Colo. (June 23, 2016) - Sage Hospitality, one of the nation's largest hotel development, investment and management companies, is thrilled to announce two promotions from within its company to its dynamic leadership team at Halcyon – a hotel in Cherry Creek. Anne Frye has been appointed as director of sales and Cindy Bedan will stand at the helm as general manager of Denver's newest luxury lifestyle hotel, set to open August 2016. "We're thrilled to welcome such proven veterans of the industry to Denver's newest hotel endeavor, Halcyon," said Frederick Kleisner II, regional vice president of operations for the premier...
New 112-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Opens in Orlando, Florida Under General Manager David Wittish
Fairfield Inn & Suites | June 15, 2016
Orlando, FL – June 15, 2016 – The 112-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Orlando, Florida is scheduled to open today with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 3420 Lake Lynda Drive, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando East/UCF Area will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by CJ University Hotel LLC and managed by Naples Hotel Group of Naples, Florida. This is the newest 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 ...
Mr. Jason Leung Appointed General Manager of Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa
Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts | June 14, 2016
SINGAPORE -14 JUNE 2016- Le Meridien Singapore, Sentosa is delighted to announce the appointment of its General Manager, Mr. Jason Leung whose extensive experience as a consummate hotelier stretches over 14 years. Jason was previously with The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali for a total for 7 years where he held various key management roles as Hotel Manager for 3 years, Executive Assistant Manager and the Director of Sales & Marketing where he was responsible for strengthening its position as a world-class family leisure and MICE resort. Jason was also a part of the team overseeing the renovation of the award-winning Bali International...
Hilton Sandestin Beach Appoints Angelina Covington Hotel Operations Manager and Max Messmer Director of Food and Beverage
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa | June 6, 2016
SOUTH WALTON, Fla. (June 6, 2016) – Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the largest full-service beachfront resort on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, has announced the appointment of Angelina Covington as hotel operations manager and Max Messmer as director of food and beverage. A 32-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Covington joined Hilton Sandestin Beach in 2003 as director of restaurants and in 2006 was promoted to assistant food and beverage director. She was promoted to director of food and beverage in 2009, administering a multimillion dollar budget and managing purchasing, receiving, staffing, menu plannin...
