The Talbott Hotel Names Anderson Foote as New General Manager
The Talbott Hotel | August 28, 2018
CHICAGO (August 28, 2018) — Anderson Foote has joined The Talbott Hotel as General Manager, where he will oversee operations of the 178-room hotel in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood, recently named by Travel + Leisure as one of the top 10 Chicago hotels. Foote comes to The Talbott with more than 15 years of experience in hotel operations, most recently as the hotel manager of the Park Hyatt Chicago. A Detroit native, Foote studied business and hospitality at Northwood University. He got his start with the hotel management company White Lodging, where he worked as a front office manager for two Marriott properties in the Detro...
Greystone Hotels Appoints Brian Barden as San Francisco Area Operations Manager
Greystone Hotels | August 8, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 8, 2018) – Eric Horodas, President of Greystone Hotels, announces the selection of Brian Barden as the company's newest San Francisco Area Operations Manager. A motivated and highly-qualified addition to the team, Barden will oversee operations for Greystone's collection of San Francisco hotels, which includes the King George, the Hotel Griffon, and the Inn at Union Square. Before joining Greystone Hotels, Barden held the position of Director of Operations for Aegis Living. Constantly striving for excellence, Barden began his career as a Task Force Consultant for HEI Hotels & Resorts in 2003. Barden h...
Owned by Catellus Group and Managed by Strand Hospitality, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Set to Open in Shelby, North Carolina
Fairfield Inn & Suites | August 7, 2018
Shelby, NC – August 7, 2018 – The 86-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Shelby, North Carolina is scheduled to open on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 1715 East Dixon Boulevard, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Shelby will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Catellus Group LLC and managed by Strand Hospitality Inc. of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. General Manager Cathy Kepley leads the management team at the property for Strand Hospitality. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Fairfield Inn & Sui...
Louis T Collection Names Robert C. Hauck Area Vice President and General Manager of The Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
August 7, 2018
SINGAPORE – (7 August 2018) – Louis T Collection has named Robert C. Hauck general manager of the iconic Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Area Vice President for South Asia. In this new role, Hauck will oversee the operations of the legendary, 156-room historic seafront property in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, while supporting growth objectives and driving operational excellence for Louis T as it accelerates its strategic expansion in South Asia. "Robert is an exceptional hotelier with a career that has spanned some of the world's top luxury hotels and brands", said Mikael Svensson, senior vice president of Lou...
Hyatt Appoints Mia Kyricos as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Wellbeing
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | August 6, 2018
CHICAGO (August 6, 2018) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has selected Mia Kyricos as senior vice president, global head of wellbeing, underscoring Hyatt's commitment to care for people so they can be their best. Kyricos will report to Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt's chief commercial officer. "As a pioneer in the business of wellbeing, Mia is uniquely qualified to further define Hyatt's wellbeing efforts across all 14 brands to ensure colleagues, guests and customers can be their best," Vondrasek said. "She is a respected leader in the wellbeing industry and her expertise across wellness, hospitality and bra...
Becky Oldani Promoted to Director of Food & Beverage at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids
AHC+Hospitality | August 6, 2018
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – August 6, 2018 – JW Marriott Grand Rapids is pleased to announce the promotion of Becky Oldani from general manager of Ruth's Chris Steak House Grand Rapids to director of food & beverage for the hotel. A nine-year AHC+Hospitality veteran with experience working at Amway Grand Plaza and the Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids, Oldani will now oversee day-to-day operations of the JW Marriott Grand Rapids' three signature food and beverage outlets: six.one.six, Mixology Lounge and jdek. "With experience working at multiple AHC+Hospitality managed hotels and restaurants, Becky is the ideal candidate for th...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Set to Open 151-Room Courtyard by Marriott in El Paso, Texas
Courtyard by Marriott | August 2, 2018
El Paso, TX – August 2, 2018 – Courtyard by Marriott El Paso Downtown/Convention Center is set to open its doors in El Paso, Texas this Friday, August 3, 2018. 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 610 North Santa Fe Street, the 151-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Courtyard El Paso Downtown/Convention Center offers guests convenient access to the...
Columbus Group and Waterford Hotel Group Celebrate Opening of New Bedford Harbor Hotel in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford Harbor Hotel | August 2, 2018
NEW BEDFORD, MA (August 2, 2018) – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday to mark the grand opening of the New Bedford Harbor Hotel in New Bedford, MA. A distinguished group of dignitaries, including New Bedford's Mayor Jon Mitchell, New Bedford city officials, hotel ownership, and Waterford Hotel Group representatives attended the ceremony to officially introduce the new hotel. Located at 222 Union Street, the New Bedford Harbor Hotel is part of the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels, is developed by Columbus Group LLC, and is managed by Waterford Hotel Group. The owner entity, NB Hotel LLC, is an affiliate of Colu...
Impact Properties Opens New 132-Room Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel in Florida
Hyatt Place | August 2, 2018
TAMPA, Fla. (August 2, 2018) – Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Wesley Chapel and Pasco County, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned and operated by Impact Properties. "As Pasco County continues to grow and thrive economically, we are excited to add to the momentum by welcoming the first Hyatt Place hotel to the area," said General Manager Steven Giovanniello. "With our smartly designed social spaces and guestrooms with separate work and sleep ...
Columbia Sussex Corporation Completes $20 Million Renovation of 387-Room Savannah Marriott Riverfront
Savannah Marriott Riverfront; owned and operated by Columbia Sussex Corporation | August 2, 2018
SAVANNAH, GA – Marriott's premier riverfront hotel, Savannah Marriott Riverfront, is pleased to announce the completion of their full renovation, including guestrooms, Atrium, meeting and event space, and more. Adjacent to highly-acclaimed River Street, Savannah Marriott Riverfront is conveniently located in downtown Savannah, overlooking the historic riverfront. Owned and operated by Columbia Sussex Corporation, the hotel boasts more than 387 revamped guest rooms and common spaces that make guests feel like a genuine part of the neighborhood, the stunning Atrium Great Room Restaurant and Bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and mode...
Scott Hermes, CMP Appointed President of Irvine Company Resort Properties
the Irvine Company Resort Properties | August 1, 2018
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – August 1, 2018 – Irvine Company Resort Properties® recently welcomed its new President, Scott Hermes, CMP, bringing over 30 years of hospitality and meetings industry expertise. He leads operations, marketing, and all other aspects of Irvine Company's Resort Properties division, which includes the world-class Coastal Collection— encompassing The Resort at Pelican Hill, Fashion Island Hotel and Hotel Irvine—as well as Irvine's Oak Creek Golf Club and California Recreation Company®, operating the finest California marinas. "Scott Hermes brings first-hand knowledge and deep-rooted relatio...
Owned by ZH Landmark and Managed by Zachry Hospitality, New Embassy Suites by Hilton Opens in San Antonio, Texas
Embassy Suites by Hilton | August 1, 2018
SAN ANTONIO and MCLEAN, Va. - Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of a new hotel located in San Antonio. Embassy Suites by Hilton prides itself on offering guests an approachable and stress-free experience at each of its hotel properties. The modern and contemporary Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Landmark is nearby many popular attractions, such as Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio's biggest amusement park, Top Golf and iFly. The hotel is near the shops at La Cantera and The Rim Shopping Center. The famous San Antonio Riverwalk, full of shops,...
RLJ Lodging Trust and Interstate Complete Multi-Million Dollar Renovation of 176-Room Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Historic District
RLJ Lodging Trust | August 1, 2018
Charleston, SC – August 1, 2018 – The Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Historic District hotel located at 125 Calhoun Street is pleased to unveil its new look after a multi-million dollar transformation that includes extensive renovations to the guest rooms, guest bathrooms, public spaces and meeting rooms plus an upgraded Bistro. The 176-room hotel operates as a Marriott franchise, owned by RLJ Lodging Trust of Bethesda, Maryland and managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts of Arlington, Virginia. This six-story property is ideally situated downtown, adjacent to Marion Square, the host of many world-renowned festivals. Th...
Historic Little America Hotel in Flagstaff Completes Two-and-a-Half Year Renovation
Little America Hotel Flagstaff | August 1, 2018
Flagstaff, AZ– August 1, 2018– Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona, today announced the completion of the third and final phase of the hotel's extensive reimagining, unveiling 123 remodeled guest rooms in Lodges 1 and 2. The two-and-a-half-year renovation project transformed all 247 guest rooms across four Lodges and included property-wide upgrades to the lobby, retail shop, Silver Pine Restaurant & Bar, new outdoor patio, and more than 13,000 square feet of contemporary meeting space. "We are thrilled to announce the conclusion of the final phase of renovations. Every detail of the hotel's refurbishment has been ...
The Hotel Group Rebrands Helena, Montana Hotel to Delta Hotels by Marriott Helena Colonial
The Hotel Group | August 1, 2018
Seattle, WA, August 1, 2018 — The Hotel Group (THG), a leading national hotel management and investment company, announced today the official conversion of the 150 room Delta Hotels by Marriott Helena Colonial located in historic Helena, Montana. This is Delta's first branded hotel in Montana and signals the continued global expansion of the brand since its endorsement into the Marriott signature portfolio. Focusing on truly meaningful elements that provide its guests with a memorable and frictionless journey, Delta Hotels delivers a fresh new lodging alternative in the Helena area and will be Montana's only full-service Marriott ...
Gatehouse Capital Selects Hotel Equities to Manage Two Marriott Conference Center Hotels Near Dallas, Texas
Hotel Equities | August 1, 2018
Atlanta, GA – August 1, 2018 – Hotel Equities (HE) just announced their selection as the management company for two conference center hotels near Dallas, the Courtyard by Marriott-Dallas Midlothian at the Midlothian Conference Center located at 3 Community Circle Drive in Midlothian, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Decatur at Decatur Conference Center located at 1910 West US Highway 380 in Decatur. The hotels are owned by Gatehouse Capital, LLC based in Dallas. "We are thrilled to welcome this new ownership group and these two Marriott hotels to the HE family," said Joe Reardon, HE's SVP of Business Developmen...
Mandarin Oriental to Manage CastaDiva Resort & Spa on Lake Como, Italy
Attestor Capital | August 1, 2018
Hong Kong, 1 August 2018 -- Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced today that it has taken over management of CastaDiva Resort & Spa, an existing resort on Lake Como, Italy. The property will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como in spring 2019 following a refurbishment of facilities. This will be Mandarin Oriental's first resort in western Europe and will complement the Group's Milan hotel. Located on the shores of Lake Como, and surrounded by lush botanic parkland, the resort is a landmark of historic importance, comprising 76 spacious rooms and suites housed in nine villas, dating from the 19th Century. Two of the vil...
Canyon Ranch Appoints Jack Breisacher as Managing Director of Canyon Ranch in Tucson
August 1, 2018
Fort Worth, TX – August 1, 2018 – Canyon Ranch, the integrative wellness industry leader for nearly 40 years, today announced the appointment of Jack Breisacher as managing director for Canyon Ranch in Tucson. Jack joins Canyon Ranch with over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including the launch of the brand's first international expansion in Kaplankaya, Turkey. "We are so excited to welcome Jack Breisacher back into the Canyon Ranch family as the Managing Director of Canyon Ranch in Tucson," said President and COO Tom Klein. "Jack is joining Canyon Ranch at such a pivotal and exciting growth period for t...
Meliá Hotels International Appoints Jorge Martinez as General Manager of Meliá Braco Village
July 30, 2018
JAMAICA (July 30 2018) Meliá Hotels International (MHI), one of the largest hotel companies worldwide with more than 370 hotels throughout 40 countries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jorge Martinez as General Manager of Meliá Braco Village in Rio Bueno, Jamaica. In this new role, Martinez will oversee day-to-day operations of the beachside, all-inclusive 232-room boutique hotel and ensure ongoing initiatives and activations are aligned with the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand standards, while also bringing fresh innovative ideas to the property. Martinez brings with him over twenty-five years of experie...
Markos Tzamalis Appointed General Manager of JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa | July 23, 2018
VENICE, Italy (July 23, 2018) - JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Markos Tzamalis as the resort's new General Manager. In his role, Tzamalis oversees all the day-to-day operations of the luxury private island resort located on Isola delle Rose in Venice, Italy. Tzamalis brings a wealth of luxury hospitality experience to his role as General Manager. He arrived at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa from the Sheraton Rhodes Resort, where he was the General Manager for four years and consistently delivered results that contributed to the property's success. Prior to his position as General Manage...
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Appoints New Executive Chef Lee Guidry
July 16, 2018
SOUTH WALTON, Fla. (July 16, 2018) – Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the largest full-service beachfront resort hotel on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, has appointed Lee Guidry as the new executive chef of Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood, the resort's AAA Four-Diamond restaurant. "With more than 11 years of experience in the culinary industry, Chef Guidry will continue delivering an experience unique to Seagar's," said Gary Brielmayer, general manager of Hilton Sandestin Beach. "With his expertise in authentic Italian techniques and his extensive time spent exploring the flavors of the coast, Chef Guidry will co...
New Castle Hotels & Resort Celebrates Topping-Off of Dual-Branded Marriott/Residence Inn in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Global Fund International | July 16, 2018
SHELTON, Conn. -- (July 16, 2018)—Pouring the final slab of rooftop concrete, officials of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, along with Southwest Properties of Halifax, Nova Scotia and JLK Global Fund International marked the structure complete milestone on a 190-key Courtyard by Marriott/Residence Inn hotel in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The project, scheduled to open in January 2019, will include a 106-room Courtyard by Marriott and an 84-suite Residence Inn in the Dartmouth Crossing lifestyle center and in close proximity to the Burnside Business Park, the largest eastern seaboard busin...
Hyatt Appoints Julia Vander Ploeg Senior Vice President, Global Head of Digital
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | July 11, 2018
CHICAGO--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has selected Julia Vander Ploeg as senior vice president, global head of digital. Vander Ploeg will report to Mark Vondrasek, global chief commercial officer. "Julia is a dynamic and reputable leader in the digital space and will play a critical part in helping re-imagine Hyatt's digital capabilities and increase the frequency and depth of engagement with our guests," Vondrasek said. "Her proven track record of creating high-quality digital experiences across all touchpoints, particularly mobile, makes her an ideal fit for the role and will advance our ability to bui...
Montage Laguna Beach Appoints Victor Casanova as New Chef de Cuisine
Montage Laguna Beach | July 10, 2018
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – Montage Laguna Beach has appointed Victor Casanova as the new chef de cuisine of The Loft restaurant. With over 20 years of fine dining and hospitality industry experience at award-winning restaurants, resorts and hotels, Casanova will oversee all operations of The Loft, developing new menus and leading the team of chefs, sommeliers, servers and fromagiers at this all-day resort restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. "We are delighted to welcome Victor Casanova to helm the kitchen at The Loft," said Anne-Marie Houston, general manager of Montage Laguna Beach. "With his refined approach to setting the stag...
