OHR Whistler Management (OHRWM) Selects Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, British Columbia
The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler | July 2, 2018
DALLAS (July 2, 2018) – OHR Whistler Management Ltd. ("OHRWM"), operator of The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, is pleased to announce an agreement with Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC ("Aimbridge"). Under that agreement, Aimbridge has invested in OHRWM, and effective immediately Evolution Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aimbridge, will work closely with O'Neill Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. ("OHR") to actively lead the day-to-day operation of the Resort. Aimbridge Hospitality is North America's largest independent hotel management company, currently operating more than 800 hotels and resorts, with nearly 400 properties under various Marr...
Hilton Opens Dual-Branded Hampton by Hilton Monterrey Apodaca and Homewood Suites by Hilton Monterrey Apodaca in Mexico
Hampton by Hilton | July 2, 2018
MONTERREY, Mexico and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton by Hilton Monterrey Apodaca and Homewood Suites by Hilton Monterrey Apodaca. This opening represents Hilton's second dual-brand hotel in Mexico. "While expanding our presence in Latin America, we have focused on growing the dual-brand segment of Hilton's portfolio, as well as the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand set to open eight properties across Latin America, including four in Mexico," said Juan Corvinos, vice president, development, Latin America and the Caribbean, Hilton. "We recognize the importance of bl...
New Residence Inn Phoenix Chandler/South Opens in Arizona With General Manager Doug Rosepapa
Residence Inn by Marriott | June 12, 2018
Chandler, AZ – June 12, 2018 – The 142-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Chandler, Arizona is scheduled to open this Friday, June 15, 2018. Located at 2727 West Queen Creek Road, the all-suite Residence Inn Phoenix Chandler/South will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by HCW Development of Branson, Missouri and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality of Plano, Texas. Located in downtown Ocotillo and 10 minutes from downtown Chandler, the Residence Inn Phoenix Chandler/South offers its guests convenient access to downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, the Chandler Fashion Center Mall and Wild Horse Pass. Rates vary depending o...
Montage Hotels & Resorts Appoints Casey Lavin as General Manager of Montage Palmetto Bluff
Montage Palmetto Bluff | June 11, 2018
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. (June 11, 2018)- Montage Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey Lavin as general manager of Montage Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina. With more than 15 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Lavin will oversee all daily operations at the coastal Carolina resort. "We are thrilled to announce Casey as part of the Montage Palmetto Bluff leadership team and welcome him to the Montage family," said Jason Herthel, president and chief operating officer of Montage International. "His creativity, vision and extensive leadership experience in luxury hotel and reso...
Aimbridge Hospitality Promotes Lynne Roberts to Executive Vice President of Capital Markets
Aimbridge Hospitality | June 11, 2018
DALLAS, Texas (June 11, 2018) – Aimbridge Hospitality has promoted Lynne Roberts to the position of Executive Vice President of Capital Markets. In her new position, Roberts sources capital for sizeable transactions and structure both North America and off-shore inbound investment platforms. Additionally, she oversees a Capital Markets team growing Aimbridge's footprint of investors with large scale acquisition requirements in hotel real estate with longer term hold horizons. "My time at Aimbridge has been extremely gratifying since joining with eight hotels under management," said Roberts. "I'm particularly interested in leveragi...
Hilton Garden Inn Greenville Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Led by General Manager Barrett Alexander
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | June 7, 2018
Top-to-bottom renovation project yields 'like new' hotel in well-established location GREENVILLE SC (June 7, 2018) -- A $4-million project has totally revamped Hilton Garden Inn Greenville. The renovations include both interior and exterior upgrades to the six-story, 120-room property at 108 Carolina Point Parkway, near the intersection of I-85 and I-385 in Upstate South Carolina. "This was a full, top-to-bottom renovation," says Brandy Hardy, Director of Sales at Hilton Garden Inn Greenville. "It's like having a brand-new hotel in an already-established location." The project began last fall with exterio...
HOTEL and AMResorts Launch the Brand Reflect® Resorts & Spas
HOTEL | June 6, 2018
MEXICO CITY, June 06, 2018 -- Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe, S.A.B. Of C.V. (BMV:HOTEL) ("HOTEL" or "the Company"), one of the leading companies in the hotel industry in Mexico, announces the signing of a strategic alliance with AMResorts. With this strategic alliance, a co-branding will be implemented between Reflect® Resorts & Spas brand and Krystal Grand® brand for the hotels in Punta Cancun, Los Cabos and Nuevo Vallarta that altogether, represent 1,329 rooms. With this alliance we expect to significantly increase sales of our three hotels, in addition to the opportunity to expand this partnership to more pr...
Queens Plaza West Acquires Dolce Norwalk to Be Rebranded to LoKota Oaks
LaKota Hotels & Resorts | June 6, 2018
NORWALK, Conn.-- Queens Plaza West LLC officially announced the acquisition of Dolce Norwalk and a partnership with LaKota Hotels & Resorts to operate the property, renovate and upgrade the offerings and rebrand the facility LaKota Oaks. "We are thrilled to take on the management of this great property and we are extremely pleased to retain all the current members of the service team who will continue to take great care of our clients and guests," said Sam D. Haigh, President & CEO of LaKota Hotels & Resorts. Situated on 66 acres in the center of Fairfield County, the 120-guest room facility offers inspiring views of outdoor...
Bay Gardens Resorts Acquires Palm Haven Hotel to Be Rebranded as Bay Gardens Marina Haven
Bay Gardens Resorts | June 5, 2018
ST. LUCIA (June 5, 2018) - Bay Gardens Resorts has expanded its portfolio to four hotels on the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Sanovnik Destang, Executive Director of Bay Gardens Resorts, announcing the acquisition of the 35-room Palm Haven Hotel, said it would be renamed Bay Gardens Marina Haven. "The hotel is in an incredible location," Destang reported. "It's now our closest hotel to the Rodney Bay Marina, which is an exceptional facility for yachties as well as those looking to take advantage of numerous activities in the marina, from restaurants and bars to shopping." The newest addition to the Bay G...
MCR Appoints Executive Team to Oversee Independent Hotels Across the Country
MCR | June 4, 2018
NEW YORK, NY (June 4, 2018) – MCR, the seventh-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States, today announced the appointment of executives to oversee MCR's independent hotels across the country, including the highly-anticipated TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and The High Line Hotel in Manhattan. "It's an incredibly exciting time at MCR as we build upon our existing independent and experiential hotel portfolio," said Tyler Morse, CEO and Managing Partner of MCR and MORSE Development. "Our new hires add a deep level of expertise to our executive leadership team." MCR's executive hires includ...
The Lismore Hotel Appoints Joseph ‘Joey’ Sieg as Executive Chef
The Lismore Hotel | May 22, 2018
Eau Claire, WI (May 2018) – The Informalist, 205 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, located at The Lismore Hotel, announced today the restaurant's new Executive Chef, Chef Joseph 'Joey' Sieg. Joining the restaurant with 16 years of industry experience, Sieg will oversee and manage all kitchen operations and will work to expand the culinary staff's skills and creativity through innovative strategies and imaginative recipes. Sieg aims to provide a relaxed yet innovative culinary experience for the community while driving profits for the restaurant and hotel. "We are thrilled to have Chef Sieg join and lead our amazing team here at th...
Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel Completes Year-Long $15 Million Renovation Led by General Manager Brian Lenfestey
Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel | May 14, 2018
(Denver, Colo.) – May 14, 2018 – Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel announced today the completion of a $15 million renovation project that began in April 2017. The entire hotel has been renovated including all 400 guestrooms; 40,000 square feet of meeting spaces including the ballroom; lobby and public spaces; and an entirely new restaurant concept called Fifty300 featuring American Regional Cuisine with Italian influence. The renovation was unveiled at a "Grand Re-Imagined Event" on Thursday, May 10. "After much anticipation we are thrilled to reveal the hotel's reimagined look to both Denver and visiting guests," said Bri...
Owned and Managed by Talbot Hotels S.A. the Hyatt Centric San Isidro Lima and Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago Open in Peru and Chile
The Hyatt Centric Experience | May 9, 2018
CHICAGO (May 9, 2018) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced the opening of the 166-room Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago, and the opening of the 254-room Hyatt Centric San Isidro Lima on May 7, 2018, marking the Hyatt Centric brand's entry into these two South American countries. Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago is the second Hyatt hotel in Chile, joining Hyatt Place Santiago/Vitacura, and Hyatt Centric San Isidro Lima is the first Hyatt hotel to open in Peru. Both new hotels are owned and managed by Talbot Hotels S.A., as part of franchise agreements entered into with a Hyatt affiliate. "We are thrilled to announc...
Timothy Edgecombe Appointed Director of Sales at Rosewood Washington, D.C.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | May 3, 2018
Timothy Edgecombe has been appointed director of sales at Rosewood Washington, D.C., the luxurious urban retreat located in the heart of Georgetown. In this role, Timothy will provide leadership and strategic direction to Rosewood Washington, D.C.'s sales team to achieve and exceed annual revenue goals. Timothy joins Rosewood Washington, D.C. with nearly 30 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, Tim served as director of travel industry and entertainment sales at Rosewood Washington, D.C.'s sister property, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York City. Prior to that role, Timothy held the position of sal...
Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown for $44 Million, or $210,000 Per Key
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | May 3, 2018
The new hotel was developed by Mortenson and will be managed by North Central Group. RICHMOND, Va.--Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the "Company" or "Apple Hospitality") today announced that it acquired the newly constructed 210-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton® Phoenix Downtown for a purchase price of approximately $44 million, or $210,000 per key. "The new Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown is a great addition to our portfolio of select-service hotels," said Nelson Knight, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Apple Hospitality. "The hotel is sure to benefit from its prime location in th...
Hilton and Hotelaria Brasil Sign Strategic Development Agreement to Open the First Hampton by Hilton Hotel in Brazil
Hampton by Hilton | May 3, 2018
SAO PAULO, Brazil and MCLEAN, Va. – May 3, 2018 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Hotelaria Brasil today announced the signing of a strategic development agreement for Hotelaria Brasil to initially develop five franchised Hampton by Hilton hotels in Brazil – marking the brand's debut in the country. The announcement underscores Hilton's commitment to expand throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, and reinforces the upper-midscale brand's momentum with 139 openings worldwide in 2017, including Hampton hotels in the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay. As part of the agreement, the companies have confirmed the fi...
Owned by African Hospitality Limited, Accra Marriott Hotel Opens in Ghana
Marriott Hotels | May 2, 2018
Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott International, today announced its debut in West Africa, with the highly anticipated opening of Accra Marriott Hotel. Owned by African Hospitality Limited, the hotel is strategically located opposite the Kotoka International Airport, making it the perfect "Gateway to West Africa". Set in the heart of Airport City, a burgeoning urban development, the Accra Marriott Hotel is just a few kilometers outside of the central business district providing easy access to major corporate businesses, government entities and well known city landmarks. "We are thrilled to open the Accra Marriott Hotel, a highly anticip...
The Mayfair Hotel LA to Join Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes Collection of Lifestyle Hotels
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | May 2, 2018
Los Angeles, CA (May 2, 2018) – The 296-room Mayfair Hotel in Los Angeles will join Crescent Hotels & Resorts "Latitudes" collection of lifestyle hotels. Crescent & Latitudes, based in Fairfax, Virginia is a nationally recognized operator of major hotels, resorts and conference centers throughout the United States and Canada. The newly opened, completely renovated and beautifully appointed Mayfair Hotel is located in the financial district of downtown Los Angeles, The Mayfair Hotel is a short walk to the Staples Center, LA Live, and the 7th Street Restaurant and Shopping Corridor, including the 7th Street/Metro Center subw...
AHLA Names Rosanna Maietta President of American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
AHLEF | May 2, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 2, 2018 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Rosanna Maietta has been named president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF). Maietta, who has served as interim President of the Foundation since May of last year, currently serves as senior vice president of communications and marketing. As AHLEF President, Rosanna will lead the Foundation and its team to advance its mission of ensuring a strong and viable future for the entire lodging industry by fueling the talent pipeline. She will be responsible for raising the Foundation's profile an...
Radisson Hotel Group Set to Open 174-Room Radisson RED Glasgow in the United Kingdom
Radisson RED | May 1, 2018
Brussels/ Glasgow - May 1, 2018 - Radisson RED – the upscale, select-service brand from the Radisson Hotel Group, which presents a playful twist on conventional hotel stays – is excited to open its first UK hotel. Radisson RED Glasgow is here. A fresh new take on hospitality, Radisson RED is all about casual service style, a buzzing social scene and cool, contemporary design, the perfect ingredients for a fun, upbeat vibe. "Radisson RED is bold and pushes the boundaries of the traditional hospitality experience, and I can't think of a better fit for the UK's first RED than the city of Glasgow. We're genuinely excited to give...
Gold Key | PHR Hotels & Resorts Completes $13 Million Room Renovation of the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Gold Key | PHR Hotels & Resorts | May 1, 2018
The award-winning Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront has completed a $13 million room renovation, pairing spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and award-winning dining offerings with 289 completely refreshed guest rooms and suites. The renovation comes as the hotel enters its second decade as the centerpiece of Virginia Beach's nationally recognized boardwalk. "We are committed to offering the best experience to our guests and this includes stylish, new rooms," says Bruce Thompson, President and CEO of Gold Key | PHR Hotels & Resorts, which owns and manages Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront. "Attention to detail has been a hallmark ...
Dallas’ Hotel Crescent Court Debuts $33 Million Dollar Renovation Led by General Manager Andrew Davidson
May 1, 2018
DALLAS – The iconic Hotel Crescent Court – situated in the heart of Dallas' vibrant Uptown – proudly announces the completion of the $33 million dollar overhaul to its lobby, guest rooms, lavish suites, corridors, spa and fitness center. As the first major renovation since the hotel's inception in 1986, the full redesign ushers in the newest chapter in its storied history by modernizing the guest experience while maintaining the gracious Texas hospitality for which the property has long been known. Thoughtfully-curated amenities, including a swanky champagne bar and cocktail lounge, transform the Uptown fixture into a ...
The Westin Prince Appoints Catherine McAuley as Director of Sales & Marketing
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | May 1, 2018
TORONTO (May 1, 2018) - - Didier Dolivet, general manager at The Westin Prince, Toronto today announced the appointment of Catherine McAuley as director of sales & marketing for the 395-room, award-winning hotel. A career hospitality executive, McAuley brings 25 years' experience with Starwood Hotels and Resorts to the job. Most recently, she was the director of sales, global business travel for the Starwood sales organization in Toronto, where she led a team of 10 sellers across Canada and the U.S. Previously, she served as Starwood's global account director, and global sales and account director, business travel. Earlier in her ca...
Salamander Hotels & Resorts Appoints Tracey Slavonia as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer
Salamander Hotels & Resorts | May 1, 2018
MIDDLEBURG, VA (May 1, 2018) – Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson, has appointed Tracey Slavonia as its new chief sales & marketing officer. She will oversee corporate strategic sales, marketing and revenue management initiatives for the company's growing portfolio. The Salamander Signature Collection includes classic luxurious experiences at Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, VA; The Henderson in Destin, FL; NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans; and Hotel Bennett, opening in 2018 in Charleston, SC. The Salamander Golf Collection features three grand golf resorts in Florida: Innis...
