Dream Hotel Group Appoints Ryan Walker and Kathryn Barrett to Executive Positions
Dream Hotel Group | May 1, 2018
NEW YORK, NY (May 1, 2018) – Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group, home to its Dream Hotels, Time Hotels and Unscripted Hotels brands, today announced the appointment of Ryan Walker to Vice President of E-Commerce & Digital Strategy and Kathryn Barrett to Vice President of Revenue Management. "As we continue to show tremendous growth, we're constantly looking for exceptional talent to support the velocity of Dream Hotel Group's expansion," said Jay Stein, Chief Executive Officer, Dream Hotel Group. "We are excited to welcome Ryan and Kathryn to our corporate team as we continue to grow our portfolio of...
OTO Development Opens the 121-Room Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn | May 1, 2018
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) award-winning, global upscale brand of hotels, today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown. Managed by OTO Development, a Johnson Management company, the property offers 121 rooms to travelers seeking generous accommodations in a relaxed atmosphere. Located at 174 West Street, Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown is ideally located in the capital city's arts district, within walking distance of the Maryland State House, government offices, shopping and dining, and less than a mile from the Naval Academy and Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. "The staff...
Danneman Hospitality and TKo Hospitality Management Open 132-Key SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Newark, Delaware
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | May 1, 2018
Newark, DE – May 1, 2018 – Marriott International announced that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Newark, Delaware is scheduled to open today. The 132-suite hotel, located at 402 Ogletown Road, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Danneman Hospitality LLC and managed by TKo Hospitality Management of Newport, Delaware. General Manager Scott Craver and Director of Sales Stephanie Patterson lead the management team at the hotel. Whether traveling for business or pleasure the hotel offers guests convenient access to the University of Delaware, the Christiana Mall and Fashion Center, the Bob Carpenter Center, the ST...
The St. Regis New York Appoints Mark Arnao as Executive Chef
The St. Regis New York | April 17, 2018
New York, NY – The St. Regis New York is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Arnao as Executive Chef. Boasting extensive knowledge of the culinary hospitality industry, Chef Arnao brings a wealth of experience to his new role at the beloved flagship property where he will oversee the culinary direction for the hotel, including its Astor Court restaurant and the famed King Cole Bar. Ideally located in the heart of Manhattan at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, the hotel's signature restaurant, Astor Court is launching a dynamic menu expertly crafted by Chef Arnao that will rotate seasonally to reflect the best i...
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Assumes Management of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel El Paso Downtown and Courtyard by Marriott El Paso Downtown/Convention
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | April 17, 2018
MILWAUKEE--Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced it has assumed management of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel El Paso Downtown in El Paso, Texas, effective April 4, 2018. The company has also been selected to manage the newly constructed Courtyard by Marriott El Paso Downtown/Convention Center, opening June 2018. The two hotels are located within the same block in downtown El Paso. "We are excited to expand our footprint in the great state of Texas," said Gregory S. Marcus, president and chief executive officer of Th...
Joy Wemmer Appointed Director of Sales for Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown, Maryland
Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown | April 16, 2018
ANNAPOLIS MD (APRIL 16, 2018) -- In advance of its May 2018 opening, Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown has appointed Joy Wemmer as Director of Sales. A seasoned hospitality professional, Wemmer will help lead a staff of 50 at the soon-to-open hotel, which comes to the revitalizing Annapolis arts district via total renovation of an existing lodging property. Wemmer was only 14 when she got her first job as a waitress, and thus accrued nearly a decade of hospitality experience by the time she graduated from Washington College. Joy always liked the fast-paced environment of F&B -- and she loved meeting new people -- so moving into h...
BENCHMARK Names Eric J. Bates General Manager of Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Chicago
Eaglewood Resort & Spa | April 12, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April 2018 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Eric Bates general manager for Eaglewood Resort & Spa, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Itasca (Chicago), Illinois. Greg Champion, Benchmark's president & COO, made the announcement. "It is such a pleasure to welcome Eric to Benchmark and to Eaglewood Resort & Spa," said Mr. Champion. "I can't think of anyone more qualified to take this property to even greater levels of business success, given Eric's previous experience and understanding of the Chicagoland market. We look forward to his leader...
Hotel Equities Selected to Operate New Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Toronto East Breaking Ground July 2018
Hotel Equities | April 12, 2018
ATLANTA, GA - (April 12, 2018) – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities announced its selection as the management firm for a new-build Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Toronto East located in Ajax, Ontario. Owned by Attica Hotels Ltd. and developed by Suncity Development Ltd. of Toronto, ON. The 120-room property is scheduled to break ground July 2018. "We are pleased to expand our management portfolio into the town of Ajax, one of the fastest growing markets in Canada," said Joe Reardon, Sr. Vice President of Business Development & Marketing for Hotel Equities. The firm has a proven track record of success with our recent growth ...
Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC Acquires The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport – BWI for $34 Million
Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC | April 11, 2018
BALTIMORE, April 11, 2018 -- Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC today announced the closing on the purchase of The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport – BWI for $34 million. The 260-room hotel is located at 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD. The hotel features 10,000 square feet of meeting space, a state-of-the-art fitness center and indoor pool, an executive club lounge, an outdoor bar/patio with fire pit, and 'The Luminous,' a contemporary American restaurant and bar. The hotel is conveniently located near Baltimore Washington International Airport with easy access to downtown Baltimore and Wash...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Appoints Denielle Godwin Director of Sales and Marketing for Snow King Hotel
Snow King Hotel | April 11, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April 2018 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Denielle Godwin director of sales and marketing for Snow King Hotel, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Jackson, Wyoming. Geoff Young, general manager, made the announcement. "It is a real pleasure to welcome Denielle to our hotel and back to Benchmark," said Mr. Young. "Not only does she have a keen understanding of Benchmark's 'Be The Difference' service culture, she has important experience in leading effective sales teams, as well as in ski resort sales and marketing." Denielle Godwin's new position ...
Developed by Ensemble Real Estate Investments and AECOM Capital, the Hotel Nia, an Autograph Collection Hotel, Opens in Menlo Park
Hotel Nia | April 4, 2018
(MENLO PARK, CA; April, 2018)— Hotel Nia has announced its opening, joining Autograph Collection Hotels' diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 135 independent hotels that celebrate the founder's passion, thoughtfulness of design, inherent craft and connection with the locale. The hotel offers a new approach to high-end hospitality with intuitive technological innovations, Mediterranean-inspired Californian cuisine, a coffee bar and café, a distinctive pool scene, and more. An 11-story building of gleaming glass, Hotel Nia captures a modernist style accented by organic and natural materials, all custom-designed furnitur...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Completes $12 Million Renovation to the Detroit Marriott Southfield Hotel
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | April 4, 2018
Detroit, MI (April 4, 2018) – The extensive transformation of the Detroit Marriott Southfield Hotel is now complete after over $12 million has been spent on a top-to-bottom redesign of this property in Southfield, which is known as "The Center of it All" with a cosmopolitan, culturally diverse population, a thriving international business community and easy access to the Detroit area. The renovation included all public spaces such as the lobby, all guest rooms, pool, fitness center, the restaurant, a new concierge lounge and a new business center. The redesign and transformation were overseen by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, whic...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 – A Hilton Hotel, Welcome Terry Lewis as the New Complex General Manager
Hilton San Francisco Union Square | April 3, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO – April 4, 2018 – Hilton today announced the appointment of Terry Lewis as Complex General Manager of Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55 – A Hilton Hotel. With nearly 3,000 guestrooms, more than 164,000 square feet of meeting and event space and eight food and beverage outlets, Hilton San Francisco Union Square and the adjacent Parc 55 – A Hilton Hotel together comprise one of the largest hotel complexes in the Western United States. The hotels are uniquely positioned at the center of San Francisco's three distinctive neighborhoods featuring the city's most popular attractions, including ...
Hersha Hospitality Trust Acquires the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel an Autograph Collection Hotel, for $41.5 Million
Hersha Hospitality Trust | April 3, 2018
PHILADELPHIA, April 03, 2018 -- Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE:HT) ("Hersha" or the "Company"), owner of high quality hotels in urban gateway markets and coastal destinations, today announced the purchase of the 150-room Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel, for $41.5 million. "We are pleased to acquire the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, expanding our Mid-Atlantic cluster, at an attractive economic capitalization rate of 8.7% and 10.4x EBITDA multiple. The location of the hotel in the pedestrian scale core of the city is irreplaceable. The Hotel is situated on the Harbor adjacent to the town square, the Annapolis Yacht...
Owned and Managed by Western States Lodging, the New Build Embassy Suites by Hilton South Jordan Salt Lake City Opens
Embassy Suites Hotels | April 3, 2018
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah 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 South Jordan. The modern Embassy Suites by Hilton South Jordan Salt Lake City is conveniently located near family-friendly attractions like the Cowabunga Bay water park, the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and the Hale Center Theater. Owned and managed by Western States Lodging, LLC this upscale hotel is a 192 all-suite property consisting of 159 two-room suites and 33 studio suites offering stunning views of the Salt Lake Valley. The 4,198-square-foot G...
National Hospitality Management Debuts Nevada’s First Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton | April 3, 2018
LAS VEGAS and MCLEAN, Va. - Home2 Suites by Hilton part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 120 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Just minutes from the Strip, Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South will help welcome the more than 42 million visitors traveling to the city every year*. "Following a strong 2017 in which we opened more than 70 Home2 Suites properties, debuting our first hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada i...
Condor Hospitality Trust Announces the Departure of COO Jeffrey Dougan
Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. | April 2, 2018
BETHESDA, Md.--Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE American: CDOR), a hotel-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered and incorporated in the state of Maryland, today announced that Jeffrey Dougan, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, gave notice to the Company of his resignation, effective April 27, 2018. Mr. Dougan has accepted a position as the Chief Executive Officer of a Boston-based hospitality management company. "It has been a privilege to be a part of Condor's remarkable repositioning over the last three years. We have successfully transformed the portfolio into one consisting of high-quality, hig...
Rory McCook Named General Manager of Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Hospitality Management Corporation | April 2, 2018
Dallas, TX – Leo Spriggs, President and CEO of Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), is happy to announce that former team member Rory McCook will return to the company as General Manager of the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey. As an established hospitality professional, he brings extensive knowledge of hotel management and familiarity with the Harrisburg market. He previously held the position of General Manager for the Sheraton Wilmington South Hotel in New Castle, Delaware. Prior to that, McCook worked for HMC as Assistant General Manager at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey. His experience also includes numerous management posit...
Owned by American Life, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square Opens
Embassy Suites Hotels | April 2, 2018
SEATTLE and MCLEAN, Va - Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced the opening of a new hotel located in Pioneer Square, Seattle's first neighborhood. The bright and modern Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square is conveniently located near all attractions the city is known for, including Pike Place Market, Pier 55 and the Seattle Art Museum. With its close proximity to CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field, guests are a short walk away to various sporting events. The hotel is also located next to King Street Station off I-5 and just a mile from ferry terminal...
Briad Lodging Group Breaks Ground on 150-Room, AC Hotel by Marriott in Bridgewater, New Jersey
April 2, 2018
Livingston, New Jersey –April 2, 2018 – Having opened two hotels last year and one earlier this year, the Briad Lodging Group is continuing its impressive growth with new openings in the pipeline including a new build 150-room AC Hotel by Marriott. The robust pipeline continues the Briad Lodging Group's extensive growth over the past few years. "With a long track record in hotel development, ownership and management, we believe we have a competitive edge in the hotel real estate niche market, primarily in the Tri-State area. We will keep our focus on premium-branded hotels under such flags as Marriott and Hilton," said Brad ...
Rove Hotels Enters Management Agreement for New Build 270-Rove Mina Seyahi Hotel in Heart of Dubai Marina
Rove Hotels | April 2, 2018
Dubai, UAE; April 2, 2018: Rove Hotels, a joint venture between Meraas and Emaar Properties PJSC, has announced that it has reached a landmark first hotel management agreement in the UAE, with Mada'in Properties PJSC, to operate Rove Mina Seyahi in the heart of Dubai Marina. A contemporary midscale hotel brand, Rove Hotels has signed a long-term management agreement with Mada'in Properties PJSC to operate the 270-room Rove Mina Seyahi and Rove Residences Mina Seyahi, an exclusive collection of 443 serviced residences which will soon open for sale. The Rove Mina Seyahi is envisioned as a 50-story tower featuring a hotel and serviced resi...
Nashvillle’s Soon to Open Bobby Hotel Names Jeff Gillick as Director of Sales and Marketing and Steven Weaver as Director of Food & Beverage
Bobby Hotel | April 2, 2018
Bobby Hotel, opening in Nashville's Printer's Alley this May, announces the appointments of hospitality veteran Jeff Gillick as Director of Sales and Marketing and restaurant expert Steven Weaver as Director of Food & Beverage. Gillick will orchestrate strategic marketing of the hotel and its unique attributes like the rooftop lounge, while driving strong sales with the focus on leisure and small group. With two decades of hospitality experience, Gillick most recently honed this role at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, an iconic California landmark hotel and social centerpiece. His CV is star- studded with Santa Barbara's Bacara ...
Hersha Hospitality Trust Sells Hampton Inn Financial District for $32.4 Million
Hersha Hospitality Trust | March 14, 2018
PHILADELPHIA, March 14, 2018 -- Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE:HT), "Hersha" or the "Company"), owner of high quality hotels in urban gateway markets and coastal destinations, today announced the sale of the 81-room Hampton Inn Financial District for $32.4 million. "This transaction highlights Hersha's ability to successfully execute accretive dispositions and upgrade the portfolio with higher growth hotels in our core markets. While we remain bullish on the Manhattan lodging market, this was an opportunistic sale, representing a trailing twelve-month economic capitalization rate of 4.4% and a hotel EBITDA multiple of 19.8x. Our capital...
Pyramid Hotel Group Appoints Jim Mauer as Vice President/Managing Director for Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa | February 27, 2018
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - (February 27, 2018) - Hot off the completion of a top-to-bottom, $50 million transformation, the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa announces the appointment of Jim Mauer as Vice President/Managing Director. Mauer brings more than three decades of experience overseeing day-to-day operations, maximizing revenue and developing high-performance leadership teams. In his new role, Mauer continues to uphold the destination resort's values of delivering approachable luxury, world-class service and unique experiences. "We are confident Jim will make an exceptional addition to the newly ...
