AJ Capital Partners Opens 304-Room Graduate Minneapolis Following Renovation and Rebranding
AJ Capital Partners | December 5, 2017
Minneapolis, Mn. – AJ Capital Partners is thrilled to announce that Graduate Minneapolis is officially open. The 304-room hotel, formerly The Commons Hotel, is located on the East Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and is the only on-campus lodging. In addition to the hotel's neighborhood gastropub, The Beacon, Graduate Minneapolis will feature food cart service in the lobby with culinary concepting lead by celebrity chef Richard Ruskell. Created for travelers who seek memory-making journeys, Graduate Hotels are part of a well-curated, thoughtfully crafted collection of hotels that reside in the most dynamic, university-an...
Chesapeake Lodging Trust Opens Hilton Denver City Center Following $27 Million Multi-Phased Renovation and Rebranding
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | December 5, 2017
December 5, 2017 DENVER - Denver community leaders gathered today to celebrate the opening of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) newest hotel, Hilton Denver City Center, a modern, upscale retreat in the heart of the city. The ribbon cutting ceremony introduced the 613-room hotel, which towers 20-stories high and features newly renovated public spaces, guest rooms and dining venues following the completion of a $27 million multi-phased renovation. The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by CEO of Visit Denver, Richard Scharf, and Councilman Albus Brooks as well as Tim Benolken, Hilton's senior vice president of operations for North America. â...
Bettoja Hotels Appoints Mr. Ciro Verrocchi as New Director General
Bettoja Hotels | December 5, 2017
Rome, Italy, December 5, 2017 … Bettoja Hotels (Hotel Mediterraneo, Atlántico and Massimo D'Azeglio), one of Italy's most venerable family-owned hotel groups, announces the appointment of Mr. Ciro Verrocchi as Director General. Mr. Verrocchi has been part of the hospitality industry for the last three decades. He has held numerous hotel leadership positions at renowned international companies, including Managing Director for IHI Italia, part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG); General Manager of the Westin Europa & Regina, in Venice; and General Manager of the St. Regis Grand in Rome. At IHG, Mr. Verrocchi help...
Viceroy Hotel Group Welcomes Aaron Feeney as San Francisco Area Director of Sales and Marketing
Viceroy Hotel Group | December 5, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO (December 5, 2017) – Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce Aaron Feeney as the new Area Director of Sales & Marketing for San Francisco. Aaron brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to the role, where he will spearhead the development and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives for three boutique properties in San Francisco – Hotel Zelos, Hotel Zetta and Hotel Zeppelin – all within Viceroy's Urban Retreat Collection. "We are thrilled to welcome Aaron to Viceroy Hotel Group and look forward to leveraging his deep hospitality experience, sales expertise, and creative vis...
SSN Hotels Opens 111-Suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Residence Inn by Marriott | December 4, 2017
Collegeville, PA – December 4, 2017 – The 111-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Collegeville, Pennsylvania is scheduled to open this Monday, December 4, 2017. Located at 500 Campus Drive, the all-suite Residence Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by SSN Hotels of Wilmington, Delaware. Located inside the Providence Corporate Center and 35 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, the Residence Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville offers its guests convenient access to Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia Mall, Philadelphia Premium Ou...
Kori Johnson Appointed General Manager at The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection | December 4, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Decmeber 4, 2017 – The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned hospitality executive Kori Johnson as General Manager. With an extensive background within the Marriott portfolio, Kori will bring over two decades of hotel expertise to spearhead the historic D.C. landmark. As General Manager, Kori will be responsible for all property operations, including 581 modern guestrooms & suites, over 42,000 square feet of newly restored meeting & event space, and the vibrant EDGAR Bar & Kitchen. "Kori brings an extensive resume of workforce innovation, custo...
Embassy Suites Dallas DFW Airport North Completes Phase One of its Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation
Atrium Hospitality | December 4, 2017
Grapevine, Tex. – December 4, 2017 – Guests of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas DFW Airport North will now be able to experience a new sleek and modern feel during their stay. The 329-suite hotel in Grapevine, Texas, just two miles from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, has completed the first phase of its multi-million-dollar property renovation. Enhancements have been made to the following areas: Lobby: Guests will be greeted to an all new design including contemporary décor and lighting. Atrium: The contemporary look and feel continues as guests relax in the new and inviting 12-story atrium Meeting Sp...
Developers Omar and Christine Lee Plan Spring 2018 Opening of Tech-Forward, Hotel Interurban in Tukwila, WA
Hotel Interurban | December 4, 2017
TUKWILA, Wash. (December 4, 2017) – Located minutes from downtown Seattle and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Hotel Interurban is scheduled to open in spring 2018 as the newest hotel to enter the Seattle Southside market. Standing 19 stories high, the hotel will become the tallest building in the city and offer 185 guestrooms. Hotel Interurban will feature a two-story lobby boasting a custom glass art installation. It will offer over 15,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, including the 5,000-square-foot Rainier Room on the 19th floor, with its views of Mt. Rainier. Guestrooms with a clean and contemporary design...
Meliza Lessard Promoted to Director of Food & Beverage for Three Palo Alto Hotels
The Clement Palo Alto | November 13, 2017
PALO ALTO, CA (November 13, 2017) — The Clement Palo Alto has announced that Meliza Lessard, Director of Food & Beverage at The Clement, is now Director of Food & Beverage for The Clement, The Westin Palo Alto and Sheraton Palo Alto. All three hotels are owned by Pacific Hotel Management, LLC, based in San Mateo, California. Lessard has been Director of Food & Beverage at The Clement since September 2016. Prior to joining The Clement, Lessard was Food & Beverage Director from 2014-2016 at the Claremont Club & Spa, in Berkeley, California, and Assistant Food & Beverage Director at the Fairmont Mayakoba at Pl...
The Ramble Hotel Appoints Andrew Guerra General Manager Ahead of Spring 2018 Opening
The Ramble Hotel | November 10, 2017
DENVER – (NOVEMBER 10, 2017) – The Ramble Hotel is proud to announce the appointment of Andrew Guerra as general manager. As general manager, Guerra will be responsible for developing processes and systems to successfully open the 50-room hotel, and upon opening will manage overall hotel operations. Located at 1280 25th St., just north of Downtown Denver, The Ramble Hotel will be independently owned and operated, and will be among the first to open in the burgeoning RiNo neighborhood. Known for its blend of urban grit and industrial revival, RiNo's historic warehouses and factories now house jazz bars, restaurants, brewpubs,...
Frontier Development Breaks Ground on Homewood Suites by Hilton in Largo, Maryland with Completion Slated for Late 2018
Frontier Development & Hospitality Group | November 6, 2017
LARGO MD (NOVEMBER 6, 2017) -- Frontier Development & Hospitality Group is bringing an award-winning extended stay hotel brand to the DC region. Homewood Suites by Hilton broke ground today -- Monday, November 6 -- at 9103 Basil Court in Largo, MD, a dynamic market just minutes away from the nation's capital. "We're delighted to partner with Hilton to bring the first Homewood Suites to Prince George's County," says Evens Charles, President/CEO of Frontier Development. "This Homewood Suites is designed to be the extended stay hotel of choice for business and leisure travelers who want upscale accommodations...
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Enters the Maldives with Radisson Blu Resort Maldives Opening Early 2019
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | November 2, 2017
Singapore - November 2, 2017 - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the signing of a management agreement for Radisson Blu Resort Maldives with Chang Hua Holdings. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019, the property is one of the most anticipated new developments in Maldives in addition to being the first Radisson Blu resort in the market. Located on the southern part of Maldives' Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Radisson Blu Resort Maldives is situated 105 kilometers from Male International Airport. The hotel is accessible within a 30-minute seaplane journey or by a domestic...
Provenance Hotels Names John Price Southeast Regional Director of Operations
Provenance Hotels | November 2, 2017
November 2, 2017 – PORTLAND, Ore. – Provenance Hotels today announced the promotion of John Price to Regional Director of Operations for the company's award-winning independent lifestyle hotels in Tennessee and Louisiana. In his prior role as general manager of the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery in New Orleans, Price oversaw the successful renovation, repositioning and launch that earned the property accolades like being named the nation's #7 city hotel by Travel + Leisure in 2016 and the #1 hotel in New Orleans in Conde Nast Travelers' 2017 Readers Choice Awards. In his new role, Price will assume responsibility for Nashv...
Hotel Equities to Manage Courtyard North Brunswick and Spring Hill Suites Woodbridge in New Jersey
Hotel Equities | November 2, 2017
ATLANTA–November 02, 2017– Atlanta-based Hotel Equities has been selected to manage two Marriott hotels in New Jersey, the Courtyard by Marriott in North Brunswick and the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Woodbridge. The hotels compliment the firm's strategic growth plans in the northeast corridor. Owned by Main Street Hotel, LLC, the 124-room Courtyard North Brunswick is under construction less than 30 miles from Newark, NJ and Newark International Airport (EWR). The hotel expects to open in early 2018. The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Woodbridge expects to break ground in early 2018. "Adding additional properties in the n...
Atlantica Hotels Opens 241-Room Park Inn by Radisson Santos in Brazil
November 1, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS (November 1, 2017) – Park Inn® by Radisson, a colorful and dynamic midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Santos in partnership with Atlantica Hotels. The $20 million newly constructed hotel, located in the state of São Paulo, has a sleek and modern look with a convenient location near the Vila Belmiro Stadium and Mendes Convention Center. "We are delighted to see the expansion of the Park Inn by Radisson brand in Latin America," said Frances Gonzalez, vice president of Operations for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in Latin America. "The fresh and vibrant appearance of this ne...
Lodging Dynamics Set to Open New SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Moab, Utah
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | November 1, 2017
Moab, UT – November 1, 2017 – Marriott International announced today that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Moab, Utah is scheduled to open this Thursday, November 2, 2017. The 99-suite hotel, located at 1865 North Highway 191, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Lodging Dynamics of Provo, Utah. Whether traveling for business or pleasure the SpringHill Suites Moab offers guests convenient access to Arches National Park, Dead Horse State Park, Canyonlands National Park and the Colorado River. "As a brand opening a new hotel every 10 days on average, we are delighted that the SpringHill Suites Moab is...
Owned and Managed by AAA Hotel Company, Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Charles Opens in Louisiana
Home2 Suites by Hilton | November 1, 2017
LAKE CHARLES, La. 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 Lake Charles, bringing the brand one step closer to its 200thproperty milestone. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 87 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Charles caters to the 46.7 million visitors traveling to Louisiana annually.* "Whether here on business, to enjoy the endless outdoor recreation activities at Prien Lake Park, or to experience the...
Excellence Group Reopens Excellence Punta Cana Following $45 Million Renovation
Excellence Group Luxury Hotels & Resorts | November 1, 2017
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, Nov. 1, 2017 -- Excellence Punta Cana, the all-inclusive resort from luxury hospitality leaders, Excellence Group, has reopened its doors following a four-month, $45 million dollarrenovation. Maintaining the resort's original romantic island charm and elegance that earned it a spot on Trip Advisor's 'Top 25-All Inclusive Caribbean Resorts, the property now also features completely renovated and new onsite food and beverage offerings, an upgraded Club Lounge resulting in an elevated front desk and concierge service, a new beachfront pool, in-room renovations with improved layouts, new furniture...
Playa del Carmen’s Mahekal Beach Resort Appoints Attila Gombos as General Manager
November 1, 2017
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico - Nov. 1, 2017 – Mahekal Beach Resort – situated on Playa del Carmen's longest stretch of beach – proudly announces the appointment of Attila Gombos as general manager to its executive team. In this position, the hospitality veteran will play a significant role in the resort's continued success, overseeing all aspects for the bohemian-inspired resort, including everything from financial performance and guest/community experience to food and beverage, while maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on strategic goals. "We're excited to welcome Mr. Gombos to the Mahekal family," said Lamont Meek, ...
Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka Appoints Moshi Perera as General Manager
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | November 1, 2017
Hambantota, Sri Lanka, November 1, 2017 – Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka announces Moshi Perera as the resort's new general manager. Perera will be responsible for managing the 300-room property and will oversee all operations and teams within the resort. Perera will continue to establish Shangri-La's Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa as one of the leading luxury hotels in Sri Lanka since its grand opening in June 2016. From London to the UAE, Perera has over twenty years of experience in the global hospitality industry at some of the world's leading hospitality brands. Perera joins the Shangri-La family f...
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Appoints Gary Ye as Vice President of Operations, China
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | November 1, 2017
SINGAPORE, (November 1, 2017) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Gary Ye as vice president, Operations, China. Gary will join the company on December 18 and report directly to Katerina Giannouka, incoming president, Asia Pacific. He will also be a member of the Asia Pacific Executive Committee. Based in the company's Shanghai office, Gary will be responsible for spearheading the company's hotel portfolio in China. Among his varied responsibilities - driving operational excellence to raise guest satisfaction levels and brand compliance, developin...
Hospitality Management Corporation Names Adrienne Kaufmann Regional Director of Sales and Marketing
Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC) | November 1, 2017
Dallas, TX – Leo Spriggs, President and CEO of Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), is pleased to announce the addition of Adrienne Kaufmann to HMC's corporate team. Kaufmann will report to HMC's VP of Sales and Marketing and be responsible for all top line revenue for a select group of HMC managed hotels, as well as oversee all sales and marketing efforts. She will also focus on increasing guest satisfaction, provide sales training, develop revenue opportunities and manage local initiatives to increase customer and brand awareness. The company continues its ongoing business expansion efforts and is made up of full service, c...
Condor Hospitality Trust to Sell 71-Room Comfort Inn & Suites Warsaw for $4.7 Million
Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. | November 1, 2017
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 one of its legacy hotels, the 71-room Comfort Inn & Suites Warsaw, is now under contract to sell for $4.7 million and expected to close in late December. Net proceeds from the anticipated sale will be applied to outstanding debt on the Company's $150 million secured credit facility. "With the anticipated December 2017 closing of the Comfort Inn & Suites Warsaw, we will have sold eight legacy hotels year to date for gross proceeds of $...
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Set to Open in Coralville, Iowa Led by General Manager Terri Alter
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | October 30, 2017
Coralville, IA – October 30, 2017 – Marriott International announced today that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Coralville, Iowa is scheduled to open this Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The 102-suite hotel, located at 1001 25th Avenue, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Hotel 1001 Operations, Inc. and managed by Asset Management Services, Inc. The SpringHill Suites Coralville is located just 15 miles from The Eastern Iowa Airport – Cedar Rapids, and steps away from the Coral Ridge Mall. The hotel offers guests convenient access to the University of Iowa, Iowa Children's Museum and the Hawkeye Express Train...
