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Hogan Hospitality Group Expands Management Portfolio Into Washington and Grows in California
Hogan Hospitality | November 2, 2022
Napa Valley, California - Hogan Hospitality Group (HHG), a leading hotel management corporation, has added sought-after properties in Washington and California to its growing portfolio. Expanding Hogan Hospitality’s presence to Washington state, the 45-room Soap Lake Natural Spa & Resort features the natural healing power of Soap Lake, boasting some of the highest naturally occurring mineral content and mineral diversity of any lake in the world. An additional 40 rooms are scheduled for completion in the Fall of 2023. A management contract was also secured for the 42-room Comfort Inn & Suites Ventura Beach, a coastal gem centrall...
Pat Mitchell Promoted to Executive Vice President of Marin Management Inc.
Marin Management, Inc. | March 24, 2020
SAUSALITO, California (March 24, 2020) — Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company, announced today that Pat Mitchell has been promoted from senior vice president to executive vice president. She will oversee the company’s operations and leadership team to ensure high performance levels across the organization. Mitchell joined Marin Management as regional manager and also served as director of revenue and group vice president. She was promoted to senior vice president in 2013, where she managed operations for Marin Management’s hotels, restaurants and spas. She has over 30 years of experience in the hospita...
Marin Management Founder and President John Manderfeld to Retire
Marin Management, Inc. | January 30, 2020
SAUSALITO, California (Jan. 30, 2020) — Marin Management, Inc., a California-based hotel management company, has announced that its founder and president, John Manderfeld, will retire effective Aug. 31 after more than 50 years in the hospitality industry. Manderfeld will continue in an advisory role after his official retirement and will work closely with Hogan Hospitality’s leadership team during the transition. A successor will be announced in the upcoming months. “Helping hotel owners realize the potential of their investments and provide better experiences for their guests is the reason I founded Marin Management, and has driv...
Hogan Hospitality Group Acquires Marin Management Inc.
Hogan Hospitality Group | September 19, 2018
HONOLULU — (Sept. 19, 2018) — Hogan Hospitality Group (HHG), a hotel management company with flagship properties in the state of Hawaii, has obtained a majority interest in Marin Management Inc. (MMI), a California-based hospitality group managing properties in California, Arizona and Texas. With the acquisition, HHG adds 17 hotels, restaurants and spas to its diverse portfolio, with the majority of properties located in California. John Manderfeld, founder and president of Marin Management Inc., will remain president following the acquisition. HHG will work closely with MMI leadership to continue providing exceptional suppo...
The Potential and Pitfalls of a Hotel Management Takeover
Gary Hogan | August 15, 2018
By Gary Hogan Taking over an underperforming property can seem like a daunting task. After the excitement of being awarded a management contract, the transition period that follows can be filled with roadblocks — from distrustful employees, to outgoing management diverting their bookings to other hotels, to owners placing unrealistic expectations on performance. While it takes time to rebuild a property to its full potential, leveraging the right opportunities can help you establish quick wins that may ease the transition and create a solid foundation for success. Communicate with your employees Be prepared to encounter rumors, go...
Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts Enters Management Agreement for 200-Room Kauai Shores Hotel in Kapaa, Hawaii
Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts and Hogan Hospitality Group | June 1, 2017
KAPAA, Hawai'i – June 1, 2017 – Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts (HHR), a leading hotel management company and member of Hogan Hospitality Group, announced today it has entered into a new management contract with the 200-room Kauai Shores Hotel in Kapaa, Hawaii. HHR will retain the award-winning property's existing employees, including its leadership team. "Kauai Shores is one of the premier hotels on Kauai's famed Royal Coconut Coast and we couldn't be more honored and excited to be awarded the management contract for the property," said Gary Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts. "The combination of Kaua...