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Rob Smith Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Stonebridge Companies
Stonebridge Companies | May 31, 2024
Founder Navin Dimond Assumes Role of Chairman DENVER, CO – May 31, 2024 — Stonebridge Companies, LLC (“Stonebridge”), a Denver-based innovative, privately-owned hotel management company boasting a diverse range of full-service, select-service, and extended-stay properties, announced today the appointment of Rob Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Smith will join the company in July to oversee the operations of Stonebridge. He will lead the development and execution of the organization’s long-term strategies and report to Stonebridge’s Board of Directors. Mr. Smith will succeed Navin Dimond, who founded St...
Stonebridge Companies Expands Third-Party Management Platform Through Acquisition of Real Hospitality Group
Stonebridge Companies | May 22, 2024
DENVER, CO, May 22, 2024 —Stonebridge Companies, LLC (“Stonebridge”), a Denver-based innovative, privately-owned hotel management company boasting a diverse range of full-service, select-service, and extended-stay properties, announced today it has acquired Real Hospitality Group, LLC (“RHG),” a leading hotel management company based in Ocean City, Maryland. Real Hospitality Group Founder and CEO Ben Seidel will join the Stonebridge team as Principal and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He will contribute his deep experience to help grow and scale the combined company’s presence throughout the country. “From the d...
Stonebridge Companies Welcomes Steve Kakaty as Chief Investment Officer
Stonebridge Cos | August 10, 2022
DENVER — Stonebridge Cos., a Denver-based, privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer, announced Steve Kakaty joined the team as Chief Investment Officer. With more than 16 years of experience in the real estate industry, Kakaty will spearhead Stonebridge’s real estate platform. Stonebridge has been on the path towards expedited growth of both its third-party hotel management business as well as its real estate portfolio as it plans to add over $1 billion in properties following a recent investment made by TowerBrook Capital Partners and other private investors. “Our trademark Distinguished Hospitality™ is at...
Stonebridge Companies Acquires Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park
Stonebridge Companies | April 25, 2022
DENVER — Stonebridge Companies, a privately owned, nationally recognized innovative hotel owner, operator and developer headquartered in Denver, has acquired the Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park. Stonebridge Companies will serve as the property owner and operator of the hotel. The acquisition of this full-service property is a further expansion of Stonebridge's intent to own and operate properties within the vicinity of Denver International Airport, the third-busiest airport in the world. “As we continue to aggressively pursue new opportunities for continued growth throughout the country, it was clear from the beginning this pro...
The Slate Denver Appoints Leadership Ahead of Q2 2022 Opening
The Slate Denver | March 25, 2022
Denver, CO – March 25, 2022 – As its grand opening date approaches, The Slate Denver, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is excited to announce two key additions to its executive team: Kirby Kiner, General Manager and Von Fabella, Director of Sales & Marketing. Together, these hospitality professionals will ensure the new property offers guests an enriching, immersive escape in downtown Denver. “We are excited to honor the legacy of Emily Griffith with the opening of this new, historic hotel property located inside her original schoolhouse. With our doors opening in Q2 2022, The Slate will be a huge step in the reinvigoration...
Stonebridge Companies Plans Fall Opening of The Slate Hotel in Denver
Stonebridge Companies | June 17, 2021
DENVER — June 17, 2021 — Stonebridge Companies, a privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer headquartered in Denver, has announced that The Slate Hotel at the site of the historic original Emily Griffith Opportunity School will begin welcoming guests this fall. Stonebridge Companies is the property owner and developer and will operate the hotel under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand. The 4-story, 135,000-square-foot property will add 251 guest rooms to downtown Denver, supporting the area’s strong demand for hospitality offerings. Located immediately adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center at 125...
Stonebridge Companies Opens Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Watertown Boston
Stonebridge Companies | February 18, 2021
Watertown, MA – February 18, 2021 – Boylston Properties and Stonebridge Companies today announced that the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton™ Watertown Boston is now open and welcoming guests at the brand new hotel in the heart of Arsenal Yards. The property is operating as a Hilton franchise, owned by a joint venture of Boylston Properties and the Stonebridge Companies, and managed by Stonebridge Companies. The hotel staff and development team will invite a small group of constituents to a private “virtual ribbon-cutting” on March 1, and encourages all interested guests and visitors to contact or stop by the hotel for a socia...
Stonebridge Companies Names Aly-khan S. Merali President and Managing Partner
Stonebridge Companies | January 6, 2021
DENVER — Stonebridge Companies — a Denver-based, privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer — has named Aly-khan S. Merali as its new president and managing partner. Founder Navin C. Dimond will remain CEO and will assume chairman duties for the company. Merali joins Stonebridge Companies after most recently serving as president and chief financial officer of Turnberry Associates, overseeing the company’s Finance, Asset Management, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources and Information Services departments. “I have known Aly-khan for many years and have the utmost respect for him and his ability to lead Stone...
