U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2021-22
U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2021-22
John Berean | February 25, 2022
Each year, HVS researches and compiles development costs from our database of actual hotel construction budgets. This source provides the basis for our illustrated total development costs per room/per product type. HVS has tracked hotel construction budgets throughout the United States since 1976. Download PDF - U.S. Hotel Development Cost Survey 2021-22...
The DAYTONA Appoints Jason Ward As Executive Chef
The DAYTONA | June 6, 2019
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – June 6, 2019– Jason Ward has been appointed Executive Chef of The DAYTONA. The boutique, Marriot Autograph Collection hotel opened its doors in April and is located directly across from the world-famous Daytona International Speedway. A Boston, Massachusetts native and certified Executive Chef in the American Culinary Federation, Ward has more than 25 years of experience working with Marriott hotels and restaurants across the United States. Most recently, he was Executive Chef of Trilogy at Ocala where he oversaw the golf resort's community clubhouse and restaurant, managed daily food and beverage operati...
Nashville’s Hutton Hotel Welcomes Executive Chef Sean Petitt
Hutton Hotel | June 6, 2019
Hutton Hotel is excited to welcome Executive Chef Seth Petitt to their culinary team. Petitt, who joined in February 2019, oversees all culinary operations of the hotel including catering, in-room dining, and the hotel's restaurant. Petitt joins Hutton Hotel from Sage Restaurant Group as Urban Farmer's Executive Chef which he lead the developed the restaurant's culinary program through its openings in Denver, Cleveland and Philadelphia. In addition to overseeing Hutton Hotel's culinary team, Petitt will be developing a new concept for the hotel's restaurant slated to open in Summer 2019. "I'm excited to join Hutton Hotel's team and elevate...
CHMWarnick Names Chad Sorensen Chief Operating Officer
CHMWarnick | June 6, 2019
BOSTON (June 6, 2019) – CHMWarnick, the leading hotel asset management and owner advisory services company, today announced managing director Chad Sorensen (CHAM, ISHC) has been named chief operating officer. In his new role, Sorensen will be responsible for overseeing the company's asset management operations, with a focus on continued improvement in business practices, while leveraging cutting-edge technology to benefit the company's clients. "Our company has more than doubled in size over the last few years, and adding Chad as our COO is one more way we will continue to bring the most comprehensive and impactful asset managemen...
Pivot Hotels & Resorts Appoints Kelly Snyder as General Manager for Emery in Downtown Minneapolis
Emery | June 6, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 6, 2019) – Emery, Downtown Minneapolis' new boutique 229- room Autograph Collection hotel, proudly welcomes Kelly Snyder as its new General Manager. Snyder will oversee daily operations, budgets, sales and marketing at the newly opened ten-story hotel. "I am thrilled to join the Emery team, and work alongside the hotel's talented and dynamic staff to deliver the authentic hospitality and service the Vibrant North is known for," said Snyder. "Emery is an exceptionally unique property and downtown historical icon; I look forward to furthering the hotel's relationships with the community and local partners to we...
Philadelphia’s New Notary Hotel Welcomes Jim McSwigan as General Manager
The Notary Hotel | June 5, 2019
(Philadelphia, PA) – Opening July 2019, The Notary Hotel, Autograph Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim McSwigan as the property's General Manager. An energetic, talented and driven international hotel brand General Manager with more than three decades of professional experience, Jim has a passion for delivering first rate service. Previously serving as General Manager at Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown and Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, he maintains excellent relationships with guests, with a strong emphasis on encouraging repeat business. Throughout his career, McSwigan has a proven record of running su...
Radisson Hotel Group Appoints Jennifer Schneider as Vice President of Revenue Optimization for the Americas
Radisson Hotel Group | June 5, 2019
Minneapolis (June 5, 2019) - Radisson Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Jennifer Schneider as Vice President of Revenue Optimization in the Americas. In this role, Schneider will drive the overall Revenue Optimization vision and strategy in the Americas to increase top-line revenue for the organization. She will also play a pivotal role in continuing to optimize the performance of IDeaS G3 across the company's portfolio of hotels in the Americas. Schneider will be responsible for leading the Americas Revenue Optimization teams, which include Revenue Optimization Strategy, Revenue Optimization Services, and Revenue Optimizat...
Hotel Viking Appoints Monique Michaud as Spa Director
Hotel Viking | June 5, 2019
NEWPORT, RI (June 5, 2019 ) – Spa Fjor at the historic Hotel Viking, proudly welcomes new Spa Director, Monique Michaud, who will oversee operations of the popular Newport wellness destination. Michaud brings over 30 years of industry experience, working with a variety of luxury brands. A New England native, Monique Michaud initially studied restaurant management at Johnson & Wales University. After hearing a jingle on the radio for The Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics, "your face is the first thing the world ever sees," she was inspired to enroll and immediately excelled. Shortly after finishing at the Elizabeth Grady Scho...
