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Raimondo Russo has been appointed as General Manager at Le Méridien Arlington

Le Méridien Arlington is pleased to announce the appointment of Raimondo Russo as General Manager. Russo brings more than 20 years of distinguished leadership experience in the hospitality industry, with a proven record of operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and team development across premier hotels and fine dining establishments throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, with a focus on elevating service standards and strengthening the property's position within the Arlington hospitality market.

AC Hotel Arlington National Landing Celebrates Official Ribbon-Cutting in the Heart of National Landing

AC Hotel Arlington National Landing marked its official debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 22, 2025, in partnership with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Local leaders, business partners, and community members gathered alongside the AC National Landing hospitality team to celebrate this milestone moment.

Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key Now Open, Welcoming a New Evolution of Hospitality for Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key, a landmark hotel poised to welcome a new evolution of hospitality for Hilton's flagship brand. Located in Arlington, Va. at the base of the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge and rising 36 stories above the Potomac River, this hotel marks a significant milestone for Hilton Hotels & Resorts as the first property to debut the brand's refreshed identity, a modernized expression of Hilton, reflected through enhanced design and reimagined service touchpoints.

Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza unveils complete renovation and redesign

Fresh off a six-month renovation, the Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza has a bold new look—one that blends its urban location with modern luxuries. All 193 guest rooms and suites, plus its lobby, restaurant, corridors, and meeting spaces, have been transformed by design firm Baskervill to reflect and celebrate the city's new distinction as a leading tech and aerospace hub.

Hilton Announces Signing of Hilton at The Key, the Premier Hotel at Arlington

Today, Hilton announces the signing of Hilton at The Key, Arlington-Rosslyn, providing even more options to travelers looking for a state of the art, full-service hotel just minutes from Washington, D.C. Located at the foot of the Potomac River's historic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Arlington, Virginia, the 36-story, 331-room property is surrounded by numerous corporate headquarters based in Rosslyn's business district and minutes from the 11-acre riverfront Fort Bennett Park and Palisades Trail.

Joseph Cardone has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport recently announced the appointment of the hotel's new general manager, Joseph Cardone. Embassy Suites by Hilton is a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT). Most recently, Cardone served as general manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City.

Charles Hill has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City

With nearly 18 years of experience with Hilton, Charles Hill joins DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City from Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. - Convention Center. In Charles' new role at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City, he oversees the day-to-day operations and guest experience of the 627-room property featuring 34,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and several food and beverage outlets.

Tom Mamalis has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport

A seasoned hospitality veteran with over 17 years of experience in a general manager role, Tom Mamalis joins Hilton Crystal City from Hilton New Orleans Airport where he was the general manager since 2014. In Tom's new position, he is responsible for overseeing the guest experience and hotel operations of the 386-room Hilton Crystal City.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge Opens

Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. With 168 new suites, the hotel is situated in the Rosslyn business district, just minutes to the activity centers of Arlington as well as Georgetown and downtown Washington, D.C. With close Metro accessibility, the hotel is connected to the entire region.

Hyatt Arlington Transitions To Hyatt Centric Hotel

Hyatt Centric Arlington today becomes the latest hotel to join Hyatt's new Hyatt Centric portfolio of hotels. Situated in the heart of downtown Rosslyn, Va., just minutes outside of Arlington and Washington, D.C., Hyatt Centric Arlington was rebranded from Hyatt Arlington and introduces the distinctive elements of the cosmopolitan-inspired Hyatt Centric brand to the nation's capital. 

Jon K. Coleman has been appointed as General Manager at Le Méridien Arlington

HEI Hotels & Resorts (HEI), a socially responsible investor and employer in the hospitality industry, today announced that the company has purchased the 154-room hotel in the Rosslyn submarket of Arlington, Virginia, for an undisclosed amount. Effective today, the hotel will become Le Meridien Arlington, offering all the benefits of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, including Starwood Preferred Guest, the company's award-winning loyalty program. The hotel is the eleventh acquisition by HEI's Fund III and is the 43rd hotel in the company's portfolio. Hospitality veteran Jon Coleman has been appointed general manager of Le Meridien Arlington. New to HEI, Jon was recently a general manager with Island Hospitality managing the Sheraton Rockville in Maryland. Prior to that position, Jon spent ten years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, his last position as a corporate director in the corporate headquarters.

Susan Santiago (Hyatt Hotels Corporate VP of F&B) has been named One of the Top Five Latina Executives of the Year at LATINA Style Magazine

LATINA Style Magazine today announced that Susan Santiago, vice president of food and beverage for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, has been named one of the top five 2010 LATINA Executives of the Year by LATINA Style Magazine. Santiago, who was recently appointed as the first female vice president of food and beverage for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, is a seasoned veteran of the hospitality industry and has been a member of the Hyatt family for nearly 20 years. Beginning her career as a restaurant server in Oystercatchers at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Santiago worked her way through an ascending series of food and beverage positions. Santiago also served as general manager of Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa and most recently served as general manager of Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino, where she was recognized by the company as “General Manager of the Year” in the Large Hotel Category for Hyatt.