AC Hotel Asheville Downtown shares how it moved sustainability from good intentions to measurable daily operations through data tracking, workflow integration, and leadership accountability.
The Kessler Collection proudly reopened the doors of its beloved Asheville property, now reimagined as Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, one of the seven founding properties of Marriott's Autograph Collection. Following the impact of Hurricane Helene in September 2024, this cherished landmark in historic Biltmore Village has undergone a meticulous and deeply personal restoration, led by Mark and Diana Kessler in collaboration with The Kessler Collection design and construction team.
The Radical Hotel, a boutique hotel and living art installation in Asheville's River Arts District, has joined Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton becomes part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a collection of nearly 160 independent hotels, each offering an original, vibrant personality, where unique stories come to life and offer authentic experiences in off-the-beaten-path locations.
Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites — Asheville, located in Asheville, North Carolina. TGC Group developed the property.
Moxy Asheville, North Carolina's first Moxy flagship, is officially open and accepting reservations. The six-floor, 115-room property celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from project partners and local dignitaries.
David Cron joins the Embassy Suites team with more than two decades of hospitality experience.
Kasa Living, Inc., a pioneer in reimagined hospitality, is excited to announce the opening of its newest property, Kasa Downtown Asheville. Located in the heart of Asheville's vibrant downtown, this latest venture blends the city's historic charm and Kasa's innovative vision of livable space.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown opened its doors to guests today. Located at 192 Haywood Street, the 188-room hotel, owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group, is conveniently situated in the heart of the city and offers sweeping views of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The only full-service, all-suites property in Asheville also brings more than 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space to the downtown area, creating a premier venue for weddings, meetings, and events of any size. E'Terie, the lobby-level restaurant and bar, and Soprana, an Italian brick oven pizza rooftop restaurant, are slated to open in early 2024.
Rohit Radhakrishnan joins the Embassy Suites team with more than a decade of experience.
ZELDA DEAREST, A DELIGHTFUL BOUTIQUE HOTEL MUSED BY THE LIFE AND LOVES OF ZELDA FITZGERALD, OPENS ON OCTOBER 8, 2023 IN ASHEVILLE, NC.
The Radical, a bold, daring new boutique hotel is set to join the River Arts District this fall. Now accepting reservations for stays as of October 8, 2023, The Radical transforms a once abandoned 1920s' warehouse into Asheville's newest destination, introducing 70 unmistakable guest rooms and suites alongside ambitiously original culinary concepts. Owned by Hatteras Sky and operated by Lark Hotels, The Radical is more than just another boutique hotel. An unexpected collection of spaces, uses, businesses, offerings (and yes, hotel rooms) will reflect the fiercely independent and artistic communities of Asheville. Inspired by the River Arts District's RAD moniker, The Radical will bring together a collective of buzzing energy, creative characters, and shared experiences designed to inspire locals and travelers alike to be fearlessly radical.
Jack Benton has been named as the new director of sales at the 188-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown, which is tentatively scheduled to open winter 2023. Benton will lead all strategic sales and marketing endeavors while supporting the hotel's mission to provide outstanding service to guests. Located at 192 Haywood St., the hotel is owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group.
Parks Hospitality Group announces the "topping off" of its new hotel in Asheville, North Carolina, signifying that the structural framework of the property is now complete. The 188-room hotel is slated to open in late Fall 2023.
Williamsburg, VA and Asheville, NC – Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. recently selected to manage the Holiday Inn Asheville East hotel in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. The award winning, recently renovated 111-room full-service hotel offers 1,791 square feet of flexible meeting space and is close to downtown Asheville and the Biltmore Estate. The on-site restaurant, Woodfire Bar & Grille, concentrates on locally sourced foods and craft beers. The hotel’s unique location provides the ambiance of a mountain lodge well-suited for leisure and group travel needs.
Woodmont Lodging, Milestone Companies and Blue Vista Capital Management today announced the joint venture acquisition of the 111-room Holiday Inn Asheville East in N.C. This marks the fourth hotel transaction the companies have finalized together since 2018.
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is celebrating the beginning of construction on the Flatiron Hotel project in Asheville, NC. Flatiron Preservation Group, LLC, comprised of the principals of GarageCap and JPW Development, successfully received project permits to commence in July 2021. The targeted completion date for the adaptive reuse project is spring 2023.
Parks Hospitality Group, owners of the former Hyatt Place Asheville/Downtown, announced the property's conversion to DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown, which will join the Hilton portfolio in July 2021. The hotel will continue to be operated by Parks Hospitality Group.
Applewood Manor, a 110-year-old bed & breakfast in Asheville, N.C., has reopened its doors for guests after completing the first phase of a $1.5 million renovation and redesign. One of the longest continuously operating bed & breakfasts in the area, the 6,000-square foot Manor now features six luxurious suites with highly curated amenities, a dream chef's kitchen and farm to table dining, bespoke experiential programs, and sprawling grounds ideal for both exploration and relaxation.
McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced that Aloft Asheville Downtown has begun an all-encompassing renovation, implementing modern, stylistic upgrades, new soft goods and refreshed amenities throughout. The hotel remains open during the renovation, which began in January 2020 and is expected to be completed this March.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Asheville Biltmore Village. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 117 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Asheville Biltmore Village complements the city's booming tourism industry, which welcomes more than 4 million visitors each year to the city of just 90,000 residents.*