The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, has named Paul Harris restaurant chef for its on-property restaurant, SAVOR bar & kitchen.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the ‘sweet’ appointment of Lasheeda Perry as pastry chef of the leading luxury hotel in the city. A creative force in the kitchen, Perry will lead the pastry team with a wealth of experience.
The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, has named Dineshkumar "Dinesh" Chokkalingam as banquet chef.
HVS announced that Ben Levin has been promoted to Vice President. An integral member of the HVS Atlanta team for several years, Levin is recognized as an expert and trusted advisor to HVS clients in Georgia, Alabama, and throughout the region.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, has announced the appointment of Ramesh Srinivasan as the company's new president and chief executive officer, effective January 3, 2017. Srinivasan, who most recently served as CEO of Ooyala, a leading provider of video publishing, analytics and monetization services and a Telstra Corporation subsidiary, will also serve as a member of the Agilysys Board of Directors.
Atlanta-based Hotel Development Partners (HDP) held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting celebration in Atlanta's Perimeter Center for the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody. Atlanta-based Hotel Equities serves as an investor in the hotel and manages the 132-room property that is a uniquely urban version of the Hampton Inn & Suites brand.
Bethesda, Md. -- AC Hotels by Marriott®, the modern, design-driven, lifestyle brand from Marriott International, Inc., gives a sneak peek at its highly anticipated global media campaign in collaboration with Nigel Barker, celebrated fashion photographer, New York Times best-selling author, TV personality and newly appointed AC Hotels global ambassador.
Prior to joining the team at The St. Regis Atlanta, Rosa worked in her native Spain with Starwood Hotels for more than 15 years. She began her career with the brand in operations at the five-star Westin Palace Madrid for five years. In 2005, she became the global account manager in the Starwood Sales office for the Iberia Region (Spain and Portugal). After six years in the role, she was promoted to the director of sales and marketing at the Hotel Marques de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Rosa was recently awarded the 2015 Presidents Award EAME by Starwood, a recognition for her leadership, integrity and crucial contribution in closing a record-breaking year in occupancy and revenue per available room at the Hotel Marques de Riscal. She has a master’s degree in English Philology from the University of Alicante and a diploma in Marketing and Strategic Planning for Hotels from the University Francisco de Vitoria.
Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Steven Qualls to the position of general manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. Qualls returns to Hilton after three years with Aimbridge Hospitality, one of the largest independent management companies in North America and the Caribbean, where he managed and oversaw the top to bottom renovation of Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville. In his new role he will oversee operations for the 316-all suite hotel located on Peachtree Road, within blocks of Atlanta’s most sought-after shopping, dining and entertainment district effective immediately.
David Collas has succeeded Robert Lowe as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta. David joined the Group in 2010 as Executive Assistant Manager, Food and Beverage at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. Since 2013, he has been Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, New York, responsible for overseeing operations at one of the city’s most renowned properties. Prior to his tenure with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, David worked in senior management positions at The Ritz London, Hotel Martinez in Cannes as well as Four Seasons Hotel George V and Hotel Plaza Athénée, both in Paris.
On Thursday September 8th (12 PM EST) Jeremy TerBush, SVP Analytics, Wyndham Worldwide, William Beckler, CEO/Founder, AllTheRooms.com and Angelo Sasso, Sr. Director of Marketing Analytics and Customer Insights, Leading Hotels of the World will come together to share their insights on using data insight at an exclusive EyeforTravel Webinar.
Officials of Solid Rock Group, an investment and advisory firm focused on the hospitality, healthcare and media sectors, today announced that it successfully led the acquisition, in separate transactions, of the 122-room Anza boutique hotel and the 128-room Courtyard Atlanta Airport West on behalf of a private investment group for an undisclosed sum. Solid Rock also has been retained to provide on-going advisory and asset management services for the two properties on behalf of ownership. The deals were brokered by Eastdil Secured, LLC, and Hunter Hotel Advisors, respectively.
Horwath announced the promotion of Ms. Elizabeth Beliakova, who joined Horwath HTL in February 2014 as consultant. Elizabeth has been assisting the Horwath HTL Atlanta office with asset management, financial analysis, hotel development, market studies, revenue management, and sales and marketing strategies. Prior to her time at Horwath, Elizabeth worked at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta where she was able to get comprehensive operations experience. Elizabeth is certified in Real Estate Financial Modeling (REFM), as well as in Food Safety from the Training Achievement Program Series.
Horwath's Paul Breslin welcomes Oliver Tang to the Horwath HTL Atlanta office. Oliver is a recent graduate of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration with a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration and a minor in Real Estate. At Cornell, he was co-founder of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) student chapter. Oliver has varied work experience in the hospitality industry, including positions in operations, market analysis, asset management, and development feasibility study. He began his career as a front desk agent in Tibet. A brief stint with the hotel advisory and overseas investment teams of Jones Lang LaSalle in Beijing enabled him to participate in several development feasibilities studies, market research assignments and an overseas hotel acquisition.
WoodSpring Hotels, the nation's fastest-growing extended-stay hotel company, has partnered with Pragat 1921 to build a new prototype WoodSpring Suites hotel. The property will be located on Highway 138 in Stockbridge, Ga. This will be the fourth WoodSpring Hotels property either open or under development in Metro Atlanta.
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. recently broke ground on the 12-story SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Downtown. The hotel is anticipated to open in spring 2018, and is one of 18 properties either in development or under construction in Vision's expansive pipeline.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta has been accepted into the distinguished portfolio of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). Located in the heart of the prestigious Buckhead neighborhood, the sophisticated AAA Four- Diamond hotel features 422 elegant guest rooms and suites, and more than 31,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This exceptional Meetings & Incentive hotel is now represented by ALHI to the North American Meetings & Incentive marketplace, according to ALHI President Jim Schultenover. InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta becomes A LHIs fifth Member hotel in Georgia, and the second in Atlanta within the two most popular areas of the city, by joining the luxurious 414-room Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlantas fashionable Midtown district. ALHIs portfolio also features Braselton, Georgias award-winning and recently expanded Chateau lan in the picturesque North Georgia foothills, just outside of Atlantas beltway. While along the Georgia coast of Sea Island is the Forbes Five- Star The Cloister at Sea Island, plus the acclaimed, AAA Five-Diamond The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club; all outstanding venues for meetings of all types. 442 Rooms & 31,000 Sq. Ft. of Meeting Space AddedIdeally located just steps from the world-class dining and shopping of Buckhead, InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta offers access to signature-area offerings such as the upscale Phipps Plaza, Lenox Square, Turner Field, Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the CNN Studio Tour, Georgia Dome, and Philips Arena. The hotels 31,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space includes the extraordinary 12,000-square-foot Windsor Ballroom, which features lavish dcor and versatile space, and which can accommodate up to 850 for a sit-down dinner or 1,500 theatre-style. The lush Venetian Ballroom Terrace is another appealing option. Additional offerings at the 422-room contemporary hotel include the full-service SPA InterContinental, the award-winning Southern Art restaurant by celebrity chef Art Smith, a complimentary state-of-the-art 24/7 fitness center overlooking famed Peachtree Road, a heated saltwater outdoor pool, a grand lobby, and the popular Bourbon Bar. The hotel is just 14 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. We are very pleased to expand our ALHI options in Atlanta to serve the incredible demand for meetings and conventions that we receive for the city, said Schultenover. In addition to its terrific location in upscale Buckhead, this hotel is widely acclaimed for consistently providing a high level of service, and for its very friendly Southern hospitality. It is another great venue in Atlanta for the accounts we serve. In addition to becoming a new Member in ALHIs worldwide portfolio, InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta becomes the newest option in the ALHI City Solutions Collection luxury brand segment, which now features 56 of the best and brightest luxury-level city hotels in distinctive metropolitan areas around the world. ALHI (alhi.com), the leading independent Global Sales Organization serving the North American Meetings & Incentive (M&I) marketplace, provides one-call local access for its distinguished Membership of over 250 luxury-level hotels and resorts, plus an Alliance including 23 luxury cruise ships appropriate for M&I programs, and Destination Management Companies (DMCs) in over 100 locations worldwide.ALHI serves its clientele with an impressive variety of Meeting & Incentive solutions around the globe.ALHI is a membership-based, dues-funded Global Sales Organization, providing extensive GSO sales services throughout the United States and Canada at no cost to the Accounts, while providing valuable services, expertise, local connectivity, market intelligence, and account advocacy.Collectively ALHI is prepared to assist Accounts in the U.S. and Canada with their programs in the U.S.A. and over 90 other countries worldwide. ALHI provides a team of experienced, proven and knowledgeable sales professionals for Account advocacy with full market one-call professional GSO sales assistance and access to their distinctive hotels, resorts, and venue resources for M&I programs of any size and scope worldwide. ALHI helps Accounts best achieve their objectives and budgets, with distinctive venues, vital insights, and responsible service to enhance the ease and success of their programs. For more information about ALHI, to inquire about any of the ALHI portfolio properties and Alliance partners, and/or to acquire a free copy of ALHIs 2016 Meeting Facilities Guide or the ALHI app, contact your nearest of the 20 ALHI Global Sales offices situated coast-to-coast in the United States and in Canada, or call the ALHI Group Desk toll-free at 866-303-ALHI (2544), and visit alhi.com . ALHI Global Sales offices are located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Louisville, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Richmond, Southern California (3), Toronto, Washington, D.C., and Washington (state). For specifics, go to alhi.com to identify the nearest ALHI GSO Team sales professionals in your state/area.
Atlanta-based Hotel Development Partners (HDP) announced the opening of the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody. The 132-room hotel is located at 4565 Ashford Dunwoody Road in north Atlanta's prime office-retail market.
Olshan Properties, one of the country’s leading private owners, developers and managers of commercial real estate, today announced that hospitality industry veteran Glenn Spanier has been named General Manager of the 278-suite Sheraton Suites Galleria, Atlanta.
Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. recently broke ground on the six-story Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta/Decatur Downtown, which is one of eight Vision hotels either in development or operation in Atlanta. The 145-room hotel will have a modern and thoughtful design that meets the needs of today's modern traveler and the hotel's Perfect Mix Lobby will feature a variety of seating and lighting options for both leisure and business travelers. Additional amenities will include an indoor saltwater swimming pool, meeting space, a 24-hour business center and a fitness center.