Roger Allen has been named Board Member at The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC)
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants has elected RLA CEO Roger Allen as its newest board member.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants has elected RLA CEO Roger Allen as its newest board member.
New HAMA president Larry Trabulsi brings more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience and a career largely dedicated to hotel asset management, including his current role of executive vice president with CHMWarnick, a leading hotel asset management and owner advisory company. He has served as an active member of the HAMA organization for 10 years, holding numerous board and committee positions, including international chair. Trabulsi is one of only 43 active professionals in the world holding the coveted CHAM (Certified Hotel Asset Manager) designation, the only advanced certification available to accomplished hotel asset management professionals.
Hard Rock Hotels today announced the official launch of REVERB by Hard Rock (REVERB), a new hotel concept designed to be an energetic cultural hub for connection, creation and inspiration among music fans, locals, and travelers alike. With a prime location adjacent to Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, REVERB Downtown Atlanta marks the first REVERB opening, with additional properties slated to open in major U.S. cities in the next two years.
HVS is pleased to announce that Nick Baer has joined HVS as Senior Vice President, Debt Placement & Capital Solutions. In his role, Nick will provide debt & equity solutions for HVS hospitality real estate investment clients. Nick brings extensive transaction experience spanning single assets to 20+ property portfolios in markets across North America. With a comprehensive network of capital sources, he is known for delivering solutions that provide optimal capital structuring outcomes for his clients. Nick has experience working with the full breadth of industry participants, from small-scale owner/operators to institutional investors, as well as private equity and REITs.
Today Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announces construction for its third boutique hotel in Atlanta, scheduled to open in 2022. As part of the planned landmark Midtown Union complex, the new 230-room hotel will offer a ground-level chef-driven restaurant and bar, a second-story bar and lounge and 5,400 square feet of meetings and events space. Located in the Arts Center of Midtown at 17th Street and West Peachtree Street, the Kimpton in Midtown will bring in much of the neighborhood's vibrant arts and culture scene to its own innovative exterior and interior design to become a beacon for local and out-of-town guests alike.
Hotel Colee opens December 1 in Buckhead as a member of Autograph Collection Hotels. Each of the almost 200 hotels in this diverse and dynamic global portfolio is carefully curated with vision, passion and dedication to craft. Selected for their distinct perspectives on design and hospitality, Autograph Collection Hotels offer enriching experiences that leave a lasting imprint and Hotel Colee is no exception. In creating the neighborhood's first Autograph Collection hotel, owner Woodbine Development Corporation and operator Practice Hospitality, both of Dallas, TX, have crafted nothing less than the feather in Buckhead's cap.
Tamara Laster, currently Head of Corporate Travel on the Global Sales Strategy team, has been promoted to Vice President, Global Sales Strategy.
Jonathan Kaplan, currently Vice President of Global Sales Strategy, will move into the role of Vice President of Americas Sales.
Betty Wilson, currently Vice President of Americas Sales, will be taking on the role of Vice President of Global Accounts. Betty Wilson joined IHG in 2018 as Vice President of Americas Sales. In that role, Betty was instrumental in reshaping the Americas sales function at IHG, growing revenue and driving customer-focused solutions. She brings substantial expertise in planning and executing multi-brand strategies to increase demand and accelerate share growth to her new role as Vice President of Global Accounts. In this role, Betty and her team will bring the best of what IHG can offer to its valued customers and partners on a global scale, across all regions, B2B segments, and markets. Before joining IHG, Betty spent more than 20 years at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, ultimately serving as Vice President of Global Sales.
Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center has announced the completion of a $12 million renovation to the hotel's public spaces and dining outlets which includes the addition of four new food and beverage concepts: Top Draft, Centennial Grounds, New South Kitchen and Vues Lobby Bar.
InTown Suites, an Atlanta-based leader in extended stay hotels with 196 properties in 22 states, recently unveiled its fully redesigned suites. Specifically designed with long-term stays in mind, these premium suites incorporate all the elements and comfort of a well-appointed apartment. The functional design creates space for everyday living, with a separate place to work, dine, and relax. In addition, the new lobby design welcomes guests with its stylish seating area.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is thrilled to introduce Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria, expanding the brand's national footprint in this key tourism and business region.
The move comes as part of IHG's investment in data-driven decision making and the further development of a team of professional data scientists that enhance strategic and tactical business decisions for all IHG brands and channels. This high-caliber insights team will serve as a center of excellence for analytics across the IHG enterprise. David will report to Claire Bennett, Global Chief Marketing Officer at IHG.
Local hotelier RevPAR Development is nearing the opening of its 164-room Element by Westin Buckhead hotel adjacent to the Prominence office tower, at 3491 Piedmont Rd. NE.
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Set to open in early 2021 in Atlanta's posh Buckhead neighborhood, Kimpton's much-anticipated hotel announces its name, Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, and appoints its leader, General Manager Tristan Haas. An adaptive reuse of a 1950s-era residential property, the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel will embrace the mid-century modern design scheme of the original exterior adding a splash of understated sophistication and heartfelt Southern hospitality.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta welcomes General Manager Nancy Chacon to the city's leading hotel.
Marriott International announced today that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Atlanta, Georgia is now open for business. The 150-suite hotel, located at 1005 Crestline Parkway, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Peachtree Hotel Group and managed by Peachtree Hospitality Management both located in Atlanta, Georgia. General Manager Jennifer Geiger spearheads the management team at the property for Peachtree Hotel Group.
Located in one of Atlanta's most stylish neighborhoods, Thompson Buckhead is also being developed by Regent Partners and is scheduled to open in late 2021. The hotel's home, in the walkable Buckhead Village area, will offer a more residential setting. Designed by Studio 11, the property will appropriately have the atmosphere of a luxurious private home—with an intimate jewel-box bar, works by local artists on display, and greenery throughout, the lobby will feel like a stylish and contemporary Southern great room. Chevron-patterned wood floors with area rugs, marble mosaic-tiled bathrooms and large walk-in showers are among the elements that will embody the sleek style of the 201 spacious guest rooms, inclusive of 32 suites. The penthouse-level Thompson Suite will include a spacious kitchen, glass-enclosed dining room, and master suite featuring a spa-like wet-room with steam shower and soaking tub.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is proud to announce the appointment of Adreene Allen as Dual General Manager of Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center East and Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center North. In this role, Adreene will be tasked with overseeing the daily operational activities of both properties and its staff. Working across teams, she will be instrumental in maintaining employee engagement, driving revenue while providing guests an authentic experience.