Cambria Hotels Grows Presence in Texas State Capital
Upscale brand's newest property debuts in sought-after 'Silicon Hills' technology corridor in Austin, Texas.
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“Animación at Ciclo - A Digital Dining Experience” to launch at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Four Seasons Hotel Austin is taking "dinner and a show" one step further as dinner is the show with a new activation set to launch this February. This winter, the Hotel announced the Texas debut of the state-of-the-art animated dining experience by award-winning TableMation Studios.
HEI Assumes Management of Westin San Antonio North Hotel
HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading operators of institutionally owned full-service hotels with a portfolio of 100+ properties across the United States, recently announced that it has assumed management of the 326-room Westin San Antonio North Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Owned by L+R Hotels, the Westin overlooks the rolling Texas Hill Country landscape and is close to the area’s most exciting visitor attractions and many corporate headquarters offices.
HEI Assumes Management of Austin Southpark Hotel
HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading operators of institutionally owned full-service hotels with a portfolio of more than 90 properties across the United States, recently announced that it has assumed management of the 312-room Austin Southpark Hotel. Owned by L+R Hotels, Hotel Southpark is located in the heart of South Austin, Texas providing easy access to the best of the city and Austin’s flourishing high-tech corridor.
Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin Opening Set For February 1, 2023
Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin announced today that the highly anticipated 31-story hotel in the heart of downtown Austin is set to open, along with restaurant Luminaire and bar Las Bis, on February 1, 2023. The hotel is now accepting reservations at hyattcentriccongressavenueaustin.com.
Pathfinder Hospitality Announces Grand Opening of Aloft Austin Southwest
Pathfinder Hospitality, a Texas-based hotel owner and operator is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of the Aloft Austin Southwest and welcome guests with Pathfinder Hospitality's reputable platinum service.
Sonja Chase has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Thompson Austin and tommie Austin
Prior to joining the team as hotel manager, Sonja Chase served as the director of rooms, engineering and spa at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, driving record-breaking revenues, profitability and colleague engagement despite the pandemic. With nearly 15 years of experience, Chase also gained extensive operations knowledge serving in several other managerial roles within Hyatt, including as associate director of operations at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, executive housekeeper and front office manager at Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center and front office manager at Grand Hyatt Seattle.
Dustin Imbesi has been appointed as Area Director of Sales, Marketing and Events at Thompson Austin and tommie Austin
Area Director of Sales, Marketing and Events Dustin Imbesi joins Thompson and tommie Austin after serving in leadership positions throughout the hospitality industry for over 20 years, most recently as vice president of sales & revenue in the hospitality division of Hamister Group, LLC. In this role, Imbesi added new properties and implemented countless sales, marketing and revenue strategies, contributing to the management company's overall success. Previously, he held various director-level positions within the Hyatt family, specifically at the Hyatt Regencies in Rochester, New York, Newport, California, Minneapolis, Reston, Virginia, Washington D.C. and San Francisco.
Jan Shaw has been appointed as Area Director of Revenue Management at Thompson Austin and tommie Austin
Before stepping into her new role at Thompson and tommie Austin, Area Director of Revenue Management Jan Shaw held the director of revenue management position at the W Austin for nearly a decade. During her time with Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Shaw was successful at developing multiple disciplines within her revenue teams and working at properties from 200 to over 1,400 rooms in varying locations of suburban, city center and resort destinations. Over the course of 20 years, Shaw served in multiple leadership positions, acting as director of revenue management at the La Cantera Hill County Resort in San Antonio and several hotels in the Kansas City area, including sales and training roles for Starwood Hotels & Resorts and IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Omni Hotels & Resorts Unveils $22 Million Renovation of Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
This Much Anticipated Refresh Brings Exciting Offerings to Downtown Austin with a Nod to Its 6th Street Location.
Michael J Deutsch has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
Deutsch brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, previously serving in leadership positions across Hilton, Hampton Inn, DoubleTree and Embassy Suites properties in the Northeast. Most recently, he served as the general manager at Sheraton Bucks County Langhorne in Langhorne, Penn. In his new role, Deutsch will oversee all operations at the property including the property's guest rooms, three food and beverage outlets and meeting spaces.
Pathfinder Hospitality Adds Hyatt Place Austin – Lake Travis To Growing Portfolio
Pathfinder Hospitality, a hotel development firm and 3rd-party management company based in Austin TX, is excited to announce that they have officially added the Hyatt Place Austin / Lake Travis / Four Points to their growing portfolio. Pathfinder is thrilled to extend its Platinum Service in Austin.
1 Hotel Austin Set to Open in 2026
1 Hotels, the mission-driven, sustainably focused luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, today announced plans to add a new sanctuary to its global portfolio of premier properties. With properties in New York City (Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park), West Hollywood, Sanya (China), South Beach, Toronto, and San Francisco, 1 Hotel Austin is the brand's entry point into the fast-growing Texas marketplace. The property is being developed in partnership with Lincoln Property Company and Kairoi Residential.
Mohr Capital Acquires 350-Room DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
Mohr Capital, a Dallas-based privately held real estate investment firm, acquired the 350-room DoubleTree by Hilton Austin at 6505 N. Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition marks Mohr Capital's first hospitality investment.
Brad Wilkins has been appointed as Design Leader at HKS
Brad Wilkins will serve as the studio design leader for the Austin office and brings an extensive portfolio of more than 100 projects that span 20 countries. While skyscraper design - specifically Supertall and mixed-use skyscrapers - are a specialty of his, Wilkins' passion for urban planning, energy efficiency, resiliency master planning, clean technology, and transit-oriented design are all key factors in harnessing the energy of the new office.
Chi Lee has joined HKS as Austin Office Director | Principal
Chi Lee earned his architecture degree in New York before putting down roots in Austin in 2004. He has spent the past 18 years growing the urban development of the Austin community with numerous projects such as student housing, public transit, commercial infrastructure and his leadership roles have made an impressive mark on the community.
HKS Expands Its Presence In Texas With The Opening Of Austin Office
HKS, a global design firm designated as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Architecture Firms in 2022, is expanding its presence in its home state with the opening of its 25th office in Austin. A leader among international architecture and design firms, HKS is recognized for its unique ability to create and deliver environments of distinction through award-winning architectural, planning, interior design, research, and commitment to ESG (environmental, social, and governance). Since 1981, HKS has been a part of designing more than 200 Austin-based projects including Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, JW Marriott Convention Center Hotel, The Bowie, and The Aloft.
Cambria Hotels Expands In Texas Capital
Located at 7800 E. Ben White Boulevard, the 127-room Cambria Hotel Austin Airport is less than two miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport and just minutes from downtown and the newly opened Tesla Gigafactory. Often referred to as "Silicon Hills," Austin includes many high-tech company operations, such as Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook and Silicon Laboratories, in addition to several corporate headquarters, including Oracle and Dell. The city also hosts the popular South by Southwest (SXSW) festival each year, a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music and education conferences as well as the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. Additional nearby attractions include the Circuit of the Americas motor speedway, numerous live music venues and world class BBQ. Many outdoor activities are available in the surrounding Texas Hill County, including Mount Bonnell, Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin. The area is also home to the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas State Capitol.
Amy Cantu has been appointed as Assistant General Manager at Aloft Austin Southwest
Pathfinder Hospitality has hired Amy Cantu, previously with White Lodging, to be the Assistant General Manager for Aloft Austin Southwest (Opening Spring 2022). Amy brings over 10 years of hospitality experience in various roles and we are thrilled she has joined the Pathfinder team for this exciting project! Amy will report to Aaron Rodriguez, the opening General Manager.
Joanna McCreary has been appointed as General Manager at W Austin
Marriott International appointed longtime W Hotels veteran Joanna McCreary to GM of the W Austin. McCreary returns to her Austin roots where she served on the opening team as W Austin's director of rooms.