The Langham, Boston announced today it has appointed Daniel Burger as Executive Chef. In this role, Dan will lead the culinary team at The Langham, Boston, overseeing Private Kitchen, banqueting and the hotel's two restaurants - Grana and The Fed.
Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston appoints Tom Counts as the hotel's new Director of Sales. With decades of experience across all hospitality industry sectors, Counts brings years of sales expertise to the Hyatt team to continue the hotel's success and commitment to high-quality hospitality.
Alliants, Alliants, the provider of customer experience technology and expertise, has appointed John Figliolini as Vice President of the Americas.
Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) is proud to announce that the fourth annual ICON award will be presented to Padma Lakshmi, an Emmy-nominated producer, television host, food expert, and a New York Times best-selling author, as well as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People (2023).
In her new role as Director of Group Sales, Brittany Ostrander will oversee the group sales team strategy including day-to-day office operation. Ms Ostrander joined The Newbury Boston shortly after its reopening as Group Sales Manager and quickly moved into the role of Assistant Director of Group Sales. Prior to joining The Newbury, she worked at a number of luxury hotels in Boston, including Encore Boston Harbor, Boston Harbor Hotel and Ritz-Carlton Boston. She is a graduate of Florida State University.
Melissa Kelly's appointment to Director of Sales, where she will oversee the entire sales strategy for the property, represents the culmination of nearly 12 years of work with The Newbury Boston. Starting as Senior Group Sales Manager at The Taj Boston, Ms Kelly has held a variety of progressive sales leadership roles at the Hotel. She was part of the opening team for The Newbury Boston and worked throughout the Hotel's transformation and launch in the market. Prior to her work at The Newbury, Ms Kelly was Group Sales Manager at The Hawthorne Hotel. She is a graduate of Salem State University.
As Director of Sales and Marketing, Laura Ward will develop sales strategies and lead the sales, catering and event service team, as well as direct the marketing efforts for the Hotel. Ms Ward joins The Newbury from her most recent position as Director of Sales and Marketing at Intercontinental Boston. She brings with her an impressive array of luxury hotel experience, including sales leadership roles at Intercontinental Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, and more. She is a graduate of Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Boston is back. The three key demand channels have returned to an approximation of their pre-pandemic levels (conventions and business travel up, leisure down), and the city’s RevPAR has improved to third in the nation, supplanting Miami and various West Coast rivals. Here are ten things to know about the city.
Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) announced today that Kristen Dalton will be appointed President of the Tripadvisor Core business on January 1, 2024, reporting to Matt Goldberg, CEO of Tripadvisor Group. Dalton most recently served as COO of the Tripadvisor Core business where she has been instrumental in setting the organization's strategy to transform the business.
In the heart of the Back Bay neighbourhood, citizenM's second Boston hotel, and the largest in the portfolio, is set to open at the end of Q2 2024. It will anchor the northern side of the Parcel 12 mixed-use development, a gateway to the city and connector to Boston's historic Newbury Street. The hotel will be Boston's first all-electric hotel, joining 1001 Boylston Street, a Class A life science and office building and a unique retail-lined, two-tiered public plaza at the development, welcoming guests as an inspiring place to sleep, work, meet, and relax. Embracing local influence, citizenM Boston Back Bay's interiors will draw inspiration from the surrounding city, showcasing an array of contemporary artwork inside and out, photography and found objects by Boston-based artists. The hotel will feature 399 guestrooms plus a spacious living room, societyM meeting rooms and 24/7 canteenM. Guests can also enjoy a well-equipped gym with panoramic views of Newbury Street, and an expansive rooftop bar and terrace with breathtaking views of the Boston skyline.
In a move signaling its U.S. market expansion strategy, Parks Hospitality Holdings (PHH), a leading hospitality developer and hotel owner, today confirmed the acquisition of the strategically positioned Boston Park Plaza. Located at 50 Park Plaza in Boston's central Back Bay neighborhood, the 1,060-key property will see the property transition to Hilton Boston Park Plaza as part of a post-acquisition rebranding initiative.
Hilton's flagship brand returns to its original Boston locale.
Raffles Boston, a 35-Story Sustainable New-Build Hotel with 147 Guestrooms, Debuted.
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, a AAA Five Diamond luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown and overlooking the historic Boston Common, is pleased to announce that Marriott hotel veteran Joel Eugene has been appointed new Executive Sous Chef. In this role, Chef Eugene will oversee all menu creation and execution for the hotel's award-winning food and beverage outlets Artisan Bistro and Avery Bar.
At the corner of work and play, where Downtown Boston and the Financial District converge, The Dagny Boston Hotel officially opens its doors today, welcoming guests and locals alike to discover an exciting new chapter in the building's storied history. Originally known as the Batterymarch Building, this Art Deco icon rose to prominence in 1928 as the city's first skyscraper and was quickly hailed for ushering in a new century in the city's pedigree. As the city's latest independent hotel, fittingly named using Old Norse words for "new day," The Dagny Boston marks the launch of a captivating new era for the location.
Raffles Boston Residences, set to open this Summer, is pleased to announce Michael A. Gackstetter will lead the property as Director of Residences. In joining the first North American property for the iconic Raffles brand, Gackstetter will oversee Raffles' 146 residential homes and 6 spectacular amenity spaces dedicated to the building's residents.Having managed luxury residential properties for more than 30 years, Gackstetter has opened such prestigious Boston properties as Fairmont Battery Wharf and Millennium Place, and most recently, served as General Manager at the boutique property Atelier 505, in Boston's South End. Gackstetter grew up in Westchester County, New York and attended Northeastern University where he majored in Communication and minored in Fine Art. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles and forged a multi-year career as a fashion model, working on both local and national campaigns. Gackstetter's transition into residential real estate was serendipitous. When an opportunity presented to manage his small LA apartment building, he found that it tapped into his love for people and his natural aptitude for real estate. Upon moving to Boston, Gackstetter soon began managing both luxury and high-rise buildings around the city, all the while taking enormous pride in mentoring his employees to become leaders.
Raffles Boston, one of the most exciting developments in decades for the city, is set to open later this summer. Today, it was announced that the hotel is now available for booking, with stays beginning on September 1, 2023. This property marks the first mixed-use development in North America for the illustrious Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand, which has a rich 136-year history. It represents a new chapter for both Boston's hospitality and real estate industries. The LEED Gold building, costing over $400 million, stands 35 stories tall and promises to be an urban oasis where global cultures and local influences converge. With 147 guestrooms and 16 distinct gathering spaces, Raffles Boston offers an unprecedented hotel experience in the heart of the city's Back Bay.
Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall Boston appoints Matthew Kraeling as the hotel's Assistant General Manager, further strengthening their top-notch leadership team. With more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, Kraeling has touched nearly all facets of the industry and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as Assistant General Manager.
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, the Forbes Five Star luxury hotel, has named Ahmed Yacout as its new General Manager. A veteran team member with 16 years of service at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Yacout brings a wealth of hospitality management experience. His background includes his most recent role at the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, in addition to posts at the brand's renowned properties in Austin, Chicago, Washington, DC and Alexandria, Egypt.
Just in time for spring and the reawakening of Boston's iconic Public Garden, Four Seasons Hotel Boston has reopened its doors, welcoming guests to a new era of gracious hospitality. The city's premier address has completed a dramatic design update of its arrival area, lobby and porte cochere, revealing artful and inspired new spaces created in partnership with AD100 designer Ken Fulk. This revitalization sets the stage for a new generation of guest experiences, unforgettable events and cherished memories.