Vision Hospitality Group proudly announces the appointment of Andrew Burditt as Food & Beverage Manager of Moxy Boulder University Hill, the vibrant lifestyle hotel near the University of Colorado Boulder campus.
Vision Hospitality Group proudly announces the appointment of Chris Feaster as General Manager of Moxy Boulder University Hill, the vibrant lifestyle hotel near the University of Colorado Boulder campus.
Limelight Boulder, the first-ever hotel property operated in partnership with CU Boulder is officially open, marking a major milestone for Aspen One, the Limelight Hotels brand, CU Boulder and the City of Boulder. Arriving at a pivotal time for the destination, Limelight Boulder debuts with immersive amenities and experiences designed to capture the city's vibrant creative spirit and contagious energy, connecting guests and the community alike to the best of Boulder.
Limelight Boulder is now accepting reservations, marking a major milestone for the Limelight Hotels brand, as well as the City of Boulder and its community.
Vision Hospitality Group proudly announces the addition of Humberto Fermo as the new General Manager of the Moxy Boulder, which opened last year near the CU Boulder campus. The hotel welcomed its first guests last June, marking a significant milestone as the first hotel to open in Boulder since 2018 and has quickly become the go-to hotel and bar on University Hill.
Limelight Hotels - owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality - announces the appointment of Joseph Steiskal as General Manager of the highly anticipated Limelight Boulder. With more than 25 years of hospitality experience and a deep connection to the Boulder community, Steiskal will lead the team and oversee all aspects of the hotel opening and ongoing operations.
The first and only hotel project in partnership with the University of Colorado, Limelight Boulder will feature 252 rooms, a ground-floor restaurant, and an outdoor plaza designed as a public gathering space for the local community and various events. The hotel boasts 30,000 square feet of conference space among which is a highly versatile 15,000-square-foot ballroom, suitable for hosting a wide range of events from academic conferences to community gatherings. Limelight Hotels, renowned for its distinctive contemporary properties in mountain and urban destinations, will welcome Limelight Boulder as the latest addition to its esteemed portfolio, joining Limelight Aspen, Limelight Snowmass, Limelight Ketchum, and the newest property, Limelight Denver. Limelight Boulder will join Limelight Denver on the Front Range, offering a variety of synergies for all guests, including groups and meeting space opportunities. The first urban property within the Limelight portfolio, Limelight Denver boasts 200 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Union Station, downtown, and the Rocky Mountains and a wide variety of flexible meeting spaces. Limelight Boulder will embody the same spirit of authentic hospitality and excellence that defines the Limelight brand.
Limelight Hotels announces the recent appointment of Angela Blackstock as the Director of Sales and Marketing of its highly anticipated new hotel, Limelight Boulder, which is set to open in 2025 on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Her appointment marks a significant step forward in the preparations for the opening of Limelight Boulder as the property reaches new development milestones.The first and only hotel project in partnership with the University of Colorado, Limelight Boulder will feature 252 rooms, a ground-floor restaurant, and an outdoor plaza designed as a public gathering space for the local community and various events. The hotel boasts 30,000 square feet of conference space among which is a highly versatile 15,000-square-foot ballroom, suitable for hosting a wide range of events from academic conferences to community gatherings.
Located at 1253 Pleasant Street, Moxy Boulder is strategically situated directly across from the University of Colorado to act as a vibrant hub for the city of Boulder and university community. It will offer 189 thoughtfully designed rooms featuring over 5,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an active lobby which will feature a Moxy Bar and lounge area where hotel guests are greeted with a 'Got Moxy' cocktail or mocktail at check-in and food offerings partnered with the Culinary Creative Group. The property features an incredible walk-through courtyard open to the public, featuring 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Anchored by Michelin Bib-Gourmand award winner Mister Oso and Aviano Coffee. The outdoor lounge spaces will have fire pits, and comfortable seating, creating a perfect setting for guests to relax and unwind. The hotel will be managed by Vision Hospitality Group of Chattanooga, TN.
Hannah Timm will serve as the Director of Food and Beverage and is a highly motivated senior hospitality leader with 12 years of experience in restaurant and hospitality management including 10 new restaurant openings. She has worked for industry leaders like Four Seasons, Montage International and Fox Restaurant Concepts in her tenure, leading teams to exceed customer service goals by enhancing guest experience and lifetime value metrics.
Katie Moermond has 18 years of experience in the industry and started her career working with both the Marriott and Hilton brands in Cincinnati, Ohio. She relocated to Colorado, taking a position with Aimbridge Hospitality in 2019 where she served as Area Director of Sales for a newly opened property near DEN and oversaw several properties in Denver, Seattle, San Jose and Nashville. From there she joined the team at the Moxy Denver Cherry Creek in 2022 with Sage Hospitality as Director of Sales making this new role at the Moxy Boulder a natural next step.
Matthew Swisher will serve as the "Captain" of the property and was most recently the assistant GM at The Jacquard Hotel in Denver where he effectively led hotel operations focusing on leadership, recruitment, development, and mentorship with $27 million in annual revenues. He also served as Assistant Manager at the Art a Hotel, Curio Collection, where he implemented key property activations driving incremental revenue, and total hotel engagement.
The Nichols Partnership and BMC Investments, in collaboration with Vision Hospitality Group, announce the anticipated debut of the Moxy Boulder located in Boulder, Colorado. The long-anticipated Moxy Boulder is slated to open early in the second quarter of 2024 and will mark the first hotel to open in Boulder since 2018. Moxy Hotels, a part of Marriott Bonvoy's Distinctive Select portfolio, offer a playful hotel experience that steps outside of a conventional hotel stay and promotes a social center to both locals and adventure seeking travelers. Moxy Boulder, located at 1253 Pleasant Street, is strategically situated directly across from the University of Colorado to act as a vibrant hub for the city of Boulder and university community.
Aspen Hospitality and the University of Colorado Boulder are pleased to announce that construction is beginning for the on-campus Limelight Hotel Boulder. The landmark conference center hotel property is slated to open in the summer of 2025. This groundbreaking is the culmination of years of collaboration between the City of Boulder, CU Boulder and numerous other stakeholders. Plans for a topping-off ceremony and celebration will be announced as construction progresses.
Tharaldson Hospitality Management is excited to welcome Justin Nicholls as the new General Manager at the Homewood Suites/Hilton Garden Inn Broomfield/Boulder, a brand new dual property owned and operated by THM, set to open this summer.
Sage Hospitality is pleased to announce that Joseph Steiskal is now serving as the Dual General Manager overseeing Boulder's Embassy Suites by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn.
Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of the newly built Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder. Embassy Suites by Hilton prides itself on providing guests an approachable and stress-free experience at each of its spacious, all-suites hotel properties.
Schrock joined the Sage team in 2014 as the Director of Sales at the Homewood Suites Boulder, where she had great success in increasing revenues every year since her arrival. With extensive hospitality experience, Schrock previously held sales positions at Chicago’s Hyatt Regency O’Hare and Colorado’s Park Hyatt Beaver Creek and Grand Hyatt Denver.
Blackstock joins the Hiltons on Canyon from the Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel, bringing more than 25 years of Colorado hospitality experience. A proven sales team leader, Blackstock was named the Director of Sales & Marketing of the Year in 2015 for White Lodging. An active member of the Boulder County community, Blackstock volunteers much her time at a food bank in Longmont.
A hospitality industry veteran with nearly 20 years of experience, Bates previously served as the General Manager of the Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park, Holiday Inn Stapleton and Residence Inn by Marriott Denver City Center. Bates is an active member of many Colorado charitable organizations, including being a founding member of Denver’s successful Road to Work non-profit, which is dedicated to helping those with barriers to employment.