The fifth standalone residential development from Rosewood pays tribute to the brand's birthplace with a design that embraces the destination's unique history and natural beauty.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas - Texas' first and Dallas' only five-star hotel is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Booth as Director of Sales and Marketing, adding to its exceptional team of industry-leading talent. In his new role, Booth will develop and implement sales initiatives and marketing strategies to support the luxury property's continued growth while delivering unparalleled levels of distinguished service.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas -Texas' first and Dallas' only five-star hotel - proudly announces the appointment of Sean Blanchette as Executive Chef, adding to its distinguished food and beverage team. In this role, Blanchette will utilize his wealth of experience, innovation, and enthusiasm to oversee all culinary programming at the prestigious luxury hotel including the award-winning Fearing's Restaurant, the Pool Bar, the Club Lounge, In-Room Dining, and high-volume luxury event catering.
Dave Martinez, Director of Sales and Marketing for Fairmont Dallas, was eager to promote Christina Mertz to Director of Catering and Conference Services from her previous role as Assistant Director of Catering & Conference Services, a role in which she was instrumental to the overall success of the team. Reporting to the Director of Sales and Marketing, Mertz will oversee Catering and Conference Services for the 545-room hotel, which is home to several majo r annual conferences in Dallas.Mertz brings over twenty years of experience to the position, including experience from several previous roles in management positions in Catering and Conference Service Departments. She has previously served as the Director of Special Events at Goldman Properties in Miami, FL, Senior Catering & Group Sales Manager at both The Setai and The Raleigh Hotel, and Director of Catering and Convention Services at W South Beach.
In his new role, De La Rosa will oversee all revenue management operations at Fairmont Dallas. He most recently worked as a Revenue Specialist at Hilton properties, and prior to that, he w as the Housekeeping Director at Hilton San Diego Bayfront; Laundry Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor, and Front Desk Supervisor at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club in La Jolla, CA. De La Rosa brings over 10 years of hospitality experience and leadership to his new position.
MCR – the country’s 4th-largest hotel owner-operator – has acquired the Courtyard Dallas Grand Prairie, a four-story, select service hotel with 120 rooms in Grand Prairie, Texas. The hotel was purchased with acquisition financing from American Momentum Bank in place, at a rate of SOFR plus 260 basis points and a 65% loan to value.
Harwood International, the global Dallas-based real estate firm today, announced the company's flagship boutique hotel property, Hôtel Swexan.Set to open in the summer of 2023,HôtelSwexanwill serve as the crown jewel of the more-walkable-than-ever 19-city block Harwood District.
Fairmont Dallas welcomes David Sher as general manager of the iconic Dallas Arts District hotel which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. Sher is returning to Fairmont Dallas after previously serving as Director of Operations at the property from 2015 to 2020. He joins the hotel's leadership team after most recently serving as the general manager of Fairmont Pittsburgh.
The Adolphus announces Danny Estevez as Area Managing Director for the iconic, award-winning Downtown Dallas hotel. Relocating from South Florida, Estevez offers refreshed energy and expertise to the historic property.
Pacific Hospitality Group has hired James Montgomery as the General Manager for the AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria.
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, set to open in spring of 2023, appoints Mike Culver as general manager of the first JW Marriott hotel in Dallas. Culver will join the hotel's leadership team after previously serving as hotel manager at the Marriott Marquis Houston.
Pacific Hospitality Group has hired Kendahl Rasnick as the Director of Sales for the AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria.
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas announces the appointment of Chris Dikovics as the new Chef de Cuisine, effective August 2022. His impressive resume includes working in well-known restaurants alongside celebrated chefs, notably Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Thomas Keller and Major Food Group's Carbone, and promises exciting enhancements to the already upscale dining experiences at Texas' original luxury resort.
Located one block from the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center and Crow Museum of Asian Arts, 800 North Harwood Street in downtown Dallas is at the epicenter of the city's robust cultural arts scene, the Dallas Arts District. It also happens to be the site of Sam Moon Development Group's latest hospitality investment - the first JW Marriott Hotel in Dallas.
Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, has announced the addition of the HALL Arts Hotel, located in the Dallas Arts District, to be managed under its specialized Full Service Division operating branded full service, resorts and luxury hotels. Located in the bustling Dallas Arts District, the 183-room luxury hotel showcases Aimbridge’s focus on providing elevated and memorable guest experiences with unmatched operational excellence.
The Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre announces it has completed a $24 million renovation of the entire hotel and conference center. Renovations began in 2020.
Jillian Lehmann has been named director of sales for The Statler, a Curio Colllection by Hilton hotel managed by Aimbridge Hospitality.
Turcotte brings an impressive background and great deal of experience to the 252-room hotel, which opened in 2006. With over 30 years of hospitality experience, she successfully led her team at her last property through the COVID-19 pandemic, sustaining and exceeding historical performance in balanced scorecard results for revenues, profitability, guest voice, and ambassador engagement.
The Plasencia Group, a leading, privately-owned lodging investment advisory firm, is pleased to announce a promotion in its Southwest Region. John Plasencia has been named Managing Director, specializing in single-asset and portfolio transactions for full-service, premium select-service, boutique and resort properties across all regions of the United States. John has advised a wide range of clients, ranging from privately held owner-operators and high-net-worth individuals, to management companies, private equity funds, and REITs. Before joining The Plasencia Group in 2014 as a Senior Financial Analyst, John worked in development and acquisitions roles at Interstate Hotels & Resorts.
Sheraton Dallas welcomes Brad Barbour as the new Director of Event Management. Barbour brings over thirty years of hospitality experience to the role.