Announced today, HALL Arts Hotel is now a member of Curio Collection by Hilton, a group of hand-selected, four and five star independent properties offering travelers local discovery and authentic experiences. Guests of HALL Arts Hotel that are also Hilton Honors members can take advantage of all the services and experiences that come with the Hilton name and its renowned Hilton Honors program.
THERE'S A NEW KID IN TOWNWith the opening of the Kimpton Pittman Hotel on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 comes the rebirth of one of Dallas' most historic buildings in the storied Deep Ellum neighborhood. The property serves as the first hotel in the neighborhood and provides doorstep access to some of the city's most popular shops, craft breweries, dining destinations and over 30 live music venues.
A native Texan, Murray brings over three decades of hospitality experience in the local market to his new role as general manager of the Kimpton Pittman Hotel. As general manager, Murray leads day-to-day operations of the hotel and oversees the creation of curated guest experiences suited to the level of hospitality the Kimpton brand is known for. Having begun his career with the Hyatt Hotels Corporation, he has since worked with numerous decorated Dallas establishments including the Fairmont Hotel, Hotel ZaZa, The Adolphus, InterContinental Hotel and Wolfgang Puck Catering. Murray comes to the Kimpton Pittman Hotel from The Joule, where he served as the regional director of sales & marketing for five years.
Slated to open in fall 2020 and being developed by Todd Interests, the 219-room Thompson Dallas will be located downtown in a re-development of the iconic 52-story First National Bank Tower—a recognizable fixture of the Dallas skyline. Billed as The National, the architectural design for the project is being led by award-winning Dallas firm, Merriman Anderson Architects, who are restoring many of the 1961 building's original elements, including historic marble from the Parthenon quarry. Contemporary furniture and works of art by local, national and international artists will complement the building's historic touches.
Hotel History: The Adolphus Hotel (407 rooms): The Adolphus Hotel was built by and named for Adolphus Busch, the founder of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company. Legend has it that Adolphus Busch donated the hotel to Dallas as a thank you for its enthusiastic acceptance of his famous Midwestern brew.
The new HALL Arts Hotel, which opened its doors in the Dallas Arts District in December 2019, has joined Crescent Hotels & Resorts' Latitudes collection of lifestyle hotels & resorts. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a nationally recognized operator of major hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada.
A 20-plus-year hospitality industry veteran, Martin became general manager of HEI's Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh in 2013. She held the position for seven years before being promoted to regional vice president of operations. In her new role, Martin will oversee several upper upscale hotels primarily located in the western U.S. region. Before joining HEI, Martin held several hotel executive positions with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Martin is a graduate of University of Phoenix with a bachelor's degree in business management.
Biamp today announced that Niclas Brattberg has been promoted to the position of General Manager for the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. This new position is designed to increase local presence and support for Biamp's distribution partners and clients in these regions. Brattberg brings more than 25 years of experience leading international sales organizations to this new role and will oversee all elements of Biamp's go-to-market strategy and execution in the Middle East and Asia.
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces today the official opening of its highly anticipated third property, Virgin Hotels Dallas. Located in the Dallas Design District on 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, the new-build hotel features 268 Chambers that includes two penthouse suites, The Pool Club, a fourth-floor rooftop terrace with pool, and multiple dining and drinking outlets, including the brand's flagship restaurant, bar and lounge, Commons Club and Funny Library Coffee Shop. The hotel also offers over 15,500-square-feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space.
Denby brings more than 15 years of sales and service management experience within major hotel and restaurant operations to the Renaissance Dallas Hotel, located downtown adjacent to the Dallas Market Center and minutes away from the industrial-chic Design District.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxury hotel in Dallas, Texas. The project, which will also feature branded residences, is scheduled to open in 2022.
Oracle is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Alt as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Oracle Hospitality Global Business Unit.
Dallas native Edward Hahn III brings over 20 years of transient and groups sales experience to Virgin Hotels Dallas as Director of Sales. Hahn arrives after effectively managing a division of group sales at the Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas. Prior to the Four Seasons, he held a variety of sales positions with Warwick Hotels and Resorts, Radisson Hotels and DoubleTree by Hilton. At Virgin Hotels Dallas, he is responsible for overseeing the sales and catering teams as well as the development of group packages and experiences. The hotel will feature over 14,000-square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.
Yanke comes to Virgin Hotels Dallas with strong Texas ties and over 30 years of experience, having recently held a position as President and Managing Director at St. Anthony Hotel and President and General Manager position at Hotel Emma. As General Manager, Yanke is responsible for operational performance, strategic planning, and leadership of all departments ensuring exceptional guest service across all points of the hotel. His past appointments include over 20 years with Redstone Companies, where he started as General Manager at The Houstonian Hotel and went on to serve as President & CEO of Redstone Companies Hospitality. While at Redstone, Yanke oversaw the management of operations at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa; Lakeway Resort and Spa; and several Redstone golf clubs, including the Redstone Golf Club, home to the PGA Tour's Houston Open. A native of Detroit, his experience also includes a variety of senior operational roles with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and The Freeman Group.
Scheel, who is based in Dallas, joins the team as Director of Food and Beverage with extensive hotel and restaurant experience having worked with a number of recognized brands including Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara, Shibuya in the MGM Grand Las Vegas, Vdara Hotel and Spa and Hooters Casino Hotel. Most recently he served as Director of Food and Beverage for Topgolf Dallas. In his new role, Scheel will oversee the guest experience for all of the hotel's dining and drinking outlets including Commons Club, the hotel's flagship restaurant, bar and lounge; The Pool Club, a relaxing social space for lite bites and cocktails; The Funny Library Coffee Shop, which will be located on the first level of the hotel; and all banquet and in-room dining offerings.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the development of a new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property in Dallas. With 205 InterContinental hotels open worldwide and another 61 in the global development pipeline, IHG continues to expand the brand's portfolio in the most sought-after destinations around the world.
InnSpire, a leading provider of guest engagement digital entertainment and business intelligence solutions for the global hospitality market, has strengthened its regional account service team with the appointment of two new executives to its North American Division. Chris Tedeschi has been appointed as Technical Account Manager for the company. InnSpire has added Chris to the organization in order to align with its stated growth initiatives and to continue the rapid pace of its global expansion.
Nathan Tyndall brings eight years of experience to the Canopy Dallas Uptown team, previously serving as a sales manager on property. Tyndall began his hospitality career with Wyndham Hotels in 2003, and then transitioned to Interstate Hotels & Resorts as a Business Travel Sales Manager. For ten years, Tyndall worked as a police officer at the Dallas Police Department before returning to the hospitality industry at Canopy Dallas Uptown.
Mike Haddad joins Canopy Dallas Uptown with more than 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with expertise in sales and catering, food and beverage management, front office leadership and revenue management. Most recently, Haddad served as the General Manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield for nearly three years. He has also held General Manager positions at several properties including the Marriott Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Marriott Chicago Southwest at Burr Ridge and DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit Novi.
One of the world's fastest-growing hotel brands, India-based Oyo, is gearing up for a $300 million expansion in the United States.