Premier Resorts & Management, a full-service hotel operating company headquartered in Ormond Beach, Florida today announced the opening of the 190-room Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel. The futuristically-designed property located at 640 North Atlantic Avenue on the oceanfront of Daytona Beach is owned by 640 North Atlantic Hospitality, LLC and managed by Premier Resorts & Management.
Bell recently rejoined HVMG as general manager of the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, having previously held multiple leadership roles at the Shores Resort and Spa from 2011-2015. Prior to assuming his new position, he was general manager and regional director of operations supporting six hotels across the company's portfolio. Bell has received numerous accolades, including 2019 GM of the Year, Hard Rock Hotel of the Year and Delta Hotel of the Year twice.
Max Beach Resort has announced the appointment of Sarah Mankie as executive chef at the newly opened property (June 2022) located oceanfront (1901 S. Atlantic Avenue) overlooking a renowned stretch of east coast Florida shoreline. Drawing on her strong southern heritage, the Virginia native will direct culinary operations at the resort's Venn Bar, and oversee menus, staff and meal preparation for executive meetings and special events.
New Beachfront Resort Welcoming Guests with Special Offer through September 30th,2022.
Since 2021, Bell has served as the lead general manager for the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach and the Delta Hotel by Marriott Daytona Beach Oceanfront. During his tenure, the Hard Rock Hotel earned the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Status, as well as numerous industry accolades. Prior to joining the Hard Rock as hotel manager, Bell held the same position at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Melbourne Beach Oceanfront in Fla. and was rooms division manager at The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla., a AAA Four-Diamond rated resort. Bell joined HVMG's Circle of Excellence in 2019 and won HVMG's "General Manager of the Year" Award in 2020. He earned his MBA in business administration from Keiser University and his BS in hospitality management from Bethune-Cookman University. In his new role, Bell will continue as general manager at the Hard Rock Hotel with additional oversight of a handful of other resort and lifestyle properties.
Codianne has spent nearly three decades in the hospitality industry at fine-dining establishments and four-star properties. Most recently, he was Director of Operations at the Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center, which is one of the leading meeting hotels in the area. Prior to this, he was Food & Beverage Manager at the oceanfront, four-star Hammock Beach Resort, as well as at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa - the largest full-service resort on Florida's Gulf Coast. Codianne's also overseen restaurant operations at the upscale Copper Grill steakhouse in Birmingham (Ala.) and managed the food and beverage and purchasing department for the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. He received a dual Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida in Business Administration and Hospitality Management.
Max Beach Resort is pleased to announce Director of Sales & Marketing Laura Radford to its executive team. Radford will oversee all on-site meetings and events, as well as outbound marketing efforts to generate awareness of the soon-to-open resort.
Industry icons Bayshore Capital Inc. and Crescent Hotels & Resorts have joined forces to introduce Max Beach Resort, a new concept in the evolving hospitality landscape. Driven by the combined development and hospitality management expertise and resources of the two companies, Max Beach Resort is set to open this April as the area's first-ever, professionally managed short-term rental offering featuring enhanced resort amenities for guests. Ideally situated on a stretch of world-famous Atlantic shoreline in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, Max Beach Resort will offer 72 spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom residence-style suites, with an array of lifestyle features and amenities.
Blue Water Development, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties on the East Coast, is proud to announce the acquisition of and start of renovations on the Comfort Inn & Suites, Daytona Beach Oceanfront. Formerly The Mayan Inn, the hotel will reopen in early 2020 following an extensive interior and exterior renovation. This is the company's first property in Florida and brings its total number of hotels to ten.
Jason Ward has been appointed Executive Chef of The DAYTONA. The boutique, Marriot Autograph Collection hotel opened its doors in April and is located directly across from the world-famous Daytona International Speedway.
Daytona Beach's first full-service hotel situated next to the famed Daytona International Speedway, is slated to open this spring as The DAYTONA, an Autograph Collection property. The modern, boutique hotel will anchor the new retail, dining, and entertainment destination, ONE DAYTONA, while offering access to the city's hottest attractions.
Summit Hospitality Management Group has announced the appointment of Androse Bell as general manager of the new Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, overseeing day-to-day operations and the (175) rock star team. A familiar face in the Central Florida hospitality industry, Bell was promoted from director of rooms at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach to general manager of the recently opened, 200-room, beachfront property.
The Shaner Hotel Group, one of the hospitality industry"s leading owner-operators of full- and select-service hotels, today announced the grand opening of the 105-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport. The hotel is owned by a joint venture comprised of Prime Hospitality Group, the International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and Shaner. Shaner also will operate the property.
Hard Rock International announces plans to open its fourth property in Florida, bringing the brand"s iconic vibe to Daytona Beach in late 2017. The 200-key property will bring unparalleled music offerings and amenities to one of Florida"s most well known vacation destinations. The beachfront property is in collaboration with Summit Hospitality Management Group and managed by Hard Rock International. True to the Hard Rock brand, the property will feature brand exclusive offerings including a Body Rock® workout facility, and a Rock Spa® complete with the music-infused Rhythm & Motion spa menu, six treatment rooms, a manicure/pedicure station and poolside cabanas with spa services. In the lobby, the world famous Rock Shop® will feature Hard Rock"s iconic merchandise. Keeping families in mind, young rockers can hang out in the brand"s signature hotspot, the Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club. Additionally, the property will boast The Sound of Your Stay® music amenity program, allowing guests to unleash their inner rock star – whether setting the mood with complimentary vinyl player and records or nailing power chords on a Fender guitar during an in-room jam session.
Driftwood Hospitality Management today announced the appointments of new general managers at three of the company’s Hilton Worldwide properties. Becky Darnell joins the 122-room Hampton Inn Daytona Beach Speedway – Airport team from the same position at the Clarion Inn Airport in Fletcher, N.C. She began her career in the airline industry before coming onboard with Driftwood in 2005. Since that time, Darnell has risen through the ranks at Driftwood, serving in a variety of roles, including assistant general manager, general manager, controller and human resources director. Darnell graduated with a B.S. in Business and a minor in English from Texas A&M University.