Life House Announces New Hotel in Denver: Life House, Lower Highlands
Life House, a lifestyle hotel brand with properties in Miami and Nantucket, announces the opening of Life House, Lower Highlands in Denver, CO on November 15, 2020.
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The ART Hotel Denver Joins Curio Collection by Hilton
The ART Hotel Denver, a brilliant boutique hotel conveniently located in downtown Denver's Golden Triangle district, and Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 Reader's Choice Awards No. 22 hotel in the world; No. 9 hotel in the U.S. and the No. 1 hotel in the Southwest and West, today announced it has joined Hilton's upscale Curio Collection. The exclusive global portfolio of more than 90 handpicked hotels and resorts caters to travelers seeking local discovery and authentically curated experiences. Originally opened in June 2015, the ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton is located within walking distance of the famed Denver Art Museum, the Clyfford Still Museum and more than 16 other galleries; museums; world-class public art installations; shopping destinations; historic landmarks and surprising locales that encompass one of Colorado's most dynamic urban destinations.
COVID-19’s Impact on the Denver Lodging Market
Amid a worldwide pandemic, the lodging industry is facing a downturn that is greater than the past two lodging-market declines combined. During the Great Recession, Metro Denver's occupancy fell roughly eight points from 65% in 2008 to 57% in 2009; this year, we forecast occupancy to drop from the 2019 benchmark of roughly 74% to 42%, reflecting a 32-point correction. Average rate declined from $106 in 2008 to $93 in 2009, a 12% drop; this year, we forecast ADR to fall 30% ($135 to $96).
Urban And Upscale Boutique Brand Vīb® Underway In Denver, Colorado
Best Western Hotels & Resorts® announced today that the construction of its highly-anticipated Vīb property in Denver, Colorado is officially underway. Located at 3560 Brighton Boulevard in the River North (RiNo) Art District, Vīb Denver will have 140 rooms and be an optimal spot for travelers looking to explore the newly industrialized area.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Welcomes New Best Western Premier® Hotel In Denver
Best Western Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest upscale property, the Best Western Premier Denver East. The newly renovated hotel opened its doors to guests as a Best Western Premier property showcasing sleek design, luxury amenities and superior service that are synonymous with the Best Western Premier brand.
Nobody Asked Me But… No. 231: Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colorado
Hotel History: Brown Palace Hotel, (479 rooms). The Brown Palace Hotel opened in 1892 with an eight-story atrium designed by architect Frank E. Edbrooke (1840-1921). More than 400 wrought iron grillwork panels ring the lobby from the third through the seventh floors. Two of them are upside down, one to serve the tradition that man is imperfect; the other sneaked in by a disgruntled workman.
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, Hotel consultant, Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC
Randie Mallory has been appointed as General Manager at Residence Inn by Marriott – Denver/Cherry Creek
Approaching 10 years in the hospitality industry, Mallory began her career as a housekeeper before advancing to operations manager, assistant general manager and her first general manager position in 2017. She most recently served as a brand specialist for Marriott's western region.
Kate Thompson has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Renaissance Hotel – Denver Downtown City Center
Thompson holds a strong background in the hospitality industry, having served most recently as area director of sales and marketing for Sage Hospitality in Nashville, Tennessee. She has also worked as director of sales and marketing for Union Station Hotel in Nashville and The Curtis Hotel in Denver.
Brian Leiker has been promoted to General Manager at Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center
Brian Leiker, a 19-year veteran of the hospitality industry, has been promoted to general manager of the 230-room Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center, located within downtown Denver's historic former Colorado National Bank building. Leiker has been with Stonebridge Companies for 13 years and most recently served as general manager of the 302-room dual-branded Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown Convention Center. His strong track record of success includes bringing hotels into the top percentile of their respective brands for guest satisfaction scores while growing revenue and market penetration.
Kerstin Sommer-Raza has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at The Crawford & The Oxford Hotels
Sage has hired Kerstin Sommer-Raza to serve as the Area Director of Sales & Marketing overseeing the two independent & award-winning downtown Denver hotels.
Tiffany Owen has been promoted to Area General Manager at Denver Union Station, The Crawford Hotel, The Oxford Hotel & The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon
Sage Hospitality is pleased to announce that it has promoted Tiffany Owen to the position of Area General Manager overseeing Denver Union Station, The Crawford Hotel, The Oxford Hotel and The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon.
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport is officially open. The new hotel features unexpected and experiential elements, including a curated Colorado-centric art program; a lively bar showcasing top local beers, wine and spirits; a resident Golden Retriever puppy named Denver greeting guests at check-in; and an ultra-convenient location just one stop away from Denver International Airport (DIA) on the RTD University of Colorado A-line train.
Alexis Martinez has been named Executive Chef at The Denver Marriott Tech Center
Chef Martinez started his culinary career as a busboy at Arizona's Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, where he quickly rose up through the ranks to ultimately serve as Chef de Cuisine. He came to Denver to serve as the Executive Chef of the Loews Denver Hotel and most recently served as the Senior Sous Chef at the Sheraton Denver Downtown.
Now Open: Tru by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center
Two of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brands, Tru by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, announced that the opening of their latest properties, the dual-branded Tru by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center and Home2 Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center, is set for Friday, Nov. 1. The 382-room dual-branded hotel, with 176 Tru by Hilton rooms and 206 Home2 Suites by Hilton suites, is located at 801 15th Street in downtown Denver. The property is owned and managed by Stonebridge Companies, a leading and privately owned hotel owner, operator and developer headquartered in Denver. The new 22-story dual-branded hotel is conveniently located near top Denver destinations including the Colorado Convention Center, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Pepsi Center and 16th Street Mall.
The Sheraton Denver Downtown Embarks on $80 Million Phased Renovation
The Sheraton Denver Downtown this week announced the official start of an $80 million hotel renovation that will change the face of the hotel and the 16th Street Mall. Sheraton Denver Downtown has long been an anchor in Downtown Denver, serving as the largest events hotel in the city with unmatched heritage and deep roots in the local community. Once transformed, the hotel will reflect the new Sheraton experience, making it one of the first to do so in North America.
Sean McNamara has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek
Sage Hospitality, a leading hotel management and investment company, is pleased to announce that Sean McNamara is now serving as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek.
TWC Management Breaks Ground on Vīb Hotel in Denver, Colorado
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) celebrated the upcoming arrival of its urban, upscale boutique brand, Vīb, with a groundbreaking ceremony in Denver yesterday. Vīb currently boasts 16 properties in the North America pipeline, and Vīb Denver will be joining locations in Springfield, Missouri; Bangkok, Thailand and Antalya, Turkey.
Hilton Opens New Dual-Brand Property in Denver
Hilton announced today its newest property, the dual-branded Tru by Hilton Denver Airport Tower Road and Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Airport Tower Road, bringing a total of 186 new rooms to the Denver area. The dual-brand hotel enters a market that welcomed more than 31 million visitors for the third straight year in 2018.*
Hyatt Announces Plans for Thompson Denver
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced plans for Thompson Denver, the first Thompson Hotels property in the state of Colorado, expected to open in 2021. Currently under development, Thompson Denver recently broke ground at 1600 Market Street in LoDo, a bustling downtown neighborhood in the heart of the city that is steps from iconic Union Station.
Amy Healy has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) Denver Union Station
Healy joined the HGI team with more than 20 years of hospitality management experience. Previously, she was the opening general manager for Geronimo Parks, where she created and oversaw the opening project's budget, staff and implementation of the park's internal culture. Healy also led the Hotel Indigo Denver team as its opening general manager. She oversaw the opening of the 180-room hotel and full-service restaurant, created the hotel's opening budget, organized teams and drove the project forward to meet deadlines and milestones in its opening year.Prior to Hotel Indigo Denver, Healy was with Island Hospitality Management, and, previously, more than 13 years with Larkspur Hotels and Restaurants in several roles, from front desk manager to regional/area general manager.