Driftwood Capital, a Miami-based hospitality investment firm, has completed an $11 million renovation of the 226-room Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park in Durham, North Carolina. The investment signals continued confidence in demand across the Raleigh-Durham hospitality market, and Driftwood Hospitality Management will continue to operate the hotel.
Celebrated hotel brand and management company, Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Mensi as General Manager of Unscripted Durham, a 74-room lifestyle hotel in the heart of downtown Durham in North Carolina, effective immediately
Renowned hotel brand and management company, Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Weylan Rhame as General Manager of Unscripted Durham in North Carolina.
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and JB Duke Hotel, two premier, AAA Four Diamond luxury properties located on the campus of Duke University, recently announced Julie Barrow as the new area director of sales and marketing. A hospitality leader with more than 25 years of experience, most recently with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Barrow will lead the sales, marketing, revenue management and public relations efforts for both the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and JB Duke Hotel.
Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Whiteheart as General Manager for Unscripted Durham, the flagship location for its lifestyle brand and hospitality concept Unscripted Hotels.
Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group appoints Hans Luther as General Manager for Unscripted Durham, the first location for its newest lifestyle brand and hospitality concept Unscripted Hotels.
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company has announced the appointment of John Henry as General Manager of Cambria hotel & suites in Durham, N.C. The 33-year-old local landmark was acquired in 2015 and went through an $8 million renovation. It reopened as the Cambria Durham in April.
Following a $19.5 million dollar revitalization, the 1960s icon formerly known as the Jack Tar Motor Lodge now boasts 74 well-appointed guest rooms and five inspired food and beverage venues, including a spacious rooftop pool deck and lounge, offering a series of engaging weekly events and activations. Maintaining much of its original architecture and design, accented by bright colors and custom murals, each space is full of distinct character, just like the city of Durham.
21c Museum Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerry Link to the position of General Manager of 21c Museum Hotel Durham, opening the first quarter of 2015. A 25-year hospitality industry veteran and previously General Manager at 21c Cincinnati, Link has experience with both branded luxury and independent boutique properties. Link's experience spans all areas of hotel management including food and beverage, marketing, development, finance and sales. As General Manager of 21c Cincinnati, he oversaw both the pre-opening and opening phases of the hotel and was responsible for all hotel operations, sales, and community and guest relations. Under his management, 21c Cincinnati was named the #1 Hotel in the U.S. by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Prior to joining 21c, Link spent 13 years with Hilton Hotels and nine years with Renaissance Hotels.
21c Museum Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Cathy Shaffer to the position of Associate Director of Sales and Marketing of 21c Museum Hotel Durham, opening the first quarter of 2015. Shaffer brings an intimate knowledge of the Triangle area and experience in sales, marketing, account management and business development to 21c Museum Hotels. She began her career at Marriot Hotels and has held sales positions at a number of national hotel brands. Most recently, Shaffer was the Mid Market Account Executive of the Mid-Atlantic Region at Marriot Hotels International. There she was responsible for a number of corporate and university accounts in the Raleigh/Durham area.