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Ryan Thomas has been appointed as Assistant General Manager at Hotel Drover, An Autograph Collection hotel

As a multifaceted and driven leader, Thomas has a background that spans from brand strategy to operations, which includes unique and highly sought-after skills that makes him the ideal candidate to assist with all aspects of the hotel. Having held titles such as executive operations manager, director of business optimization and brand planner for renowned players in the luxury hospitality space, his expertise goes unmatched, making him a trusted and well-rounded leader. Thomas has worked closely with ownership since 2020 to help open Fort Worth's first luxury hotel and highest performing ADR and RevPAR hotel in the city.

Marriott
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Kristin Assad has been appointed as Vice President, General Manager at Hotel Drover, An Autograph Collection hotel

As a well-respected leader with more than two decades of luxury hospitality experience, Assad brings unmatched expertise to Hotel Drover. Deemed a North Texas hospitality connoisseur, Assad has a unique and highly sought-after skill set, and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the luxurious western retreat. Assad has held key leadership positions for several renowned players in the luxury hospitality industry, including Omni Hotels & Resorts, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, as well as independent hotels, The Joule, and The Lumen Hotel. Most recently, Assad served as Regional Vice President of Operations for Coury Hospitality.

Marriott
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Hyatt Place Fort Worth/Alliance Town Center Announces Opening

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Fort Worth/Alliance Town Center, expanding the Hyatt Place brand's footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned by Moon Hotel Alliance Investment, LLC and is managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts of Dallas, Texas.

Hyatt Place
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Jamel Taggart has been appointed as Director of Hotel Food and Beverage Operations at Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection

With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Director of Hotel Food and Beverage Operations Jamel Taggart manages Hotel Drover's creative food and beverage development and operations. Finding a new home within a high-volume, fast-paced environment, Taggart brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and is perfectly equipped to keep the culinary excellence high at Hotel Drover. Having forged an outstanding path, his journey began as restaurant manager at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. He later traveled around the country and up the ladder by holding several multi-faceted positions at an array of Four Diamond and Five Diamond resorts, including the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Ariz., Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind., the MGM Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Mississippi, and the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Oklahoma among others. Most recently, he served as the executive director of food & beverage at Omni Oklahoma City Hotel where he quickly became a humble and trusted leader.

Marriott
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Devin Walline has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection

A Southern man through and through, Executive Chef Devin Walline, brings years of experience to the Fort Worth stunner, having held key leadership roles for several renowned players in the luxury dining sphere. His journey began as an executive sous chef at Lasco Enterprises where he sharpened his knife in elevated comfort food with a fine dining twist. He later held multi-faceted positions at The 404 Kitchen in Nashville, Tenn. before transitioning to executive chef at Slatewood Club. During his nearly four-year tenure at the renowned operations group, QED Hospitality, he rose through the ranks and reigned as the executive sous chef where he oversaw food and beverage operations in boutique hotels throughout the state. Most recently, Chef Walline served as executive chef for The Harpeth Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton in Franklin, Tenn. prior to heading south to Fort Worth, Texas. In his new role, he will oversee all culinary operations for Hotel Drover, located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, including the resort's on-site restaurant, 97 West Kitchen & Bar, The Lobby Bar, The Backyard at Hotel Drover, The Courtyard at 97 West, as well as special events and meetings throughout the historic district.

Marriott
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Development Opening

The Kimpton Harper Hotel Opens In Downtown Fort Worth

The highly anticipated Kimpton Harper Hotel debuts in downtown Fort Worth. Development Services Group, Inc., based in Memphis, TN, acquired the architectural landmark near Sundance Square from XTO Energy and oversaw the adaptive reuse to convert it from an office building into The Harper Hotel. Originally built in 1921 in the heart of downtown Fort Worth as the headquarters for Farmer's and Mechanics Bank, the reimagining of this striking building coincides with the 100th anniversary of its original completion. The Harper Hotel is managed by Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group. In the heart of downtown and three miles from the historic Fort Worth stockyards, the location offers a unique destination for travelers and locals alike with the renowned Sundance Square Plaza as well as shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and a lively bar scene—all just steps away.

Kimpton
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Development Pipeline

Pivot Plans June Opening Of The Kimpton Harper Hotel In Downtown Fort Worth

The highly anticipated Kimpton Harper Hotel debuts in downtown Fort Worth on June 2, 2021. Development Services Group, Inc., based in Memphis, TN, acquired the architectural landmark near Sundance Square from XTO Energy and oversaw the adaptive reuse to convert it from an office building into The Harper Hotel. Originally built in 1921 in the heart of downtown Fort Worth as the headquarters for Farmer's and Mechanics Bank, the reimagining of this striking building coincides with the 100th anniversary of its original completion. The Harper Hotel is managed by Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group. In the heart of downtown and three miles from the historic Fort Worth stockyards, the location offers a unique destination for travelers and locals alike with the renowned Sundance Square Plaza as well as shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and a lively bar scene—all just steps away.

Kimpton
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection, Debuts in Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District

Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection hotel, opens today in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards' National Historic District. The hotel will serve as the anchor to award-winning Mule Alley, an entertainment destination transformed from beautifully restored 100-year-old horse and mule barns. Hotel Drover joins Autograph Collection's diverse and dynamic portfolio of 200+ hotels around the world that are independent, one-of-a-kind, and champion values of vision, design, and craft.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU Celebrates Official Opening

Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU announced today its official opening. The six story, 150-room hotel is the first and only hotel to be located right next to the campus of Texas Christian University (TCU). Featuring the Hyatt Place brand's signature offerings, the new hotel provides 3,500 square feet of meeting and event space and Lot 12, an expansive rooftop bar overlooking the TCU campus, along with two Top Golf Swing Suites. Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU has been designed to serve as a destination for guests to refresh, recharge, and reconnect while enjoying the energy and atmosphere of the TCU campus.

Hyatt Place
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Mike Fulkerson has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer at Canyon Ranch

Iconic wellness brand Canyon Ranch announces the appointment of Mike Fulkerson as Chief Marketing Officer. Fulkerson brings more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and consumer marketing to his new role enhancing the Canyon Ranch guest experience, leading brand development, and driving customer acquisition and lifecycle management. Fulkerson comes to Canyon Ranch with extensive brand and marketing leadership experience across industries and geographies. His most recent role was based in Hong Kong where he served as the Asia Pacific Vice President of Marketing for Marriott International. Prior to that, he held the role of Asia Pacific Head of Marketing for Mattel, Inc. Before making the move to Hong Kong, Fulkerson held various brand, marketing and product management roles at the global headquarters for Mattel and Activision in Los Angeles. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of the South and earned an MBA from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. Fulkerson and his family are looking forward to a return to the United States and living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as well as the tradition of beginning his tenure by first experiencing Canyon Ranch as a guest.

Canyon Ranch®
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Development Pipeline

The Fort Worth Stockyards And Autograph Collection Hotels Announce Early 2021 Opening Of Hotel Drover

The Fort Worth Stockyards and Marriott's Autograph Collection Hotels are pleased to announce that Hotel Drover is set to open in early 2021. Located just steps away from the new, award-winning Mule Alley district, Hotel Drover embodies rustic-luxe design through its modern hacienda decor while honoring the historical past of the Fort Worth Stockyards. Hotel Drover's unparalleled location and historical intrigue will introduce guests to the rich history of the Texas cattle trade and will celebrate its connection to the National Historic District's unique culture, shopping, architecture, entertainment, and nightlife.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Announces First Project In Fort Worth

Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants announced today it will open a boutique hotel in downtown Fort Worth, an adaptive reuse of the historic XTO Energy Headquarters building. The new Kimpton Hotel is set to open in the spring of 2021 and will mark the third property for the boutique hotel company in Texas, joining Kimpton hotels in Austin and a Dallas project slated to open this summer.

Kimpton
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Morgan Yearout has been named Director of Revenue Management at Hotel Drover, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel

In her role as director of revenue management, Yearout will lead the team in financial planning in collaboration with the vice president, general manager and director of sales and marketing. She brings a passion for "crunching numbers" and years of experience in hospitality financial work at Hilton Revenue Management Consolidated Center. Most recently, Yearout served as the regional senior director of revenue for The Joule, where she worked alongside recently announced general manager of Hotel Drover, Kristin Assad.

Marriott
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Jeff Kuster has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Canyon Ranch®

Canyon Ranch®, North America's premier wellness lifestyle brand, today announced Jeff Kuster as CEO. Kuster's arrival ushers in a new era for the privately owned company, which was among the first to introduce an integrated approach to wellness 40 years ago, and remains committed to innovation and increasing its share of this $4.2 trillion industry.

Canyon Ranch®
Fort Worth, Texas, United States