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The Continued Rise of Upstate South Carolina’s Hospitality Sector
While Greenville’s lodging sector has traditionally focused on business travelers, it has evolved in recent years to embrace a wider variety of demand. Given the strong presence of major companies in the automotive manufacturing, advanced materials, aerospace, aviation, and health services fields, commercial demand has always been strong for area hotels. The market’s diverse employment base and expanding economy continues to attract new companies and new residents. This relocation demand, coupled with the growth of the market’s tourism sector since 2020 and expansion of the city’s downtown neighborhood, has resulted in lodging demand shifting more towards the leisure segment.
By Janet Snyder, Senior Vice President and Director at HVS Asheville, HVS
Tammi Johnson has been appointed as Spa Manager at Spa H at Hotel Hartness
Hay Creek Hotels is delighted to announce Spa H, a full-service spa located within the forthcoming Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina, and the appointment of Tammi Johnson as spa manager. Situated within the 449-acre award-winning Hartness community, Hotel Hartness will offer an idyllic retreat in proximity to downtown Greenville. Managed by Hay Creek Hotels, the property, as well as Spa H, is set to open winter 2023.
David Schuam has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Greenville
Auro Hotels is pleased to announce David Schaum has been hired as the General Manager at Hyatt Regency Greenville. In this role, Schaum will be responsible for the hotel's day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of the iconic 330-room property in the heart of downtown Greenville.
LBA Hospitality Selected to Manage the Residence Inn by Marriott in Greenville, North Carolina
LBA Hospitality, an Alabama–based hotel management company, today announced that it has been selected to manage another hotel owned by BPR Properties of High Point, North Carolina. The Residence Inn by Marriott in Greenville, North Carolina is a 97-suite hotel located at 1820 West 5th Street.
The Kessler Collection Commemorates Grand Opening of Newest Property in Greenville, S.C.
The Kessler Collection celebrated the highly-anticipated grand opening of its second property in South Carolina, Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, today. Adding to its portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels, the newest hotel offering is a boutique modern lodge overlooking the iconic waterfalls and Falls Park on the Reedy River.
Josh Hamlin has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Hotel Hartness
Hay Creek Hotels announces Josh Hamlin as Director of Food and Beverage at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina. In this role he will oversee Hotel Hartness' food and beverage department to include the fine-dining restaurant Patterson Kitchen + Bar, The Captain, an intimate bar located inside the Hartness Manor, the full-service Spa H, and over 16,000 square feet of dedicated space for meetings and events. A boutique hotel uniquely located within the 449-acre award-winning Hartness community, Hotel Hartness will offer a luxurious and idyllic retreat in proximity to downtown Greenville. Hotel Hartness is set to open this winter and the property's debut will mark Hay Creek Hotels' first property in upstate South Carolina.
Michael Bonasia has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel Hartness
Hay Creek Hotels is pleased to announce Michael Bonasia as director of sales and marketing of Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina. In this role, Bonasia will be responsible for driving business development and leading the sales and marketing team for the 73-room hotel, that features the only premier spa suites in Greenville. Hotel Hartness' world class amenities include the fine-dining restaurant Patterson, the intimate Captain's Bar, and the full-service Spa H. Uniquely located within the 449-acre award-winning Hartness community, the boutique hotel will offer a luxurious and idyllic retreat in proximity to downtown Greenville. Hotel Hartness is set to open this December and the property's debut will mark Hay Creek Hotel's first property in upstate South Carolina.
Albert Mertz has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Hartness
Hay Creek Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Mertz as general manager of Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina. With more than 30 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Mertz brings invaluable expertise to his new role. A boutique hotel uniquely located within the 449-acre award-winning Hartness community, Hotel Hartness will offer a luxurious and idyllic retreat in proximity to downtown Greenville. Managed by Hay Creek Hotels, Hotel Hartness is set to open this fall and introduce incredible amenities and a level of service currently not offered in the market.
Crestline Selected to Manage The Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown, South Carolina
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC announced today that it has been selected to manage the 130-guestroom Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown in South Carolina.
Baileigh Wilson has been appointed as Master Mixologist and Beverage Director at AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown
Auro Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Baileigh Wilson as Master Mixologist and Beverage Director of AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown. In this role, Wilson will be responsible for developing the hotel's beverage concepts and creating an innovative, one-of-a-kind cocktail experience for each of its unique beverage and dining outlets. Located at the hotel and opening early spring 2021 will be Juniper, The Secret Garden, Fire Box, The Pres s Room, Paloma, Social Burger and AC Kitchen.As Master Mixologist, Wilson will oversee beverage and service for AC Hotel Greenville Downtown, where patrons will enjoy a wide variety of options available at the seven restaurants and bars located at the hotel. From classic cocktails and bold new concoctions, to a selection of expertly curated wines and beer, the hotel will offer an atmosphere and menu for all occasions. Wilson will also lead tastings and mixology classes for those wishing to expand their cocktail knowledge.
Fernando Coppola has been appointed as Executive Chef at AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown
Auro Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Fernando Coppola as executive chef of AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown, a new hotel located in Greenville, SC that will boast luxurious accommodations, unique amenities and numero us dining opportunities when it opens early 2021. As executive chef of AC Hotel Greenville Downtown, Chef Coppola is responsible for overseeing the culinary direction for seven restaurants located at the hotel, each one presenting a distinct dining experience unlike any other to the Upstate. Located at the hotel will be Juniper, The Secret Garden, Fire Box, The Press Room, Paloma, Social Burger and AC Kitchen. In his role he will also lead the catering and banquet services for the hotel's nearly 10,000 square feet of dedicated space for meetings and events.Chef Coppola boasts extensive knowledge of the culinary an d hospitality industry and he brings more than twenty years of experience from some of the most esteemed kitchens all over the world, including those in Qatar, Puerto Rico and Uruguay, as well as his home country of Argentina. His passion for cooking developed as a child when spending time with his grandparents. Together they would make breads, pizzas, pastas, paellas, and other specialty dishes from scratch and inspired by their native countries of Spain and Italy.With a strong belief that the best dishes start with great ingredients, specifically organic and local produce, his own cuisine gravitates toward highlighting simple and unadulterated flavors.A graduate of Alicia Berger Cooking School with a certificate in culinary arts, he trained under Maurice Lacharme and Alicia Berger, members of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Académie Culinaire de France and former Bocuse d'Or jury members, and credits his signature cooking style to the fundamentals he developed under their tutelage. Chef Coppola has developed expertise in Spanish, Italian, French, South American and Modern Fusion cuisines, and he comes to AC Hotel Greenville Downtown from W Chicago City Center, where he served as executive chef and director of beverage and food. He has also served as executive chef at W Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island and as chef de cuisine at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel in Qatar. His vast culinary career additionally includes leadership roles at restaurants in Buenos Aires and Uruguay among other international destinations.
Tanner Marino has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel Hartness
Hotel Hartness, a new hotel managed by Hay Creek Hotels and opening in Greenville, SC in early 2022, has appointed Tanner Marino as Executive Chef.As Executive Chef, Marino will be responsible for overseeing Patterson, the fine dining restaurant located in the forthcoming Hotel Hartness, as well as for the hotel's banquet catering. Marino lived in the south for most of his life and grew up in an Italian family where the tradition of coming together over a homecooked meal was constant. After finding himself gravitating towards the kitchen in his teens, Marino enrolled in culinary school before moving to Greenville, SC where he began his career at Devereaux's. Under the tutelage of Devereaux's Steven Greene and Spencer Thomson, he worked his way up to Chef de Cuisine of the acclaimed restaurant. Marino continued his career at Hyatt Regency in Greenville and The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina. He comes to Hotel Hartness from the Westin Chattanooga where he served as Executive Chef.
Else Miller has been appointed as Director of Sales at AC Hotel Greenville
Miller is an established industry veteran with more than 18 years of experience in Greenville, where she has led sales efforts at SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, Hyatt Regency and Hilton hotels. Please see a link below to download their headshots, as well as image of the hotel.
John Deck has been appointed as General Manager at AC Hotel Greenville
Deck brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as general manager with more than 25 years of leadership including his most recent role as corporate food and beverage director at Auro Hotels, as well as previous general manager roles at Marriott Greenville and Hyatt Regency Suites in Atlanta.
Jonathan Bashier has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Hartness
A Greenville native with more than 25 years of hotel management and operations experience, Brashier is an award-winning hotelier recognized for his invaluable expertise, leadership and ingenuity. In his role as general manager, Brashier will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the hotel and the development of guest experiences. Hotel Hartness, set to debut in early 2022, will be managed by Hay Creek Hotels and located within Hartness, a new urban village in the vibrant destination of Greenville, South Carolina.
Cambria Hotels Expands South Carolina Footprint With Greenville Opening
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its rapid growth across the country with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Greenville. The four-story, 126-room hotel, which is the brand's fifth property in the Palmetto State, is ready to welcome guests who are getting back on the road.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Expands In The Carolinas, Announces New Hotel In Greenville, SC
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will open a boutique hotel in the historic West End of Greenville, South Carolina. The new Kimpton hotel is set to open in early 2022 and will mark the fourth property for the boutique hotel company in the Carolinas, joining Kimpton hotels in Asheville, Charlotte and Winston-Salem.
Kelly Schlitter has been promoted to Director of Sales at Aloft Greenville Downtown
Kelly Schlitter was promoted to Director of Sales from Group Sales Manager at Aloft Greenville Downtown. In her new role, Kelly will be responsible for managing all sales and marketing efforts for the lifestyle hotel located on ONE City Plaza in downtown Greenville. A 15-year hospitality veteran, Kelly began her career as a conference services manager at The Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. She honed her sales expertise with management positions in a variety of industry sectors, including group sales, conference and spa services, and catering sales, and holds a B.S. in Sport, Entertainment and Event Management from Johnson and Wales University.
Country Inn & Suites By Radisson Opens Hotel In Greenville, South Carolina Following A Multimillion Dollar Renovation
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, a leading upper midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Greenville, SC located at 2756 Laurens Road. The newly renovated hotel features modernized guest rooms, a refreshed lobby and an updated exterior. The hotel's convenient location off I-85 makes it the perfect resting spot for guests traveling to Greenville for business or leisure. Guests visiting local businesses, exploring the shops in downtown Greenville or touring the campus at Clemson University will be pleased by the welcoming services the hotel has to offer.