In the spirit of the Sydney Opera House, Paris' Eiffel Tower, the St. Louis Gateway Arch and even the Washington Monument, the iconic guitar hotel tower under construction at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood is soon to become one of the world's most recognized landmarks.
In advance of the highly-anticipated summer opening of Dream Hollywood, Danny Benaderet has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing for the property. With over 15 years of experience in the hotel industry, Benaderet will be an integral part of the Dream Hollywood team and will focus on group business for the hotel.Benaderet joins Dream Hollywood from Loews Hollywood, where served as Director of Sales for the last three years and was awarded the Platinum Loews Superstar status in 2015. Previously, he was the Director of Sales & Marketing at the Thompson Beverly Hills, in Beverly Hills, California, where he directed a sales team of four for a 107-room, luxury lifestyle hotel. Benaderet has also held sales management positions at the Los Angeles Convention Center, The Standard Hotel, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, The Queen Mary Hotel, The Disney Land Resort and Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites.
Hollywood's iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is using ALICE to optimize staff communication and increase guest satisfaction. The Hollywood Roosevelt, rated number 14 out of 300+ hotels in Los Angeles county, continues to prioritize guest experience, implementing ALICE Staff, ALICE's software module for guest request management in November 2016.
As executive chef, Salvador Soberanis will oversee all culinary operations for the resort, under the guidance of Teran. Soberanis started at the resort in May 2015 as part of its pre-opening team and supported menu development for new Margaritaville concepts at the resort, including JWB Prime Steak and Seafood. Prior to joining Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Soberanis held culinary positions at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort; Sonesta Coconut Grove Miami; The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C.; and The Grand America Hotel and Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
As director of food and beverage, Andres Teran will oversee the strategy and ongoing operations of the resort’s eight diverse food and beverage concepts. Teran started at the resort in May 2015 as part of its pre-opening team and has been instrumental in driving the resort’s exciting food and beverage program. He began his 15-year career at The Alexander Hotel in Miami Beach, where he assisted with the successful launch of Shula’s Steakhouse. He then went on to serve as executive sous chef for Ocean Point Resort & Spa in Sunny Isles and later, executive chef at Morton’s Steakhouse in North Miami, leading a $6.5 million operation. Prior to joining Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Teran led the team at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.
More than 95 percent of timeshare industry professionals expect consumer interest in the timeshare market in 2016 will be stronger or on par with the past year, according to the fifth annual Vacation Ownership Survey by Capital One. Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of those surveyed believe consumer interest in timeshares will be stronger in 2016 — 26 percentage points higher than last year's survey — and 23 percent expect interest will be on par with the past year. Only three percent anticipate a decline in consumer interest. The survey was conducted at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) World 2016 conference in Hollywood, Florida.
Bill Wright has been appointed to the position of President at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. He will be responsible for all operations and management of South Florida's largest gaming and entertainment complex. Wright's appointment was announced by Seminole gaming Chief Operating Officer Larry Mullin.
Meliá Hotels International today announced that it will open and manage the newly constructed Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort in the Hollywood – Fort Lauderdale area of South Florida in 2015. The new condominium hotel property will be the company's second property under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts' brand in the United States, the first being Meliá Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration, FL.
Ed Walls has joined Hilton Worldwide as the newest member of the Curio – A Collection by Hilton management team. As the General Manager for Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood since October 2011, Walls will continue to oversee the overall operations and sales for the 998 room beachfront property.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and affiliates of The Witkoff Group and New Valley have signed agreements for the development of an EDITION Hotel and residences in West Hollywood, Calif. Marriott will manage the hotel under a long-term contract.
South Florida’s premier beachfront resort and convention center, the Diplomat Resort was acquired last month by Thayer Lodging Group (“Thayer”), a Brookfield Company, and its institutional partners. The resort encompasses 998 rooms and suites, numerous restaurants and a spa, along with more than 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. Thayer previously announced the property would undergo a $100 million enhancement initiative to begin later this year.
Thayer Lodging Group ("Thayer"), a Brookfield Company, and its institutional partners, have acquired the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. The Company announced the property will be renamed the Diplomat Resort & Spa and will join Hilton Worldwide's newest brand, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, in October 2014. Thayer will also embark on a $100 million enhancement initiative for the oceanfront property later this year.
The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa has welcomed Arielle Feinberg as the new spa director of the property’s 14,000 square feet Heavenly Spa by Westin™. Having managed some of the country’s most luxurious spa facilities, Feinberg brings a wealth of knowledge that she will use to lead the development of new well-being programming such as adding new treatments and amenities for guests and locals.
This year, the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention moves from its bi-annual location in Orlando to the beachside resort destination of Hollywood, Florida. The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa will host the convention from April 7-11, and over 3,000 attendees are expected from around the globe.
After three years overseeing sales and marketing efforts for Starwood Caribbean, Jim Curtis has returned to The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa to take on the role of director of sales & marketing for the second time. With over 26 years of hospitality experience including 21 years with Starwood, Curtis will be responsible for continuing to drive occupancy at the Hollywood, FL resort by targeting groups of all sizes.
Leading hospitality industry experts will highlight how independent hoteliers can help drive bookings to new highs in today's market at The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association's inaugural Boutique & Lifestyle International Leadership Symposium. Held on October 22-24, 2012 at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, CA, this groundbreaking conference is generating industry buzz with its stellar lineup of speakers, premier guest list and networking opportunities, as well as its cutting-edge marketing and conference entertainment techniques.
Loews Hotels & Resorts today announced that the company has completed the acquisition of the 632-room former Renaissance Hotel & Spa in Hollywood, Calif. from CIM Group. The hotel has been rebranded the Loews Hollywood Hotel. Terms were not disclosed. The hotel will undergo an estimated $26 million renovation which will be completed in the summer of 2013.
Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L) today announced that the company has entered into a contract to acquire the 632-room Renaissance Hotel & Spa in Hollywood, Calif. from CIM Group. The acquisition is expected to be completed June 16 and the property will rebrand immediately to the Loews Hollywood Hotel.
PhoCusWright, the travel industry research authority and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the authority on world travel and tourism, will cohost the inaugural Travel Association Summit@The PhoCusWright Conference, November 15 – 17, 2011 in Hollywood, FL USA (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami).
Guillory has over two decades of hospitality experience, where he’s acted as Director of Sales and Marketing at four hotels prior to W Hollywood: the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, The Intercontinental Hotel in Miami, The Stanford Court - a Renaissance Hotel in San Francisco and the Swissotel Chicago. From 1999-2000, he served as the Regional Vice President at Helms Briscoe Performance Group in Chicago, where he was a key player in building brand awareness and managing sales teams. Jeffrey also increased business growth for four Regal International Hotels and seven Richfield properties that included Sheraton, Radisson and Clarion brands during 1997-1999, when he was the Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing for Regal Hotels International/Richfield Hospitality Services. From 1991-1997, he rose to become the Director of Sales at the Sutton Place Hotel (formerly Le Meridien) in Chicago after holding Assistant Director of Sales and Sales Manager positions. Prior to his work at the Sutton Place Hotel, he served as the National Sales Manager at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Throughout his career, Guillory has been instrumental in improving the sales and marketing initiatives at numerous high-profile hotels around the country. He has guided two sales teams to win Sales Team of the Year, once in 2004 at the Stanford Court and again in 2006 at the InterContinental.