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Marriott's Moxy Brand Debuts in Houston, Texas

Moxy Hotels, Marriott International's edgy, stylish and playful brand for the young-at-heart is now open in Houston, Texas. The Moxy Houston Downtown located at 412 Main Street in downtown Houston is owned by Highrock Hospitality LLC. This is the first Moxy branded hotel as well as the newest lifestyle brand by Marriott to come to Houston. This new and community centered hotel believes in local partnerships, allowing guests to connect over shared experiences while having a whole lot of fun.

Houston’s Most Stylish New Hotel, Thompson Houston, Will Open Its Doors On December 21, 2023

Thompson Houston, Houston's newest and most stylish luxury hotel will open its doors on December 21. Located beside the verdant Buffalo Bayou Park, a historic 160-acre waterside green space just west of downtown Houston, Thompson Houston will be a place-making and experience-provoking hotel for seasoned globetrotters, business travelers, and Houstonians alike. Housed in a gleaming contemporary new tower, Thompson Houston will introduce to the city the first-of-its-kind urban resort environment blending high-profile design, boundary-pushing lifestyle amenities, world-class dining, and extraordinary event space all against a backdrop of rare unobstructed views of downtown Houston's skyline.

Daniel Tabares has been appointed as General Manager at Le Meridien Houston Downtown

Le Meridien Houston Downtown announces the appointment of Daniel Tabares as general manager. With 20 years of experience in hotel operations and extensive knowledge of the Houston market, Tabares will oversee the day-to-day functions of this Downtown Houston AAA Four-Diamond Hotel, including team member development, revenue management, maintaining outstanding guest satisfaction and more.

Ted Knighton has been appointed as Managing Director at Thompson Houston, by Hyatt

Bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, Ted Knighton assumes the role of Managing Director at Thompson Houston. With over two decades in the hospitality industry, Knighton brings a career of operational excellence to his role as managing director of Thompson Houston. An experienced hospitality executive, Knighton will lead the hotel operations of Thompson Houston, introducing Thompson Hotels to a dynamic new market in Texas, and establishing the hotel as a sophisticated new destination for stylish accommodations, dining, socializing and events, situated beside Buffalo Bayou Park with unobstructed views of downtown Houston. Knighton's commitment to curating an extraordinary guest experience will undoubtedly set the tone for Thompson Houston's exceptional service and unrivaled ambiance.

Lisa Hudson has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Thompson Houston, by Hyatt

Steering the hotel's sales and marketing initiatives is the accomplished Lisa Hudson. Bringing over fifteen years of experience to the new Thompson Houston, Lisa is a highly experienced leader in the hospitality space, with a proven record for driving sales and increasing revenues and she will oversee the hotel's sales, marketing, and events team, as well as assist in dedicated efforts to drive the property's overall revenue through market analysis and strategic planning. As Director of Sales & Marketing, Hudson will continue upholding and furthering the Thompson brand legacy while introducing the hotel to the Houston market and establishing Thompson Houston as one of city's finest new luxury hotels.

Gonzague “G” Sallo has been appointed as General Manager of Food & Beverage at The C. Baldwin Hotel

The design-forward C. Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston is proud to announce the appointment of Gonzague "G" Sallo as general manager of food & beverage. In his new role, Sallo will oversee all culinary operations at the C. Baldwin, including managing on-site dining concepts, Rosalie Italian Soul and The Lobby Bar, hiring and training personnel, and designing menus alongside Chef Chris Cosentino.

Charley Morales has been appointed as General Manager at The C. Baldwin Hotel

Morales joins the C. Baldwin Hotel team with over two decades of experience within the hospitality industry. A Texas native, Morales comes from The Laura Hotel in Houston where he served as the general manager, thoughtfully leading the team through the hotel's opening phase. He additionally held general manager and operations roles at distinguished brands including Sheraton Music City, The Westin Park Central and The Westin Dallas Downtown. Recognized for his hotel management, leadership, as well as employee engagement, Morales has received a multitude of industry awards including Best in Class General Manager by HEI Hotels and Resorts. He currently serves as an active board member of the Houston Hospitality Alliance.

Atrium Hospitality Showcases Makeover of Houston Marriott® South at Hobby Airport

Come experience the beautiful transformation of the Houston Marriott® South at Hobby Airport in Texas, operated by Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation's largest hotel operators. Our 290-key hotel's seven-month, multimillion-dollar renovation spanned guest accommodations, atrium lobby, restaurant, meeting space, plus new and expanded fitness center, among other areas. Alpharetta, Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality manages a portfolio of more than 80 hotels in 28 states and approximately 3 million square feet of event space.

Juan Calderon has been named Hotel Manager at Marriott Marquis Houston

Marriott Marquis Houston announced Juan Calderon has been named the new Hotel Manager. In his role, he will serve as the strategic business leader of property operations at the 1,000-room urban resort and be responsible for areas including front office, recreation/fitness center, housekeeping, security loss/prevention, engineering/maintenance, food and beverage, and event management. He will work with other members of Marriott Marquis Houston's Executive Committee and department heads to develop and implement property-wide strategies, ensuring customer needs are met, employees are satisfied, and financial performance is on target.

Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Clear Lake Completes an Extensive Revitalization Project

LBA Hospitality, an Alabama-based hotel management company, proudly announces a fresh chapter in the life of the Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Clear Lake. The 124-room hotel located at 18100 Saturn Lane is pleased to unveil its new look after completing refreshing updates to the furniture and finishes throughout the guestrooms, public spaces and meeting rooms. The hotel is owned by Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. and managed by LBA Hospitality of Dothan, Alabama.

JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria Completes Multimillion-Dollar Phased Renovation

Located within Houston's thriving uptown epicenter, JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria recently unveiled the last multi-million dollar renovation phase of the guest rooms, suites and corridors to finalize the hotel's complete transformation. The enhancements join the refreshed meeting and public spaces, lobby and executive lounge which were finished in 2019.

Nour Laasri has been appointed as Area General Manager at Marriott Marquis Houston

Nour Laasri has been appointed Marriott International's new Area General Manager, Houston, and General Manager for Marriott Marquis Houston. In his role as General Manager, Laasri will act as the primary strategic leader for the 1,000-room Marriott Marquis Houston. He will oversee the success of all day-to-day operations, financial performance, sales and revenue generation, and guest & employee satisfaction strategies. As Area General Manager, Laasri will serve as an active member of the Houston community and will help the hotel team foster deeper relationships with local officials and businesses in the area.

Andrew Frosch has joined HVS Brokerage & Advisory as Senior Vice President

Andrew Frosch, Senior Vice President, has participated in over 100 transactions worth more than $350 million total. Applying his hospitality business expertise, Andrew proactively researches and analyzes factors that affect hotel owners, providing up-to-date information, knowledge, and advice to help clients maintain and increase their wealth. He is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and a licensed real estate broker in Texas.

Joseph Manuel has joined HVS Brokerage & Advisory as Vice President

Joseph Manuel, Vice President, has participated in numerous transactions worth more than $100 million total. He specializes in the acquisition and disposition of hospitality assets in South Texas and Louisiana. Joseph builds strong client and investor relationships, using a collaborative communication approach together with strong marketing and presentation skills. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and is a licensed real estate sales agent in Texas.