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January 7, 2016

Hilton Worldwide Expands its Houston Presence with the Opening of Embassy Suites by Hilton The Woodlands at Hughes Landing

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels, and The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC), announced today the opening ofEmbassy Suites by Hilton The Woodlands at Hughes Landing. The 205-suite, full-service hotel is conveniently located in Hughes Landing® in The Woodlands®, a 66-acre mixed-use development located on the vibrant Lake Woodlands® waterfront destination, where people live, work and play. Embassy Suites by Hilton The Woodlands at Hughes Landing is ideally situated as the sole hotel in Hughes Landing to meet both business and leisure traveler's needs.

Houston, Texas, United States

December 17, 2015

Scot Cotton has been appointed as General Manager at Marriott Marquis Houston

Today, Marriott International is pleased to announce the appointment of Scot Cotton as General Manager of the Marriott Marquis Houston. As general manager, he will ultimately be responsible for all aspects of hotel, including guest relations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, finances, team building, and staff development.

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release Development

December 14, 2015

Springhill Suites Hotel To Open In Houston’s Energy Corridor

The 112-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Houston, Texas is scheduled to open on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Located at 1350 Broadfield Boulevard, the SpringHill Suites Houston I-10 West/Energy Corridor will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Om Shanti Hospitality, LLC and managed by Pride Management, Inc. of Beaumont, Texas.

Houston, Texas, United States

November 27, 2015

James Ficalora has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at DoubleTree Hotel & Suites Houston by Galleria

The DoubleTree Hotel & Suites Houston by Galleria (5353 Westheimer Road) is pleased to announce the appointment of James J. Ficalora as its Director of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. A 23-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Ficalora will oversee all sales, marketing and e-commerce efforts for the soon-to-be 476 room property.

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release Development

October 29, 2015

Towneplace Suites Hotel To Open In Houston, Texas

The 120-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Houston, Texas is scheduled to open today. Located at 5315 South Rice Avenue, the TownePlace Suites Houston Galleria Area will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Propel Management of San Antonio, Texas.

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release Finance

October 23, 2015

HFTP Establishes Agnes Defranco, ED.D., CHAE Scholarship At The University Of Houston

In continuance of its fundamental mission to support hospitality-focused education, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has announced the creation of the Agnes DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE Scholarship. The scholarship, named in honor of DeFranco an HFTP Global Past President, resides at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston. To seed the scholarship, HFTP is donating US$25,000, which will be matched 100 percent by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release Development

October 19, 2015

Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria Opens In Texas

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Songy HighRoads today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria in Houston, Texas. The hotel, managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, marks the ninth Hyatt-branded hotel to open in the Houston area. Its convenient location next to Texas' largest shopping center, The Galleria®, and choice of in-hotel amenities that put guests in the driver seat – from grab-and-go or sit-down dining options to meeting spaces for groups of all sizes – make Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria a one-stop experience.

Houston, Texas, United States

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October 12, 2015

Josh Decker has been appointed as General Manager at The Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites Houston Downtown

The Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites Houston Downtown, an American Liberty Hospitality property, is pleased to announce Josh Decker as general manager for the brand new, 300-room hotel, which is expected to be complete in spring 2016.

Houston, Texas, United States

September 17, 2015

Cahal Mowery has been appointed as Director of Group Sales at JW Marriott Houston Downtown

JW Marriott Houston Downtown today announced the appointment of Cahal Mowery as director of group sales. With more than five years of group sales experience, Mowery comes to the luxury hotel from the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB), where he was a national account executive on the Convention Sales Team, tasked with attracting convention business to Houston. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing the convention and group travel market.

Houston, Texas, United States

September 3, 2015

Spencer Lane has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at JW Marriott Houston Downtown

Lane has more than 15 years of food and beverage management experience and most recently served as a food and beverage director at Hotel ZaZa in Houston. In his new role, he will be responsible for ensuring flawless execution across all food and beverage outlets.

Houston, Texas, United States

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Press Release General Management

August 25, 2015

Hilton Worldwide President & CEO Chris Nassetta To Be Inducted Into Hospitality Industry Hall Of Honor

As president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide, Christopher J. Nassetta has made a lasting and profound impact on the hospitality industry and one of the world's most recognizable hotel brands.

University of Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

August 11, 2015

Tom Segesta has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Houston

A 28-year hospitality industry veteran, Segesta began his Four Seasons career as Director of Housekeeping at The Olympic Hotel in Seattle (formerly a Four Seasons hotel). Since then, he has worked at Four Seasons properties throughout North America – from Austin and Boston to Las Vegas, Vancouver and beyond – yet his approach remains the same: “People come to our hotels to be taken care of. Our job is to create moments that matter for our guests.”

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release Human Resources

July 24, 2015

Hilton College, Diageo Launch Hospitality Training Program For Houston Veterans

A program that pairs the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management with Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, is helping Houston veterans by teaching "Learning Skills for Life."

University of Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

July 24, 2015

Jay Marsella has been named Director of Sales & Marketing at Marriott Marquis Houston

Mr. Jay Marsella has joined the Marriott Marquis Houston as director of sales and marketing. In his role, Marsella oversees all sales and marketing efforts for the 1,000 room hotel and is tasked with driving pre- and post-opening momentum for the Marquis brand in Houston.

Houston, Texas, United States

July 22, 2015

Jay R. Campbell has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Houston Post Oaks

Jay R. Campbell has been named General Manager of the 448-room Hilton Houston Post Oaks located near the Houston Galleria on the beautiful tree-lined Post Oak Boulevard, in Houston, Texas.

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release Development

June 9, 2015

Noble Investment Group Acquires SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston Northwest

Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the acquisition of the SpringHill Suites Houston Northwest. Located within the Chasewood Technology Park, just steps from the Hewlett Packard Campuses and Lone Star College - University Park, the newly built property is the second Houston-area hotel in Noble's portfolio.

Noble Investment Group

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release General Management

June 1, 2015

The Sam Houston Joins Curio – A Collection by Hilton

Houston's most historic hotel, The Sam Houston, today joined Curio – A Collection by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's growing global collection of distinctive hotels for passionate travelers seeking local discovery and authentic experiences. Built in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Sam Houston provides guests with authentic hospitality, personalized service and contemporary amenities in a historic setting. Located in the heart of downtown Houston, the landmark hotel is near Houston's Theater District, major corporations, sports and entertainment venues, urban parks and some of the area's most popular places to shop and dine.

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release Development

March 25, 2015

Hotel Equities Selected to Operate a One-of-a-Kind SpringHIll Suites in Northwest Houston Set to Open in Summer 2015

Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) recently announced it was chosen as the management firm for a one-of-a-kind SpringHill Suites by Marriott under construction in Northwest Houston, Texas. Set to open in summer 2015, the hotel is Hotel Equities' fourth Marriott-branded property in the state. The hotel is located on the Northwest Freeway in Houston's growing medical and business corridor.

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release Human Resources

February 10, 2015

University of Houston names new dean of Conrad N. Hilton College

A new dean will take the helm at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management this summer. Dennis Reynolds, Ph.D., currently the Ivar Haglund Endowed Professor of Hospitality Management and director of the Wine Business Management Program at the Washington State University School of Hospitality Business Management, is expected to begin his duties at Hilton College on July 1, UH Provost Paula Myrick Short said. Final approval is expected by the UH System Board of Regents on Feb. 19.

University of Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

Press Release Human Resources

January 30, 2015

Hilton College joins top hospitality programs in Europe and Asia to offer MS in Global Hospitality Business

The University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management is partnering with the top hospitality programs in Europe and Asia—Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) and the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)—to offer an all-new Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business.

University of Houston

Houston, Texas, United States