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Gateway Jax Signs Agreement with Marriott International and The Indigo Road Hospitality Group for Hotel Merrydelle –– Downtown Jacksonville’s First Lifestyle Hotel

Gateway Jax, a leading developer in Jacksonville's urban core, today announced a signed agreement with Marriott International and The Indigo Road Hospitality Group to open Hotel Merrydelle, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel. Formerly the Ambassador Hotel, the building is set to undergo a transformative renovation as part of Gateway Jax’s development of Pearl Square. The Tribute Portfolio Hotel brand portfolio represents a collection of independent boutique hotels that showcase unique design, create spaces and experiences that connect guests to the surrounding community, and focus on unmatched, sincere service. Hotel Merrydelle is slated to be Downtown Jacksonville’s first lifestyle hotel.

Tribute Portfolio
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic Debuts on Mayo Clinic Campus

Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic is officially open and welcomes guests for the first time today, marking the first full-service hotel opening in the Jacksonville market in nearly two decades. Since construction first began in 2023, the eight-story, 252-room property has been one of Northeast Florida's most anticipated hotel openings. Located on the Mayo Clinic campus, the property combines Hilton's world-class hospitality with the easygoing spirit of coastal Florida. The hotel, which was built by Concord Hospitality Enterprises and Whitman Peterson, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, is also one of the newest Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties to debut the brand's refreshed identity, a modernized expression of Hilton, reflected through enhanced design and reimagined service touchpoints.

Hilton
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic Set to Debut October 2025 Offering a Modern, Coastal Take on Hospitality in Northeast Florida

Something exciting is taking shape on Transformation Way. Slated to open in October 2025, Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic is gearing up to become one of Northeast Florida's most anticipated hotel openings, a sophisticated escape offering world-class service with relaxing coastal charm.

Hilton
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Appointment

Lacey Childress has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville JTB/Deerwood Park

Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, is excited to announce the promotion of an associate to General Manager: Lacey Childress of Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville JTB/Deerwood Park. This elevation is the result of the completion of the company's UPGM (Unleash Potential General Manager) program, an initiative designed to empower rising talent and create a clear path for internal advancement.

Hilton
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Appointment

Thomas LaHood has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage Outlets at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, a modern and sophisticated hotel located in the heart of downtown on the St. John's River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, announces Thomas LaHood as Director of Food and Beverage Outlets. In his new role, LaHood will oversee the operations of all food and beverage outlets in the hotel with responsibilities including menu planning, restaurant staffing, catering services, and more.

Hyatt Regency
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Appointment

Samantha Pritchard has been appointed as Director of Sales at SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 12, 2024—Key International, a globally recognized real estate investment and development company, and Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Samantha Pritchard has been named director of sales of the new 156-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront. Pritchard joins Michael Weihs, who recently joined Shaner as general manager last fall.

SpringHill Suites
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Opinion Article Development

Jacksonville, FL Supports a Robust Hotel Development Pipeline Despite Economic Uncertainty

While many U.S. markets have experienced a slowdown in hotel development amid rising construction costs, increasing financing costs, and general uncertainty, the greater Jacksonville market area has continued to support a robust hotel development pipeline. Factors contributing to this growth include ongoing infrastructure projects in the market, such as the JAXPORT dredging project and Interstate 295 expansion; the ongoing work of the Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) to broaden the city’s appeal as an international business destination; and the availability of land suitable for development.Thus, contrary to other large U.S. markets, Jacksonville did not experience a slowdown of new supply in the post-pandemic period, with over 9% of Duval County’s roughly 20,000 guestrooms being added from January 2021 through June 2024. The following properties represent some of the market’s most noteworthy additions during that period:

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By Hannah McManus, Project Manager, Tampa, HVS
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

LBA Hospitality Completes Renovation of Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville, North Carolina

LBA Hospitality, an Alabama-based hotel management company, today announced that Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville, NC has completed its renovation. Located at 139 Circuit Lane in Jacksonville, North Carolina the 105-room hotel has undergone a complete transformation of its guestrooms and public spaces. The hotel is owned by Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. of Richmond, Virginia and managed by LBA Hospitality of Dothan, Alabama.

Home2 Suites
Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States