Davidson Hospitality Group takes over operations at the 148-room Parrot Key Hotel & Villas in Key West, adding to its existing five-property Florida Keys portfolio, with a summer renovation planned.
Hilton announced today the appointment of Thomas (Thom) Caska as complex general manager of Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton and The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton in Key West, Florida. In his new role, he is responsible for managing Casa Marina, a 311-room beachfront property nestled along the southern edge of Key West, and The Reach, a 150-room boutique resort just west of sister hotel Casa Marina and steps away from Duval Street.
The Marquesa Hotel is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Travis Lee as the new Executive Chef of Café Marquesa, the hotel's renowned fine dining restaurant. With an extraordinary career spanning over two decades in luxury hospitality and Michelin-starred kitchens, Chef Lee brings world-class culinary expertise and innovation to one of Key West's most celebrated dining destinations.
Two of Florida's most iconic names unite to celebrate a shared heritage of timeless resort glamour. Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton - one of Florida's most storied resorts, originally opened in 1920 - announces the debut of its "Stay Like Lilly" suites in collaboration with Lilly Pulitzer, the originator of American Resort Wear.
Ocean Key Resort & Spa, located at the very edge of Duval Street where the ocean meets the sky, announces the December 2025 debut of its newly redesigned lobby, bar, and lounge. This highly anticipated project introduces a fresh sense of place that reflects the resort's reputation as one of Key West's most vibrant and luxurious retreats, blending the spirited charm of the island with the sophistication of an award-winning property recognized among the best in the U.S. and Caribbean.
Premier, an end-to-end architecture, interior design, procurement, project management, and corporate engineering firm with specialization in hospitality, multi-family residential, student housing, adaptive reuse, and mixed-use development, is pleased to announce the completion of its latest boutique hotel project: the La Concha Key West, an Autograph Collection Hotel. More than a monumental hotel renovation, the project was also a significant historic conservation project that saw Premier convert the former Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel and reposition the property as the new upscale boutique La Concha Key West. Premier provided interior design, architecture, procurement, corporate engineering, and project management expertise on the project.
Remington Hospitality, a premier hotel management company, proudly announces the latest milestone for La Concha Key West, now part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. Located in the heart of Old Town Key West's historic Duval Street, this iconic property has undergone a transformative journey, transitioning from a Crowne Plaza in 2023 to an independent hotel during its $35-million renovation. La Concha Key West unveils its new brand affiliation as an Autograph Collection property, reinforcing its status as a luxurious and distinctive destination within Remington's portfolio of upscale lifestyle hotels.
An iconic hotel in the heart of Key West, Florida, partnered with Cogwheel Marketing to revitalize its online presence. Facing limited visibility in organic search, we undertook a comprehensive SEO campaign that would transform the hotel’s digital footprint. Despite initial hurdles, including low keyword rankings and minimal referring domains, our strategy led to a monumental increase in keyword rankings, organic traffic, and domain authority.
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa is thrilled to welcome Hector Ortiz as the newly appointed General Manager. With nearly 25 years of knowledge and expertise with the Hyatt brand, Ortiz will oversee operations, ensuring a continued commitment to the unparalleled experience at the hidden waterfront oasis in Key West, which is also home to the celebrity-helmed restaurant, Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Key West Kitchen.
EOS Hospitality has announced Brittany Norton as the new Area Director of Sales for its Key West properties, including Oceans Edge Resort & Marina, The Perry Hotel & Marina, and Havana Cabana. Norton joins the team as a results-driven sales and events professional with over a decade of experience in the destination resort industry.
Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, today announces the rebranding of Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel in Key West, Florida, to La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection. Remington Hospitality, which managed the property previously, will continue its reputation of excellence in conjunction with sister company Premier, which is spearheading the renovation’s interior design, procurement, and project management. The project is slated for completion in early 2024.
Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement, project management, and development firm, is pleased to announce it will lead the interior design, procurement, and project management of the Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel in Key West, Florida which has been rebranded to Autograph La Concha Key West. Premier will be working in partnership with sister company, the dynamic and growing hotel management firm, Remington Hospitality, who will be managing the property, which is slated for completion in early 2024.
Key International, a leading real estate development and investment firm, has completed the purchase of the award-winning The Perry Hotel on the waterfront in Key West as part of an ambitious expansion of its $2 billion portfolio.
The beloved Marquesa Hotel, ideally situated in the heart of the historic district of Old Town Key West, happily announces the appointment of Laurence Gottlieb as Executive Chef of the hotel's award-winning signature restaurant, Café Marquesa. In his new role, Chef Laurence will oversee all aspects of the restaurant and lead his culinary team with inspiration and passion. Chef Laurence goes above and beyond to offer not only exceptional cuisine but strive s for excellence within the culinary industry, delivering thoughtfully curated menus to provide unparalleled dining experiences for every guest.With over two decades of professional culinary experience, Chef Laurence is no stranger to exceptional personalized service, drawing from an impressive career that expands across the country - from Maine and Virginia to Texas and Georgia. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in the culinary arts from Johnson and Wales University, Chef Laurence kickstarted his career in Providence, Rhode Island as Sous Chef and Lead Baker of the refined Gatehouse Restaurant. From there, he took on executive positions at notable hotels and restaurants, including The Inn at Little Washington and the private Chatham Club in Savannah, Georgia, where he refined his culinary skills, menu development and staff management. To add, Chef Laurence was also part of the opening team at The Refuge in 2021 - a new hotel with six food outlets that he over saw and managed - in addition to reconceptualizing his family bakery business, Gottlieb's Bakery, that has been a Savannah institution since 1884.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., a hotel ownership and management group with a collection of 25 distinct and visually captivating properties, today announced the acquisition of 50% ownership in The Marquesa Hotel, and the award-winning Café Marquesa, in Key West, Florida. Current owners and operators of 35 years, Carol Wightman, Erik deBoer and Derek deBoer, will continue to own the remaining interest in the hotel. Noble House Hotels & Resorts will operate and manage the property going forward.
Margaritaville Beach House Key West announced today the appointment of Thomas "Tom" Anderson as its new General Manager. Anderson will oversee the dedicated team of hospitality professionals and day-to-day operations of the 186-room oceanfront property.
The Margaritaville Beach House Key West is now open, following an ongoing multi-million investment to bring the full Margaritaville experience to life along Key West's largest beach. Previously the Barbary Beach House Key West, the rebranded and upgraded resort features popular family-friendly amenities, an expanded retail outlet, and Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill. With seasonal offers including your 5th night free, bike rentals, and daily breakfast, guests can book reservations online at MargaritavilleBeachHouseKeyWest.com.
The new Margaritaville Beach House Key West is now accepting reservations ahead of its official debut opening in less than two weeks, following an ongoing multi-million investment to bring the full Margaritaville experience to life along Key West's largest beach. Currently operating as the Barbary Beach House Key West, the rebranded and upgraded resort will feature popular family-friendly amenities, an expanded retail outlet, and Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill, a brand-new restaurant and bar concept. With seasonal offers including your 5th night free, bike rentals, and daily breakfast, guests can now book reservations online at MargaritavilleBeachHouseKeyWest.com for stays beginning November 15, 2021.
DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) and Margaritaville Holdings announced Margaritaville Beach House Key West will open in the fall of 2021.
Renovation and Re-Design of All Five Hotel Charmers Now Complete.