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Guy Sockrider has been appointed as Executive Chef at River Inn of Harbor Town

River Inn of Harbor Town, an MMI Hotel Group-managed property, is proud to announce the appointment of Chef Guy Sockrider as the new executive chef of Paulette's Restaurant, marking the beginning of an exciting new era for the beloved dining destination. A certified executive chef, Chef Sockrider brings Michelin-level experience and more than three decades of culinary innovation to the Memphis institution located in the heart of scenic Harbor Town on Mud Island.

Timeless Building, Thoughtful Stays: Kingslane Group Breathes Life Into Hotel Napoleon

Memphis's skyline just welcomed a powerful new story. The historic Hotel Napoleon, a century-old landmark in the heart of downtown, has officially reopened under the voco by IHG brand, thanks to the forward-thinking support of KingsLane Group (KLG). The transformation represents not just a restoration of one of Memphis's treasured buildings, but also a strategic move for voco as it expands into the U.S. market.

MMI Hotel Group Chosen to Steward Operations for Beloved Memphis Hospitality Landmark, River Inn at Harbor Town

MMI Hotel Group (MMI), a legacy-driven hospitality operator in the Southeast, announces its return to the Memphis market through a new management partnership with acclaimed hotel, River Inn of Harbor Town and its signature dining outlets. MMI will oversee day-to-day operations while leading a long-term, strategic campaign to reimagine the celebrated guest experience and restaurant offerings that have long defined the boutique property’s charm and local reputation.

The Peabody Getting its Ducks in a Row via NEW Financial Budgeting & Forecasting Solution

Known as “The South’s Grand Hotel, The Peabody Memphis, a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated property, is an icon in Tennessee. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel is home to five resident Mallard ducks that march daily through its lobby following their Duckmaster. Operating a property of this stature takes precision and hospitality excellence – especially when it comes to financial matters. For the last 20 years, The Peabody has relied on Aptech to automate its enterprise accounting processes. This month, the property will go live with Aptech’s budgeting and forecasting solution, Targetvue, to give its accounting team “one version of the truth.”

Bobbie Peppers has been appointed as General Manager at The Memphian

The Memphian, the only hotel in Memphis' Overton Square, is proud to announce Bobbie Peppers has been appointed General Manager. In her new role, Bobbie is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations for the 106-room boutique property and is instrumental in the management of the hotel's two onsite restaurants Tiger & Peacock and Complicated Pilgrim.

Rowland Cheeks has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at Caption and Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Rowland Cheeks has been named area director of sales marketing & events of Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. In this role, Cheeks is responsible for leading all aspects of sales, marketing and events, including developing processes to improve alignment and optimize Hyatt resources, building community relationships with local businesses, and working with marketing and PR to ensure consistent media messaging and social communication strategy for both properties. He will also manage a team of sales associates to create one-of-a-kind group experiences that reflect the culture of the city and maximize revenue potential for the hotels.

Amy Gray has been named Director of Sales & Marketing at The Central Station Memphis, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Central Station, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ hotel managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, announced today the appointment of Amy Gray as director of sales and marketing. Gray brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the 123-room boutique hotel located in Memphis' iconic South Main district, which transformed the renowned transportation station into a luxury eight-story, music, art and design-driven hotel.

Michelle Geiger has been named Area General Manager at Hyatt Centric and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis

Michelle Geiger has been named area general hotel manager for Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. With more than 25 years of experience working with the esteemed Hyatt Hotels brand, Geiger is tasked with ensuring guest satisfaction, handling daily operations, staff development, budgeting, financial planning and increasing sales and revenue.

Troy Dixon has been appointed as General Manager at The Central Station

The Central Station, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ hotel managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, announced today the appointment of Troy Dixon as general manager. The leadership appointment will bring a seasoned perspective to the 123-room boutique hotel located in Memphis' iconic South Main district, which transformed the 105-year-old renowned transportation hub into a luxury eight-story, music and design-driven hotel.

Derek Douglass Drew has been appointed as Area Hotel Manager at Caption by Hyatt and Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Derek Douglass Drew has been named as the area hotel manager for the soon to debut Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis and the neighboring Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis, bringing more than 22 years of progressive hospitality experience to the position. The appointment comes as Hyatt prepares to debut its new Caption by Hyatt brand with this opening on June 22nd.

Nicholas Janysek has been appointed as Director of Sales, Marketing & Events at Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis

Janysek began his hospitality career in 2007 as an event coordinator at Doubletree Guest Suites Austin, followed by various roles with John Q. Hammons Hotels and Marriott Area Sales, throughout the state of Texas. He later grew his skillset with managerial positions at Hyatt hotels in both Ohio and Maryland, and most recently was director of sales, marketing and events at Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade. While there, he exceeded the property's annual revenue by closing out 2018 with the highest banquet F&B revenue to date and achieved $300K above budget for the group segment in 2019. In his new role, in addition to leading Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis' sales and marketing efforts, Janysek will also steer Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis in developing strategies for revenue growth and working with marketing and public relations to ensure consistent media messaging and social communication strategy. He will manage a team of sales associates to create one-of-a-kind individual and group experiences that reflect the culture of the city and maximize revenue potential for the hotel.

Sarah Titus has been appointed as General Manager at Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis

Titus has more than 15 years of unparalleled industry knowledge and experience, having held various front-of-house, back-of-house and managerial positions. After graduating from Eastern Illinois University, Titus began her hospitality career at the Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando where she worked her way up the ranks from a front desk agent to assistant guest services manager. Longing to be back in the Windy City, Sarah took her talents to Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, where she later expanded her portfolio by working with brands including Marriott, Hilton and Preferred Hotel Group before joining the Hyatt family. Just prior to her role in Memphis, she was the hotel manager of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, where she played an integral role in leading the hotel to maintain a 90% Overall Guest Satisfaction score for four consecutive years. In her newly expanded role, Titus is managing the opening logistics for Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis, and ultimately will bring a focus on guest satisfaction, handle daily operations, staff development, budgeting and financial planning, and increasing sales and revenue for both properties.

Wellengood Partners Completes Design Refresh For The Westin Memphis Beale Street

Wellengood Partners, the premier collaborator and ally for developing, operating, and marketing hospitality venues across the country, is proud to announce the completion of a $5 million design refresh at The Westin Memphis Beale Street. From arrival through checkout, guests can experience a space reimagine with contemporary elegance and subtle hints of Memphis style in both private and shared spaces.