Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, unveils the new Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center (Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown) today. The property— which is set on the site of the city's historic Capp Towers Motor Hotel—resumes operations following a six-month, $40 million renovation.
Schlegel joined the Millennium Minneapolis over a decade ago as a building engineer, before being promoted to his current role of director of engineering. In this position, he will develop and implement plans to keep the Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown property, equipment, and grounds in an utmost state of repair.
Barria began her hospitality career at Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington's Director of Human Resources. She joined Millennium Minneapolis in 2021, where she manages all aspects of employee relations, including onboarding, employee benefits, ensuring compliance with labor laws, fostering a positive culture—and now, most importantly, recruitment, in preparation for the Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown opening.
Before joining Aimbridge Hospitality, Blanch spent 20 years working for the government, particularly specializing in unions for the last decade. She began her hotel hospitality career in 2021 when she was hired as the human resources director at a union hotel within the Aimbridge Hospitality portfolio. Blanch has been celebrated for her contributions to the company, receiving Aimbridge Setting the Stage award in recognition of her dedication and commitment to supporting property staff.
Gilberton has held many positions throughout her 15-year tenure in the hospitality industry. Beginning her career in food & beverage, she made the transition to finance after joining the Radisson Blu Minneapolis in 2016. Gilberton joined the team in her current role after spending the last four years in finance management at the corporate office for Choice Hotels International.
Eng has been a fixture of Minneapolis' hospitality industry for over two decades, moving to the Twin Cities after graduating with a degree in Hospitality Management. She began her career as a Front Desk Agent at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington, before being promoted to several other roles at the property. Prior to joining Millennium Minneapolis in 2022, Eng served as Director of Sales (DOS) for the Moxy Uptown Minneapolis and was tapped to be the DOS for Moxy Downtown during the opening. Other hotels Michelle has been involved with include two Hilton properties in Bloomington, as well being part of the sales team during Embassy Suites Bloomington's full-scale renovation.
Eng has been a fixture of Minneapolis' hospitality industry for over two decades, moving to the Twin Cities after graduating with a degree in Hospitality Management. She began her career as a Front Desk Agent at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington, before being promoted to several other roles at the property. Prior to joining Millennium Minneapolis in 2022, Eng served as Director of Sales (DOS) for the Moxy Uptown Minneapolis and was tapped to be the DOS for Moxy Downtown during the opening. Other hotels Michelle has been involved with include two Hilton properties in Bloomington, as well being part of the sales team during Embassy Suites Bloomington's full-scale renovation.
Tyler-Thull boasts over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with prestigious hotels and brands in Minnesota. He joined Aimbridge Hospitality in 2016 and has held various roles at TownePlace Suites, Spring Hill Suites, Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Aimbridge Corporate. In 2023, he was promoted to general manager of Millennium Minneapolis. Currently, Tyler-Thull is leveraging his robust business acumen and passion for hospitality to oversee the multi-million-dollar transformation of the Millennium property into the Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown. Tyler-Thull is a Board Member of Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation and is actively involved in multiple community associations.
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Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced that Aaron Slattery has been promoted to general manager of the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington. In his new role, Slattery will oversee the 256-room hotel located near the Mall of America and West Bloomington Business Corridor. He assumes the general manager role following Jim Waldvogel's promotion to general manager of the recently acquired Loews Minneapolis Hotel, which has been rebranded as The Lofton Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is manager and part owner of The Lofton Hotel.
Emery, Autograph Collection is proud to announce the appointment of Charlotte Sørensen O'Donahue as Food and Beverage Director of Emery—an elegant mid-century modern gem in the heart of downtown Minneapolis—to spearhead its food and beverage team. With more than 20 years of experience overseeing multiple teams within the hospitality and culinary world, Charlotte brings a wealth of expertise and visionary leadership to Emery.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts has appointed Jim Waldvogel as general manager of The Lofton Hotel, effective immediately. Waldvogel brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience, with more than 26 years of his career serving in various leadership positions at other hotels in the Minneapolis area for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. In addition to his new role, he continues to serve as managing director and general manager of the company's Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington property. Under his leadership, Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis has earned Hilton's prestigious Award of Excellence four years in a row. Previously, Waldvogel served as general manager of Marcus Hotels & Resorts' formerly managed property, Crowne Plaza Northstar in Minneapolis. Waldvogel is an active community leader and volunteer in the Twin Cities area, having served on the boards for various local nonprofit organizations and convention and visitor bureaus.
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced today that it, Hempel Real Estate, and Robinson Park have closed on the acquisition of the Loews Minneapolis Hotel. The property will be managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, effective today, and will be rebranded immediately as The Lofton Hotel under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton flag, making it the first Tapestry Collection hotel in Minnesota. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown draws on its rich and diverse history to create an authentic neighborhood stay experience for guests.
Cambria Hotels--an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)--continues its expansion across the Twin Cities with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown. The new six-story, 121-room hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Maple Grove and Cambria Hotel Bloomington Mall of America Minneapolis Airport to further the brand's quest to bring modern, upscale accommodations to travelers' favorite urban destinations.
New Director of Guest Experience Naomi Thompson is creating events and collaborations to bring people together at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. Since joining the team in July, Thompson has curated customized itineraries for Hotel guests, established new platforms to showcase local talent and entertained community members and visitors on the city's largest terrace.
Following 26 years of executive chef experience around Minnesota, Mike Brustad joins the Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis team as Executive Chef of SIX 15 Bar + Lounge. Brustad will be at the helm of SIX15 Bar + Lounge's menu, using fresh ingredients to create locally inspired cuisine for Hyatt Centric guests, tourists, and locals alike.
The Star of the North beckons travellers and the Twin Cities community to stay and play next to the mighty Mississippi River and vibrant North Loop neighbourhood.
Based in Minneapolis, Jim Shepherd will serve on CWT's Finance & Strategy Leadership Team and be responsible for the delivery of analysis, decision support, and leadership of Financial Planning and Analysis as well as the Finance Business partnerships to the global operating functions of CWT. Jim brings more than 20 years senior leadership experience in the areas of finance, strategy, and operational excellence, delivering shareholder value and strategic impact for Fortune 500 companies. He joins CWT via Medtronic, where he served as the Vice President of Strategy and Transformation for Global Operations and Supply Chain.
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announces that Michelle McKinney Frymire has decided to step down from her roles at the Company. As part of the Company's long-term succession planning process, the Board of Directors has appointed President and Chief Commercial Officer Patrick Andersen as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2022. He will also serve on the Company's Board of Directors.