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IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Hotel Indigo in Downtown Minneapolis

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced the signing of the Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Northstar Downtown in Minneapolis, MN. The 17-story Hotel Indigo will showcase 218 guest rooms, a neighborhood restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and a business center. The hotel will be located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, within close proximity to the city's most prominent corporate and leisure demand generators.

Derek Sharp has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Traveler Experience Officer at CWT in America

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announced the appointment of Derek Sharp as EVP and Chief Traveler Experience Officer. Derk will report to Michelle McKinney Frymire, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CWT and serve as members of the company's Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The appointment will be effective on 1 December 2021.

Nick Vournakis has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at CWT in America

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announced the appointment of Nick Vournakis as EVP and Chief Customer Officer. Nick will report to Michelle McKinney Frymire, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CWT and serve as member of the company's Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The appointment will be effective on 1 December 2021.

Sonesta's Growth Continues With Addition Of The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the U.S., announced today's opening of the brand's latest property in Minnesota, the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown. The 360-room city center hotel transitioned to Sonesta's management earlier this morning and will be operated under the company's upper-upscale brand, Royal Sonesta.

Evolution Hospitality appointed as manager of The Marquette Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton

Triton Hospitality Group (Triton), a venture launched in 2021 by hospitality and investment veterans John Murphy, founder and previous president of Evolution Hospitality, and David Parsky, founder and former managing principal of Arris Investments, to acquire under-performing hotel assets, announced the acquisition of The Marquette Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, located in down town Minneapolis. The Southern California boutique investment firm has earmarked an additional $4 million for guest related enhancements and property improvements and has appointed Evolution Hospitality as manager in its first step in maximizing the four-diamond hotel's full potential.

Joel Hanson has been appointed as Senior Director of Global Innovation Business Development at CWT

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has appointed Joel Hanson as Senior Director of Global Innovation Business Development. In this leadership role within CWT's Global Supply Chain Partners team, Joel will serve as the steward for CWT's innovation process and will be responsible for incubating, building and delivering industry-leading products and services to optimize CWT's client and their traveler's end-to-end travel experience.

Courtney Mattson has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at CWT

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announces the appointment of Courtney Mattson as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Leadership Team - immediately prior to this she was Global Treasurer and Deputy CFO. At the same time, Patrick Andersen has been appointed President & Chief Commercial Officer, and Niklas Andreen has been appointed President & Chief Operating Officer. The changes follow the succession of former President, Strategy & Transformation and CFO, Michelle McKinney Frymire, to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 1 May 2021.

Jena Ahlman has been appointed as Area Director of Sales at Brooklyn Park, Minn. hotels

Leading hotel development, management and investment firm Midas Hospitality recently appointed Jena Ahlman as Area Director of Sales for its Brooklyn Park, Minn. hotels. In this position, she will plan and manage the overall sales and marketing strategies for the properties. Ahlman is responsible for the revenue production of both the Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn hotels while simultaneously ensuring guests enjoy a memorable experience.

The Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Opens December 2nd

Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel managed by hospitality leader Oxford Hotels & Resorts LLC, announces the hotel opening located at 527 S. Marquette Avenue on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. With its prime address on the corner of Sixth and Marquette in downtown Minneapolis, Rand Tower Hotel offers modern travelers a vibrant, story-rich experience in the meticulously restored Art Deco-era Rand Tower, now enhanced with exciting food and beverage options, elegant meeting spaces, and stylishly detailed guest rooms.