General Manager Michael Dunbar will take the lead on hotel operations, guest relations, and execution of strategy for Fairlane Hotel, a luxe 79-room property that brings the style and personality of the 1960s & 70s back to downtown Nashville.
Graduate Hotels® announced today the appointment of Michaella Solar-March as Chief Marketing Officer. Based in the brand's Nashville headquarters, she will drive global marketing strategy for Graduate Hotels' more than 33 hotels across the U.S. and U.K. Solar-March brings nearly two decades of diversified experience leading integrated marketing efforts for leading companies in the lifestyle, hospitality, and real estate industries, including Rockefeller Center, Tishman Speyer, Soho House & Co., and Sonos.
This article provides a brief update on the state of Nashville’s lodging market as of April 2023.
Today, The Union Station Nashville Yards, part of Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's collection of independent hotels handpicked for originality and passion, announced Bill Simmons as its new General Manager.
Northwood Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Eumi Koh to lead Conrad Nashville as General Manager of Nashville's premier luxury hotel.
Placemakr, a tech-enabled flex-use hospitality and multifamily operator today announced the launch of its third location in Nashville, TN, Placemakr Wedgewood-Houston. This latest property is located in the vibrant and rapidly expanding Wedgewood-Houston area. Placemakr will bring its signature blend of apartment living and hospitality services, like housekeeping and a 24/7 onsite customer support team, to guests and residents at the property. The property will open for booking on March 14th.
1 Hotel Nashville, Nashville's first mission-driven sustainable luxury hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Onal Kucuk as general manager. Kucuk will spearhead all operations and strategic goals for the property, and oversee the 178 guest rooms and 37 suites, as well as 1 Kitchen Nashville, Harriet's Rooftop, Neighbors Café and Bamford Wellness Spa.
HRI Hospitality (HRIH), a fully integrated real estate firm based in New Orleans, in partnership with C. B. Ragland Company, a Nashville-based real estate company, and Peachtree Hotel Group, an Atlanta-based hotel investment company, announces the financial closing for the ground-up development of a new 210-room Caption by Hyatt hotel in the Gulch District of downtown Nashville, Tenn. The construction financing will be provided by Truist Financial Corporation and its syndication partner, Commerce Bank. The hotel is scheduled to break ground this month and debut in late 2024. This will mark HRIH's 32nd property in the United States and its third in Nashville, joining the Holston House Nashville, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, and the under-construction Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown, which is slated to open in January 2024.
Hotel to Bring 306 New Rooms to Downtown Nashville in 2024.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Nashville — the largest Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in the US, located in the heart of Music City — is excited to announce the appointment of highly experienced Chef Tomas Diaz to the position of Executive Chef of Harmony Restaurant and The Overlook.
Graduate Hotels® announced today the appointment of Andrea Melotti as Executive Vice President of Operations for the brand. Melotti will drive strategic support and operational success across Graduate Hotels' more than 30 hotels across the U.S. and U.K.
Noelle, an experiential hotel operated by Dallas-based Makeready and owned by Ohio-based Rockbridge, has announced its transition to independence after operating under Marriott's Tribute Portfolio since its opening in December 2017. The immersive property, located in the heart of downtown with its back to Printer's Alley, will offer a fresh lineup of specialty curated activations, amenities and partnerships to further establish its mark as a creative gathering place with deep connections to artists and makers.
W Nashville, the luxury lifestyle hotel nestled in the Gulch, recently hired William Friedrichs as the director of beverage and food for the property. In his new role, Friedrichs is responsible for leading all food and beverage operations and activations for W Nashville.
There's a new landmark in Nashville, rising 40 storeys above the vibrant city and buzzing with energy, passion and warm hospitality. Welcome to the all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Nashville.
Grand Hyatt Nashville, the 25-floor luxury property located within the 18-acre Nashville Yards development, announced Cherylanne Thomas as the hotel's new Director of Sales & Marketing. Thomas brings an extensive marketing and strategic planning background with a diverse portfolio of experience.
Schilling recently oversaw DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown as its general manager. He led three major renovation projects at the site during his time there. In addition to growing room income at the property, he increased food and beverage revenue by more than $6 million by altering the group mix of business and pushing outlet revenues. Cooking, traveling, watching Food Network, and being active with Ruth, his English Cream Golden Retriever, are all things John likes to do in his spare time.
The brand's largest hotel in the U.S. offers unparalleled views of the Music City skyline and the highest rooftop bar and restaurant in the city.
As Sous Chef, David Gutierriez is Executive Restaurant Chef Nello Turco's right-hand man across the entire Hotel property's culinary operations. A graduate of the culinary arts program at Los Angeles Mission College, Gutierriez has more than 15 years of experience working in five-star resorts and Michelin-starred restaurants. His career has taken him around the world, including positions at Grand Hyatt DFW in Dallas, Texas; Three Blue Ducks in Sydney, Australia; and Nomi at Park Hyatt Chicago. He served as chef de partie at Grace in Chicago, Illinois, when the restaurant held its third Michelin star. Prior to joining Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, Gutierriez worked as Sous Chef under Chef Tristan Baker at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
As Pastry Chef, Zach Bryant is responsible for the entire pastry department and team at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. Growing up in a culinary family - his mother worked for a baking company and his father and brothers were chefs in Philadelphia - Bryant knew he wanted to be a baker from an early age. His first job was at a bakery at the age of 16. Bryant earned a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts from the Culinary Institute of America. During his time at CIA, he worked at Apple Pie Bakery Café and the classic French-inspired Bocuse Restaurant, two of the student-run, faculty-led teaching restaurants affiliated with the school, and completed an internship at Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida. Following graduation, he worked as an assistant pastry chef at Talula's Table in Philadelphia for three years. He served as the pastry supervisor for Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, and pastry sous chef at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. Most recently, he spent a year as the pastry chef of the Grand Hyatt Nashville.
As Bar Manager, Michael Geffin drives the beverage program of Four Seasons Hotel Nashville across all outlets. He earned a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from University of Central Florida and worked for Walt Disney World Resorts for three years before joining Four Seasons in 2017. He was part of the opening team of Four Seasons at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, where he earned recognition as Manager of the Year by Four Seasons in 2018 and Inn Key Manager of the Year by The Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association in 2018. In 2021, Michael joined the team at Four Seasons Hotel Denver as Food and Beverage Assistant Manager to reopen the Hotel bar post-pandemic and add two new bars at the property.