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200-Key Hotel Fraye, Curio Collection Opening in Midtown Nashville this August

Hotel Fraye will be the brand debut of Hilton's Curio Collection in Nashville, welcoming guests into a world where elegant glamor fuses with unexpected indulgences to create an unrivaled hospitality experience that seamlessly delivers service, style and tradition. The upscale 200-room property is uniquely designed for those who prefer to write their own story, catering to discerning travelers through refined accommodations equipped with the latest tech innovation, culinary artistry spread across three food and beverage concepts, impressive poolside oasis, state-of-the-art wellness center and flexible event space. An impressive roster of restaurant and bar concepts include Gathre, a three-meal/day signature restaurant featuring sophisticated American cuisine with flair and Eddie Eats Dynamite, a rooftop bar and lounge that will be the pinnacle of Nashville's skyline.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Chris Neff has been appointed as Executive Chef at Noelle, Nashville, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Created and operated by independent hotel and restaurant team Makeready, Noelle has announced the appointment of Chris Neff as its new executive chef. With a commitment to offering unique experiences that are locally curated with the city in mind, Neff is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations at the boutique hotel's collection of food and beverage experiences.

Makeready
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Phillip Allen has been named President at Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts

Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts names Phillip Allen as President. Most recently serving as Chief Development Officer, International Markets at Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners, Allen will drive the continued growth and success of the collection of bespoke hotels located in the world's most distinguished golf destinations. In connection with the assumption of this new role, Allen will be temporarily relocating to the United Kingdom.

AJ Capital Partners
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Shane Batchelor has been appointed as Director of Operations at Dream Nashville

Renowned hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Batchelor as Director of Operations at Dream Nashville in Tennessee. As Director of Operations, Batchelor will oversee all aspects of operations for the boutique property's 168 art deco-inspired guest rooms, six dining and nightlife offerings, and 8,000 square feet of flexible event space, located in two reimagined landmarked buildings in historic Printers Alley.

Dream Hotel Group
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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HRI Hospitality Announces the Development of the Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown

HRI Hospitality ("HRI"), a fully integrated real estate firm with more than $3.0 billion in total national development experience and in-house ownership, development, and management expertise, announces today that it has closed on construction financing for the ground-up development of a new Tempo by Hilton hotel in downtown Nashville, TN. The hotel is scheduled to break ground in March 2022 and open in spring 2024. HRI has entered into an agreement with Hilton to build a 16-story, 306-room focus-service lifestyle hotel adjacent to Nashville Yards in the heart of downtown Nashville. This will be HRI's second hotel development in Nashville following its successful 2018 redevelopment of the James Robertson Building into the Holston House hotel. The Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown will be perfectly positioned to capitalize on its location next to Nashville Yards and Amazon's Operations Center, as well as its proximity to the leisure, business, and group demand drivers in the Nashville market.

Tempo by Hilton
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Oscar Fonseca has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel

The talented, Oscar Fonseca joins The Joseph Nashville as executive chef overseeing the culinary team across all of the hotel's distinct dining outlets, including Yolan, fine Italian restaurant; Denim, a rooftop bar; and soon-to-open Four Walls, an intimate cocktail lounge. Working closely with the hotel's food and beverage partner, Chef Tony Mantuano, Fonseca is responsible for menu creation, prioritizing ingredients from local Nashville area purveyors to thoughtfully incorporate Tennessee produce into dishes. Fonseca comes to The Joseph Nashville with a 13-year history of impressive culinary experience from time at celebrated west coast hotels, including The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA; The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA; and Montage Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, CA.

Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Don Brookshire has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel

As director of food and beverage, Don Brookshire oversees the daily functions of The Joseph Nashville's unique dining venues, as well as the in-room dining program and banquet offerings, also working closely with hotel food and beverage partners, Chef Tony Mantuano and wine expert Cathy Mantuano. Throughout his 20-year career, Brookshire has led hotel operations and food and beverage teams at several prestigious hotel brands, including Waldorf Astoria and Omni Hotels & Resorts, as well as iconic and boutique properties across the country such as The Plaza in New York, NY and Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, MA.

Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Ricardo Lutchman has been appointed as Director of Rooms at The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Ricardo Lutchman brings more than one decade of experience in operations management to his new role as director of rooms at The Joseph Nashville. Lutchman oversees day-to-day operations and activities of rooms departments, including housekeeping services, front office, concierge, and guest services, as well as manages the hotel's full-service luxury spa and salon, Rose. Lutchman comes to Nashville having recently served as director of operations for Hotel Emeline in Charleston, SC. In his career, Lutchman has worked in various operations and guest services roles throughout Texas.

Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Shannon Williams has been appointed as Executive Chef at Holston House Nashville

Holston House, a 191-room boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tenn., announced today the appointment of Shannon Williams as its new executive chef. The 16-year industry veteran joins the Holston House team with a focus on incorporating her specialty southern cuisine infused with modern touches into Holston House's renowned weekend brunch service and throughout the hotel's signature restaurant, TENN, fare.

Hyatt
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Dreamscape Companies and Meritage Group Acquire New Construction Nashville Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown

A joint-venture between affiliates of Dreamscape Companies and Meritage Group LP completed the acquisition of the Nashville Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown, a newly constructed hotel situated in the heart of Downtown Nashville in the city's vibrant SoBro (South of Broadway) neighborhood. This purchase marks Dreamscape's second hospitality transaction in the city in 2021, having acquired The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown in June. The purchase of this 230-room hotel underscores Dreamscape's commitment to expanding its presence in the Nashville market, as well as identifying prime growth opportunities in key regional areas across the country.

Holiday Inn
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Development Rebranding

WhyHotel Launches Newest Hospitality Living Property in Nashville

WhyHotel, a hospitality platform and operator, today announced that it has acquired The Cadence, a Nashville property located at 1600 McGavock Street. With the acquisition, WhyHotel will launch its first Hospitality Living property in the city - The Cadence, Operated by WhyHotel. In partnership with Gaw Capital USA, this location joins the growing list of properties under WhyHotel's Hospitality Living umbrella, which blurs the lines of home and hospitality by providing guests with the comforts of a home-like space, blended with the convenience of a traditional hotel experience. With both long-term and nightly stays available, The Cadence, Operated by WhyHotel is welcoming long-term guests this November, and will welcome transient guests in January 2022.

WhyHotel
Nashville, Tennessee, United States