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Philadelphia’s Hotel Market: Poised for Success
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Philadelphia's ADR has fully recovered, but occupancy and RevPAR remain below 2019 levels. The primary factor limiting the recovery is the stagnant commercial and group demand segments. However, leisure demand has increased, and the city is preparing to host several large events in the coming years, supporting a positive outlook.
By Scott Killheffer and Michael Lambdin
The Westin Philadelphia Unveils Inspired Property-Wide Transformation
Multi-phase, multi-million dollar reimagination delivers elevated leisure and business travel experience to the heart of Rittenhouse Square.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Plans Boutique Luxury Hotel in Fishtown
Rivers Casino Philadelphia is "powering up" its hotel plans. The casino announced that it will open a 62-suite boutique luxury hotel inside The Battery, the mixed-use lifestyle campus underway on Beach Street in Fishtown.
Ludovic Cayacy has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Bringing more than 13 years of industry experience within the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts brand, the Hotel is thrilled to bring his knowledge and pedigree to the leadership team. In his role, Ludovic will lead the Sales & Marketing division for the 219-room skyscraper property atop of the city's Comcast Technology Center.
Maureen Vipperman has been appointed as Director of Spa & Wellness at The Rittenhouse
The Rittenhouse, a member of Leading Hotels of the World and the first and only independent Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Philadelphia, today introduced Maureen Vipperman, The Rittenhouse Spa & Club's new director of spa and wellness. Passionate about treatment innovation and providing a top-tier guest experience, Vipperman brings more than two decades of expertise to her role with emphasis on programming development and maintaining the standard of luxury and excellence the urban wellness retreat is known for.
Jonathan LaVoie has been appointed as General Manager at Vernick Fish at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan LaVoie to General Manager of Vernick Fish at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.
Craig Clark has been appointed as Executive Vice President & General Manager at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, today announced key executive appointments as the company prepares for the expansion of the Live! Casino brand.
Danielle Seipp has been promoted to Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Seipp joined the Vernick Coffee Bar team in 2018 and has been with the property since opening. In her new role as the Hotel's Executive Pastry Chef, Seipp will oversee each of the outlet's pastry and bread production including Jean-Georges Philadelphia, JG SkyHigh, Vernick Fish, Vernick Coffee Bar, as well as banquets. She has more than 10 years of experience in dessert creation, management of operations on a company-wide level, with accolades spanning different food publications including Zagat's 30 Under 30. Previously, Seipp was with Vetri Family as the executive pastry chef.
Ryan Schmitt has been promoted to Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
With experience spanning across the country, Chef Schmitt carries more than ten years within the brand, including Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Hills. After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu, Schmitt's career gravitated toward pastry, where he worked for legendary chefs and restaurateurs including the late Michel Richard and Gordon Ramsay. In his new position as Executive Sous Chef, Schmitt will direct daily culinary operations at Jean-Georges Philadelphia, JG SkyHigh, Vernick Fish and Vernick Coffee Bar, while overseeing food and beverage offerings for meetings, corporate events, local catering functions, and special occasions in the Hotel's 15,602 square feet (1,450 square metres) of event space. Prior to joining the opening team as Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center team, Schmitt was the Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Denver.
Damien Graef has been appointed as Jean-Georges Sommelier at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Graef will oversee the Hotel's wine program for Jean-Georges Philadelphia and JG SkyHigh, including the pairings for the tasting menus. For more than 13 years Graef has worked in fine dining restaurants throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, serving in roles from server assistant to general manager, and as he puts it, "fell in love with wine along the way." He owns Bibber & Bell, a neighbourhood wine store in Williamsburg focused on small, organic producers. He also currently runs the wine list for Barboncino, a pizzeria and restaurant also located in Brooklyn. His relationships with independent and small-batch wineries will be reflected on the wine list and allow guests to discover new bottles.
Fabio Pineda has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Chef Pineda's responsibilities include overseeing all culinary operations of the Hotel, as well as building and fostering relationships with local purveyors and farmers to provide a locally-influenced quality of food for the restaurants and event spaces. Pineda has more 20 years of culinary experience working in the US, UAE, Oman, Thailand, and China, and brings a strong knowledge in Mediterranean, modern American, Latin, and Asian cuisine. Not a stranger to the Four Seasons family, Pineda worked at Four Seasons Hotel Miami from 2004 to 2008 as Junior Sous Chef. He has held several executive and leadership roles in properties around the world under Fairmont Turnberry, Fairmont Dubai, Swiss Hotel Bangkok, Shangri La Oman, Ritz Carlton Sanya, The Address Dubai, and Ritz Carlton Shanghai. Most recently Pineda served as the executive chef at the EDITION Miami Beach where he led two very successful Jean-Georges restaurants, Matador Room and Market.
Douglas Osborne has been appointed as General Manager at 1715 on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel
TPG/Marshall Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management and services company that operates properties nationwide, today announced Douglas Osborne has been named general manager of the 20-room 1715 on Rittenhouse, a Boutique Hotel, located in the heart of Philadelphia's affluent Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
Mint House Debuts Two New Properties In Philadelphia
Mint House, the premiere tech-enabled residential hospitality brand offering spacious, apartment-style accommodations across the U.S., announced today the opening of two new locations in Philadelphia - Mint House at The Ledger, a landmarked building directly overlooking Independence Hall, and Mint House at The Divine Lorraine Hotel, a 130-year-old landmarked property, which was the first racially integrated hotel in America. Additionally, as part of its partnership with EB Realty Management Corp, who own The Divine Lorraine, Mint House will open a to-be-named 47-unit full building conversion in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood in Q4 2022.
Newport Hospitality Group Adds Full-Service Philadelphia Property to Portfolio
Newport Hospitality Group, Inc., based in Williamsburg, Virginia, is excited to announce the addition of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West, a 253-room full-service, all-suite property. Newport Hospitality Group’s 14th Pennsylvania hotel offers 13 meeting rooms with 6,326 total square feet of meeting space with the largest being 2,856 square feet. The onsite Atrium Bar specializes in craft cocktails, draft beers, and evening bites, while the restaurant Brandywine serves a buffet breakfast and lunch menu throughout the week. The hotel is uniquely situated near entertainment, shopping and dining located next to Plymouth Meeting Mall outside of Philadelphia near Villanova University and Haverford College.
HVS Market Pulse: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lodging Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the Philadelphia lodging market. While the area regained a substantial amount of tourism in 2021, Philadelphia’s lodging market has remained depressed for nearly two years given the limited amount of commercial and group demand.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge Finds New Management - Teams with Synergy Hospitality Management
Synergy Hospitality Management, an award-wining independent hotel management company, has been selected by Colmar Hotels LLC to manage the 229-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge located on Chesterbrook Boulevard in Wayne, a bustling suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The addition of this Embassy Suites to the Synergy portfolio highlights the company’s long-standing operational expertise for hotels under the Hilton family of hotels, as well as an aligned partnership with ownership.
Radisson Opens in Philadelphia’s Center City District Putting Guests Near Famed Historic Sites
Radisson, one of the best recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of Radisson Hotel Philadelphia, following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation showcasing the brand's signature Scandinavian design. The hotel is in the heart of Philly's famed Center City District. With easy access to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and proximity to both Interstate 76 and Interstate 95, Radisson Hotel Philadelphia's convenient location gives visitors of all kinds the perfect home base from which to explore the city's best.
Check In, Ring Free W Hotels Reveals Highly Anticipated Debut Of W Philadelphia
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today announces the opening of W Philadelphia. Located in the heart of downtown, the 51-story skyscraper is a celebration of the city's street art, musical legacy and historic embrace of originality - as seen through the provocative lens of the W brand. Embracing the same drive, grit and irreverence that sparked our nation's revolution, W Philadelphia liberates the city's traditional rules of luxury through its design as well as a lineup of local creative partners who authenticate and elevate every stay.
Andrew Cifa has been appointed as Director of Sales at W Philadelphia & Element by Westin Philadelphia
Andrew Cifa leads the sales and events team at the highly-anticipated, dual-branded development consisting of 755 rooms and 45,000 square feet of event space that will be home to both W Philadelphia and Element by Westin Philadelphia. W Philadelphia will be making an entrance in late summer of 2021 and will have 295 rooms, including 39 suites, and will be located in Center City Philadelphia with sweeping views of the surrounding area.