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Kelly Giger has been promoted to General Manager at The Industrialist Hotel, Pittsburgh, Autograph Collection

Giger brings more than fifteen years of hospitality experience to her new role as general manager at The Industrialist Hotel. Newly promoted from the property's director of sales & marketing where she was responsible for the day-to-day management of sales and operations, Giger previously held several leadership roles at hotels across Pittsburgh. Her experience spans positions including director of group sales at Renaissance Hotel Pittsburgh, group sales manager at Sheraton Pittsburgh at Station Square and catering sales manager at The University Club in Pittsburgh.

HRI Hospitality
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Development Rebranding

New Downtown Hotel, Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, To Open June 2022

Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton, is a welcoming, 185-room boutique hotel and community gathering place in Downtown Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle representing the legacy, local pride, and rebellious spirit of the Burgh. A compact and cozy respite for today's curious traveler, Joinery Hotel honors the city's working class history and distinct culture through analog and tangible offerings with a modern edge, including an experiential lobby with 'offering table' check-in experience and library, nearly 800 sq ft of meeting and event spaces, a 10th floor outdoor terrace with a unique view of the city, and dining concept, T&E. Looking to empower discovery and build community, guests have the option to kick back with a record, imbibe on a craft beer in the library, take in a bold contemporary art collection showcasing local talent, or gather together to learn a new skill. An inviting space for leisure and business travelers alike, Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh is the ideal launch pad for exploring Steel City from a local's point-of-view.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Development Opening

An Homage To The Steel City’s Modern Spirit Of Ingenuity, The Industrialist, Autograph Collection Opens In Pittsburgh

The Industrialist Hotel, Autograph Collection, opens today in Pittsburgh's Central Business District, serving as a key development in the renaissance of the city's historic downtown. The highly anticipated 124-room hotel, owned by HRI Properties, LLC and managed by HRI Lodging, LLC, is housed within the iconic, 18-story landmark Arrott building effortlessly blending old and new by design.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Appointment

Gavin Hetrick has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage and Executive Chef at The Industrialist Hotel, Autograph Collection

Gavin Hetrick, director of food & beverage and executive chef, joins The Industrialist after serving as the executive chef for Southern Tier Brewing Company's Pittsburgh taproom, where he managed a bustling kitchen, oversaw a multitude of banquets and special events and introduced activations designed to enhance the guest experience, including a monthly tasting series.

HRI Hospitality
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Appointment

Kelly Giger has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Industrialist Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kelly Giger, director of sales & marketing, brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience to The Industrialist's executive team. After graduating from Johnson & Wales University with a degree in Culinary Arts, Giger joined The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown as director of banquets. In 2015, Giger transitioned to a role in group sales, eventually working her way up to director of group sales at The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel.

HRI Hospitality
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Robert Brashler has been appointed as General Manager at The Industrialist Hotel, Autograph Collection

Robert Brashler, general manager, with more than two decades of experience in hotel management, will oversee all day-to-day operations at The Industrialist. Prior to joining The Industrialist, Brashler served as general manager for IHG Hotels & Resorts' EVEN Hotel, a 160-room property in downtown Pittsburgh. Brashler has also held general manager positions at DoubleTree by Hilton at Pittsburgh International Airport, Sheraton Tribeca New York Hotel, Hyatt Place New York/Midtown South and Fairfield Inn & Suites Manhattan/Chelsea, where he earned recognition as "General Manager of the Year."

HRI Hospitality
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Gino Caliendo has been appointed as General Manager at Omni William Penn Hotel

Omni William Penn Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Gino Caliendo to the post of general manager. A results-focused and strategic leader with a passion for excellence and over 20 years of experience building and leading successful hospitality businesses, Caliendo will oversee the hotel's operations and lead more than 400 dedicated associates.Caliendo joins Omni William Penn Hotel following two decades with Hyatt. During his tenure, he served as general manager at hotels and resorts across the country, including Hyatt Regency Miami, Hyatt Regency Hill Country, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville and, most recently, Hyatt Regency at Los Angeles International Airport. During his career, Caliendo led successful turnaround and growth situations. Caliendo's broad-based experience includes boutique hotels, resorts, convention destinations and suburban locations. Caliendo is active in various industry and community organizations and was nominated for GM of the Year for Hyatt twice in his career.Hospitality is in Caliendo's DNA. His father was a banquet server at Omni William Penn in the late 1960's and his mother served as a housekeeper at St. Francis Hospital. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, in the vibrant city neighborhood of Bloomfield, his roots are deep. Caliendo is excited to be back home in the hospitality business, where his heart truly lies.

Omni
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Plans Summer Groundbreaking of $60 Million North Shore Hotel

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh announced today that it will break ground on a $60 million North Shore hotel later this summer. The seven-story, four-star property will be called "The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh" and will include 219 guest rooms. The hotel will attach to the existing casino on the east facade, facing the Carnegie Science Center.

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Development Opening

Now Open: TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh's First Art Hotel

TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville has opened its doors and will celebrate its official opening on June 6, 2019. Pittsburgh's first art hotel features work by over 30 local artists and is located in the former Washington Education Center at the base of the 40th Street Bridge in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood. TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is the first TRYP by Wyndham concept in the state of Pennsylvania and was developed by Century Hospitality, a hospitality group with locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Wheeling, West Virginia.

TRYP by Wyndham
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Development Pipeline

The Oaklander Hotel Opens in Pittsburgh, PA on February 28, 2019

The Oaklander Hotel is scheduled to open on Thursday, February 28, 2019, along with its highly anticipated restaurant, Spirits & Tales. The Oaklander is located on Bigelow Boulevard across from Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, next to the former Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA) in Pittsburgh's Oaklandneighborhood. As a part of Marriott's esteemed Autograph Collection, the luxe boutique hotel has 167 guest rooms, five event spaces, and one restaurant. The Oaklander is the first Autograph Collection hotel to open in the state of Pennsylvania.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Appointment

Joseph Hull has been appointed as General Manager at SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Mifflin

Strand Hospitality recently announced it has hired Joseph Hull as the General Manager of the SpringHill Suites West Mifflin, PA. Hull will oversee the day-to-day operations and direct leadership of the staff at the newly renovated hotel, which is located at 1000 Regis Ave. in Pittsburgh, PA. Hull most recently worked as the General Manager for the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Pittsburgh, where he was responsible for all of the daily activities at the hotel including; budgets, forecasts, team leadership, guest satisfaction and compliance with franchise standards. During his time at the Fairfield, Hull consistently received guest satisfaction scores of 90% or higher.

Strand Hospitality
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Development Opening

Pittsburgh gets new Residence Inn Hotel

The 144-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is scheduled to open this Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Located at 3341 Forbes Avenue, the all-suite Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by MWK Forbes II, LLC and managed by North Star Lodging Management Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Located adjacent to Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Oakland Campus, the Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place offers its guests convenient access to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospitals, Petersen Events Center as well as Carnegie Mellon, Carlow and Chatham Universities. The hotel is also located near PPG Paints Arena, PNC Park, Heinz Field and Rivers Casino. Rates vary depending on length of stay.

Residence Inn
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Appointment

Meghan Earnshaw has been appointed as Director of Operations at Fairmont Pittsburgh

Meghan Earnshaw has joined Fairmont Pittsburgh as Director of Operations. Meghan will oversee all hotel operations at the 185-room Four Diamond property including rooms, food and beverage, and the Health Club & Spa at Fairmont Pittsburgh. She will also work with all departments to continually enhance guest satisfaction and maintain Fairmont Pittsburghs position as the #1 Hotel in Pittsburgh (U.S. News & World Report, 2016). Bringing over 12 years of hospitality experience, she joins Fairmont Pittsburgh from Fairmont Chicago and her most recent role of Director of Rooms.

FRHI
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Simon Boden has been appointed as Director, Sales & Marketing at Fairmont Pittsburgh

Fairmont Pittsburgh Welcomes Simon Boden as director of sales & marketing. Boden brings 16 years of management experience to this position, joining the company in 1999 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as a sales manager, business travel. Boden later transferred to Fairmont Orchid as director of revenue management. Most recently, Boden held the position of director, sales & revenue, Fairmont Southampton.

FRHI
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Alisa Faulk has been named General Manager of the Year at the Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association

Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of the nation’s top-ranked hotel developer/owner/operators, announced that Alisa Faulk of the company's Courtyard by Marriott, Settlers Ridge was named General Manager of the Year by the Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association (GPHA) at the organization's annual meeting and gala. The General Manager of the Year award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated professionalism in operating a property and taken a leadership role in the industry by actively participating in association, community or industry programs. Faulk is the immediate past chair of the Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce and has a long resume of personal volunteer commitments, including the annual WDVE Rocks for Children’s Radiothon, Hard to Recycle and being a guest bartender at the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Mixer with Shakers event. Under Faulk's leadership, the hotel previously won GPHA's 2014 award for community service for Concord's annual Share Day event on behalf of Feed the Children, participation in the national Clean the World program and nearly a dozen other community activities.

Concord
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Edie, a white Boxer/Labrador Retriever mix has been appointed as official Canine Ambassador at The Fairmont Pittsburgh

Fairmont Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the appointment of Edie, a white Boxer/Labrador Retriever mix, as the hotel’s official Canine Ambassador. Edie – whose name is inspired by Andy Warhol and his “superstar” Edie Sedgwick – provides guests with a warm welcome in the lobby and is readily available to accompany them on walks around the hotel. Edie was born in March 2010, the same month that Fairmont Pittsburgh opened its doors. She began training in the assistant dog program at Circle Tail, Inc. in Pleasant Plain, Ohio as a puppy. After completing over a year of training, Edie’s friendly and outgoing personality proved to be better suited to the hospitality industry where she gets to meet new people every day. At work five days a week, Edie is stationed in the lobby where she relaxes on her cozy bed near the concierge desk. Just like all colleagues at Fairmont Pittsburgh, Edie wears a nametag, keeps an appointment book and even has her own email address so that guests can keep in touch. Edie is looking forward to hosting her own events at the hotel with other canine companions and getting involved in the community at schools, nursing homes and local events. At the end of the day, Edie heads home with Julie Abramovic, public relations manager, where she spends her free time going for even more walks, playing at the local dog park and chewing on her favorite toys. Fairmont Pittsburgh is a pet-friendly hotel and encourages travelers to bring their own furry friends when they visit. Dogs arriving at the hotel are offered healthy treats made by Executive Pastry Chef Naomi Gallego, along with walking maps and complimentary pet beds and dishes. Guests are also encouraged to visit other canine ambassadors at Fairmont properties throughout North America. They include Santol at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Gracie at Fairmont Tremblant, Catie at Fairmont Copley Plaza, Chunki and Kimi at The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Sonny at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Dakota at The Fairmont Winnipeg, Holly at The Fairmont Waterfront, Mavis and Beau at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, and Smudge at Fairmont Algonquin. Photo credit: Kaitlin Bledsoe Photography

FRHI
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Appointment

Matthew Sterne has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Pittsburgh

Fairmont is pleased to announce several recent management and supervisory-level appointments at its properties worldwide. Matthew Sterne, who takes on the role of general manager, Fairmont Pittsburgh. Sterne started with the company as assistant director, human resources, Fairmont Tremblant then transferred to The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa followed by The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and most recently Fairmont Battery Wharf, where he held the role of general manager.

FRHI
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States