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Christopher Adkins has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

A long-time resident of Florida's Gulf Coast, Chris has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry — and over 20 with Marriott International, including leadership positions at Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance and Marriot brand hotels. In his role, he will lead the overall sales efforts, as well as create and execute a marketing plan that lays the foundation for the hotel's success.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Ron McAnaugh has been appointed as Area General Manager at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street

A Marriott veteran of more than 30 years, McAnaugh comes to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street with a wealth of hospitality experience. Prior to his role as Area General Manager at sister property Tampa Marriott Water Street, Ron served as Hotel Manager for Orlando World Center Marriott, Marriott's largest hotel. In addition to his Marriott responsibilities, McAnaugh just wrapped his term as Chairman of Visit Tampa Bay, and is now President of the Hillsborough County Hotel & Motel Association (HCHMA) and on the board for Tampa's Friends of the Riverwalk organization.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Aparium Hotel Group To Debut Hotel Haya Evoking The Diverse Blend Of Italian, Spanish, And Cuban Heritage Of Tampa’s Famed Ybor City

Brick streets. Large, spacious courtyards. Ornate globe street lamps. Legendary cigar factories. Free roaming roosters. Historical architecture. Rich multicultural roots. Ybor City, the landmarked district just northeast of downtown Tampa - one of the City's most celebrated neighborhoods - will soon have a hotel with a vibrant character to match: Hotel Haya. The property, which officially opens on Sept. 24, is the latest to be unveiled by Kevin Robinson and Mario Tricoci of Aparium Hotel Group, whose award-winning properties include Kansas City's Crossroads Hotel, Detroit Foundation Hotel and Minneapolis' Hewing Hotel, to name a few.

Aparium Hotel Group
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Douglas Rodriguez has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel Haya

Douglas Rodriguez joins Aparium Hotel Group as the Executive Chef for Hotel Haya, a boutique hotel in the famed neighborhood of Ybor City in Tampa, Fla., slated to open in September. Rodriguez will oversee Flor Fina, a coastal Mediterranean restaurant and a Cuban-inspired cafe, Café Quiquiriqui, in addition to the hotel's in-room dining and events programs. Known as "The Godfather of Nuevo Cuisine," Rodriguez brings over 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry with a heavy focus on Latino cuisine. His culinary creativity has transformed the image of Latino food in award winning establishments across New York City, London, Philadelphia, Coral Gables, among many others. His talents have earned him the prestigious James Beard Foundation's Rising Star Chef of the Year Award in 1996 as well as additional nominations for Best Chef in South Florida in 2008 and 2009. Rodriguez's culinary craft and personality has also found its way into the homes of millions of Americans through his participation on the first season of Top Chef Masters on Bravo and many appearances on national programs including The Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CBS Weekend This Morning. A native of Miami and son of Cuban immigrants, Rodriguez studied at the prestigious culinary program at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Aparium Hotel Group
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Todd Kinney has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt House Tampa Avion Park

McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the appointment of hospitality veteran Todd Kinney as General Manager of the new Hyatt House Tampa Avion Park. Upon completion, Kinney will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the 145-room, extended-stay hotel, which is slated to open at the end of this year.

McKibbon
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Pablo Molinari has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Haya

An industry veteran with 23 years of experience, Molinari will leverage his international hospitality knowledge to oversee Hotel Haya in Tampa, FL. Most recently, he was general manager at Haya's sister Aparium property in Minneapolis, Hewing Hotel, for more than two years. Prior to joining the Aparium team, Molinari worked in various Hyatt properties, having risen the ranks from bellman in 1996 at Park Hyatt Buenos Aires--where he is originally from--to Director of Operations at Park Hyatt Washington in D.C. His work ethic and dedication allowed him to move through various roles at Hyatt properties around North America, including in Toronto, Columbus, OH and Albuquerque, NM. Molinari earned a degree in Hospitality from CENCAP in Buenos Aires.

Aparium Hotel Group
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Development Renovation

Tampa Marriott Water Street Unveils Multi-Phase Transformation

The Tampa Marriott Water Street today announced the completion of its multi-phase transformation following an 18-month restoration, renovation and expansion. The extensive enhancements include the 727 newly renovated guest rooms and over 40,000 square feet of meeting spaces, a refreshed Great Room, and the addition of two new restaurant concepts, among other updates. A pivotal piece of the 56 acre, 9 million square feet mixed-use Water Street Tampa neighborhood, the redesigned hotel anticipates the needs of today's business travelers and the desires of today's Tampanians, providing an upgraded experience and fresh look to match. The grand unveiling of the Tampa Marriott Water Street comes on the heels of the hotel's first-ever AAA Four Diamond designation.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Reveals $700 Million Expansion Completion With Grand Celebration

In true Hard Rock style, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa officially unveiled its highly-anticipated $700 million expansion today following the brand's signature Guitar Smash and a high wire walk by the "King of the High Wire," Nik Wallenda. The Guitar Smash and hotel towers high wire walk kicked off a weekend-long celebration.

Hard Rock
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Christopher Reagan has been appointed as Director of Finance at Westin Tampa Bay

As Director of Finance, Reagan will also play a fundamental role in achieving the financial and operational goals of the hotel's long-term investment. After managing limited service properties including Marriott Fairfield Inn, Hilton Hampton Inn and AmeriSuites by Hyatt for nearly 11 years, Reagan returned to his financial background when he joined Loews Hotels as an assistant director of finance in Nashville where he worked for several years prior to his move to the Sunshine State. Most recently, he held the position of director of finance at Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Colleen Beck has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Westin Tampa Bay

As Director of Sales and Marketing for Westin Tampa Bay, Beck brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience to the team, most of which were spent working locally in Florida. She will be responsible for driving the sales and marketing strategies for the 244-room hotel. Creative and results-oriented, Beck's skills in forecasting, budgeting, revenue control, P&L management and performance measurement stem from her previous years in leadership and director roles at various hotels including The Westshore Grand Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hilton Tampa Bay Airport Westshore, Sheraton Suites Westshore and more.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Hilton Opens New Dual-Brand Property in Tampa Downtown Channel District

Hilton today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hampton Inn by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District and Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Channel District, bringing a total of 213 new rooms to the downtown Tampa area. The dual-brand hotel adds even more flexible options for guests visiting Tampa, which experienced an all-time record year for tourism revenue in 2018.*

Hampton by Hilton
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Lifsey and Pinnacle Plan June 2019 Opening of Current, a New-Build Boutique Hotel as Part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection

Development company, Lifsey Real Estate & Holdings, and Pinnacle Hotel Management announced today the opening of their joint venture - the new-build Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel - Current. The contemporary boutique hotel, specifically designed to offer guests sweeping views of the Bay from every room, is projected to start taking reservations this summer.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Tampa, Florida, United States