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Development Groundbreaking

HRI Properties Breaks Ground on New Dual-Branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Hotels in Downtown Tampa

HRI Properties, LLC (HRIP), Hyatt and public officials broke ground today on construction for the dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in downtown Tampa. The project will add a transformative new development to the city's downtown area and create a hotel experience that offers an array of shared services and amenities that meet the needs of guests, whether traveling alone, with family, for business, or for leisure.

Hyatt House
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Sadie Hotel To Debut In Tampa, Florida

After recently launching its two new boutique brands, Best Western Hotels & Resorts today announced its first Aiden Hotel and Sadie Hotel locations. The first-ever Aiden Hotel opened last month in Seoul, South Korea, and the next is set to open in December near Paris, France. The first three Sadie Hotel properties are coming to Tampa, Florida; Fredericksburg, Texas; and New York, New York in 2020.

Sadie Hotel℠
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center Announces Nearly $20 Million Renovation

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center unveils plans today for an extensive property revitalization totaling nearly $20 million, the renovation commenced this past August. The hotel will undergo a complete renovation to include all of its 360 guest suites, public space, meeting space, and the launch of a new, beverage-centric restaurant concept, TASTE.

Embassy Suites by Hilton
Tampa, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Hotel Equities Opens Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Northwest/Veterans Expressway

Hotel Equities (HE) just announced the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Northwest/Veterans Expressway. The hotel is located in the Citrus Park Crossings commercial mixed-use development at 12730 Citrus Park Lane in Tampa. The 128-room hotel is owned by Citrus Park Hotel, LLC. Alicia Jacobson leads the team as the hotel's General Manager. Cheryl Peck serves as Director of Sales and Willam Carvalho serves as Assistant General Manager.

Courtyard
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Appointment

Neisja Jones has been appointed as General Manager at Mainsail Housing of Tampa, LLC.

Mainsail Lodging & Development announced today the promotion of Neisja Jones to general manager of Mainsail Housing of Tampa, LLC. As general manager, Jones will function as the operational leader of the Mainsail housing market, responsible for guest and employee satisfaction, financial performance, sales and revenue generation and operations effectiveness. In her new role, she will ensure implementation of the Oakwood® and ExecuStay® brand service standards and initiatives with the objective of meeting or exceeding guest expectations.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Development Opening

Florida Opening of WoodSpring Suites Tampa Brandon

Charlotte, N.C. -- WoodSpring Hotels, the nation"s fastest growing extended-stay hotel company, today announced the grand opening of WoodSpring Suites Tampa Brandon. The hotel, owned by Liberty Investment Properties, will be operated by Overland Park, Kansas-based Hotel Management & Consulting, LLC (HMC). The hotel is located at 2450 S. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, Fla., 33619.

WoodSpring Suites
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Teresa Riccardi has been appointed as Front Desk Supervisor at Epicurean Hotel

As the Epicurean Hotel’s new front desk supervisor, Teresa Riccardi supervises front office staff and implements and supports hospitality practices. Riccardi also handles any guest-related issues and the check-in process to ensure guest satisfaction. For the past year, Riccardi has worked as manager in training at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a Mainsail Lodging property located in the British Virgin Islands. Her other industry experience includes concierge positions at The Promenade at the Foundry Hotel and the Renaissance Providence Hotel, both in Rhode Island. She graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a degree in Hotel & Lodging Management.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Genevieve Wojick has been appointed as Front Office Manager at Epicurean Hotel

Genevieve Wojick has been promoted from assistant front desk manager to front office manager, now responsible for daily oversight of the hotel’s front office operations. She started at the Epicurean Hotel three years ago as an Epicurean Host. Prior to joining Mainsail, Wojick graduated from Florida State University and held front desk positions for The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and the Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Shawn Routten has been appointed as Director of Operations at Epicurean Hotel

Shawn Routten, the new director of operations, has been with Epicurean Hotel’s parent company Mainsail Lodging & Development for nine years. In this position, Routten oversees day-to-day operations of both the room and food and beverage departments, and supports the culinary and spa teams, as needed. Routten started as a front desk agent at Mainsail Suites & Conference Center in 2008 and worked his way up to opening the Epicurean Hotel in 2013 as front office manager. Routten is a graduate of Florida International University.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Kyle Dunavant has been appointed as VP Marketing at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has named Kyle Dunavant its new vice president of marketing. Dunavant brings more than a decade of marketing experience in the casino industry. He spent three years as vice president of marketing at Hollywood Casino in St. Louis and was at MGM Resorts International for eight years, holding various roles. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Hard Rock
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Kevin Scott has been appointed as General Manager at The Epicurean Hotel

The Epicurean Hotel announced today the appointment of Kevin Scott as general manager of the 137-room boutique hotel. Scott will oversee the hiring of new staff and day-to-day operations of the Epicurean, located in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa. Tom Haines, previous general manager of the Epicurean, has been promoted to vice president of operations of Mainsail Lodging & Development, Epicurean’s parent company.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States