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True North Hotel Group Opens AC Hotels By Marriott In Tuscaloosa, Alabama
True North Hotel Group has opened its first AC Hotels by Marriott, Marriott International's design-driven lifestyle brand, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama's revitalized downtown. The five-story hotel integrates elements of the AC Hotel brand's contemporary, sophisticated design with inspired local inflections that balance the rhythm of downtown Tuscaloosa's energetic vibe.
Karen Steiger has been named General Manager at AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa
True North Hotel Group announced that Karen Steiger has been named general manager for the company's first managed AC Hotel by Marriott, opening late spring in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 2585 6th Street. General Manager Karen Steiger has more than 30 years of hotel experience, 20-plus of which have been with Marriott-branded hotels in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. Most recently general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Steiger before that held general manager and director of human resource positions throughout the state, accruing Circle of Champions, Hotel of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Marriott Silver and Gold performance awards along the way. An Illinois native and graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago, Steiger lives in the Tuscaloosa area with her husband, daughter and five dogs.
Darren Segura has been named Director of Sales at AC Hotel by Marriott Tuscaloosa
True North Hotel Group announced that Darren Segura has been named director of sales, for the company's first managed AC Hotel by Marriott, opening late spring in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 2585 6th Street. Director of Sales Darren Segura oversees all sales and marketing efforts for the new AC Hotel including transient, group and catering. His keen ability to establish long-term relationships with guests and clients has produced a litany of accolades and awards over his 25-plus years in hospitality. Prior to his current position, Segura was for six years senior account executive for Marriott's US Account Sales and before that held director- and manager-level sales positions at several resort and full-service hotels in Texas, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. Along the way, he served on committees and boards of three different city Chambers of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureaus. A Texas native and 1990 graduate of Texas A&M University, where he was part of the storied Corps of Cadets, Segura will be relocating to Tuscaloosa with his wife, three teenage children and two dogs.
Homewood Suites By Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown Opens
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's All Suites portfolio, announced today the opening of Homewood Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown. This is the first Homewood Suites by Hilton property to open in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama, area and the second hotel in the Vista Host Hotel Management and Cohen Investments portfolio in Tuscaloosa.
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. and Eraa Hospitality Break Ground on the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa, AL
Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., in partnership with Eraa Hospitality, also based in Chattanooga, recently broke ground on the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa, AL. The 93-suite hotel marks Vision's entrance into the Alabama market.
Mark Karbotly has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Indigo® Tuscaloosa Downtown
Karbotly previously served as director of operations at Houston Marriott North. He began his 15-year career at Hilton Charlotte Executive Park Hotel serving in a number of leadership positions at Omni Hotels & Resorts, at The Peabody Little Rock and with Hilton Hotels & Resorts including Director of Operations positions..
A.J. Clements has been appointed as Food & Beverage Director at Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown hotel
Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown hotel - an upscale riverfront boutique hotel, minutes from the experience and tradition of the University of Alabama, and only steps away from Tuscaloosa's vibrant entertainment district - has named A.J. Clements as director of food & beverage of the 91-room hotel located at 111 Greensboro Avenue. In his new role, Clements will oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations at the rooftop bar, The Lookout, Shoal’s Kitchen and Pure Provisions.
Greg Hopton-Jones has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hotel Indigo® Tuscaloosa Downtown
With nearly a decade of hospitality experience, Hopton-Jones most recently served as the group sales manager at Hilton Birmingham where he was directly responsible for top-line group revenue production and was recognized as a “Top Achiever” at the Interstate Annual Sales Conference in 2015.
Heather Dill has been appointed as Director of Sales at Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown Tuscaloosa
Heather is a hospitality sales executive with 10 years' experience with major brands in the hotel industry, including Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt Regency - The Wynfrey, and Sheraton. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, majoring in Human Environmental Science with a concentration in Event and Meeting Planning/Restaurant and Hospitality Management. Heather is goal-oriented with a track record of consistently meeting and exceeding established objectives related to management, training and client relations. She is a native of Tuscaloosa, is an active member of several organizations in Tuscaloosa, and served on the Pelham Advisory Board.
Jon Crisp has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown Tuscaloosa
Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown Tuscaloosa has chosen Jon Crisp as General Manager for the under-construction hotel located at 2410 University Blvd. in Tuscaloosa.