Riggs Washington DC to Open in Early 2020
Riggs Washington DC, a brand-new independent hotel from Lore Group, is set to open in the capital's thriving Penn Quarter neighborhood in early 2020.
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Doyle Collection Puts the Finishing Touches on The Dupont Circle Hotel Relaunch
The Doyle Collection is thrilled to officially relaunch The Dupont Circle hotel in Washington, D.C. with the completion of its Penthouse Suite by Clodagh. The space is available in two configurations with one bedroom or two bedrooms. When expanded into two-bedrooms, the suite is one of the largest in the city at 1,980 square feet. The heated outdoor terrace, which overlooks Dupont Circle and has views of the Washington Monument, adds an additional 590 square feet.
Fifth Cambria Hotel In Washington, DC, Metro Area Breaks Ground
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), Donohoe Development Company and Koucar Management announce the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront. The new-construction, nine-story, 154-room upscale hotel, which is expected to open in early 2021, will become the Cambria brand's fifth location in the Washington, D.C., metro area. Eight Cambria locations have already opened their doors this year — together representing over 1,100 upscale rooms. Up to four additional Cambria hotels are expected to open in top-tier markets across the country by year-end.
Dieter Schmitz has been named Area General Manager of DC and Riggs Hotel at Riggs Washington DC Hotel
International hospitality company Lore Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dieter Schmitz as Area General Manager for the Riggs Washington DC hotel, a new property opening in early 2020 in DC's Penn Quarter in addition to his oversight of the company's DC hotel assets.
Phillip Blane has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Glover Park Hotel i
Blane joins Kimpton after more than two decades in the restaurant and hospitality industry, most recently serving as a consultant at Next Door Dining, providing strategic insight to restaurants, hotels, private equity investors and start-ups to maximize revenue and minimize costs. In his day to day at Glover Park Hotel, Blane is responsible for overseeing all personnel, business development and guest relations for the boutique hotel.A longtime restaurateur and Washingtonian familiar with the upper Northwest neighborhoods, Blane most notably launched high-end American restaurant Unum in 2011, serving as executive chef and owner-operator until 2017. When he's not at work, Blane enjoys spending time with his wife and son playing Frisbee, jumping on roller coasters at Six Flags, and tackling crossword puzzles. Despite being his first hotel general manager role, Blane brings an impeccable eye for operations and details to Glover Park Hotel and has already began to positively impact the property and guest experience, drawing on his long time Georgetown and Glover Park connections to enhance neighborhood relationships and building out the hotels senior staff.
Adela Toto has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Kimpton Glover Park Hotel
In her new role with Kimpton Glover Park Hotel, she will oversee the hotel's sales, marketing and catering teams, who expertly arrange meetings, weddings and events of up to 200 guests throughout the hotel's 3,000 sq uare feet of function space with cuisine from adjacent award-winning neighborhood Italian restaurant, Casolare. Toto provides strategic planning for all group and leisure sales, revenue, digital marketing, advertising and public relations efforts. With concerted effort on international markets as well as embassy business, Toto is an asset to the team as she fluently speaks four languages: Albanian, English, Italian and German.Toto joins the Kimpton Glover Park Hotel team from The Alexandrian and Morrison House Autograph Collection Hotels, where she was the complex associate director of sales and marketing. Throughout the past 18 years, Toto has worked with five-star luxury properties in Albania as well as various hospitality companies in the greater Detroit and Washington, D.C. metro areas - building strong relationships with both clients and the local community. Toto lives in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband and one year old.
Lacey Lou Franklin has been appointed as Executive Chef at Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
Franklin will oversee culinary development, operations and programming at the hotel's signature restaurant, The Mayflower Dining Room, and the Tap Room, the more relaxed, pub-style lounge serving a dynamic take on casual country fare.
citizenM Washington Capitol opening Q2 2020
Only a block away from the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station and a couple blocks from the Federal Center SW Metro station, there are plans for a brand new 252-room hotel, called citizenM. With a delivery slated for 2020, this will be the Netherlands-based hotel company's first location in Washington, D.C.
W Hotels Releases Mukbang-Style Video Starring Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski
WHO: Antoni Porowski, star of award-winning Netflix series Queer Eye and the iconic, playfully luxe hotel brand, W Hotels Worldwide.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts to Begin Construction of Pendry Washington D.C. – The Wharf
Pendry Hotels & Resorts, today announced its further expansion into the Mid-Atlantic with Pendry Washington D.C. - The Wharf. The 140,000-square-foot hospitality development located within Phase 2 of The Wharf, is set to begin construction this summer. This new addition to The Wharf will bring the Pendry Hotels & Resorts refined sense of modern-day luxury hospitality to the waterfront neighborhood in 2022.
Cross the Party Line: Newly Reimagined W Washington DC Debuts This Month
Iconic Hotel Completes $50M Renovation Including Total Transformation of All Guest Rooms, Famed POV Rooftop Bar and Living Room, as well as Premiere of Two New Restaurants.
Groundbreaking: Holiday Inn Express® hotel in downtown Washington, D.C.
Scheduled to open in Q4 2020, the 247-room hotel will be owned by Washington, D.C.-based developer Habte Sequar with Lima Hotels LLC. Urgo Hotels & Resorts will manage the new property.
GBTA Names Lisa Censullo New Executive Vice President
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Lisa Censullo as its new Executive Vice President. In this newly designed role, she will partner closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on developing a strategic plan and operating model, impacting all areas of the business. Censullo will begin her tenure at GBTA on July 1, 2019.
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Adds Two Washington, D.C. Hotels to its Growing Portfolio
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts today announces the brand has been selected by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) to take over management of Donovan Hotel D.C. and Mason & Rook Hotel D.C.as of July 1, 2019, adding the east coast properties to the brand's expanding portfolio of vibe-led luxury hotels and its entry into the Washington, D.C. market.
Birchington to Break Ground on 247-Room Holiday Inn Express in Washington, DC’s Mount Vernon Triangle Neighborhood
A 247-room Holiday Inn Express hotel will break ground this month in Washington, DC's Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. Birchington LLC, owned by Habte Sequar, closed on a construction loan from Atlanta-based Stonehill Strategic Capital to commence construction on the $93 million project.
Opening Of Conrad Washington, Dc Marks The Brand’s First Property In The Nation’s Capital
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton (NYSE: HLT)'s luxury brand of design-led hotels, today announces the opening of the architecturally striking and highly anticipated Conrad Washington, DC. Located on New York Avenue at the gateway of the high-end, mixed-use CityCenterDC and developed by international real estate firm Hines and investor Qatari Diar, Conrad Washington, DC brings a new sense of modern hospitality and design to the nation's capital with its technologically innovative and personalized experiences for guests.
The Madison Washington DC, a Hilton Hotel Reveals Stylish New Look Honoring its Legacy
The Madison Washington D.C., a Hilton Hotel announces the completion of its highly anticipated, $4 million hotel transformation inspired by Dolley Madison's legacy and trailblazing spirit. The iconic 356-room hotel, located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., just four blocks from the White House, transformed its lobby and adjacent common areas and introduced Lady M, an upscale cocktail lounge, an exclusive executive lounge and a grab-and-go marketplace.
Eric Cousin has been appointed as Executive Chef at Omni Shoreham Hotel
Omni Shoreham Hotel is thrilled to announce the appointment of Eric Cousin to the position of executive chef. A dynamic hospitality veteran with years of experience and a proven track record of professional success in providing superior culinary service, chef Cousin will oversee the hotel's banquet and restaurant kitchens, which execute hundreds of events each year.Executive chef Eric Cousin was born into the restaurant life. As a boy in France he worked in his family restaurant, learning the joys and challenges of the business. His great grandmother was a Flemish chef from Belgium who established Les Buffet de la Gare, an upscale brasserie in a train station in the north of France. Cousin has prepared meals at some of the most distinguished places in the world. His extensive resume includes serving as executive chef at The Plaza Hotel, The Essex House/St. Regis Club Hotel in New York, The Beau Rivage Casino & Resort in Mississippi, Beaux Rivage Casino, Beaches Resort in Turks & Caicos Island and Qatar Foundation in Doha.Cousin studied at the École Hôtelière de Montpellier in France. Cousin also holds a degree in hotel and restaurant management that he earned in the United States.
The Legendary Fairfax At Embassy Row Introduces A Sleek, Transformative Look And Celebrates A New Era As The Neighborhood’s Gathering Spot
Known as a second home to generations of DC insiders and social elite for nearly a century, the iconic Fairfax at Embassy Row has unveiled an extensive renovation of its ground floor common areas. Designed by the acclaimed Rockwell Group, the landmark property's new multi-functional design reflects the fluid lifestyle of today's luxury clientele, providing integrated communal spaces for work and play, as well as private areas for more discreet interactions. Its inspired fresh new look and feel is defined by expansive open areas, light-flooded spaces, and an inviting casual elegance that reflects a sense of place and community.
MEININGER plans its first hotel in the United States in Washington, D.C.
MEININGER Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement with Altus Realty, the project owner and developer, for a hotel in Washington, D.C. Located at 35 New York Avenue NE in the NoMa neighborhood, the new hotel is scheduled to open at the end of 2020 and will feature 154 rooms and 616 beds.