The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the metropolitan area to attend its annual State of the Industry program Aug. 9 at the MGM National Harbor hotel in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
WhyHotel, an alternative lodging service that operates pop-up hotels in newly built, luxury apartment buildings, today announced online bookings for its next pop-up hotel are now available. Situated in Washington, D.C.'s NoMa area, the 95-unit pop-up hotel will be located at Equity Residential's newly completed luxury rental property, 100 K Street NE, and is expected to run through the spring of 2019.
The Doyle Collection is excited to welcome Joel Freyberg as the General Manager of its Washington DC hotel, The Dupont Circle.
In addition to completing an extensive $200 million renovation, the iconic Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., is making a big investment in its employees by adding the Beekeeper digital workforce communication platform. With 280+ workers responsible for delivering the ultimate guest experience, the hotel needed game-changing technology to ensure that service standards were at peak performance and employee morale remained high. Beekeeper, the "Most Innovative Technology of 2018," was implemented as the primary internal communications channel for the property. It connects every single employee to relevant messaging about things happening at the hotel and to one another.
Karla Erales has been appointed general manager of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, one of AccorHotels luxury brand properties in the nation's capital. The announcement was made by Mark Huntley Regional Vice President and General Manager, Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown. A seasoned hotelier, Erales is responsible for the overall operations, performance and strategic direction of the 237-room luxury hotel.
Timothy joins Rosewood Washington, D.C. with nearly 30 years of sales experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, Tim served as director of travel industry and entertainment sales at Rosewood Washington, D.C.'s sister property, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York City. Prior to that role, Timothy held the position of sales manager, leisure and corporate business travel at Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, Canada, where he supported the hotel's opening in 2011. Before joining Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Timothy served as corporate sales manager, corporate business travel at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa; director of sales, Western Canada at Exclusive Tours; and business development manager, Western Canada at Uniworld River Cruises.
Liaison Capitol Hill, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, announces today the appointment of hospitality expert Joy J. Kosmela as Director of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Joy will be responsible for the direction and leadership of the hotel's sales and marketing efforts, including the repositioning of the hotel internally and in the marketplace.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's Washington, D.C., chapter will host a panel discussion next week to explore the emerging role of inventory managers and function space analysts and how they can partner more effectively with sales, catering and revenue managers to maximize hotel and convention function space inventory to increase revenue.
RobertDouglas Advises Geolo Capital and JW Capital Partners on the Forward-Sale of the Thompson Washington, D.C. to Union Investment
San Francisco-based Geolo Capital and Boston-based JW Capital Partners today announced plans for a new Thompson Hotels project in Washington, D.C. Slated to open in early 2020, the 225-room Thompson D.C. will be the first hotel development in The Yards – the city"s earliest industrial neighborhood – and will boast locally-inspired design, and a variety of signature amenities for travelers and locals alike. Situated on D.C."s scenic riverfront, within walking distance from Nationals Park, The Yards is quickly transforming into a vibrant modern hub reflective of the area"s rich, maritime past. Thompson D.C. will be a social anchor in this growing mixed-used community, joining dozens of specialty retailers, restaurants and high-end residences.
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC announces the appointment of Andrew Court as Executive Chef to the capital city"s only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel. In his role, Court will oversee the Hotel"s award-winning restaurants including celebrated chef Michael Mina"s BOURBON STEAK, DC"s go-to spot for power breakfast and Sunday Brunch Seasons, and the casual yet refined ENO Wine Bar. He will also be responsible for the Hotel"s sizable events operations and in-room dining. Born and raised in Birmingham, England, Court discovered the love of cooking from his grandmother, who introduced him at a young age to the family"s garden. Gardening and beekeeping are important tools that Court uses to discover new flavours and develop aspiring chefs. Court"s passion for food coupled with his charming personality and appetite to build connections will suit him well with the city"s movers and shakers and Washingtonians alike who have made Four Seasons in Georgetown an extension of their home and office. He also looks forward to the opportunity to customise dining experiences and create memorable moments for generations to come for the Hotel"s social and corporate events. Court is a graduate of University College Birmingham, England with a master"s certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University. His hotel career began in 1982 at Excelsior Hotel Birmingham. He continued his culinary career gaining considerable gastronomic and management experience in top hotels in England, Portugal, Bermuda, Antigua and Canada such as The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont Royal York Hotel Toronto and, most recently, at Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) where he served as Executive Sous Chef cooking for Hollywood"s elite. A museum lover, Court now calls the District of Columbia home and looks forward to discovering the rich history and culture Washington, DC has to offer. In his first year, he hopes to visit the 100 plus museums and historic homes in metropolitan DC.
Brian Kelleher has been appointed general manager of the historic Capital Hilton, located two blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C. Kelleher returns to the 547-room landmark hotel and will oversee the operations of the icon that has been the site of many of Washington"s most noteworthy events. He most recently served as general manager of Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner since 2009 overseeing the extraordinary renovation, repositioning and redevelopment of the property.
Omni Shoreham Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Roche-Garland to the post of general manager. A dynamic hospitality veteran with years of experience and a proven track record of professional success in providing superior service and leadership, Roche-Garland will oversee the hotel"s operation and its 600 dedicated employees.Roche-Garland joins Omni Shoreham Hotel following 19 years with The Doyle Collection. During his tenure, he rose through the organization working in Ireland, England and Boston. Most recently, Roche-Garland served as general manager at the Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington D.C. During his career, Roche-Garland led critical redevelopment and repositioning efforts for Doyle Collection and was consistently recognized for his leadership and success effecting market share and top line revenue. Roche-Garland puts a strong focus on sales, marketing, revenue management and team. Roche-Garland is a graduate in business, hotel & catering management from the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland. He is active in various industry and community organizations.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's Washington, D.C., chapter will host an interactive educational event, Developing and Presenting a Winning Business Case, Feb. 15 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park hotel, with acclaimed business coach and trainer Bob Anderson demonstrating how to create an action plan that identifies and addresses crucial hurdle points that can derail a sale.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) president and CEO Katherine Lugar today pledged to partner with U.S. mayors to strengthen communities, build a modern, dynamic workforce, and give travelers world-class experiences in their cities.
Stuart G. McColl has been named Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for the newly renovated 413-room Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown. The announcement was made by Mark Huntley Regional Vice President and General Manager.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's Washington, D.C., chapter today announced the appointments of hospitality industry veterans Linda Caruso and Suzanne Shogren to its advisory board.
Shogren, who brings 24 years of experience in hotel sales, training and development of sales teams, is regional director of ownership group services for Cvent, a global provider of online software for the events industry based in McLean, Virginia. Shogren previously was regional director of sales and training for B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, Bethesda, Maryland, serving in a dual role as a trainer and director of sales and marketing the Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport and Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City, both in Arlington, Virginia. Prior to that she was area director of sales and marketing for Willard Associates in Washington, supporting The Willard InterContinental Washington Hotel in Washington, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and EVEN hotels.
Caruso, who joined the chapter with 28 years of sales and marketing experience, is director of sales and marketing at the 318-room Hyatt Centric Arlington in Arlington, Virginia, managed by Highgate, a New York-based management company. Prior to joining Highgate in 2014, Caruso spent five and a half years serving Davidson Hotels & Resorts, an Atlanta-based management company, as director of sales and marketing for the former DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC.
Inn at Dos Brisas, a nine-room Relais & Châteaux property in the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, welcomes back Executive Chef Zachary Ladwig to lead the culinary charge at Texas’ only Forbes Five-Star restaurant. Chef Ladwig previously served as the inn’s Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef from 2011-2013, and returns to the property where he will be deeply entrenched in its organic farmland and orchards.