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May 4, 2017

Leticia Proctor has been named Advisory Board Member at HSMAI’s Washington DC Chapter

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s Washington, D.C., chapter today announced the appointment of Leticia Proctor to its advisory board. Proctor, senior vice president of sales, revenue management and digital strategies for PM Hotel Group in Washington, will lend her professional experience and thought leadership to the chapter, which serves the hospitality industry throughout the greater Washington metropolitan area.

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May 1, 2017

Mr. Darcy Goes to Washington: Curio Collection by Hilton™ Arrives in Nation’s Capital

A stylish, contemporary hotel located just six blocks from the White House and around the corner from the trendy 14th Street corridor is the newest member of the exclusive Curio Collection by HiltonTM, the global portfolio of upper upscale independent hotels and resorts.

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May 1, 2017

Mr. Darcy Goes to Washington: Curio Collection by Hilton™ Arrives in Nation’s Capital

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April 11, 2017

Geoff Ballotti has been named national chair at the U.S. Travel Association

The U.S. Travel Association on Monday announced Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, as its new national chair. He was elected in a member-wide vote. Last week, Ballotti presided over his first Board of Directors meeting as national chair. Ballotti succeeds Travel Oregon CEO Todd Davidson. As president and chief executive officer of the Wyndham Hotel Group, Ballotti leads a team laser-focused on transforming the company’s quality, technology, sales, marketing and loyalty programs. He stewards its operation and growth, including the 2015 acquisition of Dolce Hotels & Resorts and 2016 acquisition of FEN Hotels in Latin America. Wyndham Hotel Group is elevating the experience of the everyday traveler, wherever they go, however they choose to stay, and reimagining hotels generations grew up with while creating new experiences travelers crave. The company’s unmatched portfolio features internationally recognized trademarks including Days Inn®, Ramada® and Super 8®, and is united by the award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards.

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April 5, 2017

HSMAI Hosts Event Addressing Revenue Management and Marketing

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's Washington, D.C., chapter will host an interactive educational event, "The Convergence of Revenue Management and Marketing," this month that will explore the hospitality industry's changing landscape and how professionals can navigate challenges through data and analytics.

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March 7, 2017

‘From Invisible to Icon’ Is Topic of March HSMAI Event

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's Washington, D.C., chapter will host an interactive educational event, "From Invisible to Icon: How to Become an Expert in Your Industry," this month to teach hospitality professionals how to create, launch and manage their personal brands.

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Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

March 7, 2017

Josh Lesnick has been appointed as President & CEO at Associated Luxury Hotels

Associated Luxury Hotels, the parent company of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) and Worldhotels, announced today that it has named highly respected hospitality industry executive Josh Lesnick to be its President and CEO. Lesnick comes to Associated Luxury Hotels from Wyndham Hotel Group, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for all aspects of revenue generation for 18 brands encompassing more than 8,000 hotels in 77 countries. In his new role, Lesnick will oversee all business operations and subsidiaries of Associated Luxury Hotels, which significantly expanded its global footprint, hospitality services and collection of member hotels and resorts with the recent strategic acquisition of Frankfurt, Germany-based Worldhotels. He will also become only the third CEO in the 30+ year legacy ALHI history. The announcement of the appointment was made by Associated Luxury Hotels’ Chairman David Gabri. Lesnick will assume his new role starting in April and will be based out of the company’s New York City office, and at its headquarters in Orlando, Florida.

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March 3, 2017

Canopy by Hilton Washington, D.C./Bethesda North Scheduled to Open Fall 2017

Officials of PM Hotel Group, a leading, national hotel management company, and The Buccini/Pollin Group, a privately-held, full-service real estate acquisition, development and management company (BPG), today hosted a celebratory topping off ceremony, the nation's first for Canopy by Hilton, for the177-room Canopy by Hilton Washington, D.C./Bethesda North. The event was attended by Joseph Bojanowski, PM Hotel Group president; Dave Pollin, BPG co-founder; Gary Steffen, global head, Canopy by Hilton; and Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive, among others. The event's highlight was a special drywall signing ceremony.

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Press Release

March 1, 2017

AHLA announces 2017-2018 Executive Committee roster

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its Executive Committee for 2017-2018, joining the full Board of Directors in guiding the hotel industry agenda. Led by AHLA's Officers of the Board: Chair Mark Carrier, President of the B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, Vice Chair Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, Secretary/Treasurer Jon Bortz, Chairman & CEO of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and Immediate Past Chair Jim Abrahamson, Chairman & CEO for Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the 14-person Executive Committee serves as the association's core governance group.

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Report Markets & Performance

February 28, 2017

Snapshot of the Washington DC Metropolitan Region’s Lodging Market

2016 was a solid year for the Washington DC Metropolitan region's lodging market. According to Smith Travel Research (STR), the year-end 2016 RevPAR growth for the Washington DC MD VA region was up 4.9% over 2015, ranking it 9th of the 25 top markets it tracks. The region was 4th of 25 in terms of occupancy growth at 2.2%, but 18th of 25 in ADR growth at 2.7%. The predominance of demand tied to the Federal Government and the government lodging per diem continues to limit some of the region's pricing power. While more press is given to business and tourism demand in downtown Washington, DC, neighboring suburbs, particularly Arlington County in Virginia, and Montgomery County in Maryland, are also contributing to the region's solid growth statistics despite challenges in these suburban office markets.

By Anne Purcell, Vice President with Pinnacle Advisory Group, Pinnacle Advisory Group

February 14, 2017

Washington Marriott Wardman Park Celebrates American Poet

Celebrating its centennial, in 2018, the Washington Marriott Wardman Park has been host to many important moments in American history. In 1954, Thurgood Marshall and his colleagues stayed at the Wardman Park Hotel in unincorporated Washington, DC when he prepared and tried Brown vs. Board of Education in the Supreme Court. Langston Hughes, famous African-American Poet and Thurgood Marshall's college friend, worked as a busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel, when he was discovered in 1925. He encountered American poet Vachel Lindsay and shared his poems. Impressed, Lindsay publicized his discovery of a new "busboy poet."

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February 1, 2017

Ryan Arensdorf has been appointed as Executive Chef at Salamander Resort & Spa

Salamander Resort & Spa, the luxury resort located outside Washington, D.C. in the heart of Virginias horse and wine country, welcomes Ryan Arensdorf as its executive chef. In this new role, Chef Arensdorf will oversee the resorts entire culinary operation, including Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill, Gold Cup Wine Bar, in-room dining, and the catering and banquet offerings.

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Press Release Markets & Performance

January 27, 2017

STR: Downtown D.C. hotels see record demand during inauguration day

The hotel industry in the Washington, D.C., central business district reported more rooms sold on inauguration day 2017 than on any other inauguration day on record, according to data from STR."When looking at this year's presidential inauguration, there are three factors that make an analysis of the true impact on hotels difficult—the presence of the Women's March, more alternative accommodations available than any other inauguration and the day of the week," said Jessica Haywood, STR's senior research analyst. "But from the numbers alone, we can see that there were more rooms sold on inauguration day than any other we have on record (since 2001), and rate spikes were substantial the entire weekend."The number of hotel rooms available in the D.C. CBD is 5.1% higher than what was available for President Barack Obama's first inauguration in 2009. Airbnb also reported more listings than any other night in the D.C. market.

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January 24, 2017

‘Building the Sales Pipeline in 2017’ Is Topic of February HSMAI Event

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's Washington, D.C., chapter will host an interactive educational event, "Building the Sales Pipeline in 2017," next month to teach hoteliers how to jump-start their sales efforts and increase top-line revenue and profits.

Report Markets & Performance

January 18, 2017

HVS Market Pulse: Washington, D.C.

Although the federal government remains the dominant influence in Washington, D.C., a diverse array of industries and institutions have contributed to and supported the growth and expansion of the region. The finance, education, healthcare, and scientific-research industries are strongly represented in and around the District, and the region is home to 20 colleges and universities, as well as Adventist HealthCare and multiple major regional hospitals. Some of the most influential financial institutions call D.C. home, including the Federal Reserve, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Greater Washington, D.C. also stands among the nation's top markets for commercial office space and global real estate investment. A world-class array of museums and cultural attractions support a robust tourist trade, while the convention center hosts multiple regional, national, and international events each year.

By Anne Lloyd-Jones and Chelsey Leffet

January 10, 2017

Shelly Weir has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Career Development at The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF)

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) today announced the appointment of two new hires who will focus primarily on career development for the hospitality industry as well as oversee the new partnership between AHLA and the National Restaurant Association (NRA), which will enhance hospitality training, certification capabilities and educational products.

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Press Release Development

December 16, 2016

Hilton’s Curio Collection Enters Nation’s Capital With First Signing in Washington, D.C.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of The Darcy, Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of distinctive upper upscale hotels that caters to travelers in search of local discovery and authentic experiences. The Darcy, Curio Collection by Hilton, is slated to open in mid-2017.

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December 9, 2016

Alex Alt has been named Member of the Board of Directors at The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today announced the appointment of Sabre Hospitality Solutions President Alex Alt to its 2017 Board of Directors. Alt proudly accepted the appointment to AHLA’s Board, which represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands, owners and REITS, management companies, independents, and state associations. As a member of the board meeting three times each year, Alt will be a part of important discussions concerning a broad range of industry- and association-related issues.

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External Article

December 8, 2016

Why Donald Trump’s Washington, D.C. Hotel Is So Controversial | fortune.com

Trump’s new luxury hotel has drawn foreign envoys and special interest groups Donald Trump’s new luxury hotel in Washington, D.C., has been attracting foreign envoys, special interest groups — and a bit of controversy. One of the latest groups to book the hotel is the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank whose big donors gathered there Tuesday night for a speech by Vice President-elect Mike Pence. Pence spoke on Trump administration priorities.

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