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Hyatt Select Announced as Hyatt’s First Conversion-Friendly Transient Brand in the Upper-Midscale Segment in the Americas

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of modern travelers while delivering an efficient, cost-effective model for owners. The Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatt’s upper-midscale presence complementing Hyatt Studios, Hyatt’s extended-stay brand in the category, which marked the opening of its first property, Hyatt Studios Mobile / Tillmans Corner, on Feb. 18.

Hyatt
United States
Press Release Human Resources

FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management appoints new chair

Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management has welcomed three new members and named a new chair to the school's Executive Advisory Board, Richard Brilliant, who is also an FIU Hospitality alumnus. The new board members include two FIU alumni John Boettger '85, managing director of Westmont Hospitality Group and Jorge L. Rodriguez '91 president of Latin America and the Caribbean at SUBWAY®, in addition to Mutluhan Kucuk, complex managing director for Loews Miami Beach Hotel and Loews Coral Gables Hotel.

FIU
Miami, Florida, United States
Appointment

Alison Wallace has been appointed as Director of Sales, Citywide Strategy at The Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex

The Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex, representing Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel, is pleased to announce the promotion of Alison Wallace to Director of Sales, Citywide Strategy, effective April 1, 2025. With more than 28 years of experience-25 of which were dedicated to the Hiltons of Chicago Sales Complex-Alison is a seasoned hospitality professional uniquely positioned to lead in her new role across Palmer House, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel. Since beginning her career with Hilton in 1996, Alison has consistently grown with the brand, culminating in her most recent position as Director of Sales.

Hilton
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Development Opening

Peachtree Group Opens Dual-Branded TownePlace Suites/Fairfield Inn & Suites Paris, Texas

Conveniently located just off US-271, the pet-friendly hotels provide shared amenities, including a full lobby bar, while offering the best each brand has to offer. Guests may enjoy an outdoor pool, 24/7 fitness center and complimentary, daily breakfast buffets. Proximate to multiple area airports, including Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field and Texarkana Regional Airport, the hotels also offer 535 square feet of meeting space. TownePlace Suites provide spacious suites with full kitchens, while Fairfield Inn & Suites have contemporary guest rooms to work or relax with a well-lit work area and ergonomic chair.

Fairfield Inn & Suites®
Paris, Texas, United States
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Joseph Schlegel has been appointed as Director of Engineering at Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center

Schlegel joined the Millennium Minneapolis over a decade ago as a building engineer, before being promoted to his current role of director of engineering. In this position, he will develop and implement plans to keep the Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown property, equipment, and grounds in an utmost state of repair.

Sheraton
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Appointment

Natalie Barria has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center

Barria began her hospitality career at Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomington's Director of Human Resources. She joined Millennium Minneapolis in 2021, where she manages all aspects of employee relations, including onboarding, employee benefits, ensuring compliance with labor laws, fostering a positive culture—and now, most importantly, recruitment, in preparation for the Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown opening.

Sheraton
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Appointment

Chara Blanch has been appointed as Director of Operations at Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center

Before joining Aimbridge Hospitality, Blanch spent 20 years working for the government, particularly specializing in unions for the last decade. She began her hotel hospitality career in 2021 when she was hired as the human resources director at a union hotel within the Aimbridge Hospitality portfolio. Blanch has been celebrated for her contributions to the company, receiving Aimbridge Setting the Stage award in recognition of her dedication and commitment to supporting property staff.

Sheraton
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Appointment

Katherine Gilbertson has been appointed as Director of Finance at Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center

Gilberton has held many positions throughout her 15-year tenure in the hospitality industry. Beginning her career in food & beverage, she made the transition to finance after joining the Radisson Blu Minneapolis in 2016. Gilberton joined the team in her current role after spending the last four years in finance management at the corporate office for Choice Hotels International.

Sheraton
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Development Opening

Main Street Hospitality Group Opens Island House Newport

Newport's hospitality landscape is about to be transformed with the opening of Island House Newport on March 13, 2025. This highly anticipated new-build hotel is redefining the standard for upscale accommodation in Newport, blending modern elegance with the city's rich maritime heritage. Developed by Marshall Properties and operated by Main Street Hospitality, Island House Newport is an inviting retreat offering a seamless blend of design and local experience.

Main Street Hospitality Group
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Michelle Eng has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center

Eng has been a fixture of Minneapolis' hospitality industry for over two decades, moving to the Twin Cities after graduating with a degree in Hospitality Management. She began her career as a Front Desk Agent at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington, before being promoted to several other roles at the property. Prior to joining Millennium Minneapolis in 2022, Eng served as Director of Sales (DOS) for the Moxy Uptown Minneapolis and was tapped to be the DOS for Moxy Downtown during the opening. Other hotels Michelle has been involved with include two Hilton properties in Bloomington, as well being part of the sales team during Embassy Suites Bloomington's full-scale renovation.

Sheraton
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Appointment

Michelle Eng has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center

Eng has been a fixture of Minneapolis' hospitality industry for over two decades, moving to the Twin Cities after graduating with a degree in Hospitality Management. She began her career as a Front Desk Agent at the Radisson Hotel Bloomington, before being promoted to several other roles at the property. Prior to joining Millennium Minneapolis in 2022, Eng served as Director of Sales (DOS) for the Moxy Uptown Minneapolis and was tapped to be the DOS for Moxy Downtown during the opening. Other hotels Michelle has been involved with include two Hilton properties in Bloomington, as well being part of the sales team during Embassy Suites Bloomington's full-scale renovation.

Sheraton
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Appointment

Austin Tyler-Thull has been appointed as General Manager at Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center

Tyler-Thull boasts over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, having worked with prestigious hotels and brands in Minnesota. He joined Aimbridge Hospitality in 2016 and has held various roles at TownePlace Suites, Spring Hill Suites, Hampton Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Aimbridge Corporate. In 2023, he was promoted to general manager of Millennium Minneapolis. Currently, Tyler-Thull is leveraging his robust business acumen and passion for hospitality to oversee the multi-million-dollar transformation of the Millennium property into the Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown. Tyler-Thull is a Board Member of Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation and is actively involved in multiple community associations.

Sheraton
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Press Release General Management

Concord Hospitality Celebrates 40 Years Of Excellence

Concord Hospitality, the award-winning hotel management and development company currently operating over 140 hotels across North America, celebrates its 40th anniversary, commemorating four decades of contributions to the hospitality industry. Since its inception in 1985 in Ohio, Concord Hospitality has grown from its humble beginnings, relocating to North Carolina and transforming into an award-winning company with a portfolio spanning dozens of premier brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Mark Laport, Concord has solidified its reputation for distinction, consistently earning recognition from its brand partners and ranking as one of the top management companies across a diverse portfolio of select-service, extended-stay, full-service, luxury, and lifestyle hotels, as well as bars and restaurants.

Concord
United States