Mouhssine Benhamacht has a long history of working alongside award-winning chefs, restaurants and Loews Hotels in metropolitan cities across the United States including Atlanta, Napa Valley, San Francisco, Orlando and Arlington.
The property offers a nostalgic, refined space for guests to explore Galveston's vibrant character and preserves island history with the revitalization of a 1960s motor court.
Stacey Jackson has been named director of sales for The Statler, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel managed by Aimbridge Hospitality.
Pacific Hotel Austin LLC today announced the opening of Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, a new downtown upscale hotel at 68 East Avenue adjacent to the Rainey Street Historic District. Pacific Hotel Austin developed and owns the property, which is managed by Azul Hospitality Group. The hotel is now accepting reservations and will open its doors to the public on October 19.
Discover an unparalleled experience of iconic splendor as The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas proudly announces the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Masterfully crafted by Texas-based design firm, Rottet Studio, every detail exudes luxury, warmth, tradition, and monumental grandeur. Poised to redefine the standards of opulence, the hotel's reimagination includes enhanced comforts to all 218 guest rooms and suites, refinements to the lobby, public areas, and corridors as well as to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. Drawing inspiration from Dallas' storied past, the Forbes Five-Star hotel aims to create a captivating sense of place, inviting guests and locals alike to embark on a journey of elegance and timeless allure.
Thompson Houston, Houston's newest and most stylish luxury hotel will open its doors on December 21. Located beside the verdant Buffalo Bayou Park, a historic 160-acre waterside green space just west of downtown Houston, Thompson Houston will be a place-making and experience-provoking hotel for seasoned globetrotters, business travelers, and Houstonians alike. Housed in a gleaming contemporary new tower, Thompson Houston will introduce to the city the first-of-its-kind urban resort environment blending high-profile design, boundary-pushing lifestyle amenities, world-class dining, and extraordinary event space all against a backdrop of rare unobstructed views of downtown Houston's skyline.
Fairmont Austin is delighted to announce the appointment of Jackie Flory as Spa Director of Fairmont Spa Austin. Flory brings over a decade of industry experience to her role at the acclaimed downtown spa, which was named a 2023 Forbes Four-Star Award winner. Most recently, she served as Director of Wellness at Bluejack National, a private residential resort club that is home to Golfweek's No.1 residential course in Texas.
LBA Hospitality, an Alabama-based hotel management company, today announced that Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston/Katy has completed its renovation. As part of the renovation process, all guestrooms and public spaces at the 92-suite hotel were upgraded to include all seating, lighting, flooring, wall treatments and millwork. Window treatments, artwork and new 50-inch HDTVs were also added to the guest rooms. The hotel is owned by Details Hotel Group, Inc. and managed by LBA Hospitality of Dothan, Alabama.
The acclaimed hospitality group continues their path of expansion with their second project in Houston set to open in a new build that reflects the architecture of the historic Heights neighborhood.
Le Meridien Houston Downtown announces the appointment of Daniel Tabares as general manager. With 20 years of experience in hotel operations and extensive knowledge of the Houston market, Tabares will oversee the day-to-day functions of this Downtown Houston AAA Four-Diamond Hotel, including team member development, revenue management, maintaining outstanding guest satisfaction and more.
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island announces the appointment of Daniel Haughan as General Manager.
Fairmont Dallas is thrilled to welcome Rajiv Jha as the newly appointed Director of Food & Beverage. Reporting to the Hotel Operations Director, he will oversee all Food & Beverage operations at Fairmont Dallas, the iconic Dallas Arts District hotel.
Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk, an award-winning contemporary hotel on the banks of the iconic San Antonio River Walk, today announced the appointment of David Arciniega as Executive Chef. A native of San Antonio, Chef Arciniega has been a member of the hotel's culinary team since he joined as Executive Sous Chef in 2022, responsible for the concept design and execution of all private events. In his new role, Chef Arciniega will oversee the hotel's culinary program, from weddings and events to its signature dining venues, The Moon's Daughters and Cenote Pool Deck, which offer Mediterranean-inspired menus.
Featuring 96 modern and inviting guest suites and amenities mirroring the Henderson property, Atwell Suites Fort Worth North is a short drive to both Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and hundreds of corporate offices within the city's central business district. The hotel will operate under the ownership of Sequoia Hospitality, a Texas-based developer whose portfolio includes an adjacent Candlewood Suites property in Fort Worth likewise scheduled to break ground later this year.
Chinmai is a seasoned travel industry professional with more than two decades of global experience in the fields of Travel Technology, Electronic Distribution and Commercial optimization. Before joining Sabre, Chinmai served as President-Americas for RateGain. Before that, he was the Chief Revenue Officer of Taj Hotel Group (IHCL) where he held group level responsibility for global sales, marketing, revenue management, distribution, digital, loyalty & analytics. He has also held leadership roles with companies like Starwood Capital Group based in Paris, Wyndham Hotel Group in New Jersey, Joie de Vivre Hotels (now part of Hyatt) in San Francisco and with Expedia Inc. in Bellevue, WA.
Bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, Ted Knighton assumes the role of Managing Director at Thompson Houston. With over two decades in the hospitality industry, Knighton brings a career of operational excellence to his role as managing director of Thompson Houston. An experienced hospitality executive, Knighton will lead the hotel operations of Thompson Houston, introducing Thompson Hotels to a dynamic new market in Texas, and establishing the hotel as a sophisticated new destination for stylish accommodations, dining, socializing and events, situated beside Buffalo Bayou Park with unobstructed views of downtown Houston. Knighton's commitment to curating an extraordinary guest experience will undoubtedly set the tone for Thompson Houston's exceptional service and unrivaled ambiance.
Steering the hotel's sales and marketing initiatives is the accomplished Lisa Hudson. Bringing over fifteen years of experience to the new Thompson Houston, Lisa is a highly experienced leader in the hospitality space, with a proven record for driving sales and increasing revenues and she will oversee the hotel's sales, marketing, and events team, as well as assist in dedicated efforts to drive the property's overall revenue through market analysis and strategic planning. As Director of Sales & Marketing, Hudson will continue upholding and furthering the Thompson brand legacy while introducing the hotel to the Houston market and establishing Thompson Houston as one of city's finest new luxury hotels.
Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the unique character of Fort Worth, is now accepting reservations. Merging the classic Western personality of Texas with a decidedly modern feel, the hotel captures the approachable sophistication, cultural vibrancy and equestrian spirit of Fort Worth on Camp Bowie Boulevard in one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods. Located 35 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the very first of its kind, the resort is a love letter to the community, further establishing Fort Worth as an exciting destination for discerning travelers from around the world.
The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa proudly introduces Ryan Bunker as its new General Manager. In this role, Bunker will oversee and manage the daily operations of the North Texas resort, steering it toward peak performance and continuous progress.
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced the appointment of Peter Strebel as its new President to lead the Americas region. Peter, a two-time CEO, in his last role, was the Chairman of Omni Hotels & Resorts, providing strategic counsel to the company before serving as the company's former President, Chief Marketing Officer, and Senior Vice President of Sales.