Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today unveiled the agenda for its eighth annual gathering. The Westin Long Beach will play host to the event from March 5-6, 2025.
Island Hospitality Management announced its selection as the management company for the under-construction TownePlace Suites by Marriott, situated in the heart of downtown San Jose. This soon-to-open addition to the city's hospitality scene will offer an upscale extended-stay product with the comfort and convenience preferred by business and leisure travelers alike.
Joe Viglietta, COO of Dimension Hospitality, an industry leader in hotel management, today announced that the 100-room Hampton Inn and Suites – Snellville Georgia has joined the company’s growing portfolio of managed hotels.
Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics will be honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration at the New York Marriott Marquis, February 18, 2025.
The Viv Hotel, a family-friendly, luxury hotel located near the Disneyland® Resort, is pleased to welcome Jeff Catubig as Director of Food & Beverage for the property and its dining outlets. In this role, Catubig will oversee Top of The V rooftop restaurant and Valencia's at the Viv restaurant as well as the property's catering and banquets operations.
Nicholas Durslag steps into the director of sales and marketing role with an impressive international background spanning Spain, Mexico, Thailand, Switzerland, and the United States. In his most recent role as director of transient and business travel at Royal Sonesta San Francisco, Durslag achieved remarkable results, including a 126% increase in consortia market penetration index and an 84% rise in wholesale revenue within key international markets.
Sean Murphy brings more than a decade of luxury hospitality experience to his role as general manager at The Bower. Most recently, Murphy led operations as Director of Rooms at The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, where he spearheaded the property's opening and contributed to its recognition as one of Architectural Digest's best new hotels in 2023. Prior to Auberge, Murphy served as general manager of Hotel Esencia, a celebrated 50-acre estate and independent luxury hotel along Mexico's Caribbean coast. Under his leadership, the property earned a Forbes Five-Star rating and a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure's 2023 World's Best Awards, cementing its reputation as one of Mexico's most distinguished luxury destinations.
To support residents who have been displaced from their homes or forced to evacuate by the wildfires, Airbnb.org is working with 211 LA, which serves Los Angeles County, to offer free, temporary housing. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb hosts — many of whom offer their home for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org.
Smyth Tribeca is pleased to announce the appointment of Loribeth Nunez as its new Community Curator. A New Jersey-raised visionary with a passion for arts, food, and fundraising, Nunez brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the role.
Due to the New Year’s holiday shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 4 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons during the holiday week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 28 December. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
L7 CHICAGO by LOTTE, the vibrant, Korean-born lifestyle hotel in the heart of Chicago, announces the appointment of Liana Waechter as Director of Sales & Marketing. Waechter is an accomplished leader in hospitality with over two decades in the industry, and a passion for bringing her innovative vision to L7 CHICAGO.
The U.S. presidential election, a year-over-year Thanksgiving calendar shift, ongoing hurricane recovery efforts, and an extra weekend all factored into the equation as U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased 2.5% in November. Like in October, occupancy growth was the main driver as the gain in average daily rate (ADR) was under 1%. Even with the stronger occupancy, the measure remained 2 percentage points (ppts) in arrears versus November 2019.
Join JMBM partners Catherine DeBono Holmes and David Sudeck at the upcoming EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo on January 9-10, 2025, in Newport Beach, California. This event will celebrate the Top 25 winners released in EB5 Investors Magazine and Uglobal Immigration Magazine, and provide invaluable networking and learning opportunities for high net worth individuals, tax and immigration attorneys, migration agents, investors and project developers.
JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa welcomes accomplished hospitality professional Peter Szekely to lead its acclaimed dining program as Director of Restaurants. Szekely will oversee all culinary operations for the resort's diverse dining venues, including the newly reimagined Latitude 28, the casual beachfront ESKAPE, and the rooftop restaurant and bar, The Deep End.
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, an award-winning resort in affluent Paradise Valley, Arizona, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Christie Rydell as its resort manager.
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced that Kay Washington has been named general manager of the AC Hotel Chicago Downtown. In her role, Washington will oversee all facets of the 226-room hotel located in Chicago's River North area and just steps from the Magnificent Mile and the city's newest casino, Bally's Chicago.
Throughout her 30 year career in the hospitality industry, Nolan has held multiple leadership positions at properties including the Kapalua Bay Hotel; Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa; the Trump International Hotel, Las Vegas; and the Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgate, Las Vegas. In 2010, Nolan returned to Maui as Hotel Manager for The Westin Kā'anapali Ocean Resort Villas. Shortly thereafter, she assumed the role of General Manager and later became Area Managing Director and Regional Vice President of Operations for Vistana Signature Experiences, formally known as Starwood Vacation Ownership. Most recently, Nolan led as Market General Manager for Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
Randy Diamond will be responsible for overseeing operations, strategy, and team leadership. Diamond has been an invaluable member of the Highgate team for the past six years, consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a passion for leadership. His strategic guidance will be instrumental in driving the growing portfolio towards its goals and objectives.
Hilton Irvine, a premier destination for business and leisure travelers in the heart of Orange County, has appointed hospitality expert, Stewart Arevalo, as its new Director of Operations. With over a decade of experience at Hilton properties across Southern California, Arevalo is set to lead with vision, passion, and a guest-first approach, further enhancing the hotel's reputation for excellence.