Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin is proud to announce the appointment of Travis Breen as Director of Sales, Marketing & Events. Breen will report directly to Interim General Manager Claudia Dowdy and bring his extensive 24-year hospitality industry expertise to the team.
More than 100 destination leaders and small business operators across seven states affected by recent disasters banded together in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging lawmakers to pass immediate disaster relief.
Audubon International – The environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play – announces that The Lodge at Spruce Peak, the centerpiece of a sustainability-driven, all-seasons resort community in Stowe, Vermont, has achieved Green Lodging/Green Hospitality Platinum-level Certification.
As previously outlined in our November blog post, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was poised to impose significant federal reporting obligations on U.S. business entities starting January 1, 2025. However, a recent Federal District Court ruling has altered the compliance landscape dramatically.
The Cendyn Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, released its monthly data findings to help hoteliers gain insight into the top locations selected by today’s meeting planners. The company announced Anaheim-Santa Ana, Calif. has ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YoY) growth at 17.5 percent. Atlanta came in second with growth at 13.7 percent. Louisville, Ky. led in secondary markets at 59.1 percent growth, and Memphis, Tenn. ranked second with 48.9 percent growth. This data is sourced from Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.
Set to open in early 2025, The Ann Savannah, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, will introduce a distinctive blend of modern comforts and timeless appeal to the heart of Savannah. Located within the vibrant Savannah Historic District, this all-suite, apartment-style boutique hotel will offer an ideal destination for both relaxation and exploration. Featuring spacious accommodations and a thoughtfully curated design, The Ann will provide a sophisticated home away from home for visitors and residents in one of the South's most iconic destinations.
A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington today announced a strategic partnership with Delta Inn Hotel Group, a family-owned portfolio of hotels led by CEO Scott Kim. This collaboration will bring Delta Inn’s leadership team and three Portland, Oregon airport hotels into A-1 Hospitality Group’s expanding portfolio.
Azul Hospitality, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset's performance, announced today the debut of Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, following an extensive renovation and rebranding effort that has transformed the property at the gateway to Zion National Park.
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection, the luxury boutique hotel at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Lombard Knight as its new general manager. Lombard Knight is responsible for overseeing the hotel's day-to-day operations, including leading the team in delivering consistent, unique experiences that enhance the quality of service for guests.
W Scottsdale, located in the heart of the city's lively Entertainment District, is pleased to announce the return of David J. Cronin, CPCE, CMP as general manager. With more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, including postings in Darmstadt, Frankfurt, San Antonio, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis and Nashville, Cronin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and an appetite for innovation to the role, skillfully balancing daily operations with pushing boundaries to create forward-thinking, one-of-a-kind experiences for guests.
La Bahia Hotel & Spa will debut as the newest resort in Santa Cruz, set to open its doors in Summer 2025. The hotel, poised to redefine luxury hospitality in the destination, is officially accepting reservations for stays beginning in late Summer 2025. A celebration of one of California's most idyllic, storied coastal towns, La Bahia Hotel & Spa blends a bygone era of relaxed surf culture and eclectic design with a contemporary, hostess-approach to hospitality.
Resorts World Las Vegas LLC announced the formation of a Board of Directors, with industry veteran Jim Murren as the Chairman, and the appointment of Alex Dixon as its Chief Executive Officer as a key part of the Company’s plan to deepen and strengthen its leadership. The new team, with a combined 130 years of experience in the gaming industry, will accelerate the Company’s growth strategy and continue its mission to remain Las Vegas’s premier resort destination for unmatched luxury and entertainment experiences and unforgettable moments.
Limelight Hotels - owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality - announces the appointment of Joseph Steiskal as General Manager of the highly anticipated Limelight Boulder. With more than 25 years of hospitality experience and a deep connection to the Boulder community, Steiskal will lead the team and oversee all aspects of the hotel opening and ongoing operations.
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Evans as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. A seasoned hospitality professional with over two decades of experience, Evans brings a wealth of expertise in sales leadership, strategic marketing, and driving revenue growth for luxury properties and destination experiences.
Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) has reached a significant milestone in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing, surpassing the $1.0 billion mark—a distinction shared by only a select few companies in the industry. In 2024 alone, Peachtree completed 22 CPACE transactions across the U.S., surpassing its previous record for CPACE originations.
Officials of the 143-room Aloft Phoenix-Airport today announced the completion of a comprehensive, property-wide renovation. The hotel, owned by The RADCO Companies, a vertically integrated real estate investor, manager and developer, and operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company, received a full refurbishment to upgrade guest rooms and baths, public spaces, restaurant and bar, meeting room, fitness center and swimming pool area to meet the evolving needs of discerning travelers looking for a unique experience and today's top amenities.
In the U.S., it costs about $9 more to staff a hotel room than in 2023.
Luxury hotels are defined by service excellence, exclusive amenities and personalization. With so much buzz around ‘personalization’ these days (in quotes on purpose), what is often missed is the precision of service delivery necessary to execute this attention to detail at scale, for which there’s no truer form of expressing this precision than through customization of the guest journey in a seamless blend of meticulously curated experiences.
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Marino as Viceroy Chicago's new director of food & beverage. In his role, Marino will oversee the hotel's food and beverage operations, including in-room dining, signature restaurant Somerset and new 18th-floor cocktail lounge, Pandan.
Clayton Hotel & Members Club, a 63-room boutique hotel and private membership club operated by Aparium and located in Denver's Cherry Creek Neighborhood, proudly announces the appointment of Alison Mitchell as its new general manager.