Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites — Pensacola — NAS Corry Station, located in Pensacola, Florida. Artemis Hotel Group developed the property.
The historic Hilton Milwaukee, Milwaukee's largest hotel, announced today that it is undergoing a sweeping renovation that will cement its status as Milwaukee's premier meeting and convention hotel. The renovation, which is expected to cost more than $40 million and be completed by summer 2025, will be the most extensive in Marcus Hotels & Resorts' history, encompassing the transformation of its guest rooms, 34,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, and the hotel's exquisite lobby.
Noble Investment Group is pleased to announce the completion of renovations at two of its downtown Denver properties, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown-Convention Center and the Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown-Convention Center. These multimillion-dollar renovations have enhanced the dual-property hotels to serve Denver's mix of business and leisure travelers better.
Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott has opened. After undergoing a full property renovation, this newly branded and reimagined hotel unveils a design that reflects Zion's adventurous spirit and natural rustic beauty. Ideally located less than a mile from Zion National Park, in the heart of Springdale, Utah, Red Cliffs Lodge Zion not only acts as a gateway to the park, but also as a launch point to explore Springdale's exhilarating activities, local culture, shopping and dining. The pet-friendly hotel boasts 132 guest rooms; an exciting new signature restaurant, Scout Bar & Grill; over 1,000 sq ft of meeting space; a fitness center; and an outdoor pool and hot tub. Red Cliffs Lodge Zion joins Marriott Bonvoy's Tribute Portfolio, the brand's growing, global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design, vibrant social scenes, and sincere service. Zion's newest hotel is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego-based hospitality management platform that provides an innovative approach to maximizing performance.
Due to the Thanksgiving calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 30 November. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.24-30 November 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023):
-Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes is proud to announce the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of its guestrooms and suites, fitness center and expansion of outdoor meeting space and the lobby bar's outdoor dining area.
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, an award-winning landmark hotel in the heart of California's Central Coast, opens a new chapter with the debut of its brand new spa and wellness concept, Lavender Barn, an Auberge Spa. Inspired by the aromatic flowers, deep roots, rich soil and twilight skies of Los Olivos, it combines age-old remedies and bodywork with the essence of slow wellness. Lavender Barn is a sanctuary where social enthusiasts and wellness seekers alike can explore new modalities, elevate their spirits, reconnect with nature or simply unwind. The spa will feature a calendar of visiting practitioners, ranging from yoga and meditation to local healers and regional wellness experts. Integrating the essence and vitality of Los Olivos into its body therapies, immersive treatments and wellness workshops, Lavender Barn is set to become California's premier destination for wellbeing.
Hilton Anaheim, the largest hotel in Orange County and a cornerstone of the city's vibrant hospitality scene, has appointed seasoned hospitality professional Justin Underwood as the new Director of Hotel Operations. Underwood, who brings nearly two decades of experience in the hotel industry, will lead the hotel's operational departments and work to further enhance Hilton Anaheim's reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), a premier association committed to scholarships, advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, announces that NEWH, Inc. Past President Chris Tucker assumed the position of CEO of NEWH, Inc. and NEWH Canada, Inc., effective on November 1st, 2024.
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that the company added eight new hotels to its portfolio in 2024, bringing the total number of properties it holds to 51. The new additions include a mix of Marriott and Hilton branded hotels covering lifestyle, select-service, full-service and extended-stay categories. 2024 was a stellar year for HVMG, as the company continued to grow its portfolio-wide RevPAR Index for the fourth consecutive year and nine of the past ten years.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Gayla Guyse as General Manager of the highly anticipated Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the brand's third property in Florida. With more than 25 years of dedicated service and operational excellence at Omni, Guyse brings a wealth of leadership experience to the property, set to open in Fall 2025.
Bridgette Quartararo has been hired as Director of Sales at Seacliff Inn. With over eight years of experience in the hospitality industry, Quartararo most recently served as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the Courtyard by Marriott. Her impressive career also includes roles at Seascape Beach Resort and San Ysidro Ranch.
Brian Min has been hired as General Manager at The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo. Min brings over seven years of expertise in hotel management. Most recently, he served as Director of Operations at the Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay. Min's career also includes leadership roles at The Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Crowne Plaza Harbor Hotel.
U.S. economic growth improved during 3Q-2024 with Real GDP growth of 2.8%, slightly below the 3.0% increase in 2Q-2024. Despite strong economic growth, U.S. RevPAR only increased 0.9%, a deceleration from the 2.4% RevPAR change in 2Q-2024.
The historic, transformed property is expected to open its doors in spring 2025.
Project evokes the glamour and charm of hotel's illustrious past with modern luxury.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the opening of the first new construction hotel to feature the Lobby in a Box package, a MainStay Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia. By using the proprietary and turnkey Lobby in a Box and Kitchen in a Box packages, the hotel leveraged effective designs with lower costs that are intentionally constructed for the extended stay consumer. The Lobby in a Box package seamlessly designed the lobby into a communal space that provides a flexible setup for guests to either lounge, work, dine or watch TV, and the Kitchen in a Box package facilitated the installation of in-room kitchens with ease so that guests can cook their own meals.
WASHINGTON -- Due to the Thanksgiving calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported higher year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 23 November. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Hard Rock International today announced the appointment of casino and resorts leader Chris Kelley as President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, where he will oversee operations of the upcoming entertainment destination opening in Kern County, CA in late 2025. He reports to Jon Lucas, COO of Hard Rock International.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine "Kati" Gregory as the new Director of Sales and Marketing of Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. Kati has recently relocated to Baltimore and will oversee all aspects of group and transient business, catering sales, meetings and events, as well as marketing and public relations for the iconic waterfront hotel.