Lucits Dean brings over 17 years of hospitality experience to her position as the Director of Sales for Hotel Granada in Atlanta, GA. Born and raised in Houston, TX, Dean's passion for the industry began while working as night auditor during her time at Houston Community College, where she earned her degree in Business Entrepreneurship.
Since joining Pendry San Diego in 2017 as Chef de Cuisine and most recently as Executive Sous Chef, Sloan has played a significant role in overseeing the culinary operations for Nason's Beer Hall, Fifth & Rose, Provisional Kitchen, and in-room dining. In his new role as Executive Chef, Sloan's responsibilities will expand to include all day-to-day operations and menu development, banquets, in-room dining, and strategic vision for the hotel's overall culinary program.
William joins Pendry San Diego from Alma San Diego, where he served as director of food and beverage. Throughout his 30-year career in the food and beverage industry, Figueroa has held leadership positions at several premier culinary concepts in Seattle, London, New York City and Los Angeles. In his role at Pendry San Diego, Figueroa will manage and oversee all day-to-day food and beverage operations across the hotel's culinary destinations.
The Westin Los Angeles Airport, which wrapped an extensive transformation at the start of 2024, welcomes Steve Pufpaf as its new General Manager. Steve brings over 35 years of leadership experience with Marriott in sales, revenue management, marketing, and hotel operations.
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown is pleased to announce that it has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, refreshing the hotel's communal spaces and 162 guestrooms. Primely located on North Monroe Street in the heart of the state's capital, the fun-loving, pet-friendly hotel provides unbeatable access to Florida's Capitol Building, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and Florida State University.
U.S. Travel Association hosted its fourth annual Future of Travel Mobility conference at Washington’s Union Station on Wednesday, uniting travel industry executives, government officials, business leaders and public policy experts for critical discussions on the future of travel and transportation as the United States embarks on a mega decade of sports, thrusting our nation into the spotlight on a global stage.
East West Hospitality, a leading provider of property management and vacation rental services across Colorado’s premier mountain destinations, has assumed the management of Woodrun Place in Snowmass Village and added the property to its collection of premier mountain vacation rentals. Effective immediately, East West Hospitality will take over operations for the property, from HOA management to rental reservations, guest services, and asset management. The addition of this iconic ski-in/ski-out property further expands East West Hospitality’s presence in the popular winter playground of Aspen Snowmass.
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Michael Grande as its new Executive Chef. With over 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Grande will bring his passion and innovative approach to the hotel's culinary programs including Rec Pier Chop House and The Cannon Room.
Get ready to embrace a world where carefree vibes meet tech innovation. The fun and nostalgic Treehouse Hotels is excited to announce that its newest property, Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, is now accepting reservations as of March 1, 2025. Treehouse Hotels is the creation of hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, Founder and Chairman of SH Hotels & Resorts, which owns and operates Treehouse Hotels, 1 Hotels, and Baccarat Hotels.
On behalf of the Rosen family, it is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of Harris Rosen, who left us this morning at the age of 85, surrounded by family and loved ones. Harris was an angel to so many here on earth, and now he takes his place among the angels in heaven. A beloved father, grandfather, and a pillar of our community, his boundless generosity and love touched countless lives through his unwavering commitment to helping underserved communities, promoting education, advancing the fight against cancer, and supporting health and wellness initiatives. The family will hold a private Celebration of Life and kindly asks for privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.
Newly opened in San Diego, the Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter honors the history of the city and its building while offering an exclusive contemporary oasis—one that is open to only its guests and their friends. The city's first hotel of its kind and first Design Hotels member, the Granger Hotel combines original architectural details dating back to 1904 with custom contemporary artworks and a curated selection of vintage and bespoke furniture. Here, guests are joined only by fellow travelers in a playful, private urban retreat.
Canary Technologies today announced that it has been recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year.
Patel most recently was senior asset management analyst with Peachtree Group, where he asset managed more than 20 limited-, select- and full-service hotels across the nation and successfully assisted in 12 dispositions. Prior to that, he was asset manager for 33 Degrees, a commercial real estate management firm. Patel received his bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
ARRIVE by Palisocietyis set to expand its national portfolio in early 2025 with the debut of the all-new ARRIVE Albuquerque. Set in the downtown core of New Mexico's largest city, ARRIVE Albuquerque will be the fifth hotel in the ARRIVE by Palisociety portfolio, sitting alongside ARRIVE locations in Austin, Texas; Wilmington, N.C.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Palm Springs, Calif. The ARRIVE brand was acquired by Avi Brosh's Palisociety in 2021, becoming ARRIVE by Palisociety, and ARRIVE Albuquerque will be the first location within the collection designed in-house by Brosh and team.
Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 171-room studio-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown San Antonio, Texas, near the Riverwalk, set to open in the second quarter of 2026. This development brings an upscale, extended-stay option to the vibrant San Antonio market, offering visitors a combination of comfort, modern amenities and prime access to local attractions.
Cincinnati, Ohio will soon unveil its latest addition to the Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott collection with the opening of the much-anticipated Hotel Celare - a modern, sophisticated retreat located at 310 Straight Street - in The District at Clifton Heights. Nestled across from the University of Cincinnati and a short drive from downtown, the seven-story, 171-room property will offer an elevated culinary experience with an onsite restaurant and bar, bold design and modern amenities including a fitness center, locally curated market, and event spaces with outdoor terraces. A collaboration between long-time partners Crawford Hoying and Shaner Hotel Group, Hotel Celare will open this winter, intentionally curating curiosity among travelers by fostering exploration and wonder through its design and experiences. Crawford Hoying serves as the owner and developer in partnership with Shaner Hotel Group as the operator. This serves as the first Cincinnati development project owned and operated by both parties, respectively. This landmark project not only redefines urban luxury but also represents a significant milestone for both companies.
HotelKey, a leading all-in-one cloud-based system for hotel operations, announced today that IHG Hotels & Resorts has named the company’s technology platform as its first approved cloud-based Property Management System (PMS) solution for limited-service brands in the United States and Canada.
The US lodging sector is expected to experience muted growth in 2025, driven by moderate increase in average daily room rates and stable occupancy levels, resulting in an annual increase in revenue per available room of 1.5%. Despite stagnant supply levels over the past few quarters, new construction projects are expected to be spurred in 2025 by a combination of factors, including increasing optimism about a soft landing, easing monetary policies, and other capital markets tailwinds. However, overall impacts from the macroeconomic environment are expected to continue to suppress demand and occupancy growth in 2025.
Epicurean Hotel recently announced the addition of Whitnee Wilson as Spa Director at Spa Evangeline located in the 188-room boutique hotel in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa. As director, Wilson will oversee day-to-day spa operations, including the treatment menu and special promotions, staff management and training, spa product lines and retail.
Iconic Las Vegas resort enhances guestroom, meetings and convention and culinary offerings for leisure and convention guests.