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San Diego’s Revered CH Projects to Open Second Hotel, Baby Grand, in Coronado in Winter 2025

Acclaimed San Diego hospitality group CH Projects today announces its second hotel, Baby Grand, opening in early 2025. Situated across from the iconic Hotel Del Coronado in the town center on Orange Avenue, the hotel will be the first design hotel of its kind in two decades in the popular Southern California destination. The $17 million project by award-winning Brooklyn design firm Post Company will feature 31 keys and three new restaurant concepts. The design will thematically reference the area's coastal setting paired with CH Projects' signature maximalism, striving to progress the social landscape of San Diego's distinctive neighborhoods and cultures. CH Projects is behind some of the city's most acclaimed restaurant and bar destinations, including Morning Glory, Youngblood, Born & Raised and more, as well as the trailblazing Lafayette Hotel and Club, the team's first hotel project in North Park.

Spotlight: Curio Collection by Hilton Delivers Remarkable One‑of‑a‑Kind Stays in Former Banks, Railroad Stations & More

In this edition of Spotlight, we’ll learn more about Curio Collection by Hilton by peeking inside The Candler Hotel Atlanta. The hotel is a great example of what makes this Hilton brand so special, as many Curio Collection properties are built inside one-of-a-kind, historic buildings in the world’s most sought-after destinations. 

Jessica Kaftor has been appointed as Area Associate Director of Leisure Sales, Latin America at Auberge Resorts Collection

Auberge Resorts Collection is excited to announce the recent appointment of Jessica Kaftor as Area Associate Director of Leisure Sales for Latin America. In her new role, Jessica will support leisure sales efforts of the Northeast, Florida and Eastern Canada for Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection in Riviera Maya, Mexico, Hacienda Altagracia, Auberge Resorts Collection in Costa Rica, Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection in Punta de Mita, Mexico, Chileno Bay Resort, Auberge Resorts Collection and Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Tharaldson Hospitality Management Celebrates Opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Porter Ranch Los Angeles

Tharaldson Hospitality Management proudly announces the grand opening of their 88th hotel, the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Porter Ranch Los Angeles. This milestone marks another significant achievement in THM's continued expansion and commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Stability, Revitalization, and Growth: A Look at Kansas City’s Three Prominent Submarkets

Downtown Kansas City and the Country Club Plaza are established submarkets in Kansas City, each with strong demand generators and numerous hotels, while Village West is a growing submarket with a strong pipeline of development. While these markets are all in different economic stages, the outlook is optimistic for all three.

Cendyn and Amadeus Report U.S. Group Business Shows Highest Overall Index Rating in Four Quarters

Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, and Amadeus, a leading travel intelligence and technology provider for the travel industry, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “Index”). For the third quarter of 2024, the Index shows an overall health metric of 107.9 percent year-over-year (YOY), showing the highest overall index rating in four quarters.

Sandeep Kumar has been appointed as Hotel Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, San Francisco Bay Area's premier Forbes Five-Star oceanfront resort, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sandeep Kumar as the new Hotel Manager starting this November. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the luxury hospitality industry, Kumar brings a wealth of international experience and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

citizenM Inspires Guests To Embrace The Sunshine State Of Mind

citizenM - the pioneer of affordable luxury hotels - has launched a new opening campaign for its third property in Miami, providing guests the opportunity to embrace their sunny side. Located steps away from the buzzing retail and restaurants of Lincoln Road, citizenM Miami South Beach is where the positive effects of sun meet the positive effects of citizenM’s sleep experience.

NexGen Hotels Acquires The Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale - Plans Renovation and Rebrand

November 12, 2024 - NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, today announced the acquisition of The Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruiseport. Located at 2161 Maritime Boulevard, the boutique hotel will undergo a renovation and rebrand as the Moor Hotel at Marina Bay, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The hotel is expected to be fully converted by Q3 of 2025.

Charles Daenen has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman

Daenen brings extensive experience in hospitality management, having previously worked as Director of Operations at Crazy Mountain Ranch for 12 years, as Resort Manager at the Resort at Paws Up in Missoula, as Director of Food and Beverage at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and at Under Canvas as Regional Director. After five years with Under Canvas and a short stint at Chico Hot Springs, Daenen signed with The Armory as General Manager earlier this fall. He has lived in Montana since the early 2000s. Daenen was born in Maastricht, Netherlands and studied hotel management and tourism. It is his pleasure to welcome both international guests and local travelers.

Carol Peach has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman

The most recent addition to the team, Peach joined the hotel in October. She is a strategic and analytical hospitality sales and marketing leader who has experience assisting organizations grow market share and achieve revenue goals through innovative partnerships, in-depth knowledge of the competitive set, customer profile, and building strong teams. Her hospitality career experience includes holding executive level roles with Rosewood Hotels, Belmond and Westin. Most recently, Peach served as Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Bardessono Hotel & Spa and Hotel Yountville Resort & Spa in California. She looks forward to spending more time exploring Bozeman and Montana.

Galaxy Hotels Group Debuts New Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks in Northern Nevada

Galaxy Hotels Group today announced the opening of the company's newly built Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks in northern Nevada. Offering 127 rooms/suites, the four-story Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks is conveniently located near the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRI Center), home to some of the world's most recognized tech companies. Frisco, Texas-based Galaxy Hotels Group, also known as Galaxy Management, is an approved Marriott International franchisee, hotel developer, and management company. Galaxy operates hotels across nine U.S. states, representing well-known brands.