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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.

Courtyard
Sparks, Nevada, United States
Opinion Article Markets & Performance

Minneapolis-St. Paul Hotel Market Moves Toward a New Normal

Hard hit by a multitude of factors during the pandemic, the Twin Cities hotel market has experienced significant fluctuations in supply, demand, and operating performance. Signs of resilience are evident in the year-to-date trends, as the hotel market adjusts to supply changes and a different demand mix.

Tanya Pierson
By Tanya Pierson, MAI, Managing Director at HVS Minneapolis, HVS
Minnesota, United States
Appointment

Kai Lermen has been appointed as SVP of The Peninsula Signature Events at The Quail

Kai Lermen has served as a cornerstone of The Peninsula Hotels since 2009 and has led The Quail with passion and dedication since 2017. Over his 15 years with The Peninsula brand, Lermen's leadership has guided The Quail to new heights of excellence and exclusivity. In his new role as Senior Vice President of The Peninsula Signature Events, Lermen will oversee The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels' team and lead both properties' global motorsport experiences. "Leading The Quail has been a rewarding experience, and I am incredibly proud of what we've achieved during my time here," said Lermen. "I look forward to taking on this new challenge and shaping the future of The Peninsula's signature events on a global scale."

Peninsula
Carmel, California, United States
Appointment

James Overbaugh has been appointed as Managing Director at The Quail

James Overbaugh, a seasoned executive with over 16 years of dedicated service to The Peninsula brand, returns to California, where his journey with the brand first began in 2008. Overbaugh brings extensive global hospitality expertise and a personal passion for the culinary realm to Carmel Valley's cherished destination. After serving as an Executive Chef at an esteemed collection of hotels for the first 13 years of his career, Overbaugh joined The Peninsula team in 2008 as the Executive Chef of The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Over the next nine years, he ascended to the role of Executive Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage Operations.

Peninsula
Carmel, California, United States
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Press Release General Management

Peachtree Group Expands Third-Party Hotel Management Business with New Partnership with Group 10 Management

Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) has announced a long-term partnership with Southfield, Michigan-based Group 10 Management (“Group 10”), expanding its managed portfolio with 14 new hotels totaling 1,648 rooms. This milestone growth pushes Peachtree's total managed operations beyond 100 hotels and solidifies its position as a leading third-party hotel manager. The properties are primarily Marriott, Hilton and IHG-branded hotels and are predominantly located in the metro Detroit area.

Peachtree Group
United States
Supplier News Markets & Performance

Cendyn Reports Phoenix Leads in Top 25 Markets for the First Time in 2024

Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, shares its monthly data findings for hoteliers to gain insight into the top locations selected by today’s meeting planners. Today, Cendyn announced that Phoenix ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YoY) growth at 19.7 percent. Las Vegas followed closely with growth at 17.7 percent, placing it in the top five markets for the tenth consecutive month. South Michigan and the Florida Panhandle led in secondary markets, while Kauai, Hawaii, experienced significant YoY growth at 72 percent. This data is sourced from Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.

Cendyn™ and The Knowland Group
United States
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Chris Suarez has been appointed as General Manager at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto

Nobu Hotel Palo Alto, an award-winning 73-room boutique hotel, has announced Chris Suarez as the hotel's new general manager. An industry veteran with nearly 25 years of hospitality experience up the California coast, Suarez will oversee all aspects of the hotel's operations including daily functions, ensure an exceptional guest experience, as well as manage and lead a dedicated team to maintain the highest standards of the Nobu brand's globally known hospitality. Previously the Director of Sales & Marketing at Nobu Hotel Palo Alto, this appointment is especially exciting for Suarez.

Nobu
Palo Alto, California, United States
Press Release Sales & Marketing

HomeToGo Releases 2024/25 Ski Season Report Featuring the Most Affordable, Most Popular and Top-Trending Resorts in the US

HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today unveiled the results of its annual Ski Season Report. With snow in mind and savings in sight, HomeToGo has curated a list of the 35 most affordable ski destinations across the U.S. for the 2024/25 winter season based on accommodation costs and lift ticket prices. The report, which highlights a growing interest in U.S. ski regions, identifies the most popular and top-trending destinations, and also provides insights into traveler behavior such as average stay length, group size, and travel distance.

HomeToGo
United States
Press Release General Management

Davidson Hospitality Group Tapped by Lennox Capital Partners to Manage Two Distinctive Hotels

Davidson Hospitality Group, recently ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among Third-Party Hotel Management Companies by J.D. Power for the third consecutive year, has been selected by Lennox Capital Partners to manage two distinctive properties: The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton in Dallas, Texas, and The Westin St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri.

Davidson
United States
Appointment

Natalie Placer has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans announces the appointment of Natalie Placer as the property's new Director of Marketing. A seasoned luxury hospitality professional, Placer brings more than two decades of experience to her new role, including significant tenure with Four Seasons properties across the country. A native of Louisiana, Placer is charged with leveraging her wide-ranging hospitality expertise on behalf of her home state's only AAA Five Diamond hotel.

Four Seasons
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Robert Jones has been appointed as Complex Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa and The Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel

The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa and The Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel announce the appointment of Robert Jones as the new Complex Director of Sales and Marketing. With nearly 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jones brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success in revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and brand innovation.

Sheraton
Frisco, Texas, United States