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Esther Oh Kostecky has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans announces the appointment of Esther Oh Kostecky as its new General Manager. With a rich heritage of leadership in the hospitality industry, Esther brings more than twenty-five years of dedicated service within Four Seasons to New Orleans' newest luxury hotel. Her multicultural background and proven adaptability across diverse global markets promise to infuse a fresh, international perspective into the vibrant tapestry of The Crescent City.

Four Seasons
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Press Release Human Resources

Hospitality America Strengthening its Tech Stack to Enhance Business Intelligence and Decision Making

Hospitality America is investing in its technology infrastructure aimed at revolutionizing business intelligence across its hotel portfolio. The initiative will empower leaders at both the property and corporate levels with real-time insights, actionable data, and robust forecasting capabilities to facilitate proactive and agile management. Spearheading the effort is Wes Cargen, newly appointed vice president of business intelligence and former operations manager for the third-party management company. Most recently with Actabl (ProfitSword), Cargen brings expertise in AI-powered business intelligence, labor, and operations automation to Hospitality America hotels.

Hospitality America
United States
Appointment

Nathaniel Johns has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town

Nathaniel Johns has been appointed as the new General Manager of The Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town, bringing over 16 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry. Johns will oversee all aspects of the hotel's operations, including business development, financial performance, and community engagement. His experience spans major hotel brands such as Marriott and Hilton, and his guiding philosophy emphasizes creating clean, friendly, and well-maintained environments for guests. Johns holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from McNeese State University and is known for his ability to enhance guest satisfaction and operational success.

Courtyard
Pasadena, California, United States
Press Release General Management

Hotel and hospitality professionals unite to oppose Intro 991 at City Hall press conference

Today, hundreds of hotel and hospitality professionals gathered on the steps of City Hall to voice their opposition to Intro 991, the so-called “Safe Hotels Act.” The press conference brought together representatives from across the hospitality sector who highlighted the severe consequences this bill would have on New York City’s hotels, subcontractors, and small businesses.

AH&LA
New York City, New York, United States
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Chattanooga Ranks in the Top Five of Secondary 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. Cendyn reports that Las Vegas ranked first in the top 25 markets with 34.2 percent year-over-year (YoY) growth, positioning it in the top five markets for eight consecutive months; however, Chattanooga, Tenn. ranked in the top five secondary markets for the first time, coming in second with 62.7 percent meeting volume growth. Louisville, Kentucky, headed up secondary markets with 80.4 percent YoY growth. 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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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Announces Management of the Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection

Crescent Hotels & Resorts has announced the management of Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection, a historic property situated in downtown Cleveland. The former Renaissance Cleveland Hotel underwent an extensive multi-year $80 million renovation and reopened in April 2024 under its original name. With over 100 years of history, Hotel Cleveland effortlessly merges the city’s rich heritage with modern charm, offering an upscale experience that makes it an ideal addition to the Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent collection.

Crescent
Cleveland, United States
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Jessica Mullenfeld has been appointed as Regional Director of Marketing and Ecommerce at Highgate

Jessica Mullenfeld will lead the marketing and ecommerce team for Highgate Hawaii, providing corporate support to the region's portfolio. Jessica is a seasoned marketing professional with 12 years of experience and specialized focus on digital strategies. She has honed her experience in the hospitality sector, contributing significantly to resort marketing for companies like Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Evolution Hospitality. Most recently, Jessica led the digital solutions and go-to-market operations for a direct-to-consumer brand. Serving as the Regional Director of Marketing & Ecommerce at Highgate, she leverages her skills to boost brand awareness and drive revenue growth. Outside of work, Jessica is either golfing, riding her e-bike, or playing frisbee with her Australian Shepherd.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Ramona Sidlo has been appointed as Regional Director of Experiential Marketing at Highgate

Ramona Sidlo will take the lead on Highgate Hotel Hawaii's new experiential marketing department. With nearly two decades of domestic and international marketing experience, Ramona brings a fresh perspective to hotel marketing. Before moving to Hawaii Ramona successfully launched the Global Experiential marketing team at Spotify where she built global brand experiences that drove consumer engagement at various touchpoints. Her first role in Hawaii was the Director of Marketing for BAMP Project where she was responsible for over 150+ local and national shows in the market in collaboration with LiveNation. Ramona brings extensive knowledge of brand experiences, a love for the island's culture, and a passion for storytelling and connection to her role as Regional Experiential Marketing Director. When she is not in a lobby of one of the Highgate hotels she can be found surfing, writing her book, or reading astrology charts.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Craig A. Waterman has been appointed as General Manager at Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

Waterman has been appointed General Manager of the flagship OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. He previously served as Area General Manager for Davidson Hospitality and will oversee operations at the recently transformed resort. With over 20 years of experience across luxury brands such as Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, and Starwood, Waterman is poised to drive operational excellence at OUTRIGGER's premier beachfront property.

Outrigger
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Development Pipeline

Driftwood Capital Breaks Ground on $420M Westin Resort & Spa in Florida’s Burgeoning Space Coast

Driftwood Capital ("Driftwood") announces the successful groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Westin Cocoa Beach Resort, Spa, and Conference Center, a 502-key oceanfront development located in Florida's fast-growing Space Coast market. Located at 1300 North Atlantic Avenue on the coastal city of Cocoa Beach, the $420 million Westin Resort & Spa will be built on a 15.7-acre site, providing the largest conference center in the region. The resort will be managed by North Palm Beach-based Driftwood Hospitality Management once completed.

Westin
Cocoa Beach, Florida, United States
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Joseph Zuziak has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Irvine

Zuziak most recently served as the director of group sales at Park Hyatt Aviara, a luxury resort in the heart of Carlsbad, where he led his team to capture incentive business following a $50 million resort-wide transformation. Over his decade of experience, he has held numerous esteemed positions, including director of sales for the Marriott Southwest Group Sales Office. In this role, he oversaw numerous sales teams responsible for driving annual revenue across a diverse range of Marriott hotels from Santa Barbara to San Diego, as well as in Arizona and Nevada. His responsibilities included managing the execution of post-acquisition integration operations and ensuring a smooth transition to Marriott's software suite and internal processes.

Hyatt Regency
Irvine, California, United States
Development Pipeline

IHG and Daiwa House Group Break Ground on Orlando EVEN Hotels and Staybridge Suites Property in Florida

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, broke ground on a new dual-branded EVEN Hotels and Staybridge Suites property in Orlando, Fla. in collaboration with owner Daiwa House Group. Scheduled to open in 2026, EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites Orlando Universal Blvd. will occupy a prominent position near the forthcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park and Orange County Convention Center, and welcome business and leisure guests visiting one of the most highly traveled U.S. cities.

EVEN
Orlando, Florida, United States
Press Release Sales & Marketing

Hilton Invites Guests to Stay Like Paris Hilton With Debut of ‘Stay Like an Infinite Icon’ Themed Suites

From hospitality to fashion and music, Paris Hilton stands as an icon to fans around the world and Hilton is proud to debut two Paris-inspired, custom-curated suites. The “Stay Like an Infinite Icon” suites will be available from Oct. 4 – Nov. 1, 2024 at the legendary Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, celebrating the launch of Paris’s new album “Infinite Icon.”

Hilton
United States