José Andrés to open 67-Key hotel in Georgetown, DC
José Andrés Group and Thor Equities are partnering to create the hospitality company's first hotel: The Bazaar House by José Andrés.
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Tamika Weiss has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Elizabeth Hotel
Weiss joins The Elizabeth from the Embassy Suites Loveland by Hilton Conference Center. Her other previous hospitality experience includes serving as a Conference Services Manager at the Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center in Breckenridge as well as General Manager of several Colorado restaurants, including Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, the Rio Grande and Coyote's Southwestern Grill.
Matt Skaletsky has been appointed as General Manager at Alila Ventana Big Sur
Alila Ventana Big Sur, the intimate luxury retreat nestled in the heart of California's breathtaking Big Sur coastline, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Skaletsky as its new General Manager. A seasoned hospitality professional with over two decades of experience, Skaletsky brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the iconic Big Sur resort.
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Expected To Open In November Inaugurating Deer Valley East Village Expansion
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will set a new standard of mountain adventure and hospitality as it anticipates welcoming its first guests in November 2024. This beautiful resort marks the debut of Deer Valley East Village and offers an exclusive first look at the expansive new terrain of Deer Valley. The new hotel will feature approximately 400 luxury accommodations, including 100 discounted rooms reserved nightly for our country's service members, multiple exciting food and beverage experiences, and one of the largest mountainside event facilities in the U.S. In addition to Deer Valley's expanded ski terrain, the property's ideal positioning allows for effortless access to hundreds of miles of hiking and biking paths as well as access to the Jordanelle Reservoir, providing guests exciting adventure opportunities for all seasons. With music-forward après-ski experiences, sophisticated dining and engaging entertainment, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley is poised to become the heartbeat of this premier mountain destination's new village, offering curated adventure packages for every traveler.
Latest Management Contract Brings Sentral Assets Under Management to Over $4 Billion
Sentral, the leading full-building residential hospitality operator, has been named the management company for Ten310, a new boutique living concept developed by a California Landmark Group (CLG) affiliate. Designed by Abramson Architects, the 94-unit building will offer amenities including a speakeasy, rooftop pool and lounge spaces, valet parking, fitness center, and daily breakfast for residents. Located in Century City, Ten310 is easily walkable to destinations including the Westfield Century City mall, all Century City Office buildings, and the future LA Metro D Line. Century City also boasts highly rated schools and daycare centers.
Hotel Equities Announces The Opening Of The Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott In Kansas City, Kansas
Today, hotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), proudly announces the opening of the new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kansas City at The Legends. The hotel, located at 1925 North 98th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111, is owned by Legend Hotel LLC and managed by Hotel Equities.
AAHOA Members Gather in D.C. to Tackle Critical Hotel Industry Issues During Key Election Year
With 468 seats in the U.S. Congress (33 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) and the U.S. presidency up for grabs this November, the stakes have never been higher for the hotel industry. This year’s AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) Fall National Advocacy Conference (FNAC) underscored hoteliers’ critical role in shaping policies impacting their businesses and the broader hospitality sector.
MMGY Report: Holiday Travel Trends Upward as Culinary and Cruise Vacations Surge in Popularity Among Americans
Eat, drink and be merry: culinary tourism, cruises and the upcoming holiday season are among the trending topics featured in the “Fall Edition” of MMGY’s Portrait of American Travelers® study. An examination of the evolving habits, preferences and behaviors of today’s U.S. travel consumers, the quarterly survey found that nearly 8 in 10 U.S. adults plan to take a vacation in the next 12 months, which represents an increase of 6% compared to the results from fall 2023.
Aparium Hotel Group Plans for Spring 2025 Opening of Hotel Westland at RailSpur
Upon opening, Hotel Westland will anchor the RailSpur micro-district in Pioneer Square, a cultural hub where art, music, history, and community converge. Developed by Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, and designed by The Miller Hull Partnership with interiors by Curioso, the hotel preserves the original 1907 brick and Douglas Fir timbers of the Manufacturers Exchange Building.
Rod Lapasin has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Westland at RailSpur
Aparium Hotel Group, a leader in the lifestyle hotel industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Lapasin as Managing Director and General Manager of Hotel Westland, the luxury boutique hotel, restaurant, and rooftop bar opening at RailSpur in Seattle's Pioneer Square in spring 2025. As a fifth-generation Seattleite, Lapasin has a deep knowledge and personal connection to the city and brings more than 35 years of industry experience to the property, having held senior leadership roles with renowned luxury brands including, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and the iconic Salish Lodge & Spa.
ARDA Debuts Forward-Looking White Paper for the Timeshare and Vacation Ownership Industries
ARDA, the trade association for the timeshare and vacation ownership industries, has released a forward-looking white paper, titled “Navigating the Future of Timeshare: Trends, Opportunities, and Insights for the Vacation Ownership Industry,” created in partnership with Skift. The white paper provides insight into the evolving world of vacation ownership and the factors that are driving the continued evolution of the $35.7B industry.
Willis Xu has been appointed as Director of Beverage & Food at W Aspen
W Aspen, the premier hub for year-round adventure renowned for their delectable culinary offerings, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Willis Xu as the new Director of Beverage & Food for the hotel and the Sky Residences at W Aspen. With over a decade of experience in the global luxury hospitality industry, Willis brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep-rooted passion for exceptional service to his new role.
Siiri Lobe has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Denver Downtown
Sheraton Denver Downtown, Denver's largest and recently renovated 1,238-room hotel, announces several exciting updates at the property this fall, starting with the appointment of Siiri Lobe as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Lobe brings 20+ years of hospitality experience to the leadership role and will develop and oversee group sales and marketing for the property. Additionally, the Sheraton Denver Downtown is proud to have received three prestigious industry awards over the last quarter thanks to the work of its stellar team and the impressive renovation including Smart Meetings Smart Star 2024 Award, Cvent's highly coveted Top 250 Meeting Hotels list and a Western Region Hotel of the Year award presented by Marriott International.
Derek Stutz has been appointed as General Manager at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa
Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa, a premier destination in the heart of Texas Hill Country known for its exceptional winery and brewery experiences, announces the appointment of Derek H. Stutz as its new general manager. Equipped with more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Stutz takes charge of overseeing all operational facets of the wine country destination directing resort, winery and microbrewery operations.
Over 200 Hoteliers To Lobby Congress for Hotel and Consumer Friendly Policies
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) this week is hosting its annual Hotels on the Hill fly-in event, which will draw more than 200 hoteliers and industry leaders from 36 states to Capitol Hill to lobby for a variety of important policies.
IHG and GBTA Foundation Convene Sustainability Leaders Deliberating Decarbonization of Business Travel
IHG Hotels & Resorts and the GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), brought together some of travel’s biggest sustainability leaders yesterday during 2024 Climate Week NYC to spark dialogue about the decarbonization of business travel. In collaboration with co-hosts IDEO, Accenture, American Express Global Business Travel, Delta Air Lines and Hertz, the event challenged attendees to explore tensions and collaborative approaches inherent in balancing the necessity of business travel with the imperative to reduce carbon emissions.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel Selects ROH to Increase Booking Conversions, Improve Cross-Department Visibility and Reduce Aging AR
ROH, the hospitality industry’s first payments and revenue management platform designed to help hotels increase profitability, today announced that Loews Miami Beach Hotel, an iconic hotel with an enviable oceanfront location, has selected ROH to streamline operations and empower its sales and finance team. With ROH, these teams gain visibility into critical aspects of the entire payment journey of contracted bookings and the tools to seamlessly take action, directly impacting the hotel’s bottom line.
Marc Blackford has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Marc Blackford is the General Manager of Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood. Overseeing daily operations, he leads a team managing nearly 200 guest rooms, 10,000 square feet of meeting space, and Toro, a renowned Pan-Latin restaurant by Chef Richard Sandoval. With more than 20 years of experience in hospitality leadership, Marc brings a wealth of knowledge to Hotel Clio. Prior to joining the team, he served as Director of General Services at Wind Crest, a high-end senior living facility in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. His career spans roles at well-known hospitality companies such as MGM Resorts International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International, where he gained experience managing properties ranging from intimate boutique hotels to large-scale resorts, including eight years as the Director of Operations at the Westin Downtown Denver. Marc holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Aside from his professional endeavors, he enjoys spending time with family, exploring new destinations, sampling diverse cuisines, and indulging in outdoor activities like concerts and golf. A Denver resident for more than two decades, Marc is excited to fully immerse himself in the vibrant Cherry Creek North neighborhood.
California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Announces Eighth Annual Gathering
Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced that the eighth annual event will take place March 5-6, 2025, at the Westin Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif.
Bricton Group to Manage Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
Bricton Group, announces that it has assumed management of the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. This celebrated property in Northbrook, Illinois, was tapped to join Bricton’s diverse portfolio of managed hotels.