Officials of Peachtree Hotel Group (PHG), one of the nation"s fastest growing hotel investment and management platforms, today announced the grand opening of the 98-room Hilton Garden Inn Jackson in Tenn.
HRI Lodging, LLC and Hyatt proudly unveil Holston House, located in the heart of downtown Nashville and the newest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, a group of unique, story-worthy stay experiences. The 191-room premier boutique hotel is located in an iconic 88-year-old Art Deco building just blocks from the Cumberland River, where the city of Nashville was born. Located next to many of Music City"s signature attractions, Holston House has an ideal location for modern travelers to discover Nashville"s vibrant streets and neighborhoods.
TownePlace Suites Nashville Goodlettsville has made its debut near Music City featuring spacious suites filled with homelike amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, free high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic workstations and plush bedding.
Rockbridge announces the opening of Noelle, a reimagined 224-room hotel housed in the former home of one of downtown Nashville"s first luxury properties, Noel Place.
In his new role as Holston House’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Siguaw will oversee all marketing and sales efforts to drive revenue and ensure the new property will be at the forefront in the minds of visitors and locals alike. An industry veteran, Siguaw offers more than 20 years of luxury and lifestyle brand expertise, leadership skills and vast knowledge of the hospitality space. With a deep understanding and appreciation for history, his experience will be integral in telling the story of Holston House, which is located in an iconic 88-year-old art deco building. Prior to Holston House, Siguaw was responsible for re-establishing and rebranding various high-profile and iconic properties including Eden Roc Miami Beach, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Highlands Inn Park Hyatt Carmel, Lodge at Mountain Village Telluride, Le Meridian Beverly Hills (now SLS Hotel), The Ambassador Hotel and Marriott Marina Del Rey. Throughout his career, he has been a key player in several successful integrations of four and five-star culinary, nightlife and spa outlets, and he has also served on the Board of Directors for the City of Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce for the past four years. Siguaw graduated from Central Washington University with a B.A. in Criminology and a minor in Political Science.
HRI Lodging, LLC is excited to announce the appointment of Peter Tziahanas as General Manager and David Siguaw as Director of Sales & Marketing of Holston House, a 191- room boutique property that will open in downtown Nashville in early 2018. When it opens, it will become the newest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand of boutique hotels and experiences.
The Westin Nashville announces today the appointment of Mark Burkhalter as Director of Food and Beverage. With over two decades of experience working for marquee properties across Alabama and Tennessee, most recently as Director of Food and Beverage for the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, Burkhalter will conceive and spearhead a new direction for The Westin Nashville’s food and beverage program.Prior to his employment there, Burkhalter worked at the Westin Birmingham Hotel, Birmingham Sheraton Hotel, and Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex as Director of Food and Beverage.
A Nashville native with more than 10 years in hospitality, Graham Harlin brings a depth of industry knowledge to the Fairlane Hotel team as director of sales. Harlin will oversee all components of the hotel’s sales and marketing initiatives, responsible for building and maintaining long-term guest relationships and leading innovative strategic development by utilizing proprietary Charlestowne Hotels marketing systems. Main focuses include driving business amongst groups, leisure and incentive travelers, and raising awareness with locals to place the Fairlane Hotel on the map as a downtown hotspot. Most recently Harlin held the position of director of national accounts at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville.
With 17 years of hospitality experience, General Manager Ben Webster will be responsible for managing all day-to-day operations for accomodations, food and beverage, finance and entertainment. A veteran of the luxury boutique hotel industry, Webster is skilled in curating an upscale yet lively environment, attractive to both travelers and locals. Prior to joining the Fairlane Hotel, Webster served as general manager of JHouse Greenwich, a boutique property in Riverside, CT. Webster also held management roles at Hotel Domestique and Restaurant 17 in Greenville, SC, and The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, CT.
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. recently broke ground on a 97-room Home2 Suites by Hilton located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Projected to open in the fall of 2018, the hotel will be located off of Interstate 75 in the Hamilton Place shopping district, only fifteen minutes from downtown Chattanooga.
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, marks a new milestone as it breaks ground with The Buccini/Pollin Group and BPGS Construction on Virgin Hotels Nashville. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on location on Wednesday, September 20, marks Virgin Hotels" fourth property currently under construction, behind Virgin Hotels New York City, Virgin Hotels Dallas and Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Virgin Hotels Nashville will open its doors in 2019.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its first-ever Tru by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton dual-brand hotel located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This marks the latest addition to Tru by Hilton's robust pipeline of dual-brand hotels, which comprises 12.8 percent of the brand's deals in various stages of development.
Owned by Kana Hotels, Tru by Hilton Murfreesboro is located at 909 North Thompson Lane, Bldg A & B. The property has 79 rooms.
Templeman was most recently regional vice president for luxury hotel brand Viceroy based at its Snowmass, Colorado, hotel. Templeman’s predecessor in Nashville, Lukus Kindlesparker, was recently announced as the new general manager for the under-construction JW Marriott downtown. Kindlesparker served as general manager of The Westin Nashville for just a few months after a stint at The W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta. Wischermann Partners, the Minnesota-based hotel management company originally contracted to run the Westin, sued Castlerock earlier this summer after the group was abruptly fired just seven months after the hotel opened. The hotel ownership group took over management of the hotel and responded with an $8 million countersuit, claiming Wischermann had breached their contract by assisting a competing hotel developer. Wischermann argues the ownership group plotted their ouster in bad faith. Prior to Snowmass, Templeman helped open the Viceroy New York and worked at other Viceroy hotels in Chicago and Miami. He has also worked for Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons. “Hugh’s history of working with both international and domestic luxury hotel brands, such as the Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons, has added an excellent element to the Westin Nashville and we believe his experience makes him the perfect fit for this position,” Castlerock Vice President Ray Waters said in a release. Waters himself was general manager of the Westin before assuming the role with the ownership group late last year.
HRI Properties, LLC proudly announces the naming of the Holston House hotel expected to open December 2017 in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Located within an iconic 88-year-old art deco building at 118 Seventh Avenue North, just one block from the renowned Lower Broadway area, Holston House will provide guests with the ideal location to explore the vibrant streets and many unique destinations of Nashville. When the property debuts in December, it will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a collection of unique, story-worthy stay experiences.
Thompson Nashville welcomes Akshay Bahl as the new general manager of the hotel. In this roles, Bahl’s focus will be overseeing the hotel’s operations, as well as leading strategic marketing and brand development. With more than 10 years of experience as a General Manager in the hospitality industry, this appointment marks Bahl’s return to the Two Roads Hospitality family after most recently serving as general manager at The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles. Prior to this appointment and his role at The Hollywood Roosevelt, Bahl served as the general manager at a variety of properties within the Thompson Hotels portfolio. Bahl was highly involved in the pre-opening and opening phases at Thompson Playa Del Carmen, Thompson Beach House and Thompson Miami Beach. He additionally worked at the Domain Hotel where he was named General Manager of the Year by Commune Hotels & Resorts (now Two Roads Hospitality).
Turnberry Associates has announced the appointment of Lukus Kindlesparker as General Manager of the JW Marriott Nashville opening in 2018. Kindlesparker will be responsible for the property’s operations and performance. He will also oversee the strategic direction of this luxury asset in conjunction with the overall JW Marriott brand strategy of delivering exceptional results in one of the most dynamic destinations in the U.S. Commenting on the appointment, Kindlesparker said, “I am truly honored to have the opportunity to open such an amazing hotel as the JW Marriott Nashville. The JW Marriott brand portfolio of luxury properties is extremely impressive and we believe the addition of the JW Marriott Nashville will only enhance its value as one of the leading luxury brands. This hotel will give Nashville a luxury property where travel planners and business professionals can conduct meetings on a large scale while having all of the touch points of an urban retreat including our luxury spa and fitness center as well award winning food and beverage offerings highlighted by Chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak.” Kindlesparker began his hospitality career over 17 years ago with Hyatt Hotels and also spent time with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Hawaii. Kindlesparker joined Starwood Hotels and Resorts in May of 2007 rising through the ranks in various operational positions. Most recently he served as the General Manager of The W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta where he managed a multi-million-dollar renovation of the property and was recognized as one of Atlanta’s top 100 leaders by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. He has also served as General Manager of Atlanta’s Glenn Hotel, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Lukus holds a degree from Purdue University and resides in Brentwood, TN with his wife and four children. An avid runner, in his spare time, he enjoys discovering Nashville’s thriving live music and food scene.
At Magnuson Hotels, America"s fastest growing hotel brand, we are proud to announce today the rebranding of the M Star Hotel Alcoa, Tennessee.
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Robert Dorr director of sales and marketing for The Chattanoogan, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in the revitalized center of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tom Cupo, regional managing director, made the announcement. Robert Dorr was most recently director of sales & marketing for The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, a mixed use hotel and residential property that exists within the tallest building in the state of Virginia. Mr. Dorr has previously held sales leadership positions with Westin, Hilton, Sheraton and Dolce properties. Earlier in his career he served as director of sales for Benchmark while the company restored the historic Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
The Kimpton Aertson Hotel will open this month in Nashville on the corner of 21st Avenue and Broadway in the new mixed-use complex Aertson Midtown. The opening will mark the brand"s arrival in Music City as it expands its presence in the Southeast.