The Perry Hotel Naples, a 160-room hotel located along the Cocohatchee River in North Naples, Florida, is slated to open this fall. It will be the second location for The Perry, a boutique hotel brand that launched in Key West in 2017.
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. and Marriott Hotels, the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy's 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of the new Marriott Long Beach Downtown - an urban waterfront destination situated on the city's iconic promenade. Evoking Marriott Hotels' rich and trusted legacy, the hotel invites guests to explore Long Beach's vibrant and thriving convention and entertainment hub, which encompasses abundant walkable dining and shopping options and miles of sandy shoreline as well as several world class attractions, among them the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Aquatic Park and the Queen Mary.
Fredericksburg, a town deeply-rooted in American history, is about to embrace a new chapter in its rich narrative with the impending opening of The Publisher, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reached yet another milestone in its international expansion with the opening of the Riu Plaza Chicago. The new four-star establishment with 390 rooms is strategically located in the heart of Chicago's world-famous Magnificent Mile shopping district, and from September it will offer guests and visitors alike panoramic views of the city from the 27th floor of the building in the hotel's bar, The Rooftop.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced that Kimpton Claret Hotel officially opens its doors to guests. Anchoring the burgeoning lifestyle scene of the Belleview Station neighborhood, Kimpton Claret Hotel is a brand new, pioneer property for residents and visitors seeking a fresh yet familiar hospitality experience in South Denver.
While many U.S. markets have experienced a slowdown in hotel development amid rising construction costs, increasing financing costs, and general uncertainty, the greater Jacksonville market area has continued to support a robust hotel development pipeline. Factors contributing to this growth include ongoing infrastructure projects in the market, such as the JAXPORT dredging project and Interstate 295 expansion; the ongoing work of the Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) to broaden the city’s appeal as an international business destination; and the availability of land suitable for development.Thus, contrary to other large U.S. markets, Jacksonville did not experience a slowdown of new supply in the post-pandemic period, with over 9% of Duval County’s roughly 20,000 guestrooms being added from January 2021 through June 2024. The following properties represent some of the market’s most noteworthy additions during that period:
Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton in Laredo, Texas. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 107 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. General Manager Rejino Perez leads the management team at the Home2 Suites by Laredo North for Texas Western Hospitality.
InnVentures, a division of Highgate that specializes in the management of premium select-service and extended stay hotels, announced today the addition of two hotels to its portfolio. InnVentures will assume management of the Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square, Oregon and Embassy Suites Seattle Bellevue, Washington. The hotels represent 596 keys, the company’s third and fourth Embassy Suites under management, and bring the total number of properties managed by InnVentures to 85.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is pleased to announce that it has promoted Jing Butler to serve as Director of Sales.
The St. Regis Chicago, the Windy City's newest luxury hotel, announces the appointment of Erik Grazetti as Director of Sales & Marketing. In this new role, Grazetti is responsible for leading and directing all sales and marketing efforts for The St. Regis Chicago, including heading a team of diverse sales, catering, and marketing professionals in establishing the hotel as the pinnacle of luxury within the region. The hotel stands at Chicago's best address, spanning 11 floors of the 101-story architectural marvel designed by award-winning architect Jeanne Gang while boasting 159 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and 33 exquisite suites with unparalleled 360-degree views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
WorldVia Travel Group, a collection of leading travel companies in the United States, is set to host WORLD24, its premier annual conference, September 11-13 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Funner, California. This education and networking event is expected to draw hundreds of travel professionals from across the nation, offering three days of intensive relationship-building, learning opportunities and award celebrations.
Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, has appointed Adam Gatto as Managing Director of Hospitality Capital Market for the Mountain West region in the United States. Gatto, who joins as a Partner, has over 20 years of investment advisory experience including cross border hotel transactions and has executed over $1 billion in hotel sales over his tenure in the commercial real estate market.
Hotel's $9 Million Property-Wide Renovation Includes Burlington's First Oyster Bar, Original Skiff.
New York state will be mandating hotels to forgo small bottles containing "hospitality care" products such as shampoo and lotions.
Innisfree Hotels prides itself on being an Employer of Choice in the communities across the Southeastern U.S. where it owns and manages properties. One of the ways it stands out is through an inclusive partnership with Project SEARCH, a nationwide program that prepares young people with significant disabilities for success in competitive integrated employment.
Beloved family resort hosts ribbon cutting to mark recent opening of new entertainment and attraction offerings, dining concepts, updated guest suites, and more.
A midyear snapshot of performance in the top 65 markets in the US indicates that on a trailing 12-month basis through May, RevPAR is up slightly year over year (due to slight increases in both occupancy and ADR) and this is largely driven by increases in the top three chain scales: luxury, upscale and upper upscale. Interestingly, the remainder of the US markets are slightly down year over year. Most secondary and tertiary markets have a higher concentration of midscale and economy-oriented inventory that caters to a more budget conscious travel; a consumer base that has been disproportionately impacted by the high inflationary environment. The new supply pipeline remains steady but considerably lower than long term historical averages as construction costs, and to a lesser degree interest rates, continue to suppress new construction.
As Director of Beverage at The St. Regis Atlanta, Lenzina oversees all of the hotel's beverage operations inclusive of all on-site restaurants and bars along with in-room beverage programming and banquet/event services. In addition, she leads and oversees the growth of all beverage-related staff including sommeliers, bartenders and mixologists, and leads all communication and execution as it pertains to suppliers and financials.
Joining The St. Regis Atlanta team with over two decades of hospitality management experience, Gorina oversees all day-to-day hotel operations ensuring the reflection of The St. Regis brand's world class service and traditions. His responsibilities include driving innovation, promoting business growth and establishing strong internal communication between teams aiming for high employee satisfaction.
Upgrades to indoor and outdoor rooms and event spaces offer enhanced comfort and convenience for all travelers.