Fairmont Grand Del Mar announces the appointment of Nenad Praporski as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Praporski returns to Fairmont Grand Del Mar, overseeing operations at the award-winning resort and leading multiple department teams to ensure its continued success.
Born and raised in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, Whalen started working in the hospitality industry at 15 years old, after looking for a job to supplement school costs. Whalen states that's where she "fell in love with how fast-paced, challenging, and ever-changing the industry could be." Later Whalen obtained a BA in Music Industry/Vocal Performance at Northeastern University, where she combined her lifelong experience with her studies in music and business to increase revenue for each hotel and restaurant that she has worked in since, by maintaining musical bookings and curating events. She credits her love of the industry, the life-long friendships she's forged, along with passion and dedication being the driving force behind her 25-year tenure in the hospitality scene.
Mandeep Singh joins Wyndham to oversee the future development and successful rollout of ECHO Suites as openings follow in Texas and Virginia in the coming months.
Thursday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) release for June reveals an encouraging trend: Inflation is easing across the board—and travel-related goods and services are at the forefront. For the second month in a row, prices throughout the travel sector have fallen, and at a steeper rate than the overall economy.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Surf City's most iconic beachfront resort, today announces the appointment of Jason Abrams as Director of Rooms. Abrams will direct the daily accommodation operations of the 519-room property, bringing over a decade of hospitality leadership and management experience to the resort.
Executive Chef Jason Lawson, was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee and brings over a decade of experience within the hospitality industry to Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown. Lawson oversees the back-of-the-house operations as well as the creation of new, exciting menu items that represent the best of Nashville cuisine. Studying under Michelin and James Beard awarded chefs, Lawson offers a unique perspective on "southern cuisine," making each dine a memorable experience.
The HGV Clubhouse will return to the highly anticipated FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX this fall offering fans an exclusive, all-inclusive viewing experience. Photo credit: Hilton Grand Vacations.
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Resort Manager, Paul Feakes, to lead its property team at the resort. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is set amid a mountainous backdrop surrounded by palm trees and sits as an idyllic resort in Palm Springs - a setting for countless activities and memorable moments in the Coachella Valley.
Wayfinder Newport, the first hotel in Dovetail + Co's expanding Wayfinder collection, re-debuts in summer 2024 after a comprehensive rebuild and renovation. Wayfinder Newport pairs contemporary coastal design with local partnerships to provide a curated hotel experience that highlights Rhode Island's relaxed, free-spirited vibe. The property features 197 rooms, including 30 spacious suites; B-Side lobby coffee bar; The Pool Shack cocktail bar, an outdoor pool and party deck; and Nomi Park, the on-site restaurant offering bar service this season.
Hilton Anaheim, located just steps away from the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland® Resort, will begin its multimillion-dollar full property enhancements on the 1,574-room hotel, featuring a fresh, modern redesign with a nod to the hotel's past while embracing California's luring charm. The comprehensive transformation begins this summer and is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2025. The full-scale renovation will include redesigned guest rooms and suites, upgrades to the 105,959 sq ft of meeting and event space, restaurant and bar rebrand, improved outdoor spaces, and more.
Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reported that Las Vegas took the lead in meeting volume growth with a solid 22.2 percent increase for June year-over-year (YoY). Ranked second, St. Louis, Mo. saw a 12 percent increase in YoY growth. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.
Pendry Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Firmin as Director of Sales and Marketing. In his role, Firmin is responsible for implementing innovative strategies to garner business from meetings, events and leisure clientele, while driving growth and greater awareness to the hotel situated within the iconic Carbide & Carbon building.
Scheduled For a 2025 Opening, The JW Marriott at Reston Station Will Include a Hotel and Luxury Condominiums.
Award-winning hotel management company The Hotel Group ("THG"), an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with TE Miller Development, LLC., broke ground on the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Kalispell, Montana, promising a high-quality extended stay option coming soon to Northwest Montana.
Fort Lauderdale, a staple South Florida beach destination, is shifting its focus beyond leisure tourism with a $1.3-billion investment in the Broward County Convention Center and adjoining Omni Hotel. Following this project, Fort Lauderdale will position itself as both a vacation destination and a commercial city.
Introducing The Ellie Beach Resort as a new resort option for leisure and business travelers visiting the Grand Strand.
Hotels are set to easily rake in well over a billion dollars in taxpayer funds for turning their buildings into migrant shelters.
U.S. hotels added 700 jobs to their payrolls in June, according to the latest government data that shows the nationwide workforce shortage continues to make it difficult for hotels to fill open jobs.
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 4% year over year (YoY) in May, following a 1.9% increase in April, marking the second consecutive month of growth after a slow Q1. Occupancy also grew for the second month in a row (+1.0 percentage points [ppts]), which was the largest gain since March 2023.
B&B HOTELS is pleased to announce that it has completed its second U.S. deal for a hotel in Jacksonville, Florida. This marks another milestone for B&B HOTELS which brings its highly successful lease model to the United States. The successful opening of the first hotel in Orlando, only four months ago, has led to a growing interest in Europe's fastest-growing midscale hotel brand with its real estate investor Batipart, which has supported the hotel chain since day one in this new U.S. project.