Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Atlanta/Centennial Park, the second Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Atlanta. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi & 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is in a joint venture led by Songy Highroads.
Intercontinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, is pleased to welcome guests to the newly renovated Crowne Plaza® Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. Owned by Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT), the hotel is located immediately adjacent to IHG's Americas corporate headquarters, in the heart of a buzzing business and shopping district.
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Greg Berman has been appointed by Shiji Group as the Chief Operating Officer of Shiji Distribution Solutions. He will assume full responsibility for Shiji Distribution Solutions globally, defining and leading Shiji's journey in the hotel electronic distribution space including completing the merger of the ICEPortal acquisition into the Shiji Distribution business.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island. 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. Home2 Suites by Hilton Jekyll Island complements the coastal town's increasing popularity as a top destination for leisure travelers.*
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel® in the coveted Atlanta neighborhood of Buckhead, is proud to announce the appointment of Shah Adil as Managing Director. In this role, Shah will channel twenty-five years of hospitality experience to oversee daily operations at the 507-room property and maintain the superb employee and customer service standards.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Marietta. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 146 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Marietta complements the city of Marietta, a vibrant spot alive with specialty shopping, eclectic dining, museums, theater and events year round. Only 15 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta, Marietta is also a popular business traveler access point.
In this role, Smith will lead a team responsible for increasing IHG's presence in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean for new-builds and conversions to the Crowne Plaza®, Hotel Indigo® and EVEN® Hotels brands. She will also lead the Transactions & Asset Management team, which is focused on growing and enhancing IHG's relationship with owners and their hotels.
Today JLL appointed Cynthia Kantor as Chief Product Officer for its Corporate Solutions business to transform JLL's current services and solutions into scalable products and bring new products to market. In this newly created role, she will lead the team responsible for managing a portfolio of compelling offerings that help clients enhance business performance. Kantor is based in Atlanta and reports to Neil Murray, Global CEO, JLL Corporate Solutions.
Today, Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) announced the opening of the Home2 Suites by Hilton-Marietta, GA, located at 2168 Kingston Court. The 146-room all-suite hotel offers 1,400 square feet of meeting and event space. Owners at Marietta Hotel Investments, LLC, undertook a complete building restoration to actualize their vision for the new, custom hotel. Hotel Equities will operate the hotel.
The Inn at Sea Island announces the opening of the Topgolf Swing Suite, the first location in the area to offer this popular entertainment experience to the public as well as to Inn guests. Located on St. Simons Island, The Inn offers casual, mid-priced accommodations, and is convenient to historic sites, shopping, and other island amenities.
Smart international hotel designed for modern, independent travellers to feature rooftop pool and terrace with short and long-term stay accommodation options.
LNW Hospitality and New Castle Hotels & Resorts, the team that developed the successful Westin Jekyll Island and Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island, broke ground on their newest project, a 209-room oceanfront Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott on Jekyll Island, GA. The property is scheduled to open in the spring of 2021.
One week after celebrating its 100th Anniversary, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of the 108-room Hilton Garden Inn Albany, Western Australia. Hilton Garden Inn Albany is the first Hilton Garden Inn signing in Australia, joining Hilton's existing portfolio of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Curio Collection by Hilton branded hotels across Australia.
Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Courtyard by Marriott & Element by Westin in Midtown Atlanta. Expected to open in mid-2021, the dual-branded hotel with a combined 282 guestrooms and suites will be the first-ever combination of the Courtyard by Marriott and Element by Westin brands under one roof.
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead has announced the appointment of Nicolas Dubort as the property's new Hotel Manager. In his new role, Dubort oversees the day-to-day hotel operations of the 127-room property along with the hotel's luxury spa and signature restaurant, Café & Bar, helping to deliver seamless, world-class Waldorf Service to guests.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the first U.S. signing of a Motto by Hilton hotel in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, Ga. in partnership with Lucror Resources and Sixty West Funds. Motto by Hilton, Hilton's newest lifestyle hotel brand launched in October 2018, introduces a fresh approach to modern travel, bringing together efficient, micro-guest rooms, activated social spaces, centrally located urban destinations, locally inspired design and a communal vibe to cater to travelers looking for value and one-of-a-kind experiences.
All eyes will be set on Atlanta this June as The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, officially unveils its multi-million-dollar transformation to reclaim the hotel's standing amongst the most luxurious hotels in the country. The Whitley's renovation includes a redesign of all 507 rooms (including 56 spacious suites) and a remodeled reception and lobby area that reflects a traditional Southern front porch. In addition, a 5,000-square-foot Legacy Ballroom has been recently added with space for 300 guests, Trade Root Restaurant and Lounge has been renovated and its menu updated to include more Southern-inspired dishes and handcrafted cocktails, and The Spa is being restored to enhance the guest experience with the addition of a Himalayan salt room and expanded dressing areas.
Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International's newest collection of independent, characterful hotels, together with Rockbridge and Makeready, has further expanded its portfolio with the recent addition of The Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia. As the brand's second hotel in Georgia, The Alida joins modern design with timeless Southern charm, ideally located on Savannah's revitalized riverfront. Designed by Gunn Meyerhoff Shay Architects, the boutique hotel was named after Alida Harper Fowlkes, a celebrated local entrepreneur who worked tirelessly to preserve the cities heritage. Like the city itself, the 173-room hotel celebrates the colorful locale through custom creations, original designs and local craftwork - giving each guestroom a personality of its own. The hotel is also home to three on-site restaurant and bar concepts, including Rhett, an all-day kitchen serving quintessential Southern fare; The Trade Room, a bar featuring local brews and spirits; and The Lost Square, an outdoor living room located atop the hotel.