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Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is Now Accepting Reservations for Feb. 2027

The new-build, 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, the city’s tallest hotel and the Indiana Convention Center’s newest headquarters hotel, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning February 1, 2027. Once open, it will mark the approachable luxury brand’s first property in both the Midwest and Indiana. Owned by the City of Indianapolis with operations led by the Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County, a municipal corporation of Marion County, the hotel will be located along the Georgia Street pedestrian promenade in the Wholesale District, with direct access via skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center. The property will also offer convenient access to Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, placing guests at the center of the city’s premier sports, entertainment, and convention destinations, bringing Signia by Hilton’s vibrant atmosphere, sophisticated amenities plus the world’s best meetings and events to the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

Signia Hilton
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Development Pipeline

Development Advances on Omni Raleigh Hotel, Anchoring Downtown Revitalization

Omni Hotels & Resorts is planting roots in Raleigh, NC, as development progresses on the Omni Raleigh Hotel. A significant milestone in the continued revitalization of the city’s downtown, the Omni Raleigh Hotel will serve as a cornerstone of an emerging district that brings together hospitality, culture and community, while helping meet the city’s growing demand for convention and meeting space.

Omni
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Development Renovation

Hyatt Regency Chicago Unveils Final Phase of $200M Renovation

Hyatt Regency Chicago, Illinois’ largest hotel and one of the most iconic properties along the Chicago River, today announces the completion of its multi-year, $200 million phased renovation. The transformation spans all 2,032 guest rooms and suites, the Regency and Crystal Ballrooms, and the hotel’s landmark Grand Ballroom, marking a new chapter for the lakeside destination. Since 2013, Hyatt Regency Chicago has invested more than $368 million into transforming the guest experience, beginning with a $168 million lobby and meeting space refresh and culminating in extensive, property-wide enhancements.

Hyatt Regency
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Development Opening

Sunridge Hotel Group Opens a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Thatcher, Arizona

Sunridge Hotel Group, an award-winning hotel owner and operator based in Mesa, Arizona, today announced the opening of the 69-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Thatcher. Located at 2777 West Highway 70, the all-suite property is owned by Gila Valley Hospitality II, LLC and managed by Sunridge Hotel Group. General Manager Brittany Hernandez leads the management team at the property for Sunridge Hotel Group which also operates the SpringHill Suites by Marriott next door.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Thatcher
Thatcher, Arizona, United States
Appointment

Stacy Manzo has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hale Hōkūala Kaua'i, Curio Collection by Hilton

At the helm of the resort’s sales and marketing team is Stacy Manzo, the first team member to join the Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi project, bringing more than 25 years of experience shaping the commercial strategy and brand growth for lifestyle and luxury hospitality destinations. A third generation Kauaʻi leader with deep ties to the island, Manzo’s career reflects a strong connection to Hawaiian values, community and sense of place. Manzo joined the project following her role as Director of Sales and Marketing from Koloa Landing Resort, and previously held a similar role at Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. Her experience spans a diverse mix of luxury, lifestyle and boutique hotels, where she has overseen brand positioning, market entry strategies, and long-term revenue growth. Early roles in resort operations and vacation travel helped establish a strong foundation in destination storytelling and experiential branding. Throughout her career, Manzo has demonstrated a proven history of growing group and catering revenue, leading high performing sales teams through periods of renovation and transition, and developing creative, market specific strategies across a portfolio of luxury and boutique hotels.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Lihue, Hawaii, United States
Appointment

Jarad McCarroll has joined Faraway Sag Harbor as Executive Chef and Culinary Director

Blue Flag Capital, the Boston-based hospitality investment company, in partnership with its in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, announces a key leadership appointment supporting the company’s expansion into the Long Island market. The portfolio includes Hotel Corduroy in Montauk opening this May, Faraway Sag Harbor debuting on the waterfront this June, and Oyster Estate coming to Greenport in late summer. Internationally recognized chef Jarad McCarroll joins as Executive Chef and Culinary Director of Zagara, the signature restaurant at Faraway Sag Harbor.

CMH
Sag Harbor, New York, United States
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Robert R. Smith has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

Master Sommelier Robert R. Smith has been named Director of Food & Beverage at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection. One of the world’s few professionals to hold the prestigious Master Sommelier title—and currently the only one based in Arizona—Smith’s appointment underscores the property’s continued culinary growth as the 177-room resort in Adero Canyon advances its luxury positioning and destination-driven experiences.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
Development Renovation

A Sanctuary Reimagined: The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón Announces Resort Transformation

The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, is embarking on a transformational chapter set to begin in May 2026. Renowned as a premier luxury destination featuring 36 holes of championship golf, the property will remain fully open throughout the renovation. The comprehensive project will fundamentally elevate the guest experience, highlighted by a redesign of the resort's food and beverage offerings with two innovative new culinary concepts. Additionally, the resort will unveil a sophisticated new design across its guestrooms, suites, lobby, and the newest meeting space, Swaying Palm, all debuting in Fall 2026.

Ritz-Carlton
Naples, Florida, United States
Appointment

Monika Henry has been appointed as General Manager at The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue is pleased to announce the appointment of Monika Henry as general manager. A seasoned hospitality executive with more than two decades of experience leading luxury, lifestyle, and resort properties across the United States, Henry brings a strong track record of operational excellence, service innovation, and people-first leadership to one of Kaua’i’s premier beachfront destinations.

Royal Sonesta
Lihue, Hawaii, United States