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Troy Benavides has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton San Antonio Hill Country

San Antonio native Benavides brings decades of experience in the hospitality industry, previously serving in leadership positions in San Antonio with the historic Sheraton Gunter Hotel, Hilton Palacio del Rio on the famed RiverWalk, and Hilton San Antonio Airport. Additionally, he has served in many General Manager and Area roles throughout the Unites States where he achieved a long record of accomplishment positioning hotels to become market leaders. He graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelor's degree in business administration with dual majors in management and marketing.

HRI Hospitality
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Appointment

Vince Waddill has been appointed as Director of Event Management at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa promotes Vince Waddill to the Director of Event Management role. In his new position, Waddill will be responsible for overseeing the event management and event operations teams, as well as acting as a facilitator with key hotel partners.Since 2015, Waddill has served the role of Director of Event Planning at the resort.Waddill began his career with Marriott in 1990 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa as a banquet server and soon became a senior banquet captain. In 1997, he relocated to San Diego and served as the senior banquet manager, opening the Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa. While in San Diego, he transitioned into event planning as an event manager. In 2002, Waddill relocated to San Antonio and served as the senior banquet manager at the Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk Hotels where he later took on the role of event manager. He then worked as Director of Knibbe Ranch before joining JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.In his 32 years of hospitality experience, Waddill has consistently delivered industry leading results in customer satisfaction, associate engagement, and financial performance. He has held the professional designation of Certified Meeting Professional since 2005 as well as Certified Tourism Ambassador of San Antonio.

Marriott
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Development Pipeline

Pacific Hospitality Group Announces Renovation And Repositioning Of Hotel Granduca Austin

Pacific Hospitality Group is proud to announce the renovation and repositioning of Hotel Granduca Austin. Beginning on June 18, Hotel Granduca will undergo an exciting transformation with the addition of a new spa, complete overhaul of the signature restaurant and bar, renovated pool deck and lobby, and more. The hotel will remain in operation during the renovations, which are expected to be completed in early fall. The renovation design and construction is spearheaded by interior design firm Hotel Studio, McCabe Architecture, Digney York Associates and PHG.

The Meritage Collection
West Lake Hills, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Stanton House: An Art and Design Gem

The city of El Paso, Texas, celebrates dualities in many forms. As a melting pot of American and Mexican cultures, here, Tex-Mex clichés are forgotten in light of a distinctly forward-looking city. Stanton House reflects this character with a modern southwest hospitality experience enhanced with world-class contemporary art and exemplary design.

Design Hotels
El Paso, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Hyatt Place Fort Worth/Alliance Town Center Announces Opening

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Fort Worth/Alliance Town Center, expanding the Hyatt Place brand's footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned by Moon Hotel Alliance Investment, LLC and is managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts of Dallas, Texas.

Hyatt Place
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Appointment

John Plasencia has been named Managing Director at The Plasencia Group

The Plasencia Group, a leading, privately-owned lodging investment advisory firm, is pleased to announce a promotion in its Southwest Region. John Plasencia has been named Managing Director, specializing in single-asset and portfolio transactions for full-service, premium select-service, boutique and resort properties across all regions of the United States. John has advised a wide range of clients, ranging from privately held owner-operators and high-net-worth individuals, to management companies, private equity funds, and REITs. Before joining The Plasencia Group in 2014 as a Senior Financial Analyst, John worked in development and acquisitions roles at Interstate Hotels & Resorts.

The Plasencia Group
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Development Pipeline

1 Hotel Austin Set to Open in 2026

1 Hotels, the mission-driven, sustainably focused luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, today announced plans to add a new sanctuary to its global portfolio of premier properties. With properties in New York City (Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park), West Hollywood, Sanya (China), South Beach, Toronto, and San Francisco, 1 Hotel Austin is the brand's entry point into the fast-growing Texas marketplace. The property is being developed in partnership with Lincoln Property Company and Kairoi Residential.

1 Hotels
Austin, Texas, United States
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Appointment

Brad Wilkins has been appointed as Design Leader at HKS

Brad Wilkins will serve as the studio design leader for the Austin office and brings an extensive portfolio of more than 100 projects that span 20 countries. While skyscraper design - specifically Supertall and mixed-use skyscrapers - are a specialty of his, Wilkins' passion for urban planning, energy efficiency, resiliency master planning, clean technology, and transit-oriented design are all key factors in harnessing the energy of the new office.

HKS
Austin, Texas, United States
Development Renovation

Marriott San Antonio Airport Opens in Texas Following Redevelopment

Leading the revitalization of San Antonio's airport corridor, the Marriott San Antonio Airport Hotel opens to guests today, Thursday, April 14, 2022. After a massive re-imagining that took the original building down to the studs and reconfigured the entirety of the space, the new urban oasis is ushering in a new era of local gathering spots, meeting spaces, event options and guest rooms. Hotel offerings include an expansive Great Room with ample space to mingle and network; a trendy indoor-outdoor bar; an outdoor pool with unique water features; and a substantial amount of dining, meeting, social and event space.

Marriott
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Development Renovation

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Positioned within the heart of Houston's world-renowned healthcare institutions at 6580 Fannin Street, the Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District announces the completion of a multi-million-dollar three-phase renovation of its lobby and restaurants that modernized and reimagined the hotel. Driven by the belief that a soothing environment has healing powers, the hotel embarked on a transformation of the lobby, restaurants, lounges, private function areas, and fitness club. Owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the entire 398-room hotel is revitalized with upgraded interiors and services designed to support, refresh, and renew hotel guests.

Residence Inn
Houston, Texas, United States
Appointment

George Sous has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Fairmont Dallas

Reporting to the Hotel Operations Director, Sous will oversee all functions of the Rooms Division and Loss Prevention for the 545-room hotel. He brings over 12 years of experience to Fairmont Dallas, beginning his career as a Rooms Intern at the Historic Palmer House Hotel in 2011. After completing Hilton's Management Development Training Program, Sous served as Director of Housekeeping at multiple properties including the Hilton Chicago and Towers and Conrad Chicago. Sous joined the Accor family at the Swissotel Chicago as Director of Housekeeping in 2019.

Accor
Dallas, Texas, United States