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New Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas Downtown Hotel Set to Open in Texas

Renaissance Saint Elm Dallas Downtown Hotel opens its doors on Friday, February 25, 2022. The hotel's distinctive architectural and artistic style features high and low juxtaposition elements imbued with a sense of clever theatricality. There are 177 guest rooms and suites, a signature restaurant - Brasserie Toussaint - featuring an elegant yet casual take on French cuisine with a touch of Asian flare; Café Toussaint, a 24/7 fitness center and 5,600 square feet of meeting and event space. The property is owned by developer John Kirtland and managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego based hospitality management company focused primarily on lifestyle hotels and resorts.

Renaissance
Dallas, Texas, United States
Development Pipeline

Omni PGA Frisco Resort Celebrates Topping Out

On Friday, February 11, 2022, the highly anticipated Omni PGA Frisco Resort celebrated its topping out with an official ceremony that marked a major milestone for the country's largest resort currently in development. Slated to open spring 2023, the resort will boast 510 luxury guest rooms and Texas ranch homes, a dynamic mix of entertainment, dining, and retail, and two championship golf courses, representing a $520 million investment into the City of Frisco.

Omni
Frisco, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Blossom Hotel Houston Celebrates Grand Opening

Blossom Hotel Houston, Houston's newest luxury property located in the heart of Space City, celebrated its grand opening with an innovative sand pouring opening ceremony attended by Houston notables including Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston, Bob Harvey, Executive President and Chief Executive Officer of Greater Houston Partnership, Crystal Webster, District Manager of Administration for Congressman Al Green and Jason Fuller, Southeast Texas Regional Director, Senator Ted Cruz office, State of Texas. Located at 7118 Bertner Avenue and neighboring NRG Stadium, The Texas Medical Center and popular entertainment destinations, the contemporary hotel looks forward to welcoming the Houston community and the greater public to its world-class amenities, fine dining, and elevated meeting and events spaces.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Houston, Texas, United States
Appointment

Tony France has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas has appointed Tony France as the Resort's first new Executive Chef in more than two decades. His responsibilities include oversight of the expansive property's four restaurants and bars including the signature restaurant LAW and watering hole OUTLAW Taproom, Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club members only dining outlets, private dining, in-room dining and banquet operations for 84,000 square feet (7,800 square metres) of meeting and event space.

Four Seasons
Irving, Texas, United States
Appointment

Jeff Smith has been appointed as Vice President and Managing Director at Omni PGA Frisco Resort

Having served over three decades in the hotel industry, and almost 20 at Omni Hotels and Resorts, Smith is a seasoned hospitality veteran and passionate leader. Smith was most recently general manager for Omni Frisco Hotel, and area managing director. In his new role with Omni PGA Frisco Resort, he will be the primary, strategic business leader, responsible for all aspects of the complex and the resort's operation, as well as leading the executive committee members in the development and implementation of property-wide and brand service strategies and implementation.

Omni
Frisco, Texas, United States
Appointment

Gus Tejeda has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Omni PGA Frisco Resort

A transformational leader, and sales and marketing visionary - with more than 20 years of experience working with luxury hotels and resorts, Tejeda was most recently the director of marketing at Four Seasons Las Vegas. There, he led the hotel's sales and marketing efforts while also overseeing catering, room reservations, and revenue management, and in 2019, he and his team were recognized with the "Hotel Sales Team of the Year" award for the Americas region.

Omni
Frisco, Texas, United States
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Amy Cantu has been appointed as Assistant General Manager at Aloft Austin Southwest

Pathfinder Hospitality has hired Amy Cantu, previously with White Lodging, to be the Assistant General Manager for Aloft Austin Southwest (Opening Spring 2022). Amy brings over 10 years of hospitality experience in various roles and we are thrilled she has joined the Pathfinder team for this exciting project! Amy will report to Aaron Rodriguez, the opening General Manager.

Pathfinder Hospitality
Austin, Texas, United States
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Ilana Kadoche has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at HALL Arts Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton

HALL Arts Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton property managed by Crescent Hotels & Resort, today announced the appointment of Ilana Kadoche as its new Director of Food and Beverage. In her new role, Kadoche will not only oversee all food and beverage operations for HALL Arts Hotel but will also serve as the General Manager of Ellie's, the art-filled eatery located within the hotel.

Crescent
Dallas, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Thompson Austin and tommie Austin Open in the Heart of Downtown

Hyatt Hotels Corportation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Austin's highly anticipated Thompson Austin and tommie Austin hotels. Situated within an esteemed mixed-use development from Magellan Development Group, Geolo Capital, BLG Capital Advisors, and Wanxiang America Real Estate Group, the two properties open as the latest lifestyle hotels from Hyatt. Located at the intersection of 5th and San Jacinto and just 15 minutes from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, both concepts introduce exciting new culinary, entertainment and cultural experiences to Downtown Austin, creating a vibrant destination for locals and visitors alike.

JdV by Hyatt
Austin, Texas, United States
Appointment

Jamel Taggart has been appointed as Director of Hotel Food and Beverage Operations at Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection

With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Director of Hotel Food and Beverage Operations Jamel Taggart manages Hotel Drover's creative food and beverage development and operations. Finding a new home within a high-volume, fast-paced environment, Taggart brings a wealth of knowledge to the role and is perfectly equipped to keep the culinary excellence high at Hotel Drover. Having forged an outstanding path, his journey began as restaurant manager at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. He later traveled around the country and up the ladder by holding several multi-faceted positions at an array of Four Diamond and Five Diamond resorts, including the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Ariz., Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind., the MGM Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Mississippi, and the Choctaw Casino & Resort in Oklahoma among others. Most recently, he served as the executive director of food & beverage at Omni Oklahoma City Hotel where he quickly became a humble and trusted leader.

Marriott
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Appointment

Devin Walline has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hotel Drover, Autograph Collection

A Southern man through and through, Executive Chef Devin Walline, brings years of experience to the Fort Worth stunner, having held key leadership roles for several renowned players in the luxury dining sphere. His journey began as an executive sous chef at Lasco Enterprises where he sharpened his knife in elevated comfort food with a fine dining twist. He later held multi-faceted positions at The 404 Kitchen in Nashville, Tenn. before transitioning to executive chef at Slatewood Club. During his nearly four-year tenure at the renowned operations group, QED Hospitality, he rose through the ranks and reigned as the executive sous chef where he oversaw food and beverage operations in boutique hotels throughout the state. Most recently, Chef Walline served as executive chef for The Harpeth Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton in Franklin, Tenn. prior to heading south to Fort Worth, Texas. In his new role, he will oversee all culinary operations for Hotel Drover, located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, including the resort's on-site restaurant, 97 West Kitchen & Bar, The Lobby Bar, The Backyard at Hotel Drover, The Courtyard at 97 West, as well as special events and meetings throughout the historic district.

Marriott
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Development Opening

The Laura Hotel, Autograph Collection Opens in the Heart of Downtown Houston

The Laura Hotel, Autograph Collection has officially opened its doors in Houston's lively central business district. Featuring 223 contemporary guest rooms, and an enticing restaurant and bar serving upscale Southern cuisine, The Laura Hotel embraces Houston's charm and character with enriching experiences for guests and locals.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Houston, Texas, United States
Development Rebranding

Houston’s The Woodlands Resort Joins Curio Collection By Hilton

The Woodlands Resort, a landmark destination spanning an expanse of lush acreage in the heart of The Woodlands, a short drive from IAH airport and 30 miles north of downtown Houston, today becomes the first Curio Collection by Hilton branded resort in Texas. The 402-room, AAA Four Diamond property with 75,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space - as well as an array of picturesque outdoor function areas - is slated for an extensive program of enhancements projected to begin in Q2. A guest room model is anticipated for a spring unveiling. The entirety of the multi-million-dollar project is being carefully planned to minimize interruptions to the guest experience.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Appointment

Aaron Rodriguez has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Austin Southwest

Aaron Rodriguez, previously with White Lodging, joins the Pathfinder team as the opening General Manager for Aloft Austin Southwest, slated to open in April 2022 in Alexan Garza Ranch in Southwest ATX. Aaron has been in the industry since 2014 with companies such as Radisson, Hyatt Place, Stanton House Hotel, and White Lodging before taking on the Aloft project for Pathfinder Hospitality.

Pathfinder Hospitality
Austin, Texas, United States