The highly anticipated development is scheduled to open its doors in June 2024 and will feature a boutique hotel, multiple food & beverage concepts, private event spaces, and a members-only social club.
Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced that Khoa Tang of The Pennsylvania State University and Angelina Zhang of New York University were chosen as the winners of the 18th Annual HAMA Student Case Competition. The respective graduate and undergraduate winners were selected from among 30-plus individual and team entries focused on one of three possible case studies based on a real scenario experienced by one of the HAMA members. The case studies included:
Crossroads Hotel, the award-winning lifestyle property in the heart of Kansas City, is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Olsen as Director of Lifestyle. With an impressive career and background in the hospitality sphere, Emily brings both a wealth of knowledge and refreshing excitement to her new role.
As the spring travel season approaches, U.S. hotel occupancy is blossoming week over week even as rate growth slows.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts has appointed Jim Waldvogel as general manager of The Lofton Hotel, effective immediately. Waldvogel brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience, with more than 26 years of his career serving in various leadership positions at other hotels in the Minneapolis area for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. In addition to his new role, he continues to serve as managing director and general manager of the company's Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington property. Under his leadership, Hilton Bloomington/Minneapolis has earned Hilton's prestigious Award of Excellence four years in a row. Previously, Waldvogel served as general manager of Marcus Hotels & Resorts' formerly managed property, Crowne Plaza Northstar in Minneapolis. Waldvogel is an active community leader and volunteer in the Twin Cities area, having served on the boards for various local nonprofit organizations and convention and visitor bureaus.
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced today that it, Hempel Real Estate, and Robinson Park have closed on the acquisition of the Loews Minneapolis Hotel. The property will be managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, effective today, and will be rebranded immediately as The Lofton Hotel under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton flag, making it the first Tapestry Collection hotel in Minnesota. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Property-wide, multi-phase transformation is underway at the iconic 2,500-room hotel as it expands Hyatt's brand footprint in a leading leisure and convention travel market and prepares to transition into the Destination by Hyatt brand this fall.
Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort has unveiled the completion of its highly anticipated $26 million property-wide renovation. Nestled along the serene South Carolina shoreline, the resort's expansive renovation began in August 2022 and encompasses a refreshed front entrance, elevated lobby, 323 upgraded guestrooms and refreshed balconies and an expanded courtyard.
Property-wide, multi-phase transformation is underway at the iconic 2,500-room hotel as it expands Hyatt's brand footprint in a leading leisure and convention travel market and prepares to transition into the Destination by Hyatt brand this fall.
Six Senses South Carolina Islands will Offer Guests, Residents and Hosts a Vibrant Coastal Community in Harmony with its Environment
U.S. economic growth surprised to the upside in the fourth quarter with Real GDP increasing 3.3%, well above expectations, however below 3Q-2023’s 4.9% rise. Despite positive economic growth, U.S. RevPAR only increased 1.3%, as occupancy declined 1.6% during the quarter. While group demand continued to be strong, leisure demand continued to soften in 4Q-2023 and corporate transient demand did not accelerate as we had anticipated.
Pyramid Global Hospitality is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steven Boswell, affectionately known as Boz, as the new Managing Director for both the Flamingo Resort & Spa and The Sandman, two recently renovated, historic hotels in the city of Santa Rosa in Northern California's Wine Country.Steven Boswell grew up on a farm in Tennessee, and his journey into the world of hospitality began during his childhood summers traveling with his grandparents around the United States. Every year he looked forward to these two-week-long road trips around the country, where they would often drive to a different city and stay in a range of hotels from Howard Johnson to high-end, sparking a lifelong love of travel along the way. He was always fascinated by the hospitality of a place, and often, rather than relax by the pool at a hotel, he could be found in the lobby, watching guests check-in.To kick off his distinguished career, Boz graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and followed that with a two-year program at Disney in Anaheim, where he honed his skills and passion for the service industry. He then attended Kellogg School of Hospitality at Cal Poly Pomona, before venturing up north to Lake Tahoe, where he spent a decade doing sales and marketing at Caesars - up until Sheraton acquired and sold the resort. He then spent nearly ten years with Sheraton in Los Angeles, before spending time at various illustrious hotels up and down the West Coast, resulting in Boz's decision to take the leap into hotel operations. His first general management position was in Key West, Florida at the Ocean Quay on Duvall St., where he spent three years and seven hurricanes before returning to the West Coast. Boz brings with him to Sonoma County a wealth of experience, having most recently served at the prestigious Tivoli Lodge in Vail, Colorado. While Boz may be new to Santa Rosa, he is no stranger to California, having successfully led hospitality teams in notable locations such as Long Beach, Los Angeles, Lake Arrowhead, Santa Monica, and Palm Springs.As the Managing Director at both the Flamingo Resort & Spa and The Sandman, Boz is drawn to the vibrant energy and laid-back California vibes that remind him of his second home of Palm Springs. He looks forward to now calling Sonoma's Wine Country home, and as an avid foodie and outdoorsman, he anticipates exploring the region's fantastic restaurants, tasting rooms, and beautiful parks as well as fly-fishing, mountain biking, and skiing up in Tahoe.
Propelled by the driving force of the University of Alabama and the automotive manufacturing industry, Tuscaloosa’s lodging market quickly rebounded post-pandemic and trended upward through 2023. The outlook for area hotels remains positive, and interest in new hotel development is thriving in the greater market.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) yesterday brought together hotel and sustainability leaders in Washington to highlight the hotel industry’s continued commitment and expanding set of programs regarding environmental sustainability at the second annual Responsible Stay Summit.
Sincere Hospitality, a groundbreaking initiative poised to revolutionize the hospitality industry, proudly announces its official launch. Founded as a strategic partnership between Door Capital and Athos Property Group, Sincere Hospitality embodies principles of trust, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to a people-centric approach. Led by distinguished industry leaders Danielle Schneider, Brian Monte, and Jerry Carreno, the company sets out to shape the future of hospitality through innovation and genuine connection.
U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results over the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 24 February. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.18-24 February 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023):
Stunning, new mountaintop resort welcomes first guests on Feb. 29. Commemorating a significant addition to the scenic North Georgia Mountain landscape, Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio Collection by Hilton proudly opens today. Perched atop Lookout Mountain, Cloudland is situated 30 minutes from Chattanooga and two hours from the Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville metro areas, offering an individually remarkable hotel experience that will immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments.
Halekulani Corporation today announces the promotion of Davide Barnes to the position of General Manager of Halekulani effective March 1, 2024. Barnes joined Halekulani as Hotel Manager in January 2023, responsible for all day-to-day operations and performance of the legendary, globally acclaimed property.
A consumer's sense of personal financial well-being likely forms the bedrock for spending behavior — from their approach to budgeting, to what they buy at the grocery store, how they plan their vacations, and when they buy a car. In its fourth year, Deloitte's "ConsumerSignals" (formerly the Global State of the Consumer Tracker), a longitudinal consumer research study, explores shifts in global financial well-being sentiment and its potential impact on purchase decisions.
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