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Dale Johnson has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Palladian Hotel Seattle

General Manager Dale Johnson joined Kimpton Palladian Hotel Seattle earlier this year to lead the property's hotel and F&B operations. Dale brings decades of hospitality operations experience, including several years of general manager experience at another Kimpton property in the Pacific Northwest. Dale began his career with Hilton, honing his leadership skills in markets across the United States including at the Embassy Suites in Memphis, DoubleTree in Boston and Campbell, CA, and the Inn at Penn in Philadelphia. Dale joined Kimpton in 2021 as general manager at Kimpton Hotel Vintage in Portland, where he successfully relaun ched the property's food and beverage program. Dale holds a degree from Southern Illinois University and resides in Seattle. In his spare time, Dale is an avid traveler and enjoys photography.

Kimpton
Seattle, Washington, United States
Appointment

Kristen Mather has been appointed as Spa Director at Joya Spa at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Spa Director for the renowned Joya Spa. With an impressive background in the spa industry, the newly appointed director will be responsible for overseeing the operational function and management of Joya Spa and the resort's retail outlets, with a focus on enhancing guest experiences.

Omni
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Development Opening

Embassy Suites By Hilton Asheville Downtown Now Open

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown opened its doors to guests today. Located at 192 Haywood Street, the 188-room hotel, owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group, is conveniently situated in the heart of the city and offers sweeping views of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The only full-service, all-suites property in Asheville also brings more than 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space to the downtown area, creating a premier venue for weddings, meetings, and events of any size. E'Terie, the lobby-level restaurant and bar, and Soprana, an Italian brick oven pizza rooftop restaurant, are slated to open in early 2024.

Embassy Suites by Hilton
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Development Renovation

HBA Atlanta Designs The Westin Buckhead Atlanta to the Rhythm of Surrounding Nature and Vibrant Social Energy

Hospitality design firm HBA Atlanta has completed the redesign of The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, elevating the public spaces and guest rooms with residential-like interiors that blend modernity with tradition. The 368-room hotel is situated in the heart of Buckhead, where the serenity of nature meets the dynamic social scene within the "City in a Forest." Premier shopping at Lenox Square is within walking distance; the Chattahoochee River and the Atlanta BeltLine's parks and trails are minutes away.

Westin
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Appointment

Jason Sitte has been appointed as Area Director of Sales and Catering at Hotel Terra Jackson Hole and Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa

Sitte began his career more than 10 years ago as a Sales Manager at Noble House Hotels & Resorts property, The Commons, in Minneapolis. His strong work ethic and dedication quickly moved him up the ranks to Director of Sales and Marketing. After working for prestigious resorts - Hilton and Loews Hotels & Co. - for a few years, Sitte has accepted the position in Jackson Hole and rejoined the Noble House Hotels & Resorts family.

Noble House
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, United States
Supplier News Technology

10,000-room Crystal Lagoons Project Opens in Orlando Just Steps From Disney World

More than 10,000 rooms will surround the lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology , recently inaugurated in the United States. It is located just steps from Disney World and Universal Studios in the heart of Orlando, the most visited destination in the US, with 75 million tourists annually. This city offers a wide range of entertainment options but lacks a beach, an issue remedied in this great development with a crystalline lagoon of the multinational innovation company founded by the scientist Fernando Fischmann.

Crystal Lagoons
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Marks Its 35th Year by Honoring Bob Hunter

The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER” or “Hunter Conference”) is pleased to present Bob Hunter, Founder of Hunter Hotel Advisors and Hunter Conference, with the 2024 Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and Inspiration. Each year, the award recognizes a hotelier who exemplifies exceptional leadership, citizenship, and innovation. From his start as a hotel broker to founding a nationally attended conference that hosts over 2,000 attendees, Bob Hunter has been a leader that has pioneered relationship-driven business and results.

Hunter Hotel Advisors
United States
Development Opening

LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Hawaii with Opening of Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach

Hilton (NYSE: HLT), a global leader in hospitality, announces the opening of Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts. Nestled in the lively center of Waikīkī, Honolulu, the 462-room hotel launches a new chapter for the prestigious brand with world-class amenities, immersive destination-driven programming, and personalized service. Establishing a presence in Hawaii, LXR Hotels & Resorts welcomes Ka La'i Waikīkī Beach to its exclusive collection in some of the most sought-after global destinations from Kyoto, Japan to Seychelles, Africa that celebrate the timeless pursuit of adventure through a new taste of luxury defined by bespoke service and curated local experiences. Ka La'i Waikīkī Beach is owned by Irongate and managed by LXR Hotels & Resorts.

LXR Hotels & Resorts
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Supplier News Markets & Performance

Secondary Markets Beat the Top 25 in Meeting and Events Growth in January, Knowland Reports

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reported meetings and events in secondary markets outpaced the traditional Top 25 markets in January. Most notably, the highest growth Top 25 market, Nashville, was up 16.1 percent, while top growth secondary market city, Lexington, Ky., had a 76.4 percent uptick in meetings and events for the month. This exposes a trend that indicates meeting planners are sometimes opting for secondary destinations to reduce costs. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.

The Knowland Group
United States
Supplier News Development

RobertDouglas Secures Financing for Chartwell Hospitality’s Hilton Franklin (TN) Cool Springs

As exclusive advisor, RobertDouglas announced today that it successfully refinanced Chartwell Hospitality’s Hilton Franklin Cool Springs in Franklin, TN, one of Nashville’s most prominent submarkets. RobertDouglas secured roughly $38,000,0000 of short-term, fixed-rate financing at highly attractive pricing from an institutional, balance sheet lender.

RobertDouglas
Cool Springs, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Zachary Sporbert has been appointed as General Manager at The Pennywell St. Louis Downtown, a Hilton Hotel

The Pennywell St. Louis Downtown, a Hilton Hotel, offering a cultured boutique hotel experience nestled in the heart of the city, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Zachary Sporbert to general manager. With two decades of expertise, Sporbert brings to the team a leadership style that places equal emphasis on both the well-being of employees and the satisfaction of hotel guests, strategically guiding the hotel's hospitality professionals to deliver an unparalleled guest experience while maintaining financial goals.

Hilton
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Press Release

Eric Danziger Announced Retirement as CEO of Braintree Group

After an illustrious career spanning over five decades in the hospitality industry, Eric Danziger, CEO of Braintree Group and Resolute Road Hospitality, has officially announced his retirement. Danziger’s contributions to the industry have been invaluable, and his leadership has played a significant role in shaping the success and growth of every organization he has been a part of throughout his career.

Braintree Group and Resolute Road Hospitality
United States