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Island Hospitality Management Successfully Launches IHM Outdoors

Island Hospitality Management is pleased to announce the successful launch of IHM Outdoors, marking the inception of a dedicated division focused exclusively on outdoor and resort hospitality. This encompasses Recreational Vehicle (“RV”) resorts, vacation rentals, glamping and other distinctive outdoor hospitality options. The formal unveiling of IHM Outdoors follows the successful transition of five RV Resorts to IHM Outdoors management. The five properties contain approximately 2,000 sites and are located in Chula Vista, Calif.; Paso Robles, Calif.; Santa Claus, Ind.; Larkspur, Colo.; and North Java, N.Y.

Jim Butler to Receive California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Lifetime Achievement Award

Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced that Jim Butler, founding partner of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, and founder and chairman of the Firm's Global Hospitality Group®, will receive the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the upcoming event being held March 6-7, 2024 at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Paul C. Hills has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley-Scottsdale

Joe Viglietta, chief operating officer of Dimension Hospitality, a nationally recognized hotel management and development company, today announced the appointment of Paul Hills to the general manager position at the AAA Four-Diamond DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley-Scottsdale, located in the shadow of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Texas Western Hospitality Opens a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Abilene, Texas

Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Abilene Southwest. Located at 3838 John Knox Drive in Southwest Abilene, the all-suite hotel is managed by Texas Western Hospitality. General Manager Denise Worley leads the management team at the 112-room property for Texas Western Hospitality.

Brands and Brand Families Matter: A look back 2013–2022

To help hotel developers and investors with their due-diligence process, CBRE Hotels Research collected more than 20 years, and analyzed ten years, worth of hotel key performance indicators (KPIs) disclosed in the SEC filings of six large public companies: Choice, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott and Wyndham. Combined, these companies had more than three million rooms or approximately 60% of total U.S. hotel supply at year-end 2022. Underlying data used to conduct this analysis is available for purchase here.

A-1 Hospitality Group Awarded Management of Two Sea-Tac Airport Hotels

A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington today announced that it has been awarded new management contracts on the Hampton Inn by Hilton Seattle Airport and the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Sea-Tac Airport. Both properties are owned by Airport Investment Company, Inc. of Seattle, Washington.

Geoffrey Sarabia-Mason has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

San Francisco's historic Palace Hotel, a member of Marriott International's Luxury Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoffrey Sarabia-Mason as director of sales and marketing. He joins the luxury property with more than three decades of management experience. A tenured industry professional, Sarabia-Mason will be responsible for planning and implementing sales and marketing programs for the landmark hotel.

Stunning New Research Ranks United States Nearly Dead Last in Competition for Global Travelers

U.S. Travel Association today released a study that found the United States ranks 17th out of 18 top travel markets in terms of global competitiveness, according to Euromonitor International. Decades of underinvestment and a lack of focus and coordination from federal policymakers caused the U.S. to fall behind, while other countries actively apply robust strategies to increase travel and grow economic output.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts Unveils Renovations of Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole

Noble House Hotels and Resorts - a collection of luxury hotels and resorts - proudly announces the completion of an extensive revitalization of Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, located in Teton Village, Wyoming. Boasting multimillion-dollar transformations to the main lobby, reception area, concierge and retail spaces, a new Black Diamond Bar and the fully renovated award-winning Spur Restaurant & Bar, Teton Mountain Lodge invites locals and vacationers alike to experience this elevated alpine retreat.

Jimmy Sarfraz has been named General Manager at Conrad New York Midtown

Conrad New York Midtown announced the appointment of Jimmy Sarfraz as the general manager of the 562-room, luxury property located in the heart of Manhattan. Boasting more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry and with Hilton, Sarfraz joins Conrad New York Midtown from San Jose, California, where he most recently led the successful rebrand and opening of Signia by Hilton San Jose. In his new role, Sarfraz will oversee all aspects of hotel operations from the guest experience to food and beverage.