Hotel Van Zandt has appointed Sarah Hendricks as the hotel's new Director of Marketing, earning a promotion after less than one year as the hotel's marketing manager. As a seasoned marketing professional, Ms. Hendricks brings 15 years of expertise to the position with extensive experience within Sage Hospitality Group.
Hotel Van Zandt, one of Austin's premier boutique hotel destinations, has appointed Christopher Guse as General Manager. A veteran of the hotel and hospitality sectors, Mr. Guse joins Hotel Van Zandt from Sage Hospitality Group's Sheraton Austin, where he has served as General Manager since 2021.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Best Western Carlisle South, located at 101 Alexander Spring Road in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The hotel is owned by Vimal Patel and features 68 standard rooms in addition to 20 suites.
Fort Worth's first Le Méridien hotel fuses Texan bravado and European flair.
World-Class Gaming, Hotel, Dining, and Entertainment Destination to Feature First Land-Based Casino in Shreveport-Bossier Market New Development Projected to Generate More Than $200 Million in City and State Gaming Tax Revenue in First Five Years of Operation, and Create Approximately 1,500 New Jobs for the Region LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel amenities.
AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of domestic travelers is a 2.2% increase over last year and the second highest year-end travel forecast since 2000, when AAA began tracking holiday travel. 2019 remains the busiest Christmas and New Year’s travel period on record with 119 million travelers.
Year-over-year growth in RevPAR softened to +1.2% after coming in at +3% a month prior. Demand dropped 1.2%, which was the largest decrease since April. Like April, a calendar shift was largely responsible for the fall. Compared to last year, this October included one less Saturday (from five last year to four this year) and the gain of Halloween Tuesday.
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection is thrilled to announce Mark Stanford as the new General Manager of its storied oceanfront restaurant, CanoeHouse, a legendary culinary destination hailed as one of the best restaurants in Hawai'i for its creative farm-to-table cuisine, historic roots, and stunning ocean views.
In a historic moment, Mr. Soffer joined Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom on stage to receive the Key to the Strip, as December 13 was declared "Fontainebleau Las Vegas Day." As he handed Mr. Soffer the ceremonial Key, the commissioner hailed Fontainebleau Development's significant contribution to the growth and prestige of the Strip, as well as the strengthening of ties between Fontainebleau and the Las Vegas community. Additionally, Fontainebleau Development and Fontainebleau Las Vegas were honored with the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Certificate of Special Congressional Commendation from U.S. Rep. Dina Titus and an official proclamation from Assemblyman Howard Watts III. The event kicked off a day full of extravagant celebrations on the property which will be followed by Fontainebleau's official Las Vegas opening to the public just before midnight.
In a prelude to one of Las Vegas' most anticipated grand openings, Fontainebleau Las Vegas hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 13, hours before the resort's public debut. Fontainebleau Development Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Soffer, joined by Fontainebleau Las Vegas executives, local government officials, community dignitaries, and national VIPs, marked the historic moment in true Fontainebleau grandeur, with champagne, live violinists, and a snip of the "Bleau" ribbon.
Gerzanick brings over 13 years of experience in the luxury hotel space to her new role as Director of Hotel Operations at Conrad Orlando, where she will oversee the daily operations at the property. Although born in Queens, New York, Gerzanick relocated to Orlando, Florida at a young age and has deep knowledge of the Central Florida region. Inspired by her family that worked in the hospitality industry, she held several positions at both the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, from Director of Front Office to Assistant Director of Housekeeping. Gerzanick graduated from Florida State University with a Masters in Hospitality Entrepreneurship and UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality with a B.S. in Hospitality Management.
Murray has an extensive background both personally and professionally in the food & beverage world as he grew up cherishing dinner as a time of conversation, togetherness and community. He studied culinary arts and hospitality management during his time at Johnson & Wales University. Murray leads the food & beverage team at Conrad Orlando with over 20 years of food & beverage experience in upscale restaurants, hotels and resorts including deep knowledge of the Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand. Murray served as not only Director of Food & Beverage at Conrad Washington DC, but also as Executive Chef at the property, in addition to other roles at properties like Marriott Marquis Chicago, Phoenix Renaissance Downtown and Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance. In 2021, Murray was honored as one of the Top 10 Most Influential F&B Leaders by Hotels Magazine. Murray will oversee all five dining venues at the property along with in-room dining, banquets and catering.
Hailing from Miami, Florida, Ullrich has an impressive culinary background with a B.S. in Business from Boston College and further education from the French Culinary Institute in New York City. In New York, he worked in notable establishments including Gramercy Tavern, Aldea, Gotham Bar and Grill, Colicchio and Sons, and Seasonal Restaurant & Weinbar when it earned its Michelin Star. Prior to taking on the Director of Culinary role at Conrad Orlando, Ullrich spent time as Executive Chef at top resorts such as 1 Hotel Miami Beach and Carillion Miami Wellness Resort, along with distinguished Miami restaurants such as Tigertail + Mary where he worked alongside James Beard-award winning restaurateur Michael Schwartz.
Neeley joins the Conrad Orlando team with over 20 years of experience overseeing luxury spas, most recently as Spa Director of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Previous positions include roles at Mansion on Forsyth Park and Bella Vita Medical Spa, and Assistant Spa Director at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Her passion for the spa industry encompasses a broad range of wellness pillars, including self-accountability, nutritional awareness, stress management, physical fitness and environment sensitivity. Seeing people changed from their spa experiences is truly fulfilling and inspiring to Neeley's work, and this holistic view is what informs the diverse, whole-body spa programming at Conrad Spa Orlando.
Balfour Beatty announces the topping out of Broward County Convention Center's East Expansion and Hotel during a public ceremony on Dec. 13. Balfour Beatty teammates and industry partners, along with local officials, attended the event where the placement of the two uppermost steel beams were placed atop the 400,000-square-foot East Expansion Building and the 29-story Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel.
My Place Hotels of America is deeply saddened to announce the passing of hotel industry icon Ron Rivett, the company’s co-founder and chairman. He leaves a remarkable 50-year legacy dedicated to nurturing a culture that profoundly values people, treating business partners with the warmth of friendship and employees with the closeness of family. His enduring motto, "It’s all about the people," was a constant theme in all his endeavors and relationships.
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 9 December. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, a distinguished landmark on Florida's Gulf Coast and the region's foremost luxury resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Sherwin as the property's General Manager. Sherwin will oversee operations for all facets of the resort, including its award-winning dining venues, exclusive beach club and golf club, and newly renovated spa, ensuring the highest standards of service and hospitality. His strategic vision and innovative approach will further elevate the hotel's reputation as a pinnacle of luxury and sophistication.
The all-suites hotel brand welcomes its 500th hotel in Virginia, the state where TownePlace Suites first debuted in 1997TownePlace Suites Richmond Colonial HeightsTownePlace Suites Richmond Colonial Heights.
Ansonborough Inn, a AAA Four Diamond hotel tucked away in the heart of Charleston's historic downtown district, today announced that it is undergoing an extensive renovation and repositioning set to relaunch as The Ansonborough Charleston in spring 2024. Drawing from the hotel's natural exuberance and wonders of what was once Charles Town, The Ansonborough Charleston will stand as an homage to the city's rich history, proudly embodying the vibrant spirit of Charleston's oldest neighborhood.