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citizenM Brand Opens Largest Property to Date in Historic Back Bay, Boston

citizenM, the pioneer of affordable luxury hotels, is celebrating the opening of its second Boston-based property - citizenM Boston Back Bay. The newest addition to the portfolio is located in the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood, part of the mixed-use development, Lyrik, and designed by citizenM's long standing architecture partner concrete Amsterdam. Local architecture firm Elkus Manfredi also worked on the project, which is situated on the same campus as the new LEGO office. The 15-story tower is citizenM's largest hotel to date and is sure to be wicked cool, featuring 399 signature citizenM rooms with XL king-size beds to get lost in.

Matthew Huss has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge announces the appointment of Matthew Huss as General Manager. A beloved hospitality industry veteran, Huss brings 25 years of experience to the newly renovated, 479-room contemporary hotel, where he will oversee day-to-day operations. In his new role as General Manager, Huss will lead the development of strategic initiatives tied to business objectives, while elevating the guest experience through an innovative approach. Huss is often celebrated for his focus on creating a culture of care, purpose, and fun, through warm and genuine hospitality.

Red Jacket Resorts Kicks off 2024 Season with a $40 Million Dollar Multi-Property Renovation

Red Jacket Resorts, one of the Mid Cape's largest independent hotel brands featuring private beach access, is ushering in Summer 2024 along the Atlantic Ocean with a new look and feel thanks to a comprehensive $40 million renovation and an array of exciting activities and programming. Cape Cod's best new destination encompasses Red Jacket Beach Resort, Riviera Beach Resort and Blue Water Resort, three of the collection's five properties all located within a 1 mile stretch, debuting a collective 397 newly designed guest rooms, cottages and family suites, new lobby spaces, meeting rooms, updated food and beverage outlets as well as refreshed pool experiences and beachfront amenities. From sunrise to sunset, events and partnerships create a summer fun oasis for locals or visitors, with highlights including: Blue Man Group, L.L. Bean, Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, Cape Cod's Hydrangea Fest and a property-wide Grand Opening Weekend in June. Standout offerings returning that establish Red Jacket Resorts as the optimal destination include Sea Service at Red Jacket Beach Resort - Mid Cape's only-on-the-beach food and beverage service. Completing the first phase of the collection-wide renovation, Red Jacket Resorts will continue to innovate their remaining spaces with amenities and spaces designed to keep this beloved collection as a destination with something for everyone.

Gary Thulander has been appointed as Area Managing Director at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club

EOS Hospitality, a full-service management company with a distinctive portfolio of best-in-class hotels and resorts, has announced the appointment of Gary Thulander as Area Managing Director of Wequassett Resort and Golf Club. In his new role, he will also oversee Red Jacket Resorts, supporting the management team across the five South Yarmouth-based properties. Thulander brings over three decades of hospitality experience to EOS Hospitality and its Cape Cod-based assets. His expertise in operational excellence, passion for people, and commitment to community mirror the New England destination's celebrated legacy and Five-Star accolades.

Brittany Ostrander has been promoted to Director of Group Sales at The Newbury Boston

In her new role as Director of Group Sales, Brittany Ostrander will oversee the group sales team strategy including day-to-day office operation. Ms Ostrander joined The Newbury Boston shortly after its reopening as Group Sales Manager and quickly moved into the role of Assistant Director of Group Sales. Prior to joining The Newbury, she worked at a number of luxury hotels in Boston, including Encore Boston Harbor, Boston Harbor Hotel and Ritz-Carlton Boston. She is a graduate of Florida State University.

Melissa Kelly has been promoted to Director of Sales at The Newbury Boston

Melissa Kelly's appointment to Director of Sales, where she will oversee the entire sales strategy for the property, represents the culmination of nearly 12 years of work with The Newbury Boston. Starting as Senior Group Sales Manager at The Taj Boston, Ms Kelly has held a variety of progressive sales leadership roles at the Hotel. She was part of the opening team for The Newbury Boston and worked throughout the Hotel's transformation and launch in the market. Prior to her work at The Newbury, Ms Kelly was Group Sales Manager at The Hawthorne Hotel. She is a graduate of Salem State University.

Laura Ward has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Newbury Boston

As Director of Sales and Marketing, Laura Ward will develop sales strategies and lead the sales, catering and event service team, as well as direct the marketing efforts for the Hotel. Ms Ward joins The Newbury from her most recent position as Director of Sales and Marketing at Intercontinental Boston. She brings with her an impressive array of luxury hotel experience, including sales leadership roles at Intercontinental Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, and more. She is a graduate of Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Kristen Dalton has been promoted to President at the Tripadvisor Core business

Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) announced today that Kristen Dalton will be appointed President of the Tripadvisor Core business on January 1, 2024, reporting to Matt Goldberg, CEO of Tripadvisor Group. Dalton most recently served as COO of the Tripadvisor Core business where she has been instrumental in setting the organization's strategy to transform the business.

citizenM Boston Back Bay is set to open summer 2024

In the heart of the Back Bay neighbourhood, citizenM's second Boston hotel, and the largest in the portfolio, is set to open at the end of Q2 2024. It will anchor the northern side of the Parcel 12 mixed-use development, a gateway to the city and connector to Boston's historic Newbury Street. The hotel will be Boston's first all-electric hotel, joining 1001 Boylston Street, a Class A life science and office building and a unique retail-lined, two-tiered public plaza at the development, welcoming guests as an inspiring place to sleep, work, meet, and relax. Embracing local influence, citizenM Boston Back Bay's interiors will draw inspiration from the surrounding city, showcasing an array of contemporary artwork inside and out, photography and found objects by Boston-based artists. The hotel will feature 399 guestrooms plus a spacious living room, societyM meeting rooms and 24/7 canteenM. Guests can also enjoy a well-equipped gym with panoramic views of Newbury Street, and an expansive rooftop bar and terrace with breathtaking views of the Boston skyline.