Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites — Asheville, located in Asheville, North Carolina. TGC Group developed the property.
Located at 16508 Northcross Dr, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078, US—the hotel features 2,100 square feet of event space, perfect for business gatherings and social events. Dine at its on-site restaurant, and enjoy the 24-hour fitness centre and indoor pool. The hotel is also close to major highways and Charlotte Douglas International Airport—Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte-Lake Norman offers a prime location in south-central North Carolina.
Joe Viglietta, COO of Dimension Hospitality, an industry leader in hotel management, today announced that the 82-room Fairfield Inn and Suites - Charlotte/Arrowood has joined the company's growing portfolio of managed hotels.
Moxy Asheville, North Carolina's first Moxy flagship, is officially open and accepting reservations. The six-floor, 115-room property celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from project partners and local dignitaries.
Resort upgrades to include newly renovated guest rooms and public spaces, a new restaurant & bar, and updated amenities and activities, to be completed in early 2025.
The new hospitality brand inspired by the great American outdoors unveils Trailborn Highlands, its third design - forward hotel featuring exclusive excursions, curated programming, and a soon to open destination restaurant, bar and outdoor Nordic spa.
David Cron joins the Embassy Suites team with more than two decades of hospitality experience.
A High Country native, McKethan graduated from Appalachian State University in 2003 with a degree in hospitality and tourism management. He brings a wealth of local experience from his previous work at various Blowing Rock properties, including Meadowbrook Inn, Chetola Resort, and The Inn At Ragged Garden, as well as his experience with renowned brands like Marrott and Hilton. McKethan's extensive background in driving operational excellence across diverse properties, coupled with his involvement on local tourism boards and the Blowing Rock Chamber, makes him the perfect person to lead guest services at the hotel.
The new hospitality brand inspired by the great American outdoors to expand portfolio with a new, design-forward hotel located in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains featuring a destination restaurant and bar in a historic log cabin, an outdoor Nordic spa, and curated programming.
As Executive Chef, Amy DiBiase will oversee all culinary operations at Sanderling Resort, including the resort's three dining venues: Lifesaving Station, Kimball's Kitchen, and Sandbar.
With over two decades of hospitality experience and a proven track record of driving revenue growth and brand visibility, Brewer has held key leadership roles in prestigious hotel management companies and resorts such as Marriott, Hilton, and Crestline Hotels & Resorts. Notably, as the Market Director of Sales, Revenue & Marketing at White Lodging's Marriott Cluster in Richmond, VA, she led a successful sales team, surpassing revenue targets by 46% and spearheading the implementation of transformative processes. Brewer's expertise extends to business development consultancy, where she advised on operations, sales, and marketing strategies for prominent properties like Autograph Union Station Nashville Yards and Hyatt Regency Westlake Village.
Kasa Living, Inc., a pioneer in reimagined hospitality, is excited to announce the opening of its newest property, Kasa Downtown Asheville. Located in the heart of Asheville's vibrant downtown, this latest venture blends the city's historic charm and Kasa's innovative vision of livable space.
Longtime beloved beach hotel reveals new name and brand concept to the Atlantic Coast of North Carolina.
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.
Ambersley, who has been with McKibbon since 2012, brings an extensive background in hotel management and a proven track record of success to his new role spanning more than 20 years. He most recently served as General Manager of McKibbon's Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport/Research Triangle Park, where his impressive results and inspiring leadership were recognized with a 2023 McKibbon Circle of Excellence Award. This role was preceded by his time as General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Crabtree Valley, which was previously managed by McKibbon, during which time he earned his Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) Certificate from the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
With 20-plus years of multi-brand hospitality experience, Cooney joins McKibbon from GF Hotels where she served as Dual Director of Sales for the Homewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree & Hampton Inn Raleigh Cary properties. Well-connected with a thorough knowledge of the Raleigh market, her previous roles include Opening Director of Sales for the Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads, Corporate Senior Sales Manager of Raleigh's State View Hotel, an Autograph Collection by Marriott, and Director of Sales for Homewood Suites Cary, where she was the 2017 Enthusiastic All Suites Brand Recipient of Hilton's Director of Sales of the Year Award.
Expected to open in early 2026, the 207-room hotel will be the 17th Candlewood Suites in Lendlease and IHG's Privatized Army Lodging portfolio.
The Raleigh City Council voted today to direct the City of Raleigh staff to enter into negotiations with Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Preston Hollow Community Capital and Provident Resources Group, to develop the highly anticipated convention hotel in the core of downtown Raleigh. The dynamic addition to the Raleigh skyline will be built on an over one-acre lot across from the Raleigh Convention Center and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts at the end of Fayetteville Street. Expected to open in 2027, the Omni Raleigh Hotel will be a great addition to Omni's growing portfolio of over 50 luxury hotels.
Rohit Radhakrishnan joins the Embassy Suites team with more than a decade of experience.
ZELDA DEAREST, A DELIGHTFUL BOUTIQUE HOTEL MUSED BY THE LIFE AND LOVES OF ZELDA FITZGERALD, OPENS ON OCTOBER 8, 2023 IN ASHEVILLE, NC.