The Colony House Motor Lodge, one of Roanoke's most distinctive mid-century modern landmarks, announced the appointment of Joy Barlow as general manager. Barlow will oversee all operations at the 67-room boutique property, which officially reopened in August 2025 following a multi-million-dollar restoration that preserved its iconic Googie-style architecture while introducing modern hospitality amenities.
After closing more than nine years ago, the Colony House Motor Lodge, one of Roanoke's most distinctive mid-century modern landmarks, has officially reopened following a multi-million-dollar restoration. Originally opened in 1959 in the bold Googie-style and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023, the property is now a fully reimagined boutique destination that merges retro flair with modern hospitality.
In the heart of Virginia's wine and hunt country, a new chapter of refined hospitality begins today with the debut of Hotel Burg, a boutique hotel offering elevated charm and timeless design. Nestled on storied King Street, the 39-room property is a modern homage to the region's history, thoughtfully designed to feel at once intimate and grand, familiar and rare. Inside, guests will find richly appointed rooms, a signature fine dining restaurant and all-day lounge, and thoughtful moments of beauty at every turn, all crafted to reflect the style of a life well-lived.
Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies today announced the appointment of a new hires at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia: Patricia (Trish) Tuck, Vice President of Human Resources. This new executive joins recent hires, Yanina De Vargas, Chief Financial Officer for Live! Casino Virginia, and Penny Parayo, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Live! Casino Virginia, on the growing senior leadership team.
Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies today announced the appointment of a new hire at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia: Cheryl Brown, Vice President of Marketing. This new executive joins recent hires, Yanina De Vargas, Chief Financial Officer for Live! Casino Virginia, and Penny Parayo, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Live! Casino Virginia, on the growing senior leadership team.
Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies today announced the appointment of a new hire at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia: Kirk Marlowe, Head of Security. This new executive joins recent hires, Yanina De Vargas, Chief Financial Officer for Live! Casino Virginia, and Penny Parayo, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Live! Casino Virginia, on the growing senior leadership team.
Luxury hospitality portfolio Easton Porter Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Phyllis Case as General Manager of Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards in North Garden, Virginia. With more than a decade of experience in hospitality leadership and a lifelong passion for thoughtful service and sustainability, Case brings a seasoned and heartfelt approach to her new role at the helm of one of Virginia's premier wine and culinary destinations.
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PM Hotel Group, a leading hospitality management company, today announced its selection to manage Hotel Burg, a new luxury boutique hotel opening in August 2025 in the heart of Virginia's renowned wine and hunt country. Located on King Street in downtown Leesburg, Hotel Burg is poised to redefine upscale hospitality in Northern Virginia.
The National Landing Hotel Crystal City has selected its executive leadership team to steer the fully renovated hotel through its transformative evolution.
The National Landing Hotel Crystal City has selected its executive leadership team to steer the fully renovated hotel through its transformative evolution.
Daly Seven, a leading hotel developer and operator in the Southeast, is excited to announce the development of a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites and an adjacent restaurant outparcel in Lynchburg/Campbell County, Virginia.
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 - Charlottesville.
Hotel Heron is pleased to announce the appointment of its new General Manager, Matt Karow, to lead the property team at the hotel.
PETERSBURG, Va. - Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL VIRGINIA in Petersburg. Today's milestone officially commences construction on a transformative project that will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and spinoff development, create thousands of new jobs, and set a new standard for gaming, hotels, and entertainment in the Commonwealth. Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is part of a larger $1.4 billion master plan by the partnership, scheduled to be developed in phases, that will bring a world-class mixed-use resort destination to Petersburg.
The Washington Dulles Marriott Suites is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive renovation. The 254-room, all-suite hotel features a refreshed aesthetic and upgraded amenities, including full renovation of all guest suites, meeting space, and restaurant. The full-service property is managed by Pinnacle Hotel Management of Royal Palm Beach, Florida.
Sandpiper, LLC is pleased to announce the grand opening of ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Richmond, VA. This hotel was developed from the ground-up by Sandpiper and represents the first ECHO Suites hotel in its portfolio.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is pleased to announce the appointment of Emanuele Fissore to the role of General Manager. A seasoned leader with nearly three decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Emanuele brings a wealth of knowledge and international tenure to his new title. He will oversee all aspects of the hotel's day-to-day operations and continue to elevate the overall guest experience.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the opening of the first new construction hotel to feature the Lobby in a Box package, a MainStay Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia. By using the proprietary and turnkey Lobby in a Box and Kitchen in a Box packages, the hotel leveraged effective designs with lower costs that are intentionally constructed for the extended stay consumer. The Lobby in a Box package seamlessly designed the lobby into a communal space that provides a flexible setup for guests to either lounge, work, dine or watch TV, and the Kitchen in a Box package facilitated the installation of in-room kitchens with ease so that guests can cook their own meals.
Retro Hospitality, the leading operator of boutique hotels in Virginia, is excited to announce the December 5 opening of Hotel Petersburg, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property. An architectural gem in the heart of Old Towne Petersburg, the building has been a city cornerstone since its establishment in 1916. The newly restored 64-room upscale boutique hotel masterfully blends historical preservation with modern amenities.