Under Canvas Announces First Pacific Northwest Camp in the Columbia River Gorge Region of Washington, Near Oregon’s Mount Hood
Set to open in May 2025, Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge is now accepting reservations.
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Aparium Hotel Group Plans for Spring 2025 Opening of Hotel Westland at RailSpur
Upon opening, Hotel Westland will anchor the RailSpur micro-district in Pioneer Square, a cultural hub where art, music, history, and community converge. Developed by Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, and designed by The Miller Hull Partnership with interiors by Curioso, the hotel preserves the original 1907 brick and Douglas Fir timbers of the Manufacturers Exchange Building.
Rod Lapasin has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel Westland at RailSpur
Aparium Hotel Group, a leader in the lifestyle hotel industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Lapasin as Managing Director and General Manager of Hotel Westland, the luxury boutique hotel, restaurant, and rooftop bar opening at RailSpur in Seattle's Pioneer Square in spring 2025. As a fifth-generation Seattleite, Lapasin has a deep knowledge and personal connection to the city and brings more than 35 years of industry experience to the property, having held senior leadership roles with renowned luxury brands including, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and the iconic Salish Lodge & Spa.
The Hotel Group and Hogback Development Company Purchase Land to Develop Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, Washington
The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with co-owners Hogback Development Company, is thrilled to announce it has acquired land to develop a Marriott StudioRes in Moses Lake, WA. StudioRes is Marriott International's new midscale, extended stay lodging brand appealing to investors for its focus on the short-term rental market and building/design efficiencies. The smart, modern, all-studio hotel will feature spacious suites providing an exceptional option for travelers seeking convenience, comfort, and flexibility- especially for longer stays- in the central Washington market.
Andrew Kluess has been appointed as Principal at AXIS Architecture + Design
AXIS Architecture + Design, the noted and award-winning West Coast hospitality design, hotel renovation, multi-family residential design, and affordable housing architectural design firm, is extremely pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Kluess to Principal.
Now Open: 208-Key InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces that InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue is open to guests. This 208-room luxury hotel, situated within the $1bn+ Avenue Bellevue complex developed by Fortress Development, marks the brand's debut in the Pacific Northwest, setting a new standard for luxury accommodations in the region.
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound Celebrates Completion of Expansive $40 Million Renovation
Beloved family resort hosts ribbon cutting to mark recent opening of new entertainment and attraction offerings, dining concepts, updated guest suites, and more.
SH Hotels & Resorts To Transform Seattle’s Pan Pacific Hotel Into 1 Hotel Seattle
SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, today announced plans to take over Seattle's Pan Pacific Hotel, which will be transformed into 1 Hotel Seattle in 2025. Set in the trendsetting South Lake Union neighborhood, the hotel is known for its ideal location— near downtown, the Climate Pledge Arena, and Amazon's headquarters. The views from the hotel are spectacular, with many of the rooms overlooking Seattle's famed Space Needle. Throughout the transformation process, the property will continue to welcome guests, offering uninterrupted hospitality amid the evolution into a highly anticipated, nature-inspired sanctuary. When it becomes 1 Hotel Seattle, the reinvented property will fuse sustainable luxury with the restorative power of nature—a trademark of 1 Hotels, the mission-driven hotel brand.
The Hotel Group Announces the Opening of the Tru by Hilton Yakima, Washington
Award-winning hotel management company The Hotel Group ("THG"), an affiliate of Hotel Equities, in partnership with Hogback Development, is pleased to announce the opening of the Tru by Hilton Yakima, adding a vibrant hospitality option to the heart of Yakima, Washington. The hotel is co-owned by The Hotel Group and Hogback Development.
Livaway Suites® Breaks Ground On New Hotel In The Seattle Area
LivAway Suites® has started construction on their next project in Renton, WA, just minutes from SeaTac International Airport and downtown Seattle.
Dale Johnson has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Palladian Hotel Seattle
General Manager Dale Johnson joined Kimpton Palladian Hotel Seattle earlier this year to lead the property's hotel and F&B operations. Dale brings decades of hospitality operations experience, including several years of general manager experience at another Kimpton property in the Pacific Northwest. Dale began his career with Hilton, honing his leadership skills in markets across the United States including at the Embassy Suites in Memphis, DoubleTree in Boston and Campbell, CA, and the Inn at Penn in Philadelphia. Dale joined Kimpton in 2021 as general manager at Kimpton Hotel Vintage in Portland, where he successfully relaun ched the property's food and beverage program. Dale holds a degree from Southern Illinois University and resides in Seattle. In his spare time, Dale is an avid traveler and enjoys photography.
Sonja Chase has been appointed as General Manager at Thompson Seattle
Thompson Seattle is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonja Chase as General Manager. Drawing upon more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Chase will bring innovative ideas and a passion for the Thompson Brand to her role overseeing all operations of the award-winning luxury lifestyle property, located in the heart of downtown Seattle.
Haje Roger Thurau has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue
General Manager Haje Roger Thurau joined InterContinental Hotels in December 2022 to lead the Pre-Opening Team to launch the world's largest and oldest luxury hospitality brand's premier hotel in the Pacific Northwest. Thurau is a 30-year hospitality veteran with international assignments across a variety of upscale business and leisure, convention center, and resort properties with luxury brands around the globe, including Germany, Spain, the Island of Mykonos, the Indian Ocean Islands territory, and various European destinations. He has a passion for the culinary arts and providing impeccable guest experiences. He believes that "The product and its team stand in the foreground, not the GM, as alone you can do a lot, but with the support of a team, you can do extraordinary things." Born in Germany, Thurau now calls Bellevue, WA, home with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys multi-cultural cooking and staying active in a variety of outdoor sports.
Angela Cooper has been named Chef Concierge at InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue
Chef Concierge Angela Cooper is one of only three Les Clefs d'Or members in the state of Washington. Also known as The Golden Keys, Les Clefs d'Or is an elite fraternity of hotel concierges globally connected, committed to professional development, and driven to setting new standards for guest service perfection. Angela brings to her new role more than two decades of hospitality expertise at some of the highest-volume resorts and casinos in the nation, including The Cosmopolitan and Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas, where she played an integral role in maintaining the property's 5-Star status and creating memorable experiences for VIP guests. When not assisting guests, she loves learning about new places and cultures while traveling around the world.
Matt King has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue
Matt King, Director of Sales and Marketing, is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with a strong background in the Bellevue, San Francisco and Seattle markets. With over two decades of experience in the hospitality sector, he has made significant contributions to luxury establishments such as the Lotte Hotel Seattle, where he played a key role in its successful opening in 2020. During his career, Matt also led the sales teams at The Arctic Club, Residence Inn Seattle Convention Center, Hyatt House Bellevue, and Crowne Plaza in Downtown Seattle. Matt holds a degree from Washington State University and resides in North Seattle with his family.
The Hotel Group Celebrates Successful Conversion and Renovation of Hampton Inn by Hilton in Pullman, Washington
The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities (HE), and a leading national hotel management, investment and development company is delighted to announce the successful conversion of the former Holiday Inn Express in Pullman, Washington, to the Hampton Inn by Hilton brand. This strategic conversion and complete hotel renovation underscores The Hotel Group and Hotel Equities' dedication to delivering elevated guest experiences.
Mohammed Khan has been appointed as Director of Operations at Grand Hyatt Seattle
Mohammed Khan, the new director of operations, is a Washingtonian and has worked in hospitality since 2010, starting his career while attending college. He was most recently the assistant director of operations for the Hyatt group, A Seattle Collection, having been promoted to that role from the director of rooms in 2022. Khan is tasked with ensuring the highest levels of guest satisfaction, colleague satisfaction, cleanliness, building functionality, financial success and hospitality, according to the Hyatt tradition.
Manfred Steuerwald has been appointed as General Manager at Grand Hyatt Seattle
Steuerwald has over 40 years of experience working in the hospitality industry. In 1998, he began his Hyatt career working as a sous chef at Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman. Over the ensuing decades, he worked at the Grand Hyatt Kauai in Hawaii, as the executive chef at Manchester Grand Hyatt in California and Hyatt Regency Denver and then as the director of operations at Grand Hyatt Denver and director of food and beverage at Manchester Grand Hyatt. In 2019, Steuerwald transferred to Canada to be the general manager of Hyatt Regency Calgary, a hotel he served in as executive chef 20 years before. Prior to joining the Grand Hyatt Seattle team, he was the general manager of Resort at Squaw Creek, a Destination by Hyatt property.
Chris Jacoby has been appointed as Director of Sales at Grand Hyatt Seattle
Grand Hyatt's new director of sales, Chris Jacoby, has over 20 years of experience working in hotel sales and marketing management in the luxury and lifestyle sector. He brings a passion for branding and positioning to this new role, in which he will focus on reintroducing the property to meeting and event planners and leisure and business travelers as the luxury hotel of choice in Seattle.
IHG Opens First Garner-Branded Hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today celebrates the opening of the first Garner hotel less than three months after the midscale conversion brand's launch. Located in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, Wash., Garner Auburn - Seattle's accelerated conversion and reopening signifies owners' recognition of the brand's strength, revenue potential and offer for travelers in the midscale space.