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Cambria Hotels Continues to Grow Austin, Texas Presence with Groundbreaking

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to rapidly expand around the country with the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown in Austin, Texas. The 14-story, 212-room hotel is expected to open in the summer of 2023, joining other properties in the state capital that are anticipated to open this year, including the Cambria Hotel Austin Airport and Cambria Hotel North Austin Near The Domain. The brand currently has six open hotels across the state located in Dallas, Houston, McAllen, Plano, Richardson and Southlake. Representatives from Choice Hotels, developer Stratus Development Partners, and local dignitaries attended the groundbreaking to commemorate the occasion.

Kip Reuman has been appointed as Destination Sales Executive at The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is pleased to announce Kip Reuman has accepted the position of Destination Sales Executive which completes the resort's sales team.Kip Reuman previously served in the role of the resort's Director of R oom Operations and looks forward to shifting his focus to group sales. His responsibilities include showcasing the resort to group customers such as meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions, travel companies, tour operators, and corporate events. Reuman has held many titles within the Marriott family of brands and others, from Front Office Manager to General Manager. His energy and enthusiasm make him a natural fit for his new role as Destination Sales Executive for the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.

Jennifer Caldwell has been appointed as Director of Group Sales at Sheraton Dallas

Sheraton Dallas welcomes Jennifer Caldwell as the new Director of Group Sales. Caldwell began her career with Marriott 21 years ago and joins Sheraton Dallas from her previous position as Associate Director of Sales at Marriott Rivercenter & Riverwalk, where she led key members of the sales team and managed the Texas citywide market.As the Director of Group Sales at Sheraton Dallas, Caldwell will be responsible for leading the p roperty's group sales efforts and building long-term, value-based customer relationships that align with and achieve booking and sales objectives.

Loews Hotels & Co Breaks Ground on New $550 Million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center

Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), has officially broken ground on the new $550 million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. Executives from the company were joined by Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, former Mayor Jeff Williams, Chairman & Managing Partner of the Texas Rangers Ray Davis, The Cordish Companies' Director of Communications, Cari Furman, along with members of the Arlington City Council and other community and business leaders, to recognize and celebrate this milestone.

Cristina Scott has been appointed as Head of Financial Services Unit at CWT in America

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, today announces the appointment of Cristina Scott as Head of its Financial Services unit effectively immediately. Based in Southlake, Texas, Cristina will report to Nick Vournakis, Head of the CWT Global Customer Group. Prior to her appointment, Cristina was Vice President of Global Operations at CWT Meetings & Events, the award-winning global corporate meetings & events management service.

Cindy Estis Green has been named Recipient of the 2021 Vanguard Award at HSMAI

Congratulations to our CEO & Co-Founder, Cindy Estis Green, honored with the HSMAI Vanguard Award for Achievement in Revenue Optimization! As a company our mission is to continue and grow Cindy's trailblazing work in Hotel Commercial Revenue Strategy. We appreciate the support of all our industry partners and advocates. Forged with Cindy's spirit we are committed to the long term health of the industry and are dedicated to growing profit.

Stephanie Summerall has been appointed as Area Director of Sales and Marketing at C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton

Combine vision, leadership, and tenacity, and you have Stephanie Summerall. Acting as Area Director of Sales and Marketing at C. Baldwin, Stephanie takes on challenging responsibilities, such as managing and developing sales and marketing programs and establishing effective objectives that increase awareness of and subsequently bolster the hotel, its activities, its culinary services, and its personnel.

David Tinsley has been appointed as General Manager of Food and Beverage Operations at C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton

Instead of playing in the street with his friends when he was a kid, Detroit native David Tinsley, general manager of food and beverage operations at the C. Baldwin Hotel, would often coerce his friends into catching the bus with him so they could all hang out in the lobby of Detroit's Hyatt Regency, where, while drinking many a bottle of "pop," David and his friends would relish in the cool vistas of the iconic refurbished hotel. It makes sense then that David, who majored in business administration at the University of Detroit Mercy, eventually found his way into the hotel industry.

Rafael Villalpando has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Toro Toro, Four Seasons Hotel Houston

The highly anticipated Toro Toro pan-Latin steakhouse by Chef Richard Sandoval introduces Chef Rafael Villalpando as its new Chef de Cuisine. The sumptuous restaurant will be open to the public this fall. Chef Villalpando brings years of experience in the restaurant and hotel industry to downtown Houston, as well as a deep passion for modern Mexican and Latin cuisine, as Villalpando spent several years in Mexico.

Nicholas Trosien has been appointed as Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas is rounding out its team of exceptional culinary talent with the appointment of Nicholas Trosien as the new Executive Sous Chef, effective August 2021. His Four Seasons career has taken him far and wide from Palm Beach and Singapore to Dubai and most recently, Toronto, before finding his home in the Lone Star State at Texas' original urban resort.

Aaron Ide has been appointed as General Manager at Thompson Dallas

Downtown Dallas' newest luxury hotel announces Aaron Ide as the general manager of the first Thompson Hotel in Texas, located in the newly transformed iconic First National Bank building, now known as The National. Aaron's extraordinary background includes over 20 years in luxury hospitality in a variety of roles. As General Manager, he will lead the team to create innovative programming along with exceptional service focused on enhancing the guest experience.

AC Hotel Austin Hill Country set to Open in Southwest Austin Fall 2021

AC Hotel Austin Hill Country, situated in the beautiful central Texas foothills yet only minutes from downtown Austin, is set to open this fall. The anticipated new hotel features contemporary, European-influenced design, signature beverage & food programming, and thoughtful amenities, catering to locals and travelers alike. The hotel is located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in Southwest Austin, and will serve as an anchor to Lantana Place, a unique and upscale retail center that offers shopping, dining, entertainment, boutique fitness options, beauty salons and much more. Atlanta-based Peachtree Hotel Group will manage the new hotel, focusing on providing guests intuitive service and a seamless experience.

New Waterloo Announces Albert Hotel On Historic Main Street In Fredericksburg, Texas

New Waterloo , an independent hospitality development, design, and management company, is announcing its latest project, Albert Hotel. Located at 242 East Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas, Albert Hotel is a historic preservation effort with four late 19th century buildings and a newly constructed hotel with event, spa, and restaurant space. Slated to open in late summer 2022, Albert Hotel is named for architect, historic preservationist, and general man-about-town Albert Kiedel, who left quite an impression on the city of Fredericksburg. Albert's great-grandfather Dr. Wilhelm Keidel came to Fredericksburg as the town doctor and judge in 1847, the year after the town was founded. His father, Victor Keidel, was a doctor and pharmacist beloved by the community, famous for riding his palomino at the head of the centennial parade. The hotel is located on the site where the Keidel family pharmacy and homestead remain, both of which will be integrated into the new site plan.