American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out today in support of the No Hidden FEES Act, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Kathy Castor, D-Fla.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta, the epitome of luxury lifestyle accommodations nestled in the vibrant heart of Buckhead, today announced they’ve hired Resonate, an esteemed boutique marketing communications firm as their agency of record.
The new citizenM hotel, situated at Meta's campus designed by Frank Gehry, showcases the brand's signature high-tech style. This 32nd global property, developed with the architectural expertise of concrete and Baskervill, utilized sustainable modular construction methods.
The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy is the result of a full-scope reno of the former National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame building. Thirty-five suites (studio, one and two bedrooms) offer full kitchens and a mid-century Italian meets sleek urban loft vibe.
Nicole Dichirico has been hired as Assistant General Manager at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach. Dichirico was most recently the Sales, Events, Marketing & Social Media Manager at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa. She was also a Front Desk Supervisor at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa and a Front Desk Supervisor at Courtyard by Marriott in San Luis Obispo.
Harrison Hardin has been promoted to General Manager at Quality Inn & Suites Hermosa Beach. Most recently, Hardin was a Guest Services Manager at Pacifica Hotels since October 2015. Hardin was also a Financial Administrative Specialist at L.A International in Paris, France.
The Omni Grove Park Inn held its highly anticipated Annual National Gingerbread House Competition™, yesterday which included 200 entries from over 22 states and Guatemala. Contestants spanned across adult, teen, youth and children categories all competing for a chance to win a piece of more than $40,000 in cash and prizes.This year’s winners, the Difficult Dessert Devotees were a niece and aunt baking duo from North Carolina, and it was their third year competing and first time winning the competition. The furthest traveled competitor was Beatriz Mejia who traveled 4,234 miles from Guatemala to participate in this year’s competition.
Laura Mascari has been hired as Sales Manager at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort. Prior to her new role, Mascari was a Sales Professional at BRE Hotels & Resorts. Her resume includes stops at Hilton, Mauna Kea Resort, Sheraton, Balboa Bay Resort, and more.
June Kuglin has been hired as General Manager at The Riviera Beach House. Kuglin has more than 30 years of experience working in the hospitality industry. Her resume includes stops at LaBellasera Hotel/Hampton Inn Paso Robles, Pelican Inn & Suites, Hilton Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, World Mark by Wyndham, and Polo Towers - Diamond Resorts. Kuglin most recently was the Dual Property General Manager for LaBellasera Hotel/Hampton Inn Paso Robles.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today unveiled its vision to transition Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts into a world-class entertainment destination, MGM Empire City, if awarded a commercial casino license for its historic Yonkers, New York site. Key elements of the phase one design include a comprehensive casino floor redevelopment and expansion, 5,000-capacity entertainment venue, state-of-the-art BetMGM sportsbook, food and beverage outlets by celebrated chefs, cocktail bars and lounges, technologically advanced meeting spaces and more.
Golda Escalante has been hired as General Manager at The Wayfarer SLO, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Prior to her new role, Escalante was General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites, General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast, General Manager at Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton in Las Vegas-Henderson, Resort Manager at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and more.
Chris Lee has been hired as Hotel Manager at Hotel Belamar. Lee has more than 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry. He was most recently Corporate Development and Operations Manager at YHB Hospitality Group. Lee's resume includes positions at DBA Polynesian Residences Hotel, DBA Holiday Inn Hotel Long Beach Airport, Malibu Beach Inn, Hilton Universal City, and more.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announces the Career Achievement Awardees for the Albert E. Koehl Award for Hospitality Marketing and the Winthrop W. Grice Award for Hospitality Public Relations. These awards recognize individuals who have spent a major portion of their careers in the hospitality and travel profession and have contributed to the betterment of the industry in a significant and lasting way, over an extended period of time.
As expected due to the Thanksgiving holiday, U.S. hotel performance fell from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 25 November. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.19-25 November 2023 (percentage change from comparable week in 2022)
TPG Hotels, Resorts, & Marinas is a premier hotel management company, operating hotel properties throughout the United States at all chain scales. By combining decades of industry experience with world-class technology, TPG Hotels & Resorts brings the best solutions to drive profitability for its clients and their portfolios.
Today Visa (NYSE: V) announced the results of its 2023 U.S. edition of the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study, revealing emerging trends in consumer behaviors and preferences for outbound and inbound cross-border travel. Travel has surged post-COVID and there are no signs of retreating, despite rising costs. According to U.S. Travel Association’s recent Travel Price Index1, travel costs have increased 4.4%, and while most Americans surveyed by Visa (73%) notice an increase in costs, only 6% of travelers plan to cancel or delay their plans.
106 Jefferson, a Curio Collection hotel by Hilton, managed by Valor Hospitality Partners announced today the appointment of Laura Morgan as director of sales and marketing. The 115-room lifestyle hotel in downtown Huntsville pays homage to the history, culture and charm of the city, featuring design nods to its space roots. Morgan brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to the property. As Director of Sales and Marketing, she will work with all departments at the hotel to plan and promote 106 Jefferson in the local community and nationally to potential guests. She'll also manage an award-winning sales team with a primary focus on revenue generation. Prior to joining the 106 Jefferson team, Morgan served as the director of sales at various hotels in Alabama, including Homewood Suites, Embassy Suites and Courtyard by Marriott Hoover. After spending over a decade in Birmingham, she's thrilled to be a part of the Huntsville community again.
NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, today announced the acquisition of the Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice. Located at 400 Commercial Court, the 83-room hotel will be managed by Genuine Hospitality Group of St. Louis, Missouri.
Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, today announces the rebranding of Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel in Key West, Florida, to La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection. Remington Hospitality, which managed the property previously, will continue its reputation of excellence in conjunction with sister company Premier, which is spearheading the renovation’s interior design, procurement, and project management. The project is slated for completion in early 2024.
Hyatt's first upper-midscale extended-stay brand experiencing growing pipeline with strong interest from developers.