Europeans first settled in the city that would become Charleston over 350 years ago. Charleston’s rich history is one of the drivers of its thriving tourism sector, which tallied 7.68 million visitors in 2022. In the hospitality industry, Charleston continues to make history, while local initiatives are also making strides to preserve it.
The Gwen (521 N. Rush St., Chicago), a Luxury Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the promotion of Fantasy Greene. In this new leadership role as Director of Sales and Marketing, Greene will work alongside General Manager Iris Junge and oversee all sales and marketing initiatives for The Gwen, one of Chicago's premiere luxury hotels.
Opening in Denver in Summer 2024, the Environmentally-Forward 265-Room Hotel Shares a First Look at Interiors by Wildman Chalmers Design - Designed to Complement the Biophilic Architecture by Studio Gang.
Sage Hospitality Group and The Rally Hotel, located in Denver's entertainment mega, McGregor Square, announced today that Marie DeLibero has been appointed General Manager. Previously Hotel Manager of The Rally, DeLibero is equipped with nearly a decade of hospitality experience within the destination and will oversee all aspects of operations in her new role at The Rally, from day-to-day staff and guest management to serving as an ambassador for the hotel and destination.
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The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) named three new trustees to its board during its October annual meeting: Arash Azarbarzin, Kyle Connaughton, and Adam Crocini.
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) named three new trustees to its board during its October annual meeting: Arash Azarbarzin, Kyle Connaughton, and Adam Crocini.
PM Hotel Group, a leading hotel management company based in greater Washington, D.C., has been chosen to take over management of the Holiday Inn Dallas Market Center. Known for its commitment to excellence, PM Hotel Group is poised to implement proven strategies and operational efficiencies to ensure the success of the hotel. The addition of Holiday Inn Dallas Market Center to the PM Hotel Group portfolio marks the continued expansion of the company’s presence in Texas.
Today at 10:15 a.m. ET in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building, American Hotel & Lodging Association Board Member and Principal of Sita Ram LLC Jagruti Panwala will testify before Congress in opposition to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposal to raise the overtime salary exemption threshold for executive, administrative, and professional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced its successful implementation of a robust network of security camera solutions at Shephard’s Beach Resort in Clearwater, Florida. An upscale location featuring breathtaking views that attract a diverse range of guests from across the globe, Shephard’s Beach Resort through its latest technology investment with HIS can now ensure that each visitor obtains the relaxation and peace of mind that is essential to enjoying their stay experience.
A new urban retreat is coming to Honolulu's revitalized city center, AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu, set to open December 12, 2023. The first AC hotel on the island of Oahu and one of the first business-traveler-driven concepts in the area, AC Hotel Honolulu is a 112-room boutique hotel located in the heart of Honolulu's business district. Set near Oahu's Chinatown, this new hotel has easy access to the vibrant nightlife, art, and a budding restaurant scene. The new, modern hotel will feature a robust food and beverage program with a hidden speakeasy and signature elements of the AC Hotel brand - thoughtfully designed accommodations, curated public spaces, and intuitive technology.
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Marta Hagan as director of sales and marketing of Viceroy Santa Monica and Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica. Bringing nearly 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry to this role, Hagan is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all marketing and sales activities.
Thompson Central Park New York announces today the appointment of David Joo as the hotel's Executive Chef, overseeing culinary direction for the luxury lifestyle property's renowned food and beverage program, from the signature restaurant Parker's, curating the offering in the exclusive Upper Stories Lounge, to in-room dining, catering and events.
Interior Image Group (IIG), a leading name in interior design and procurement for the hospitality industry, continues to expand by adding four new clients to its full-service portfolio. As the firm continues to experience remarkable growth, this expansion highlights its commitment to delivering memorable design experiences within the hospitality industry.
Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in hotel management and development, continues to expand into key American markets with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Its second property in Florida, the Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral is the perfect destination for business travelers and vacationing families—just steps away from the renowned Kennedy Space Center, cruise ports, popular beaches and nearby amusement parks. With 150 rooms and 36 suites, the newly opened property welcomed its first guest on October 12 of this year. The Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral offers a range of family-friendly amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, private pool cabanas, business space, extensive fitness center and complimentary breakfast to set guests up for a day filled with adventure.
Virgin Hotels New York City, part of the luxury-lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Luna as General Manager. In her new role, Denise will oversee the operations of the 460-room hotel located in the heart of Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood. She will manage all departments, strategic planning, team development, and community engagement to further establish the hotel as a premier destination for both New Yorkers and out of town visitors, and continue ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction and quality of service.
Jon Park, joins Lotte Hotel Seattle as Senior Sous Chef, to work closely in the kitchen creating new recipes. Previously, he served as the Sous Chef at Seattle Tennis Club and Sous Chef at Bunsoy and Purple Cafe & Wine Bar in Seattle. He began his career at Chiso Sushi and graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Park has experience with staff training, special events and catering, food plating and presentation, culinary trends, and more. He is passionate about not only providing guests a delicious meal, but providing them a memorable dining experience.
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) is proud to announce its newest higher education partnership with the University of South Carolina. Through this collaboration, the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management at the university will co-create research projects with the Alliance, aimed at advancing the vision of Net Positive Hospitality for the industry.
NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, today announced the acquisition of the Holiday Inn St. Petersburg West. Located at 1200 34th Street North, the 129-room hotel will be managed by Genuine Hospitality Group of St. Louis, Missouri.
Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Noble House Hotels & Resorts, a curated collection of award-winning boutique hotels, luxury resorts, and unforgettable adventures, has selected Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) for its property management system (PMS) of record. The organization decided to remove its existing PMS system and fully standardize on the Infor cloud-based platform in 2023. Noble House has already completed successful go-lives at 10 properties, with an additional 12 slated for 2024. With Infor, Noble House has instant access to modern technology to unify and refine operations, deliver superior guest experiences, and implement and execute intelligent strategy to continue to deliver the unexpected to guests at its hand-selected portfolio of experience-driven hotels and resorts.