Hilton West Palm Beach announces the completion of a $25 million property-wide renovation. Led by owner Related Companies, South Florida's visionary development company, the newly transformed hotel is conveniently connected to the Palm Beach County Convention Center and situated steps away from the burgeoning city center, a must-visit destination with a treasure trove of retail, art installations and local community activations.
U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week but showed positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 28 October. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Alila Napa Valley, the premiere luxury retreat tucked into the heart of Northern California's wine country, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Thomas Lents as Culinary Director. In this role, Lents will oversee all food and beverage outlets at Alila Napa Valley, providing strategic direction to the property's culinary team and outlets including its signature restaurant, Acacia House, in-room dining and food and beverage program for meetings and events.
PEG Hospitality Group, a Utah-based, full-service hospitality company, announced today that Jairah Ramirez will serve as the property's Director of Sales. Jairah will join General Manager Eren Bicakci to open The Moxy Phoenix Downtown this winter 2023. Located at 116 South Central Avenue, this playful hotel brand offers guests a unique and exciting guest experience.
Douglas Gaquer brings 16 results-driven years in the corporate restaurant space to his role as opening director of food and beverage at Limón. In addition to management positions with Brinker International and Darden Inc., he has worked in boutique hotels, an ideal combination of experience for his current moment.
Kimberly Hilty brings more than 20 years of hospitality sales and marketing savvy — as well as solid connections within the Naples community — to her role leading the sales effort at the new AC Hotel.
A decade of hospitality success led Kucinski to his current role at Naples' newest lifestyle hotel. He previously served as general manager of AC Hotel Spartanburg in Upstate South Carolina, where his team consistently ranked in the Top 3 in guest satisfaction scores across the entire AC Hotels brand.
Resolute Road Hospitality, a third-party management company founded on the promise to change the way owners think of their management company, announced today the addition of two hotels to its third-party managed portfolio. The properties, both located in Oregon, are owned by Evergreen Hospitality Development Group, a hospitality development and investment firm led by Alkesh Patel. Prior to founding Evergreen Hospitality, Alkesh served as the 2012-2013 Chairman of AAHOA, the world's leading association of hotel owners, with over 18,000 members owning more than 20,000 hotels.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts and Two Roads Development celebrated the groundbreaking of Pendry Tampa and Pendry Residences Tampa, a tremendous milestone for the hotel, featuring 220 guestrooms and a 39-story tower featuring 207 Pendry Residences along Tampa's famed Riverwalk.
HVS, the leader in global hospitality consulting, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristina D'Amico to Managing Director, Leader - Caribbean Region.
Today, Los Angeles city leaders introduced a new ordinance as a compromise to Unite Here Local 11’s “Homeless in Hotels” ballot measure. This new structured program removes significant safety risks for hotel employees and visitors concerned about turning every hotel in Los Angeles into homeless shelters.
Boasting an impressive two-decade tenure in the industry, Choi will oversee the resort's sales and marketing efforts, continuing to drive strategic growth and maximize revenue. Prior, she served as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Laylow, Autograph Collection on Oahu. She has also held Director of Sales and Marketing roles at Hilton Waikiki Beach, Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana in Waikiki. Choi was awarded "Biggest Market Share Increase" by Pyramid Global Hospitality in 2022.
In his new role, Torres will oversee all operations and management of the resort. With 29 years of hospitality experience, Torres' career has spanned an impressive list of countries, including China, Costa Rica, the United States and Mauritius. Prior to joining 'Alohilani Resort, he served as Director of Operations and Interim General Manager at Fairmont Hotel Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, where he oversaw hotel operations and led crucial projects, including a multimillion-dollar hotel renovation. Torres has also held leadership roles with various hotel brands such as Armani Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the challenger in the upscale segment, continues its growth, opening two Cambria Hotels in popular destinations this past October, and breaking ground on two others. The newly opened properties, located in Austin, TX, and Lake Placid, NY, join a collection of more than 60 open Cambria Hotels located around the country and an upscale portfolio of eight brands, including Radisson Blu, the Ascend Hotel Collection, Radisson and Radisson Individuals with hotels around the world.
The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, managed by Twenty Four Seven Hotels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Antonio Morales as general manager of the 87 all-suite, 4.7 acre property. Bringing over 10 years of hospitality expertise, Morales will provide strategic business development to position the recently opened Southern California property as a leader in the Central Coast.
Management Company Opens Retro Hotel Offering + Dining Concept in Charlottesville, VA.
Kasa Living, Inc., the leading tech-powered hospitality brand, today announced the close of a $70 million Series C fundraise. Citi Ventures and FirstMark Capital led the all equity round with participation from new investors New York Life Ventures and Fireside Investments. All major existing investors including RET Ventures, Zigg Capital, and Ribbit Capital participated in the twice upsized and oversubscribed round.
Palm Springs, known for its chic midcentury modern hotels that pay homage to the town's glamorous 1960s era, is about to welcome a new addition to its roster of desert retreats. Life House Palm Springs, set to open its doors on November 2nd, seamlessly blends the allure of Hollywood's golden age with Japanese influences and botanical aesthetics, promising a stay worth adding to your Palm Springs itinerary.
M3 Accounting Services, Inc. (“M3”), the pioneer of hospitality-specific accounting software and the hospitality industry's #1 rated cloud-based accounting, financial reporting, and data management platform, has announced the launch of its new and intuitive, web-based accounting platform, M3 CoreSelect™. Leveraging the voice of the hospitality sector customer, this new, state-of-the-art solution is designed from the perspective of a hotelier and built to facilitate hotel accounting from start to finish. M3’s new CoreSelectTM software introduces a new era of hospitality tech advancement and innovation crafted by hoteliers for hoteliers.
In a move signaling its U.S. market expansion strategy, Parks Hospitality Holdings (PHH), a leading hospitality developer and hotel owner, today confirmed the acquisition of the strategically positioned Boston Park Plaza. Located at 50 Park Plaza in Boston's central Back Bay neighborhood, the 1,060-key property will see the property transition to Hilton Boston Park Plaza as part of a post-acquisition rebranding initiative.