Historic and legendary Texas hotel, The Driskill, is thrilled to unveil the renovation of 14 guest suites on the historic side of the hotel, as part of an ongoing refresh of the entire property. A stylish testimony to modern Texas charm, the upgraded suites are now available to reserve.
TJ Andrews joined Pathfinder Development June 2021 as the General Manager of Staybridge Suites Houston - Humble Beltway 8 and as a Multi-Family expert to help Business Development break into that sector of hospitality. With over 12 years of hospitality and multi-family experience, TJ will oversee hotel operations at Staybridge Suites Humble and will strategize how the team will take their many years of hotel experience and translate into the multi-family sector.
The City of Conroe is proud to announce the planned early September groundbreaking of Hyatt Regency Conroe and Convention Center. Working with development manager Garfield Public/Private, the City announced Grand Central Park master-planned community will be home to the 250-room upper-upscale Hyatt Regency hotel and convention center. Work began on this ambitious project in 2015 at the direction of the City Council and CIDC; however, it has dramatically accelerated over the last two years.
The former Hyatt Regency property will reopen as the Hilton Richardson Dallas in September of this year.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, a luxury retreat in Austin's Hill Country, is delighted to announce the appointment of Hasan Bas as the Director of Food & Beverage. In his role, Bas is responsible for the overarching food and beverage operations of the resort's seven dining venues including Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar, Bob's Steak & Chop House, Crenshaw's Bar & Eatery, Jim Bob's Lobby Lounge, Nopales, Texas Spice, and Canyons Grill in addition to the Resorts' overall Culinary and Banquets operations. With vast expertise in hospitality management, Bas will assure the resort's dining programs continue to provide exceptional service and detail.
Dallas' historic Warwick Melrose - Dallas is nearing completion of major construction that further cements the landmark Uptown hotel as a top Dallas destination known for its commitment to excellence. Debuting stunning renovations in its 184 spacious guestrooms, suites, and Presidential Suite alongside resort-style amenities, the iconic Warwick Melrose has also added a pool and full-service luxury spa for the first time in its nearly 100-year histo ry, as well as the 6,000-square-foot Turtle Creek Grand Ballroom.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Prism Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Houston West. The opening marks a full circle moment as the property originally opened as a Hyatt Regency hotel in the early 1980s. Ideal for guests seeking a seamless and intuitive experience, the premium hotel sits on Katy Freeway within Houston's Energy Corridor and features 400 rooms, including 44 suites, 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and three food & beverage outlets - a three-meal restaurant, an eclectic lobby bar, and an expansive coffee market.
Thompson Austin and tommie Austin are pleased to announce the appointment of Serena McCabe as area director of sales and marketing. McCabe will be charged with driving top line sales, as well as overseeing marketing and partnerships in her new role at the two highly anticipated and adjoined hotels nestled in downtown Austin's vibrant music and entertainment district. With more than 15 years of sales experience with a specialty in boutique and independent hotels catering to leisure, business and group travelers, McCabe will be an invaluable asset to the hotels' success in both managing the sales team and serving as a Thompson expert, having been with the brand since May 2011.
The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, part of Marriott International Inc., is the go-to destination for meetings and events in the heart of San Antonio on the famed San Antonio River Walk. The property recently underwent extensive renovations, adding even more value for guests looking to plan their next gathering.
Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District, a 214-room hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin.
SRH Hospitality Holdings LLC, a veteran developer of top-tier hospitality brands, and SkyWalker Property Partners LLC will break ground in mid-August on an AC Hotel by Marriott, the first full-service hotel to be developed in downtown Waco since the early 1980s.
Sheri Morgan Muskin has been appointed General Manager of Miraval Austin, the award-winning wellness destination located in the heart of Texas Hill Country. In this new role, Sheri brings more than 35 years of hospitality experience to Miraval Austin and will continue to uphold the destination spa's status as a leader in wellness travel.
W Dallas - Victory welcomes Joseph Cummings as the new Spa Director for AWAY® Spa Dallas, located inside the W Dallas Victory hotel. Cummings brings more than 15 years of luxury spa experience to the role.
The Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District, a 214-room hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin, is opening its doors next week on August 10. Developed by Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC, and with interior design led by Studio 11 Design out of Dallas, TX, the hotel's chic aesthetic captures the colorful vibe of Austin, with a fresh color palette and locally sourced materials.
As business and leisure travel continues to ramp up, 2021 is becoming the year of the "travel reset," where travelers get back on the road and go slower, nearer and more mindfully. As they do, the EVEN Hotels brand is expanding with their first property in Texas - EVEN Hotel Shenandoah - The Woodlands.
As demand for leisure travel steadily increases, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa announces Susan Dickson as Director of Travel Industry Sales, a new position within the resort's sales discipline. Dickson will be the first Director of Travel Industry Sales at the resort and steps into the new role after joining JW Marriott San Antonio as Associate Director of Sales in May 2019.The position focuses on proactively driving leisure transient sales with an emphasis on tour and travel, special corporate accounts, and wholesale, as we ll as targeting the Mexico and South American markets.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, located on 405 acres of Texas landscape lining the Colorado River right outside of Austin and near the city of Bastrop, unveils a multi-million-dollar guestroom renovation. The revitalization was conducted by Stonehill Taylor, a premier hospitality-focused architecture and interior design firm, and features a complete transformation of the hotel's 434 guestrooms and 56 suites.
The culinary team at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas welcomes Yudith Bustos as the new Executive Pastry Chef. Transferring from Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, she brings with her sugar, spice and lifetime of experience. Although her tenure with Four Seasons spans over a decade, she has been making magic in the kitchen for as long as she can remember.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announced a strategic agreement to manage and operate Artista San Antonio with San Antonio-based developer Harris Bay, set to open in July 2023. The hotel will operate under Accor's newest lifestyle brand, Morgans Originals. Built on the heritage of lifestyle hospitality, Morgans Originals properties provide much more than a conventional hotel experience, offering the very best in food, mixology, design and atmosphere. This news comes on the heels of Accor's latest phase of expansion following its acquisition of sbe's hotel brands and its planned joint venture with Ennismore, which will see the creation of one of the world's largest and fastest growing lifestyle operators.
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), a leader in luxury hotel sales for meeting incentives, conventions, and exhibition (MICE), welcomes the addition of Silvia Zamora to the ALHI executive team. As ALHI's new Vice President of Meeting Design and Experience, Zamora will lead and accelerate the company's vision for meetings and events in partnership with more than 250 member hotels and partners.Prior to joining ALHI, Zamora spent seven years at Virtuoso, a global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, where she led the organization's major pivot from in-person to digital events. She also produced the company's well-attended Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas and their International Symposiums, Forum and Chairman events for many years. Zamora culminated her tenure at Virtuoso as the Director of Event Operations.