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Island Hospitality Management Assumes Management of 100-Room Inn of Naples, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Officials of Island Hospitality Management, the premier third-party management company for select-service and upscale, extended-stay hotels, announced that the company has assumed management of the 100-room Inn of Naples Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The property is owned by Mission Hill Hospitality, a leading select service and extended stay hotel investor.

Island Hospitality Management LLC
Naples, Florida, United States
Appointment

Georges Safi has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Born in Lebanon to a family of professionals, Safi was encouraged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine, but he instead contemplated dentistry until a school job fair opened his eyes to the hotel industry. "There was a woman at the fair who worked for a big hotel group," reminisces Safi, "She had a sparkle in her eyes and a real passion for what she did. She invited me to train for a month, and I enjoyed the hotel vibe so much that I chose to pursue hospitality instead."

Four Seasons
Palo Alto, California, United States
Development Pipeline

Aloft Hotel at Fort Lauderdale Airport to Open in November

Starting November 10, 2023, travelers visiting the Fort Lauderdale area will be able to enjoy a convenient stay at the new Aloft Hotel at Fort Lauderdale Airport by Marriott. The 138-room, 14-floor property is located at 501 SE 24th Street, Fort Lauderdale, just 3 ½ miles from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 1 ½ miles from the Port Everglades cruise terminals.

Aloft
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Appointment

Glenn Wentzel has been appointed as Director of Sales at Aloft Denver Downtown

With over 30 years of hospitality experience, Glenn Wentzel will optimize revenue opportunities for Aloft Downtown Denver while continuing to develop the hotel's iconic brand. Glenn has a keen understanding of how operations and sales are interconnected through forecasting and budgeting. He believes that ongoing education and enrichment create well-trained teams that build strong relationships with guests and clients alike and looks forward to implementing this at the hotel.

Marriott
Denver, Colorado, United States
Appointment

Tiffani Timbrook has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Denver Downtown

As General Manager, Tiffani will oversee all operations and programming for Aloft Downtown Denver and manage all daily hotel operations to guarantee superior service and an outstanding experience for guests. She recently joined the hotel team to support the hotel's renovation and act as the liaison between the hotel and the downtown Denver community.

Marriott
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Jackie Flory has been appointed as Director of Spa at Fairmont Austin

Fairmont Austin is delighted to announce the appointment of Jackie Flory as Spa Director of Fairmont Spa Austin. Flory brings over a decade of industry experience to her role at the acclaimed downtown spa, which was named a 2023 Forbes Four-Star Award winner. Most recently, she served as Director of Wellness at Bluejack National, a private residential resort club that is home to Golfweek's No.1 residential course in Texas.

Accor
Austin, Texas, United States
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Development Renovation

Great Wolf Lodge Expands the Family Fun at Its Pocono Mountains Resort with Completion of $125 Million Resort-Wide Transformation

Highlights include seven new slides within a 40,000 square foot extension of the indoor water park, elevated dining options at two new restaurants, a massive outdoor pool and entertainment space, a completely renovated lobby, and expanded room options with 202 new suites and 30 deluxe three-bedroom villas. The $125 million investment by Blackstone and Centerbridge Partners, in the Pocono Mountains resort delivers an additional 300 jobs and bring total number employed to over 1,000. Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains celebrated the completion of an expansive $125 million, top-to-bottom resort transformation that will give families new reasons to visit the beloved indoor water park resort. Actress and Broadway icon Sutton Foster, and renowned interior designer Nate Berkus were on-hand to help celebrate the official launch of the completely reimagined resort, with Berkus cutting the ribbon for the elegantly-appointed three-bedroom Woodland Villas and Foster capping the festivities by launching a spectacular drone show over the resort. 

Great Wolf Resorts
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Appointment

Ernesto Fernandez has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, an upscale resort located just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico and Pier 60, welcomes Ernesto Fernandez as general manager. In his new role, Fernandez will oversee the daily operations of the 286-room resort including the on-site spa, more than 20,000 square feet of functional meeting space, and multiple on-site restaurants.

Hyatt
Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

The Iconic & Historic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to Undergo $180 Million Renovation

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection, Hawaiʻi Islandʻs most iconic and historic resort, announces a $180-million renovation in 2024 that will signal the evolution of its offerings for today's sophisticated travelers - while preserving its remarkable heritage and timelessness that has captivated guests since Laurance S. Rockefeller opened the resort in 1965.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Waimea, Hawaii, United States
Appointment

Janay Holliday has been appointed as Catering Sales Manager at Trilith Guesthouse, A Tribute Portfolio

As Catering Sales Manager, Janay Holliday will conduct day-to-day activities related to catering sales and event efforts for the hotel. Holliday's years of sales experience includes positions as Catering Sales Manager at the Westin Atlanta Airport and Sales Manager for Marriott International, where she sold more than 18 Marriott managed properties in Alabama, Florida, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Nashville.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States
Appointment

Cori Cramsey has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at Trilith Guesthouse, A Tribute Portfolio

Senior Sales Manager Cori Cramsey will manage, coordinate, and execute all hotel sales activities and client relationships. Drawing on more than 10 years in hospitality, Cramsey joins Trilith Guesthouse from the Luminary Hotel & Co., another Mainsail Lodging & Development property located in Fort Myers, Florida, where she played a pivotal role in the hotel's opening. At Luminary, Cramsey served as Catering Sales Manager before accepting a promotion to Senior Sales Manager at Trilith Guesthouse.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States
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Felicia Lyn has been appointed as Director of Entertainment & Business Travel at Trilith Guesthouse, A Tribute Portfolio

Felicia Lyn has been appointed Director of Entertainment & Business Travel and will be responsible for handling sales of all business travel and entertainment opportunities for Trilith Guesthouse and for Epicurean Atlanta, also owned and managed by Mainsail. Lyn has successfully worked her way through the downtown and midtown Atlanta business travel market at several notable hotels, including AC Atlanta Downtown, W Atlanta Midtown, and, most recently, the Bellyard Hotel.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States
Appointment

James Green has been appointed as General Manager at Trilith Guesthouse, A Tribute Portfolio

General Manager James Green will oversee daily business activities, improve business functions, and manage budgets, while developing strategic plans and goals for the hotel. A hospitality veteran with nearly two decades in the industry, Green dedicated 13 years of his career to Starwood Hotels and Resorts, followed by five years with Marriott International. For the past decade, Green has made a significant impact on the Atlanta market, notably with W Hotels. Most recently, he served as General Manager for Wylie Hotel, a boutique hotel in the historic Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States