The Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton is thrilled to welcome Erin Beadle as its new General Manager. Beadle, who brings 17 years of hotel management, operations and sales experience to the role, is tasked with creating and executing strategies that further differentiate the historic property and cementing its world-class guest experience.
Canopy Hotel to Bring 181 New Rooms and Homewood Suites Hotel to Bring 152 New Rooms to Downtown Nashville and The Gulch Neighborhood.
With nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry, Mills joins Luminary Hotel & Co. from the ChampionsGate Country Club in Davenport, Florida, where she served as General Manager. She has previously held roles in the robust Orlando market, including Restaurant Manager at JW Marriott Grande Lakes, and Director of Restaurants at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Mills also served as Director of Food & Beverage at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra from 2014 to 2020, where she made significant contributions to the hotel's culinary excellence. Mills has also been running her own consulting business since 2021, showcasing her dedication to the food and beverage industry. As Director of Food & Beverage at Luminary, Mills will guide the success of all dining outlets and the complex banquet team, working closely with Chef Pankrath.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the grand opening of Sonesta Essential Minot located at 3420 S. Broadway in Minot, North Dakota. With 102 guest rooms, the hotel is the first Sonesta Essential branded hotel in the state of North Dakota.
As expected, U.S. hotel performance was lower than the previous week, but year-over-year comparisons were improved, according to CoStar’s latest data through 30 September. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.24-30 September 2023 (percentage change from comparable week in 2022):
Opened today, Kimpton Hotel Theta, managed by Highgate, is a reimagined 364-room lifestyle hotel that was completely redesigned to blend its modernism roots with high design that evokes a sense of serenity within one of New York City's buzziest neighborhoods. Set in the nexus of Hell's Kitchen and Times Square, the 15-floor hotel is an ideal launch point for exploration for guests looking to stay in the middle of it all but also for an antidote to the city's high-energy surroundings.
Aqua-Aston Hospitality announces Casie Riopta's appointment to general manager at Aston Islander on the Beach. One of the closest resorts to the ocean on Kauai, Aston Islander on the Beach is a peaceful retreat set on six acres of tropical floral gardens amongst the Island's lush Coconut Coast. The property features plantation-style architecture, numerous leisure amenities including an oceanfront pool with whirlpool spas and proximity to Kauai's most popular attractions in the lively town of Kapaa.
A record-breaking summer of travel demand sharpened the impact of government inefficiencies and hassles across the travel system, potentially resulting in air travelers taking an average of two fewer trips per year at a projected total cost of $71 billion to the U.S. economy—according to a new U.S. Travel survey from Ipsos.
Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reports Nashville has seen the highest percent growth at 30.7 percent, with Los Angeles coming in at 22.3 percent over 2022. For the top five performing markets, National Associations took the lead, with Healthcare, Education, and Weddings leading as top industry growth drivers. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform designed to help hoteliers build and protect a hotel’s revenue base.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., an industry leader in the global display market, is elevating experiences at the Hilton Waikiki Beach with a new installation of The Wall All-In-One 4K display. The 146-inch Direct View LED display is now one of the largest displays in Hawaii, offering the hotel’s guests and local customers an inspiring viewing experience with vibrant colors and superior clarity.
The head of Airbnb, the world's largest vacation rental platform, issued a warning to travelers considering a trip to New York City over the next year.
As director of sales, Fagan will spearhead the sales team and assist with generating new business while also leading the property's marketing efforts. Prior to joining The Eliza Jane, Fagan led sales and marketing efforts in several directorial positions at properties including Hotel Tonelle and Holiday Inn Express, St. Charles. Now a New Orleans resident, Fagan brings almost a decade of industry experience and sales knowledge to The Eliza Jane.
Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, has been appointed to manage the Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles/Redondo Beach. This hotel is the ninth managed by Lodging Dynamics in Southern California and one of several Southern California Hotels developed and owned by Mogul Capital.
As managing director, Sams will oversee all day-to-day hotel operations including dining experiences and guest relations. A seasoned hospitality professional, Sams brings more than 15 years of industry expertise to the property. Prior to joining The Eliza Jane, Sams held leadership positions at several renowned properties including Highgate Hotels and Resorts, Sightline Hotels and Remington Hotels, even playing a role in the transition of Dallas' "The Adolphus" property from independent to an Autograph Collection by Marriott.
Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead, the urban lifestyle luxury hotel located in one of Atlanta's most desirable neighborhoods, announces Jason C. Bass as Director of Culture and Programming. In this role, Bass curates a range of culturally diverse programming, oversees community-focused brand strategy and collaborates with external partners to enhance guest experience.
When the Patel family opened a hotel in Dickinson, North Dakota in 2007, they agreed that brand recognition offered by a large franchise chain would be a valuable trade-off to operating independently. After careful analysis, they chose to operate their family hotel as a Quality Inn and Suites with Choice Hotel International Inc. (Choice Hotels). This is similar to the decisions being made by thousands of entrepreneurs each year to become franchisees of large brands instead of working as independent small business owners.
Young is a seasoned hospitality and sales professional, with a passion for creating an enjoyable guest experience and telling a destination's unique story. Prior to DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview, Young served as the senior sales manager for ASM Global, where she successfully leveraged community and corporate connections to spearhead sales and provide maximum venue exposure.
Before joining DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview, Pavone served as the general manager for the DoubleTree Nashville hotel near BNA Nashville Airport, where he effectively led the hotel sales team to ensure exponential pace and revenue within group, corporate and national markets. Prior to this, he served as the pre-opening general manager at the Cyrus Hotel. There, he proved his capability to open properties on time and within budget, as well as ensured all culture and brand standards are in place.
JMBM is pleased to announce that partners Jim Butler, Catherine DeBono Holmes and David Sudeck have been named to EB5 Investors Magazine’s Top 15 Corporate and Securities Attorneys list for 2023.
Mattison Modena has been hired as Special Events Manager at Seacliff Inn. Prior to her new role, Modena was the Office Assistant at Rinaldi Tile and Marble in Watsonville, California. She has also had positions at Stagnaro Bros. and Santa Cruz Apparel.