Mohamad Nouhad has been promoted to Hotel Manager at Marina Del Rey Hotel. Prior to his new role, Nouhad was most recently the Director of Front Office at Marina Del Rey Hotel. He was also Director of Housekeeping at Courtyard by Marriott in Culver City.
Angel Gonzalez has been promoted to General Manager at Fireside Inn. Prior to his new role, Gonzalez was Assistant General Manager, Front Office Manager, and Guest Service Agent at Pelican Inn & Suites. His resume includes positions at PRG Hospitality and Evolution Hospitality.
Kenneth Clark has been hired as General Manager at The Wayfarer Downtown LA. Clark has more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He was most recently the General Manager at Cambria Hotel Calabasas. Clark's resume includes positions at Anza Hotel Calabasas, Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Convention Center, Kimpton Hotel Madera, Helix-A Kimpton Hotel, Copley Square Hotel, Johnson & Wales Inn/Hilltop Hotel & Conference Center, and Radisson Hotel Providence Airport.
Pompano Beach will be the first stand‑alone residences to enter the portfolio and cement the picturesque oceanfront village as luxury hotspot
More than seven in ten Americans would be deterred from booking a hotel room in Los Angeles if hotels there are forced to house homeless people next to paying guests. That’s according to a new national poll commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.
Central Oregon is a drive-to destination market situated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Home to twelve cities, this region of Oregon benefits as a popular leisure destination for travelers from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by a diverse natural landscape, Central Oregon welcomes nearly four million overnight visitors per year looking to take advantage of all the area has to offer. In recent years, cities throughout the region have seen significant changes in the travel industry as hotels, businesses, and attractions have weathered the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rosewood Miramar Beach is pleased to announce the promotion of James Verlinden to the position of Director of Food and Beverage, overseeing theResort's outlets including Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star recognizedCaruso's, Michelin New DiscoveryAMA Sushi, Miramar Beach Bar, The Manor Bar, the Resort's banquet operations and private members-only club, Miramar Club. James brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong track record of excellence in the hospitality industry.
Elizabeth Fauerso, long time Pearl and Potluck Hospitality executive, is pleased to announce her new development and experiential design practice, EBF Development and Design Studio. After 11 years with Pearl and more than 25 years in the strategic practice of creating brands and places that matter, Fauerso is stepping out on her own to work with a diverse range of clients and projects in San Antonio and beyond.
The percentage of hotel industry board seats held by Black members and women members, respectively, is going up. That’s according to recent research commissioned by AHLA Foundation and conducted by Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management. The increase exceeds the 2022 average in both categories for firms in the Russell 3000 Index, signaling progress in the effort to diversify corporate boards.
The Kimpton Gray Hotel, a luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of Chicago's Loop neighborhood, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Luis Silva to the team.
U.S. hotel demand declined year over year (YoY) for the third consecutive month – and fourth of the last five. Following the easy Omicron comparisons during Q1 2023, U.S. hotel demand has trended between +0.0% and -1.3% YoY, which has provided an anemic growth trend as the nation resettles into post-pandemic normality.
While there are many ways to experience Oahu, the heart and soul of the island is uncovered by the boots-on-the-ground insights, experiences and insider knowledge that only true neighborhood natives can provide. The antidote to ordinary Oahu itineraries, Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador opened its doors October 1 following a full top-to-bottom, multi-million-dollar reimagination. Formerly known as The Ambassador Hotel Waikiki, the eclectic and spirited hotel debuts as a homebase for visitors looking to experience the island like a local. With views of downtown Waikiki and the Pacific Ocean, the property features an array of room types, creative design, unique programming and easy access to the island's legendary outdoor activities.
Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) announced strategic changes to its leadership team effective October 1, 2023. Louise Bang, who until now served as Regional Vice President of Sales and Distribution for the region, will become Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, taking over from Diana Plazas-Trowbridge, who advanced her career within the company to the role of Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader, and will now oversee Marriott International's Select Service brands globally.
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Ferguson as the property's new director of marketing. For more than a decade, Ferguson has played integral roles at Four Seasons hotels and resorts across the country, working with award-winning teams in Baltimore, St. Louis, Jackson Hole, Vail, and at One Dalton Street, Boston. His wealth of experience within the Four Seasons brand is invaluable to his new role as director of marketing at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, where he will drive revenue for Louisiana's only AAA Five Diamond hotel as they continue to take luxury in the Crescent City to a whole new level.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement today in support of the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, which was introduced in the House by Reps. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Kevin Kiley (CA-03), and Michelle Steel (CA-45).
Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk opened the doors of its newest property under the brand's Gen 2.0 model, WaterWalk Jacksonville, on October 2. Located at 8895 Perimeter Park Blvd. in Jacksonville, the property blends the best of an upscale extended-stay hotel and home with fully furnished 'STAY' units and ready-to-furnish 'LIVE' units.
Based on a sample of more than 3,000 hotels from CBRE’s Trends® in the Hotel Industry database, U.S. hotel property tax expenditures averaged $2,626 per available room (PAR) in 2022. This is 10.8% less than the $2,943 PAR recorded in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Concurrently, the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for these same properties fell by 1.7%.
Charlestowne Hotels, a leading hospitality management company, today announces its continued expansion in the Midwest with the management takeover of The H Hotel in Midland, Michigan—its first property in the state and seventh in the region.
Aligned Hospitality Management has expanded its presence in Arizona and continued its rapid growth by adding two properties to its portfolio. This expansion not only underlines the company's growing footprint in the Arizona market but also underscores the continued trust owners have in Aligned's expertise and third-party management capabilities. With these portfolio additions, Aligned manages nearly 20 properties across various markets.
As we enter the final quarter of the year, is this recession still happening? And what does this mean for travel?