The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, a AAA Five Diamond luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown and overlooking the historic Boston Common, is pleased to announce that Marriott hotel veteran Joel Eugene has been appointed new Executive Sous Chef. In this role, Chef Eugene will oversee all menu creation and execution for the hotel's award-winning food and beverage outlets Artisan Bistro and Avery Bar.
Remington Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, today announced its agreement to manage operations at Senna House Hotel located in Scottsdale, Arizona, marking the company’s first property in Scottsdale and fourth in Arizona. The collaboration also underscores Remington's ongoing expansion into the lifestyle hotel sector. This is Remington’s second partnership with hotel owner OpWest Partners, a multi-disciplined investment and development firm focusing on real estate and lifestyle assets.
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is thrilled to announce a spectacular multi million dollar renovation to the Marina Tower that will elevate the modern yet timeless design and create an environment where guests feel at ease, whether working, meeting or relaxing. The property is launching its newest chapter as the fully transformed Sheraton Resort & Marina in early 2024. Drawing on its roots as a community hub for locals and guests, the redesign of The Marina Tower, focuses on the hotel's public spaces and reimagining Sheraton as the future of the world's gathering place.
The Slate Denver, Tapestry Collection by Hilton pays homage to the building’s original past as a school with thoughtful touches.
RobertDouglas announced today that it represented MCR in its sale of three premium select-service properties to the Braintree Group, which will be managed by Resolute Road Hospitality, The Braintree Group’s preferred management team.
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, announced its first fully woman-owned franchise since launching its new RIDE with Red RoofSM initiative. The property is a Red Roof Inn & Suites conversion located in Richland, Miss., and is the second hotel in owner Kalpana Patel’s portfolio. It brings the number of Red Roof properties owned or partially owned by women to more than 35%.
Known for its beautiful beaches stretching along the Atlantic Ocean, the Jersey Shore comprises four diverse counties, each with its own distinct character and attractions. Featuring all types of lodging, from economy motels to luxury beachfront resorts, the Jersey Shore is a hot spot for many leisure travelers seeking a coastal getaway during the summer months.
Known as “The South’s Grand Hotel, The Peabody Memphis, a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated property, is an icon in Tennessee. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel is home to five resident Mallard ducks that march daily through its lobby following their Duckmaster. Operating a property of this stature takes precision and hospitality excellence – especially when it comes to financial matters. For the last 20 years, The Peabody has relied on Aptech to automate its enterprise accounting processes. This month, the property will go live with Aptech’s budgeting and forecasting solution, Targetvue, to give its accounting team “one version of the truth.”
While the days are longer, summer months can seem shorter as we strive to squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of them before the weather turns. For families, the speed at which the summer months move can feel even faster with children out of school and running from activity to activity. That’s why many choose to unplug from the daily hustle and bustle, pack their bags and head out to explore new horizons with loved ones – because creating cherished memories together is a priceless treasure and increasingly, Airbnb is helping to facilitate these memorable trips. In the US:
Chinmai is a seasoned travel industry professional with more than two decades of global experience in the fields of Travel Technology, Electronic Distribution and Commercial optimization. Before joining Sabre, Chinmai served as President-Americas for RateGain. Before that, he was the Chief Revenue Officer of Taj Hotel Group (IHCL) where he held group level responsibility for global sales, marketing, revenue management, distribution, digital, loyalty & analytics. He has also held leadership roles with companies like Starwood Capital Group based in Paris, Wyndham Hotel Group in New Jersey, Joie de Vivre Hotels (now part of Hyatt) in San Francisco and with Expedia Inc. in Bellevue, WA.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the shore of North Lake Tahoe, announces Pascal Dupuis as general manager. Dupuis joins the property from Andaz Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico. In his new role, Dupuis oversees the daily operations of the 422-room resort, including the full-service Stillwater Spa, 65,000 square feet of functional meeting space, and multiple on-site restaurants.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is pleased to announce that it has hired Scott Steffek as Director of Vibe, a brand new position created by the luxury resort to further elevate strong guest connections and foster memorable stays.
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago is proud to announce Niek Mestdagh as the property's new general manager. Mestdagh brings more than two decades of industry expertise and has successfully led teams at premier hotels and resorts in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, Nashville and throughout the United Kingdom.
Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton in Davenport, Florida. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 128 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. General Manager Kari Hall-Adams leads the management team at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando South Davenport for Texas Western Hospitality.
Labor Day is the perfect holiday to go camping, relax at the beach, and plan last-minute vacations before the summer ends. It’s also an opportune time for hoteliers to capture these last-minute bookings.
Nashville-based Graduate Hotels has unveiled its 2023 brand campaign, “Generation G,” the brand’s most comprehensive campaign to date. Inspired by the Graduate Hotels community, Generation G celebrates the common threads of the lifelong student experience: curiosity, adventure, and enthusiasm for life. g, welcoming people from all stages of life to experience the best of the world’s most vibrant college towns. Graduate Hotels have become the backdrop for building life’s most meaningful memories—Generation G celebrates the timeless traits that define and connect all Graduate guests. Anyone who considers themselves curious, an adventurer, a lifelong learner, and a lover-of-life is part of Generation G.
MCR — the country's 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the iconic Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City. MORSE Development, which developed the experiential TWA Hotel at New York City's JFK Airport, will bring back the magic and glamour of the five-star hotel, which has been closed since 2020. An extensive renovation will revitalize the lobby, the first-floor restaurants and bars, and the hotel's 197 guestrooms and suites. The spectacular 7,000-square-foot rooftop bar — the only venue with a view of the exclusive Gramercy Park — will also receive a full restoration.
A decade ago, hotelier Alex Ohebshalom returned to New York after a year-long solo backpacking trip around the world. Back in his hometown, Ohebshalom eventually channeled his curiosity for travel and design into The Fifth Avenue Hotel, which opens to visitors this fall.
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the U.S. remains the preferred choice for shopping holidaymakers, as revealed at Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in Las Vegas, from 13 to 18 August.
Rohit Radhakrishnan joins the Embassy Suites team with more than a decade of experience.