Rivers Casino Philadelphia is "powering up" its hotel plans. The casino announced that it will open a 62-suite boutique luxury hotel inside The Battery, the mixed-use lifestyle campus underway on Beach Street in Fishtown.
Enjoy the Land of Enchantment in the newly redesigned guest accommodations at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque. Operated by award-winning Atrium Hospitality, our centrally located hotel in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, has completed a four-phase, multimillion-dollar transformation of all 261 two-room guest suites. Alpharetta, Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation's largest hotel operators, manages a portfolio of more than 80 hotels in 28 states and approximately 3 million square feet of event space.
Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reports June meeting and event volume is up 30.3 percent over June 2022. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform designed to help hoteliers build and protect a hotel’s revenue base.
Aqua-Aston Hospitality announces Cherie Frost's appointment to general manager at Aston at the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach. The leisure beachfront property set along Maui's coveted Kaanapali Beach shoreline offers travelers the comfort of condominium style accommodations with the convenience of hotel amenities.
Park Lane New York, a Highgate-managed hotel positioned on Billionaire's Row, is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new Managing Director & Vice President of Operations, Niles Harris.The esteemed industry veteran is no stranger to the Highgate family, having previously spent four years as Managing Director of Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, where his outstanding work and dedication was recognized with the coveted "Make Your Mark" General Manager of the Year Award. During his time there, Harris was also appointed as Chairman of the technology committee on the General Manager's Leadership Council.Harris has relocated from Los Angeles, where he was Area General Manager of InterContinental, and was named Outstanding General Manager of the Year in 2023 by the Hotel Association of Los Angeles. He is excited to bring his skill and expertise to the Park Lane New York team.
Hotel Moraine, a new waterfront resort out on the North Fork (the b-side of the Hamptons), has officially opened its doors. From the owners of Croteaux, the country's only all-rose vineyard, the property is set on three acres along the Long Island Sound.
Lotte New York Palace today announces the appointment of Jordan Howell to the position of Hotel Manager. Mr. Howell, who brings a wealth of operational knowledge, as well as many years of experience in the hospitality industry, joined Lotte New York Palace on June 1, 2023. In his role, Jordan will be instrumental in driving service excellence and overseeing the property's operational areas.
Jack Benton has been named as the new director of sales at the 188-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown, which is tentatively scheduled to open winter 2023. Benton will lead all strategic sales and marketing endeavors while supporting the hotel's mission to provide outstanding service to guests. Located at 192 Haywood St., the hotel is owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group.
Mission Hill Hospitality, a leading select service and extended stay hotel investor, announced it has acquired two select service Marriott hotels located in Clearwater Beach, Florida: the 144-key AC Hotel Clearwater Beach and the 139-key Courtyard Clearwater Beach. Terms are undisclosed.
Level Hotels & Furnished Suites announced that their newest property in Hollywood, California will be open to the public starting this fall. This luxurious property will be open for extended stays of 30+ days, perfect for anyone who is traveling for work or looking to explore the city in a new way.
The design-forward C. Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston is proud to announce the appointment of Gonzague "G" Sallo as general manager of food & beverage. In his new role, Sallo will oversee all culinary operations at the C. Baldwin, including managing on-site dining concepts, Rosalie Italian Soul and The Lobby Bar, hiring and training personnel, and designing menus alongside Chef Chris Cosentino.
The latest chapter of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples' storied history has arrived, as the luxury Florida resort is now open and welcoming its Ladies and Gentlemen, loyal guests, and the Naples community home once again. The legendary beachfront resort has unveiled a dramatic transformation including the addition of the new Vanderbilt Tower, which features an expansive new Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and more than seventy club-level guestrooms, along with a new resort lobby, and three new dining experiences. The transformed resort also presents new outdoor spaces including new pools, bungalows, and cabanas along with extensive redesigns to all 474 guest rooms and suites.
Avi Phookan is a veteran hotelier with international and state-side experience, joining Four Seasons as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Lanai. Prior to that he held a series of progressive roles, starting in food and beverage with The Ritz-Carlton in Grand Cayman and traveling to properties from Dubai and Doha to New Orleans, Charleston and Alaia Belize, including multiple pre-opening projects.
With a more than two decade-long career with Four Seasons, David Emig has a wealth of experience at properties around the globe, most recently as Resort Manager of the wellness retreat at Sensei Lanai. He has held a number of senior management positions in diverse locations including the Maldives, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Austin. Sensei Lanai is the first wellness retreat in the Four Seasons portfolio, bringing a wellness intention to all areas of the operation. Emig knows how to coordinate the finer points of the first-of-its-kind partnership that brought the two together, with a focus on guest experience and service culture.
Jimmy Georgantas brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic leadership to The Neighborhood Hotel®. Leveraging his understanding of market trends, financial management and real estate operations, Jimmy focuses on acquisitions, investment management while executing effective financial strategies for the firm. Jimmy is committed to developing a cohesive financial strategy aligning with ECG's overall mission and core values to deliver exceptional guest experiences and investment performance on behalf of stakeholders.
Timbers Kaua'i at Hōkūala, the award-winning, oceanfront resort community, has promoted Chef Alex Amorin to the position of executive chef. Following his successful tenure as chef de cuisine, Chef Amorin's ascension to this esteemed role promises to further enhance the property's reputation for delivering innovative, farm-to-fork fare. Marked by Chef Amorin's vision for celebrating local flavors, global influences, and the joy of shared dining experiences, Timbers Kaua'i at Hōkūala anticipates an exciting new chapter for Hualani's Restaurant.
Mar Monte Hotel, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, today announces the appointment of Sean Conway as Executive Chef. In his new role, Conway will oversee the hotel's two restaurants, costa Kitchen & Bar and Café Lido, as well as other culinary initiatives on property from weddings and events to culinary programming and partnerships.
While growth in the life sciences, energy, education, and manufacturing industries is contributing to Charlotte’s rise, it’s the financial services/fintech industry that gives the city its power to the throne. Bank of America, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo all have either a headquarters office or a regional hub in the Queen City.
Newport Hospitality Group (NHG), a leading hotel management company in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Home2 Suites by Hilton Fayetteville North, bringing NHG’s total number of rooms in the market to 338. This all-suite hotel joins the group's successful properties in the area, Candlewood Suites Fayetteville, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Fayetteville North, reinforcing Newport's strong commitment to the Fayetteville market.
Based on our February 2023 Hotel Horizons® report, CBRE is forecasting that total hotel revenue for the average U.S. hotel returned to pre-COVID levels in 2022. This occurred despite the fact that the average occupancy for U.S. hotels is not expected to exceed 2019 levels until 2026.