The St. Regis Bal Harbour, the exquisite Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort celebrating its 10th anniversary year, is pleased to welcome Adrian Colameco as its new executive chef. Colameco brings a decade of elite culinary experience to the resort's exquisite dining concepts including Atlantikós, The St. Regis Bar, BH Burger Bar, and La Gourmandise.
Last week, local dignitaries and hospitality professionals gathered in Downtown Miami to celebrate the official grand opening of The Elser Hotel & Residences with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was officiated by Highgate, the hotel's management company, alongside national developer PMG, Canadian real estate private equity firm Greybrook, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and Government Liaison Tomas Alcala.
The Inn on Fifth & Club Level Suites, a Noble House Hotels & Resorts property, located in the heart of downtown Naples, Florida, proudly announces the appointment of Maria Hamilton as General Manager. In her new role, Hamilton will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, including sales and marketing, food and beverage, hiring and training of new staff, and guest and employee satisfaction at the iconic 119-room boutique hotel.
Epicurean Atlanta welcomes Chef Henry Tapia as its new executive chef. As an opening chef during the food-focused hotel's inception, Tapia returns in his new role to oversee all culinary operations at the property, including three dining concepts and 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.
AKA's Sophisticated Hotel Residence in West Palm Beach Will Open December 1 for Weekly and Monthly Stays.
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today they have started a transformational renovation of the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, located in Boca Raton, Florida. The company is dedicating tens of millions of dollars to the renovation that will focus on all aspects of the property, including guestrooms, guest corridors, club lounge, meeting spaces, lobby, fitness center, elevators, resort-style pool, and bar, exterior, back of the house facilities, and the introduction of an upscale restaurant, Meat Market. The exterior renovations include paving, hardscaping, landscaping, and the roof.
Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta Becomes Part of Sonesta's Rapidly Growing Portfolio.
- The Elser Hotel & Residences, a new luxury property in the heart of Downtown Miami, is set to open this fall. The 49-story tower has 646 rooms, ranging from studios to 3-Bedroom suites, offering sweeping views. Serving as an immersive guide to the Magic City, the hotel will introduce visitors to the area's cultural offerings, including art, wellness, music, fashion and dining — everything that makes Miami a world-class destination.
citizenM's second hotel in Miami will open at the Worldcenter, following the opening of citizenM Miami Brickell in July 2022. Surrounded by a diverse mix of retail, hospitality and entertainment spaces, citizenM Miami Worldcenter is centrally placed within the business and financial hub of the city. The building will feature a series of sculptures placed across the facade created by FriendsWithYou, the Los Angeles-based art collaboration between Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III - known for their work with the likes of Pharrell Williams and Diplo. Inside, four spacious, light-flooded societyM meeting rooms welcome big thinkers (fuelled by unlimited coffee). The hotel will also feature a large rooftop pool and bar, serving cocktails with a view on the 11th floor.
Tao Group Hospitality has announced plans to open its first ever TAO-branded resort in Orlando, FL. completing the company's 360-degree approach to full-service entertainment experiences. Created in partnership with Unicorp National Developments, TAO Hotel will serve as the anchor for O-Town West - a $1 billion, 350-acre mixed-use community development located in stunning Southwest Orange County.
Tower, a luxury hotel within South Florida's storied resort, is reimagined for travelers of all ages.
Luminary Hotel & Co. announced today the promotion of assistant general manager Robert "Bobby" Nokley to general manager of the boutique 243-room riverfront hotel in downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Nokley will oversee the hiring of new staff, guest and employee satisfaction, and day-to-day operations, including a new food and beverage outlet coming to Luminary in early 2023.
Second South Florida Hotel for New York Based Loews Hotels & Co.
The team at W Fort Lauderdale is pleased to welcome industry veteran Alex Caceres as the new Director of Sales and Marketing, taking the helm to lead efforts for the hotel's continued growth as a top provider of beachfront luxury. With more than 14 years of professional experience with the Marriott brand, Caceres has a strong background in sales and operations, and a proven track record of executive leadership in the sector.
Hotel Internet Services, a full-service provider of internet services and solutions, has announced the appointing of Dustin Johnston as the company's Vice President of MDU Sales. An industry professional with extensive experience providing Owners, Managers and Developers of Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) with the ability to increase customer satisfaction through enhanced Internet and WiFi connectivity, Johnston will be overseeing the sales and marketing initiatives of MDU Internet Services, a solution provided by Hotel Internet Services . His chief responsibilities will be to further expand MDU Internet Services' market-leading presence and provide the industry with the advanced online technologies that are now essential for property owners and their residents.
Yedla Management Company (YMC) has announced the appointment of Donnie Jenkins as Dual General Manager of its two Marriott properties located at Walt Disney World® Resort's FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center in Orlando, Florida: Residence Inn by Marriott at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS, and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott FLAMINGO CROSSINGS. In his new role, Jenkins will oversee day-to-day operations at the two newly opened resort hotels.
Northwest Florida's all-encompassing destination resort, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, names Fleetwood Covington as the new Executive Chef at the onsite Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood. In his new role, Fleetwood will oversee all aspects of the AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse's culinary initiatives to ensure consistency in presentation and quality of all dishes.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour are thrilled to announce the appointment of the new Market Director of Sales and Marketing, Brigette Bienvenu. Brigette joins as a member of the hotels' Guidance Team and will provide strategic leadership while presiding over the Sales and Marketing discipline.
Making her return to the Mainsail family, Becky Hayes is now General Manager and Director of Sales for the Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel. Hayes originally joined Mainsail in 2012, first working in conference services at the original Mainsail Suites & Conference Center in Tampa and later as Senior Sales Manager at Epicurean Hotel. In addition to her Mainsail experience, Hayes' career includes time with Warwick hotels in New York City, convention centers in Kentucky, and most recently, a cluster of select service and extended stay hotels in Tampa. In her new role, Hayes is responsible for managing all aspects of hotel operation, including guest services, human resources, financial performance, sales efforts and revenue generation.
Stone has led the sales and marketing efforts of multiple brands in focused- and full-service properties across the country. Most recently, she was with Spire Hospitality as the director of sales and marketing at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown. She is originally from Vicksburg, MS, and is grateful to have lived and worked in New York; Chicago; Charleston, SC; and Fort Myers, FL. She resides in Nashville with her husband, daughter, and two terriers.