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RREAF Holdings and Aimbridge Hospitality Open Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Southlake

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Dallas Southlake officially opened Nov. 27 - just in time to celebrate the holiday season. The eagerly anticipated hotel, owned by RREAF Holdings and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, is at the intersection of State Highway 114 and White Chapel Boulevard in Southlake. RREAF Holdings is a privately-held commercial real estate firm based in Dallas, with a history of success in the acquisition, development, asset management, ownership, repositioning and financing of complex real estate projects throughout the United States.

Delta
Southlake, Texas, United States
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Mike Fulkerson has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer at Canyon Ranch

Iconic wellness brand Canyon Ranch announces the appointment of Mike Fulkerson as Chief Marketing Officer. Fulkerson brings more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and consumer marketing to his new role enhancing the Canyon Ranch guest experience, leading brand development, and driving customer acquisition and lifecycle management. Fulkerson comes to Canyon Ranch with extensive brand and marketing leadership experience across industries and geographies. His most recent role was based in Hong Kong where he served as the Asia Pacific Vice President of Marketing for Marriott International. Prior to that, he held the role of Asia Pacific Head of Marketing for Mattel, Inc. Before making the move to Hong Kong, Fulkerson held various brand, marketing and product management roles at the global headquarters for Mattel and Activision in Los Angeles. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of the South and earned an MBA from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. Fulkerson and his family are looking forward to a return to the United States and living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as well as the tradition of beginning his tenure by first experiencing Canyon Ranch as a guest.

Canyon Ranch®
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Hyatt Grows Thompson Hotels Brand with Opening of Thompson Dallas

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Thompson Dallas, which is part of the award-winning lifestyle hospitality brand Thompson Hotels. As the first Thompson Hotel property in Texas, Thompson Dallas is located at 205 N. Akard Street in the historic George-Dahl-designed building, The National, and features 219 rooms, including 52 suites, two penthouse suites and two world-class culinary destinations: Nine at The National and Catbird. The restoration of The National's $460 million preservation, paired with the Thompson Hotels brand's elevated culinary offerings, arts and entertainment, and groundbreaking design, bridges Dallas' rich legacy of The National with the Thompson Hotels brand's take on modern luxury at the refined edge of travel. The hotel's design is brought to life through a collaboration between Caroline Todd of Todd Interiors and Cindy Zelazny of Interiors Limited. Merriman Anderson Architects are the architects of record for the development and are also involved in the interior design.

Thompson
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Introducing Thompson San Antonio | Early 2021 Opening

Thompson San Antonio announced today the new lifestyle hotel is accepting reservations for stays March 1, 2021 and beyond. Situated in a luxury mixed-use development, The Arts Residences, on the banks of the San Antonio River, Thompson San Antonio is expected to redefine the city's skyline and bring modern sophistication to the Texas Hill Country when it opens on the celebrated River Walk.

Thompson
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Development Renovation

The Westin Stonebriar Re-opens Following $30 Million Revitalization

Following a full-scale, $30 million revitalization, The Westin Stonebriar re-opens its doors as Dallas-Fort Worth's premier luxury and wellness destination. Just minutes away from popular attractions including The Star, Legacy West and The Grandscape, The Westin Stonebriar is the only destination of its kind in the area, encompassing upscale accommodations masterfully blended with extensive gathering spaces, locally-inspired dining experiences and sophisticated amenities all in a serene and spacious setting.

Westin
Frisco, Texas, United States
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Thad Geoffrey Crennen has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio

San Antonio's luxury landmark, The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, proudly announces the appointment of Thad Geoffrey Crennen as Executive Chef to its distinguished dining team. In this role, Crennen will utilize his superior leadership skills, combined with a performance history teeming with business growth and development, to oversee all culinary direction for the hotel, including banquets, special events and daily dining in its three renowned eateries, Zocca Cuisine D'Italia, Cafecito Café and the Pool Bar.

Marriott
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Development Deal

Four Seasons Resort And Club Dallas At Las Colinas Offers New Work Learn Play Package

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas is offering a change of scenery for those who have been working and learning remotely. Take a break from working from home, and relocate to a Resort "office" with spacious accommodations, USD 250 Resort credit, complimentary parking and countless amenities with the new Work Learn Play package.

Four Seasons
Irving, Texas, United States
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Enam Chowdhury has been appointed as Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage at Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Southlake

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Dallas Southlake announced today that Enam Chowdhury has been appointed Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage for the Sky Creek Kitchen + Bar. This announcement is culminating with the highly charged buzz around town that "Father of Southwestern Cuisine" Dean Fearing collaborated with Chowdhury on the development and design of the hotel's signature Sky Creek Kitchen + Bar. This includes Fearing's signature influences on restaurant menus, brunches, weddings and special events.

Aimbridge Hospitality
Dallas Southlake, Texas, United States
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Thompson Dallas Opening Set for November 14, 2020

Dallas-based Todd Interests today announced the planned November 14 opening of Thompson Dallas, which is part of the award-winning lifestyle hospitality brand Thompson Hotels. Located at 205 North Akard Street in the historic George Dahl-designed building, The National, Thompson Dallas has 219 rooms, including 52 suites, two penthouse suites, and two culinary destinations. With the interior design team of Cindy Zelazny (Interiors Limited) and Caroline Todd, owner of Todd Interiors, architecture and design by Merriman Anderson Architects, landscape design by SWA Group-designer of Las Ventanas in Los Cabos, Mexico-and developed by award-winning firm Todd Interests, Thompson Dallas is part of the largest adaptive reuse project in the history of Texas. The restoration and reusing of materials salvaged during The National's $460 million preservation combined with Thompson Hotels' world-class culinary offerings, art and entertainment, and groundbreaking design bridges the rich Dallas legacy of The National with Thompson Hotels' take on modern luxury.

Thompson
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Austin Proper Hotel Opens

Set amid the buzzing commercial and cultural creativity of the 2nd Street District, Austin Proper Hotel emerges as the neighborhood's hottest new landmark housed within a contemporary 32-story high-rise. In charming contrast to the modernity of the new-build construction, the design concept of Austin Proper Hotel draws inspiration from the area's historic, Craftsman-style architecture. Conceived by international design tastemaker Kelly Wearstler, the interiors incorporate Art Noveau and Arts and Crafts motifs, alongside traditional joinery techniques, textures, and materials. Upon entering the lobby, guests are greeted by an imposing wooden staircase covered in vintage carpets and dotted with pots by local ceramicist Rick Van Dyke, while an oversized light feature pays homage to Austin's iconic neon signs. Locally-sourced elm wood abounds throughout the hotel's public spaces and guestrooms, creating a sense of timeless warmth and intimacy within the contemporary bones of the building.

Proper Hotels
Austin, Texas, United States
Development Opening

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Announces Grand Opening of 104-Room Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South in Texas

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced the grand opening of 104-room Residence Inn by Marriott Waco/South in Texas. The hotel is owned by Ridgeland, Miss.-based Wealth Hospitality Group, a hospitality ownership/development/construction management company.

Residence Inn
Waco, Texas, United States
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Ted Knighton has been appointed as General Manager at Thompson San Antonio

Thompson San Antonio is pleased to announce the appointments of Ted Knighton as General Manager and Sofie Vasquez as Director of Sales & Marketing. The new 162-room hotel is scheduled to open in early 2021 on San Antonio's celebrated River Walk. Both executives are experienced hospitality professionals who will lead hotel operations and strategic sales and marketing initiatives to introduce the Thompson experience to a dynamic new market, while also establishing Thompson San Antonio as a sophisticated new destination for stylish accommodations, dining, socializing and events in the River City.

Hyatt
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Development Renovation

Rosewood Mansion On Turtle Creek Reveals Extensive Reimagination

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek®, the inaugural property of the ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® collection, today unveils newly refurbished guestrooms and suites, an inviting lobby and inspired guest experiences as the latest elements of the property's extensive, multi-year reinvention. Redefining the concept of residential luxury - a concept that the Mansion itself introduced when it first transformed from a private estate to an award-winning boutique hotel 40 years ago - the reimagined property was conceived by a team of leading designers and architects, including world renowned interior designer Thomas Pheasant and Dallas architecture firm, three, who's president, Gary Koerner, was the designer and project architect that introduced the Mansion in 1980.

Rosewood
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Haydee Hernandez has been appointed as General Manager Of Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge at HALL Arts Hotel

Born and raised in Texas, Hernandez comes to HALL Arts Hotel from The Joule in Dallas, where she began as a bartender, later assisting in the opening of five on-property dining concepts. Most recently, Hernandez helped lead The Joule's Americano team as assistant general manager of the popular Italian restaurant. With more than two decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, Hernandez has uncovered her passion for creating memorable dining experience for diners and fostering a positive team atmosphere for everyone on staff. As general manager of Ellie's Restaurant & Lounge, she utilizes her keen attention to detail to manage the refined and thoughtful service the upscale restaurant is known for. When she's not mixing drinks or greeting guests, Hernandez enjoys yoga, reading, camping and spending time with her family.

Crescent
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Ginger Martin has been appointed as General Manager at HALL Arts Hotel

In her new role as general manager, Martin oversees all day-to-day operations for HALL Arts Hotel, including hotel and food and beverage services, budget, staffing and leadership, and is responsible for curating and maintaining an unforgettable guest experience for everyone who walks in the door. A Texas native, Martin began her career as a front desk agent and worked her way up the industry ladder, gaining a wealth of expert knowledge that spans more than 20 years. Martin has worked for a variety of established and respected hospitality brands across the country including Starwood Hotels and Resorts and HEI Hotels and Resorts. She has led her teams to award-winning success, earning prestigious accolades including Outstanding Performance: Guest Service Hotel from HEI Hotels and Franchised Hotel of the Year by Le Meridien - Marriott Hotels. Outside of work, Martin enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and exploring new experiences with her family.

Crescent
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Southlake Set for November 2020 Opening

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ announced today that the official grand opening of the Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Dallas Southlake is scheduled for mid-November 2020 - just in time to celebrate holiday festivities. The eagerly anticipated hotel, owned by RREAF Holdings affiliate and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, is conveniently located at the intersections of State Highway 114 and White Chapel Boulevard in Southlake, Texas.

Delta
Grapevine, Texas, United States