Today, Hotel Equities (HE) announced the opening of the Home2 Suites by Hilton-Richmond, located at 5950 National Road East in Richmond. The 100-room all-suite Hilton hotel is owned and developed by The Witness Group (TWG). Hotel Equities manages the hotel via its mid-west regional office located in Ohio. The new hotel is one of nine Home2 Suites by Hilton-branded properties to join HE's portfolio.
California-based Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG) today announced its expansion with the purchase of Hotel Granduca Austin in Austin, Texas. This is PHG's third hotel in the lone star state - with two Marriott-branded hotels in Dallas, Texas. PHG will be taking over operations of the hotel immediately with plans to rebrand the property as part of the Meritage Collection of independent hotels in the summer of 2021. Hotel Granduca Austin will mark the company's sixth independent hotel in its Meritage Collection portfolio.
3D Development—a real estate development company with offices in Georgia, Tennessee and Texas—is poised to begin the transformation of 5.2 acres into a mixed-use project.
Fairmont Dallas is proud to introduce Jean-Francois Fortin as the hotel's new Executive Chef.
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.
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.
Drew Hayden, a 30-year hospitality veteran, has recently been appointed the new General Manager for The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel. The hotel is operated by Marriott and owned by DiamondRock Hospitality Company.
Insignia Hospitality Group, Inc., a leading hotel developer and operator located in Midland, Texas today announced the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Houston I-10 West/Memorial. The 128-room hotel, located at 9444 Katy Freeway offers guests convenient access to the Memorial City Mall, City Centre and the Energy Corridor.
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 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.
The TRU by Hilton in Rockwall, Dallas today celebrated its official Grand Opening. The Co-owners of the new hotel, Bill Margaritis and McNeill Hotel Company, announced that the McNeill Hotel Company will oversee all management and operations of the new hotel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, part of Marriott International Inc., have announced Loris Menfi as General Manager. She brings over 25 years of hospitality experience in critical operational leadership positions to the properties.
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.
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.
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.