The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton unveils $3 Million Refresh
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Christian Kraul-Rodriguez has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Junto
Makeready, the hospitality company that concepts, manages, andoperates an independent and diverse collection of hotel, restaurant and retail brands, recently named Christian Kraul-Rodriguez as Director of Sales and Marketing for its new independent lifestyle property in Columbus, Ohio, The Junto. Kraul-Rodriguez joins the team after serving most recently as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Viking Hotel (Davidson Hotels) located in Newport, Rhode Island.As Director of Sales and Marketing, Kraul-Rodriguez will lead the independent brand strategy, drive deep partnerships within the community, while building a strong team focused on connection, culture and driving the revenue strategy for The Junto and its wide variety of experiences and offerings.
Global Hospitality Brand AKA Opens in Alexandria, VA
AKA, a global leader in luxury hospitality and the creator of the World's Most Livable Hotels® today announces the opening of Hotel AKA Alexandria. The 180-room property in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, is the newest luxury hotel in the area and represents a milestone for the city's hospitality landscape, offering an elegant and tranquil urban retreat. The hotel is within steps of waterfront restaurants, art galleries and museums, boutique shopping experiences, and just 20 minutes from the Nation's Capital - an ideal destination for guests who are in town for business or pleasure.
Heather Weatherford has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Aloft Knoxville West
Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Heather Weatherford has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Aloft Knoxville West. Ms. Weatherford brings over 10 years of hospitality experience to her new role as director of sales and marketing, having previously served as the business development representative for Coyote Logistics.
John Allan has been appointed as General Manager at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, the award-winning luxury resort that is consistently rated as one of the top properties in the world by travelers and travel experts alike, proudly announces the appointment of John Allan as the resort's new general manager. An industry veteran with extensive hotel and resort management experience, Allan will o versee the property's daily operations, including managing the successful execution of the resort's sales and marketing, food and beverage, financials and continuing to implement the Noble House Hotels & Resorts brand standard by focusing on strategic goals and maintaining active engagement with ownership.Prior to joining Little Palm Island, Allan most recently served as managing director of the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort where he directed the efforts to earn more than $80 million in combined revenue. His experience also includes managing Little Palm Island's sister property, Solé Miami, a Noble House Resort, in which he assembled a best-in-class executive committee through performance transitions after a multi-million-dollar resort renovation and reposition. To add, John spent over fifteen years with Hilton Worldwide at four South Florida properties, including the role of general manager of the flagsh ip Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort - one of the most pre-eminent hotels in Florida with market-leading financial and service performance.
Chris Gampon has been appointed as General Manager at Timbers Kauaʻi at Hōkūala
Timbers Kauaʻi at Hōkūala, the award-winning, oceanfront resort community on Kauaʻi, has welcomed local hospitality expert, Chris Gampon, as its new general manager. In this role, Gampon is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for the resort, ensuring the private residence club and its luxury vacation rentals continue delivering a five-star experience to both Owners and guests.
David Cronin has been appointed as Resort Manager at JW Marriott San Antonio
Cronin joins the resort with over 25 years of experience working with luxury lifestyle brands across the globe. He joins JW Marriott San Antonio from his previous position as general manager of W Nashville and has held multiple general manager positions at hotels throughout the United States.
Waterwalk Celebrates First Conversion Project With Atlanta Live | Stay Property
Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk recently introduced its first-ever conversion property, WaterWalk Atlanta - Perimeter Center. The location has undergone extensive interior and exterior modernizations to generate the upscale amenities of the brand's latest Generation 2.0 model. Located at 6096 Barfield Road in Sandy Springs, the newly renovated WaterWalk Atlanta - Perimeter Center features many elevated design elements and amenities, from the units themselves to the indoor and outdoor shared spaces.
U.S. Travel Applauds Federal Return-to-Work Plan, Encourages Admin to Set Timeline
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s new guidance for federal employees to return to in-person work:
Meet the Money Returns on May 1-3, 2023 in Los Angeles: Program Highlights and Registration Details
Meet the Money®, the national hotel finance and investment conference, returns for its 30th year on May 1-3, at the Hyatt Regency LAX. Attendees can look forward to three days of deal-making, networking, and high-level presentations from some of the best-known names in the hospitality industry.
Iris Junge has been appointed as General Manager at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
The Gwen (521 N. Rush St., Chicago), a Luxury Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Iris Junge as General Manager. As the newest appointed leader on the executive leadership team, Junge will drive forward the luxury hotel's mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences while maintaining a dynamic environment for all employees.
Jonathan LaVoie has been appointed as General Manager at Vernick Fish at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan LaVoie to General Manager of Vernick Fish at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.
Alex Lane has been appointed as Campus General Manager at TETRA Hotel and AC Hotel® Sunnyvale Moffett Park
TETRA Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel and AC Hotel® Sunnyvale Moffett Park announce Alex Lane as the new Campus General Manager for the 364 room campus-style destination located in the heart of Silicon Valley. In addition to running the operations at both hotel properties, Alex will oversee more than 10,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces as well as multiple food and beverage concepts including TETRA's signature restaurant Adresita, Japanese whisky bar Nokori, the AC Lounge® and AC Kitchen® as well as the new GIN BAR @ AC. Opened in early 2022, the destination is managed by Evolution Hospitality, a premier lifestyle hotel and resort operator based in California.
LRE & Companies Reveals Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Rocklin, CA to Include Hilton Garden Inn
LRE & Companies, a real estate development, asset manager, construction, and hotel management company, has revealed the plans for University Square, a 10-acre mixed-use development project at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and University Avenue in Rocklin, CA. With retail and hospitality components, University Square is the developer’s first project in the city but second in Placer County. The project is slated to be completed by year-end 2025.
The Pennsylvania State University’s Emma Carlson and Kara Booth Win 2022 Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Student Case Competition
Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced that the 4th year students Emma Carlson and Kara Booth of The Pennsylvania State University were selected as the 2022 winners of the Seventeenth Annual HAMA Student Case Competition. The PSU team was chosen from a select field of top hotel schools.
LA $25 Wage Proposal Puts Politics Over Policy, Say CHLA, AAHOA, HALA
The $25 an hour minimum wage proposed today by Los Angeles City Council Member Curren Price is a short-sighted, industry-specific mandate for political gain, that ignores accepted living wage policies and far less pay for teachers and city workers.
Newport Hospitality Group Selected to Manage Holiday Inn & Suites Beaufort @ Highway 21
Newport Hospitality Group (NHG) is a prominent hotel management company with a diverse portfolio, providing hotel owners and investors with comprehensive management services has recently been selected to manage the Holiday Inn & Suites Beaufort @ Highway 21, signifying a continued partnership with HMV Management. This announcement comes as the hotel joins the SpringHill Suites Beaufort, another HMV property in the area, which Newport also manages.
STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 April
Affected by both the Easter and Passover calendar shift, U.S. hotel performance reflected lower year-over-year comparisons from the previous week, according to STR‘s latest data through 8 April.
MGM Resorts Contribution Helps Bring Fresh Produce to Historic Westside Residents
Las Vegas' first community-based farming facility opened in the Historic Westside today, thanks in part to a $500,000 contribution from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") to the city of Las Vegas via the Mayor's Fund for Las Vegas LIFE. The gift purchased the two growing containers that will produce year-round fresh food and jobs for neighborhood residents.
Adam Heffron has been appointed as General Manager at Conrad Washington, DC
Conrad Washington, DC announced Adam Heffron as the new general manager of the luxury 360-room property. Heffron joins the property from the 305-room Conrad Los Angeles hotel which made its debut in Downtown Los Angeles last year. In his new role, Heffron will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to luxury hospitality, while delivering on Conrad Hotels & Resorts' commitment to purposeful and passionate service.