Extended Stay America announced today that it entered into an agreement with BASK Development for eight new Extended Stay America Premier Suites located throughout major markets in Florida.
Hay Creek Hotels and Restaurants expands their presence in the northeast with the announcement of three management deals. Now with over 30 hotels and resorts under agreement, the company has strategically relocated their corporate headquarters to Denver, Co, New York, NY, and Medellin, Colombia to optimize their ability to service the needs of their owners and partners across the country and beyond to Central America.
Today, The Union Station Nashville Yards, part of Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's collection of independent hotels handpicked for originality and passion, announced Bill Simmons as its new General Manager.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, today announced the continued expansion of its innovative ECHO Suites Extended StaySM by Wyndham brand, which in just one year, now has more than 200 hotels in its development pipeline.
PACIFIC 19 Kona, a new design-forward boutique hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharina Findlay as General Manager. In her new role, Findlay will oversee all daily hotel operations at PACIFIC 19 Kona, spanning from guest relations and housekeeping to revenue management and marketing. The 122-room newly reimagined hotel is accepting reservations for April 1, 2023 and beyond, beckoning independent travelers who seek design-centric accommodations and authentic Hawaiian experiences.
Air travel will surpass pre-pandemic levels this spring, according to new estimations, underscoring the urgent need for federal government investment in the U.S. air travel system which is already strained by inefficiencies and passenger dissatisfaction.
Northwood Hospitality is pleased to announce the appointment of Eumi Koh to lead Conrad Nashville as General Manager of Nashville's premier luxury hotel.
As a Cape Cod native with over two decades of hospitality management experience, Jennifer Simmons has played a key role at Greyfinch's sister property, Chatham Wayside Inn, since 2007 and will bring her wealth of expertise to her new role as Director of Guest Services at Greyfinch.
With over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and more than a decade in the role of General Manager, Cletus Pancham brings an extensive skill set to his new position at Greyfinch Chatham Inn with ample hospitality expertise at resorts across the Caribbean, including a position as General Manager at Wyndham Destination Resorts in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. He later took his career to the Cape, where he held the position of Hotel Manager at Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club.
The newly appointed Food and Beverage Director, Anthony Fantaroni, will lead Greyfinch's sister restaurant, The Wild Goose Tavern, just minutes away from the property. Fantaroni brings nearly 10 years of culinary experience from his previous senior roles as former General Manager of British Beer Company in Framingham and Operations Manager of On The Wharf Tavern in Plymouth.
Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, and Flynn Properties, a San Francisco-based owner of luxury resorts, commercial real estate and select service hotel properties in America and abroad, today announced the acquisition of The Huntington Hotel. Located in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood, the storied property has long been a nostalgic symbol of a bygone era, having originally been constructed in 1924 as the first steel and brick high rise west of the Mississippi.
Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, will open 50 properties — new builds and conversions — in 2023, representing 60 percent year on year growth. The company attributes this strong growth to continued demand for the brand.
AC Hotel Columbus Dublin is happy to announce that Executive Chef David Belknap has been promoted to Area Executive Chef and will be overseeing culinary in the entire Ohio region for Shaner Hotels, an award-winning hospitality and management company. Belknap first joined Shaner back in 2017 to lead the kitchen at Spanish-inspired rooftop lounge and restaurant, VASO at The AC Hotel. This next endeavor for the esteemed chef will take his culinary expertise and vision to new heights and regions, with an emphasized focus on supporting the opening of Shaner's newest project, AC Dayton and their woodfired rooftop concept, the Foundry, due out in March.
Regent Santa Monica Beach, poised to open late 2023, is pleased to announce the appointment of Younes Atallah as the resort's general manager. Atallah—awarded Outstanding General Manager of the Year 2022 by California Hotel & Lodging Association—joins Regent Hotels & Resorts to open the first destination in the Americas for IHG Hotels & Resorts' reimagined upper luxury brand. He will oversee the launch and operations of the beachfront resort.
The Residence Inn Largo Medical Center Drive, a top-rated hotel in the heart of Largo, Maryland, has completed a comprehensive renovation of its guest rooms and public spaces. The renovation project began in January 2023 and was completed in March 2023, and has transformed the hotel into a modern and inviting space that is perfect for both business and leisure travelers.
In celebration of Women’s History Month and facing the realities underscored by March 14 as Equal Pay Day, the Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network (TIEWN) held its annual Women in Travel & Hospitality Conference on March 2 & 3 at the Westlake Village Inn (Los Angeles). An intimate group of female (and male) visionaries came together to embrace the beauty of our humanity and recognize the undeniable power of womanhood in today’s world.
The fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the largest U.S. banking collapse since the Great Recession, will ultimately lead to a shift in funding sources, difficulty obtaining hotel construction loans and a slowdown in recovery of the already challenging lending environment, say hotel analysts and owners.
Lotte Hotel Seattle, a premiere hotel prominently situated in the business district of the Emerald City is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Kalczynski as Managing Director. As the newest appointment to the growing executive leadership team, Kalczynski will drive forward the luxury hotel's mission of delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining a dynamic and convivial environment for all employees.
Driving The Banneker's culinary scene forward, Evrard's multi-faceted position encompasses managing all the food and beverage operations throughout the hotel's dining outlets, including Le Sel, Lady Bird and the property's extensive events spaces. Evrard has previously held management positions at esteemed culinary institutions including the AGM Hillstone Restaurant Group in East Hampton, Brentwood Country Club in LA and Omni Montelucia in Scottsdale, AZ.
Executive Chef Silva spearheads the property's culinary concepts, including French bistro Le Sel and rooftop bar and lounge Lady Bird, as well as all private events. Bringing nearly twenty years of experience to The Banneker, Silva oversees menu development, staff training, inventory management, vendor communications and more. Prior to joining The Banneker, Silva opened and developed the menu for ilili Restaurant at the Wharf in Washington D.C. and has experience running two Barcelona Wine Bar locations.