Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel welcomes Tim Marleau as its general manager. In this position, Marleau is responsible for overseeing resort personnel on a day-to-day basis, designing short-term and long-term plans to drive hotel profitability and elevating guest experiences.
Stephen Stoerger has joined the YOTEL/YOTELPAD Miami team as Director of Sales. His previous hospitality experience includes sales roles at the JW Marriott Hotel in Miami, The Mayfair Hotel and Spa, and the SLS BAHA MAR.
Global hospitality brand YOTEL has named Gilberto Garcia-Tunon General Manager of YOTEL and YOTELPAD Miami. Garcia-Tunon brings over two decades of hospitality industry experience to this role, where he will oversee operations of the hotel's newest location in downtown Miami.
$25 Million Renovation, Retail Leasing Underway for Iconic NoDo Neighborhood Hotel.
The Karol Hotel, the first Tribute Portfolio hotel in Pinellas County, Florida, recently announced the appointment of Thomas Parker as Executive Chef. Chef Thomas will direct daily culinary operations at the hotel's signature K Club Bar & Bistro and Vantage Rooftop Bar, while overseeing food and beverage offerings for meetings, corporate events, local catering functions and special occasions in the hotel's 7,340 square feet of event space. Marketed by Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development, The Karol Hotel focuses on delivering carefree comfort combined with intuitive design.
Nobu Hotel Orlando, expected to open in 2025, is set in the heart of Orlando and just moments from world renowned theme parks and family entertainment attractions. The resort will feature 300 accommodations including eight stunning villas, a Nobu restaurant, and 50 stylish residences, and meeting and event space.
New Beachfront Resort Welcoming Guests with Special Offer through September 30th,2022.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the sale of The Confidante Miami Beach to Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. and the highly anticipated rebrand of this oceanfront resort to Andaz Miami Beach, which will be the Andaz lifestyle brand's introduction to Florida. Sunstone plans to invest approximately $60 million to reimagine the property over the next two years, creating an immersive and inspiring luxury lifestyle resort experience. Upon completion, travelers and Floridians alike can enjoy the Andaz brand's distinctly local experiences that stimulate the senses.
The Orlando Bonnet Creek properties of Hilton Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Fitzgerald as General Manager for Waldorf Astoria Orlando. In this role, Fitzgerald will lead the team in all aspects of hotel operations, from marketing and hotel administration to guest services and satisfaction for the 502-room, award-winning luxury resort.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the appointment of Camilo Bolaños to senior vice president of development for Latin America and the Caribbean, effective immediately. Bolaños, who previously served as vice president of real estate and development for Hyatt, is now responsible for leading Hyatt's development strategy in the Latin America and Caribbean region to drive thoughtful growth across its Timeless Collection, Boundless Collection and Independent Collection brand portfolios. He reports to Pete Sears, Hyatt's Americas group president.
Two Florida Hyatt hotels, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, announce Brittany Doyle as Regional Marketing Manager. In her new role, Doyle will oversee marketing strategies to drive traffic, increase revenue, and generate growth for each property.
The New Development Marks Rosewood's Second Standalone Residential Project in the Region, Representing the Brand's Growing Footprint in the Florida Market.
For Chef Sezer Deniz, a deep passion for the art of cooking has been the driving force of his culinary career which spans over 16 years in reputable kitchens throughout Northern Europe and the United States. Born into a family of chefs, Chef Sezer began his career in his hometown of Antalya, Turkey working at various five-star resort properties throughout the city, including Rixos Hotels, Calista Luxury Resort, and Mardan Palace where he had the pleasure of working under world-renowned French Chef Jean Paul Naquin.
Now accepting reservations, the futuristic venue will bring YOTEL's community-centric atmosphere and signature design and technology to South Florida
General Manager Jeff Lidinsky currently oversees operations at Concord Hospitality's Courtyard Clearwater Beach property and is adding the new AC Hotel Clearwater Beach to his management responsibilities. With more than two decades in direct hospitality management, Lidinsky has worked within the Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott brands, most recently, as general manager of the AC Hotel Portland Downtown/ Waterfront.
Christina Kipp will be Director of Sales & Marketing at the Courtyard Clearwater Beach and the new AC Hotel Clearwater Beach. Having spent the majority of her 25 years of tourism tenure in Florida, Kipp joined the executive team from her most recent position as Director of Sales at the Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn Sarasota Bradenton Airport hotels.
Since 2021, Bell has served as the lead general manager for the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach and the Delta Hotel by Marriott Daytona Beach Oceanfront. During his tenure, the Hard Rock Hotel earned the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Status, as well as numerous industry accolades. Prior to joining the Hard Rock as hotel manager, Bell held the same position at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Melbourne Beach Oceanfront in Fla. and was rooms division manager at The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla., a AAA Four-Diamond rated resort. Bell joined HVMG's Circle of Excellence in 2019 and won HVMG's "General Manager of the Year" Award in 2020. He earned his MBA in business administration from Keiser University and his BS in hospitality management from Bethune-Cookman University. In his new role, Bell will continue as general manager at the Hard Rock Hotel with additional oversight of a handful of other resort and lifestyle properties.
Successful food-focused boutique hotel adding new guest rooms, meeting space, rooftop terrace.
Arlo Hotels, an independent, experience-driven hotel brand with locations in New York City and Miami, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Hiblum as general manager of Arlo Wynwood. The property, which will debut this fall, marks the first hotel project in Miami's vibrant arts district. Hiblum will play an integral role in establishing Arlo's new flagship property, leading day-to-day operations and cultivating deep community ties to reimagine Arlo's "come as you are" ethos for the Wynwood neighborhood.
SHVO, the New York-based, culture-defining real estate development and investment firm, and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, the ultra-luxury global hospitality brand, are pleased to announce the next chapter of the iconic Miami Beach property, The Raleigh, with a highly anticipated revival and restoration. Located at 1775 Collins Avenue, the re-imagined, three-acre retreat with 220 feet of ocean frontage in the heart of Miami's vibrant Art Deco district will feature three distinct components designed by famed architect Peter Marino: