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Chris Collins has been appointed as General Manager at The Driskill

The Driskill is pleased to announce that Chris Collins has been named as General Manager, effective immediately. Chris Collins will oversee hotel operations and financial performance as well as strategic aspects at the historic Driskill Hotel in the heart of downtown Austin, TX. As part of his new role, Collins will oversee all property operations, including 189 guest rooms and suites, over 18,000 square feet of meetings and events space, and three exceptional culinary outlets at The Driskill Grill, 1886 Café & Bakery and The Driskill Bar.

New TownePlace Suites by Marriott Set to Open in Austin, Texas

Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Austin South is set to open for business this Thursday, February 27. The new 103-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the South Austin area. Located at 901 Little Texas Lane, it will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Scenic Property Group and managed by PM Hotel Group of Chevy Chase, Maryland. General Manager Adrianne Fobert and Director of Sales Emily Fabian lead the management team at the property for PM Hotel Group.

Dallas’ Newly Opened HALL Arts Hotel Joins Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes Collection

The new HALL Arts Hotel, which opened its doors in the Dallas Arts District in December 2019, has joined Crescent Hotels & Resorts' Latitudes collection of lifestyle hotels & resorts. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a nationally recognized operator of major hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada.

Morgan Yearout has been named Director of Revenue Management at Hotel Drover, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel

In her role as director of revenue management, Yearout will lead the team in financial planning in collaboration with the vice president, general manager and director of sales and marketing. She brings a passion for "crunching numbers" and years of experience in hospitality financial work at Hilton Revenue Management Consolidated Center. Most recently, Yearout served as the regional senior director of revenue for The Joule.

Marian Wilson has been named Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel Drover, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel

Marian Wilson brings more than a decade worth of hospitality industry knowledge to her new role as executive director of sales and marketing at Hotel Drover. She will lead the sales team to nurture genuine connections with the guests and drive sales goals. Over the course of her decorated career, Wilson has held a variety of crucial roles for popular brands including Marriott Hotels and Resorts Corporations, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Regency Hotels & Resorts. She comes to Hotel Drover from The Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Odessa, TX and is excited to nurture and coach the sales team at the hotel. Set to open this fall, Hotel Drover will serve as the anchor and crown jewel for the Fort Worth Stockyards and Mule Alley mixed use development.

Morgan Yearout has been named Director of Revenue Management at Hotel Drover, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel

In her role as director of revenue management, Yearout will lead the team in financial planning in collaboration with the vice president, general manager and director of sales and marketing. She brings a passion for "crunching numbers" and years of experience in hospitality financial work at Hilton Revenue Management Consolidated Center. Most recently, Yearout served as the regional senior director of revenue for The Joule, where she worked alongside recently announced general manager of Hotel Drover, Kristin Assad.

White Lodging Set to Open Dual-Branded The Otis Hotel and AC Hotel Austin-University

Exactly like nothing else in Austin, The Otis Hotel, Autograph Collection, and AC Hotel Austin-University, a dual-branded hotel located in the heart of the city's vibrant campus district, is set to debut February 20, 2020. The 11-story property brings four new restaurants and bars, as well as 347 new rooms to the city - The Otis Hotel with 191 rooms, including 13 suites and 16 corner studios, and AC Hotel Austin-University with 156 rooms, including two suites.

Brett Briseno has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection

Briseno joins Commodore Perry Estate following 15 years at leading hotels in Texas. Most recently, he served as Director of Sales and Marketing at W Austin Hotel & Residences. Previously, he held sales and marketing leadership positions at prominent hotels and resorts, including W Dallas - Victory Hotel & Residences and W Minneapolis - The Foshay & Le Meridien Chambers.

Comfort Hotels Continues Expansion In Key Markets With Austin Opening

Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand in major markets across the country with the opening of a hotel in Austin, Texas. The newly built Comfort Suites in Cedar Park, Texas, just outside of Austin is the latest to open as part of the brand's multiyear transformation, featuring modern rooms and public spaces, as well as the new Comfort logo.

Comfort Hotels Continues Expansion In Key Markets With San Antonio Opening

Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand in major markets across the country with the opening of a hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The newly built Comfort Suites in San Antonio is the latest to open as part of the brand's multiyear transformation, featuring modern rooms and public spaces, as well as the new Comfort logo.

Erika Crane has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Downtown-University

Hotel Indigo® and Holiday Inn Express & Suites® Austin Downtown-University has appointed Erika Crane as complex director of sales & marketing. Crane joins the hotel just as renovations are completed at Skyline Pool Deck and Bar.Crane joins Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express & Suites from Courtyard by Marriott Columbus (GA) where she was selected as one of two Assistant General Managers to be presented during Marriott's Eastern Region Human Capital Review.

Fairfield by Marriott Hotel to Open in Arlington, Texas

The 110-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Arlington, Texas is scheduled to open this Monday, February 10 with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 4251 South Collins Street, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dallas Arlington South will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Chase Hospitality LLC of Irving, Texas. General Manager Maritza McGee, Director of Sales Pamela Barnhill and Assistant General Manager Nathan Hall lead the management team at the property for Chase Hospitality.

McNeill Hotel Company Celebrates Groundbreaking of Tru by Hilton Rockwall, TX

The TRU by Hilton in Rockwall, TX celebrated its official groundbreaking today. The hotel is situated on a bluff with views of Lake Hubbard, and offers convenient access to the Harbor District of shops, restaurants and a movie theatre. Co-owner Bill Margaritis and Mark Ricketts, President and COO of McNeill Hotel Company, made the announcement.