Jamie Mageau recently had the pleasure of attending the Travel and Tourism Research Association’s Marketing Outlook Forum in Houston with over 200 industry researchers, marketers, vendors and partners.
Couples are optimistic about their relationships and intend to make more time for their partners in 2023 according to a recent survey by the Sandals Institute of Romance – Sandals Resorts' trend-house responsible for analyzing and spotting the latest global news in modern love, relationships, and intimacy. Surveying more than 1,000 adults across the United States in partnership with Wakefield Research, the data points to major trends, expectations, and other factors impacting relationships, passion, and connection in the year ahead.
The newest hotel from Sir Richard Branson's luxury lifestyle hotel brand brings a fresh hospitality concept to New York City's NoMad Neighborhood.
Today, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announced the 2023 artist lineup for its annual Kimpton Off the Record series. An immersive and intimate live concert series featuring tastemaker artists and bands created to bring people together and give back to communities, Kimpton Off the Record will kick off on February 23 and feature five unique concerts throughout the year in Phoenix, San Diego, New Orleans, Charlottesville, Va., and Grand Cayman.
Housed in a late 19th-century bank, the boutique property is uniquely situated near the city's top attractions and convention center.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Nashville — the largest Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel in the US, located in the heart of Music City — is excited to announce the appointment of highly experienced Chef Tomas Diaz to the position of Executive Chef of Harmony Restaurant and The Overlook.
HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading operators of institutionally owned full-service hotels with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, recently announced that it has assumed management of the 270-room Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The Hyatt Regency, owned by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, is located at the doorstep of Logan International Airport and is among the city’s premier full-service hotels.
This month, Hilton is celebrating Black History Month by shining the spotlight on some of our team members who embody the light and warmth of hospitality and work to make each guest’s stay special.
It's no secret that e-commerce has experienced a rapid surge over recent years, reaching a nearly 50% user penetration rate for digital commerce in 2020, and more skyrocketing growth throughout and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dan joins the Rosewood team with 30 years of experience in the food and beverage sector. The return to Hawai'i is especially meaningful for Dan, as he began his career at Hyatt Regency Maui and then took his talents all over the world to properties in North America, Micronesia, and Bermuda, with his most recent role at the Garden of the Gods Resort & Club in Colorado Springs. Drawing from his tenured career, Dan will work to curate and oversee a multi-talented food and beverage team that showcases the natural bounty of the Kohala Coast.
Executive Chef Victor Palma's appointment to the team at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort marks his welcome return to the Rosewood family. Over the course of his two-decade career, he has worked across four Rosewood properties in both Mexico and the U.S., leading celebrated dining programs including those at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort and Rosewood San Miguel de Allende. His most recent role was serving as the Executive Chef at The Cape by Thompson Hyatt in Cabo San Lucas. Demonstrating great pride in his heritage, Chef Victor recognizes the parallels between his Mexican roots and Hawai'i's culture of genuine hospitality, culinary traditions, and the human connections that are formed through food. From the very start of his new role at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, Chef Victor has immersed himself in Hawai'i's rich culinary culture, cultivating relationships with local purveyors, farmers, and fellow chefs. He will aim to express the destination's food heritage in an authentic way while incorporating his unique approach to dining.
White Lodging is pleased to announce the renaming of its new Autograph Collection hotel in San Antonio, TX., formerly known as The Otis Hotel. The new name, the Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, is a nod to the area's roots and hotel's past identifiers. The 253-room hotel, located at 555 South Alamo Street in San Antonio, has had "plaza" in its name since it first opened in 1979 as the Plaza Nacional, making its new name a natural fit for this social gathering place. The hotel and spa is slated to open in Summer 2023.
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the largest hotel owners association in the world with nearly 20,000 members, announced today that it has already secured a record level of booth sales for the Trade Show at AAHOACON23, April 11-14, 2023, making it the largest in AAHOA history.
The Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa located at 4000 Westcliff Drive in Hood River, Oregon is excited to unveil its new look on Tuesday, February 14 after a multi-million dollar transformation to the entire property. The 42-room property is managed by A-1 Hospitality Group of Kennewick, Washington and the historic renovations were completed by InnSpace of Kalispell, Montana.
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, an upscale boutique hotel located steps from Lenox Square, has appointed Sergii Chepko as assistant director of food and beverage. In his role, Chepko will manage the hotel's food and beverage division including Spaceman, the rooftop bar and lounge, and Three Arches, the hotel's signature dining experience.
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, an upscale boutique hotel located steps from Lenox Square, has appointed Philipp Martens as director of restaurants, bars & events. In his role, Martens will manage the hotel's food and beverage division including Spaceman, the rooftop bar and lounge, and Three Arches, the hotel's signature dining experience.
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (Nasdaq: LUXH) (or “the Company”), which utilizes a long-term lease, asset-light business model to acquire and manage a growing portfolio of short-term rental properties in major metropolitan cities, announced today that it has signed separate, multi-year Master Lease Agreements (MLAs) to operate two short-term stay hotels: The O Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, CA via a 20-year MLA, inclusive of options; and 101 Bogart Street in Brooklyn, NY via a 10-year MLA.
As the City of Dayton continues to invest in and revitalize the downtown area, AC Hotel Dayton joins the movement, opening its doors this March. Developed by Crawford Hoying, AC Hotel Dayton is operated by Shaner Hotels and is the area's newest hotel featuring modern, European-style elegance. The property offers an ideal location just steps away from local dining, shopping, sports and entertainment, arts and culture, and more.
Key International, a real estate investment and development company, and Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Craig Barnett has been named general manager of the 156-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront in Fla. Set to open its doors to guests Spring of 2023, Shaner will operate the hotel on behalf of ownership, Key International.
The fifth standalone residential development from Rosewood pays tribute to the brand's birthplace with a design that embraces the destination's unique history and natural beauty.