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Anika Glenn has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, Atlanta

The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, a 1950s-era adaptive reuse boutique hotel in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, announces the hire of Anika Glenn as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Glenn brings 15+ years of award-winning industry experience to the Sylvan, with her most recent role serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina, where she implemented the hotel's sales and marketing strategies and achieved the budgeted top line revenue for the hotel. Glenn brings a wealth of knowledge of the hospitality industry specializing in new hotel openings, luxury-boutique and lifestyle properties. She has a proven sales track record with high profile clients and a solid history in exceeding goals in revenue growth, market share, and profit gain. Prior to her time at the Hyatt Regency, Glenn served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, a Doubletree by Hilton, where she received brand recognition by Hilton for year-over-year positive group room night growth and additionally, was asked to speak on the strategies used to achieve success at the 2019 Americas Leadership Conference.

Saleh Akley has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Hamilton Curio Collection by Hilton

Alpharetta, Georgia's first boutique hotel, The Hamilton Curio Collection by Hilton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Saleh Akley as the property's new Director of Sales & Marketing. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, Saleh will oversee all sales and marketing initiatives for the hotel and its on-site indoor and outdoor restaurant, Carrie's Conservatory.

Danielle Shear has been appointed as Director of Operations at Mar Monte Hotel

Shear also boasts an extensive hospitality background, having led teams at hotels across the country, where she consistently met and exceeded goals in the areas of guest service and experience, as well as community engagement. Most recently, she helmed several HEI Hotels & Resorts properties as Task Force General Manager including The Westin Minneapolis and Hotel RL Baltimore. Within HEI Hotels, which manages Mar Monte Hotel, Shear is also a member of HEI's Women in Leadership Council, which was created to promote positive career growth among women leaders and advance gender parity within HEI. Prior to that, she served as General Manager at numerous properties in Washington, including Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way in Washington and Sutton Suites in the greater Seattle area.

Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin Celebrates Opening In The Heart Of Downtown Austin

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the grand opening of Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin, the highly anticipated 31-story hotel in the heart of downtown Austin, marking the second Hyatt Centric property in Texas. The property is located along Congress Avenue, walking distance from the Texas Capital, Lady Bird Lake, University of Texas campus and in the middle of the vibrant arts and culture district at 721 Congress Avenue. Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin is home to restaurant Luminaire, and bar Las Bis helmed by Chef Steve McHugh.

Taylor Miller has been appointed as General Manager at Del Mar Beach Hotel

Del Mar Beach Hotel, San Diego's luxury beachfront hotel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Miller to the position of general manager. In this role, Miller will oversee all operations for the 46-room California coastal hotel and its three residences. She will also work closely with the management team at Azul Hospitality Group to strategically grow the overall revenue for the property. Miller is an energetic leader who brings with her a depth of knowledge in guest services and hotel operations, as well as a true passion for hospitality.

Patricia Kimball-Guterres has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Mar Monte Hotel

Kimball brings over 20 years of experience to her new role as Director of Sales & Marketing, including opening and rebranding numerous properties in Central and Northern California and Hawai'i. Her exceptional knowledge of the hospitality industry coupled with her outside-the-box creativity has contributed to her solid history of success. Most recently, Kimball served as Director of Sales, Catering & Marketing at Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta. Prior to that, she worked at multiple hotels in Hawai'i including The Laylow, Autograph Collection; Prince Resorts Hawai'i; and The Modern Honolulu. Her previous experience also includes sales roles throughout Northern California with Bernardus Lodge & Spa Carmel Valley; Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay; and InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco.

LRE & Companies and AHSI Reveal Select-Service Brands and Entertainment and Sports Complex Name for Mixed-Use Development Project in Roseville, CA

LRE & Companies, a full spectrum real estate development, asset manager, construction, and hotel management company, and American Hospitality Services, Inc., a development and hotel management company acting as sponsor, operating partner, and asset manager of strategic commercial real estate assets, have revealed the featured hotel brands and the name of the sports and entertainment complex for Roseville Junction. The new mixed-use development project in Placer County, CA will be home to two select-service hotels: Caption by Hyatt Roseville and Hyatt House Roseville. Caption by Hyatt is Hyatt's new lifestyle brand that combines the design and comfort of an upscale, lifestyle-forward hotel with the flexibility of a select-service property, ideal for Roseville Junction. Caption by Hyatt Roseville is set to feature 122 guestrooms and suites, a fitness center, digital key access, meeting facilities, and Talk Shop, the reimagined hotel lobby experience that will feature an on-site F&B space, combining an all-day café, market and bar with a lounge, and social space for guests and locals. Hyatt House Roseville will be designed to welcome guests seeking spacious and well-equipped living accommodations for short- or long-terms stays. The hotel will feature 126 guestrooms, including studios and one-bedroom suites; public spaces, including H Bar, H Market, and Outdoor Commons; workout rooms; on-site laundry facilities; complimentary home-cooked breakfast; and a rooftop bar, the first of its kind in Roseville.

Missy Auge has been appointed as Wine Director at Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection

Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection, the historic luxury resort and thoughtfully restored landmark in Santa Fe, today announces the appointment of Missy Auge as Wine Director. Auge will oversee the wine operations for the 100-room resort, which serves as a luxurious and soulful retreat steeped in New Mexico's heritage. Born and raised in New Mexico, Auge is returning to the Southwest, where she first discovered her adoration for viticulture as the Owner and Operator of Tanti Luce 221 in the heart of Santa Fe's historic district.

Nour Laasri has been appointed as Area General Manager at Marriott Marquis Houston

Nour Laasri has been appointed Marriott International's new Area General Manager, Houston, and General Manager for Marriott Marquis Houston. In his role as General Manager, Laasri will act as the primary strategic leader for the 1,000-room Marriott Marquis Houston. He will oversee the success of all day-to-day operations, financial performance, sales and revenue generation, and guest & employee satisfaction strategies. As Area General Manager, Laasri will serve as an active member of the Houston community and will help the hotel team foster deeper relationships with local officials and businesses in the area.

Commonwealth Hotels Celebrates Topping Off of the Homewood Suites Newport Cincinnati

Commonwealth Hotels and Homewood Suites by Hilton, the award-winning upscale, all-suite hotel brand announced today the "topping off" of its new hotel in Newport, Kentucky signifying that the final beam has been placed and that the structural framework is complete. Homewood Suites Newport Cincinnati is projected to be up and running by mid-summer. The 5-story, 133-suite hotel developed and owned by Corporex, is located at 201 West 4th Street, near Newport Ovation on the River and MegaCorp Pavilion.