Celebrated hotel brand and management company Dream Hotel Group announces plans to open Dream San Antonio, Texas in 2023. With more than twenty new hotels on the horizon for Dream Hotel Group, the signing of Dream San Antonio represents another exciting milestone in the continued growth and expansion of the company and its portfolio of lifestyle brands.
Canyon Ranch®, North America's premier wellness lifestyle brand, today announced Jeff Kuster as CEO. Kuster's arrival ushers in a new era for the privately owned company, which was among the first to introduce an integrated approach to wellness 40 years ago, and remains committed to innovation and increasing its share of this $4.2 trillion industry.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, one of Texas' leading resorts located right outside Austin, announces Cory Baum as Director of Sales and Marketing. Baum joins the property from Hyatt Regency Jacksonville in Florida.
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Alex Cormier director of food & beverage for Hotel Contessa, a AAA Four Diamond-rated, all-suite hotel in San Antonio, Texas, on the city's famed Riverwalk. Troy Mathews, general manager for the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property, made the announcement.
Biamp today announced that Niclas Brattberg has been promoted to the position of General Manager for the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. This new position is designed to increase local presence and support for Biamp's distribution partners and clients in these regions. Brattberg brings more than 25 years of experience leading international sales organizations to this new role and will oversee all elements of Biamp's go-to-market strategy and execution in the Middle East and Asia.
Hyatt Place Waco-South is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and a heated indoor pool.
Two of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brands, Tru by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, today announced the opening of their latest properties, the dual-branded Tru by Hilton Euless DFW Airport West and Home2 Suites by Hilton Euless DFW Airport West. The 173-room dual-branded hotel, with 79 Tru by Hilton rooms and 94 Home2 Suites by Hilton suites, is located at 2570 State Hwy 121 in Euless, Texas and is owned and managed by ICON Lodging. The new hotel is conveniently located near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Glade Parks Shopping Center and Historic Grapevine.
The Otis Hotel, Autograph Collection will welcome guests in Austin, TX in February. In addition to being the first luxury hotel within Austin's campus district, the 191-room hotel will also feature Otopia, an over-the-top rooftop bar and pool experience (along with an exclusive membership with special access for non-hotel guests).
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has awarded a franchise agreement to developers to build a new Cambria hotel in Austin, Texas.
The Hotel Sorella changed its name to The Moran CityCentre in a nod to Jim Moran, the founder of Midway, the Houston-based developer and owner of the 266-room hotel. The 12-story hotel opened 10 years ago as a central part of Midway's CityCentre mixed-use development near Beltway 8 and Interstate 10 in west Houston.
Stockyards Heritage Development Co. and Hotel Drover are excited to announce Kristin Assad as the vp/general manager of their new 4-Star property. Set to open in Fall 2020, Hotel Drover will serve as the anchor and crown jewel for the Fort Worth Stockyards and soon-to-open Mule Alley mixed use development. Part of the Marriott Autograph Collection of hotels, this stunning 6 story hotel will feature 200 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, as well as 15,000 square feet of meeting space, an elegant barn for weddings, meetings, and social events and a chef-curated restaurant, 97 West Kitchen & Bar.
New York hospitality company Loews Hotels & Co will bring a second hotel to Arlington. The $550 million Loews Arlington Hotel will be located across from Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX, on the current Texas Rangers' Lot J parking lot. This new addition marks the largest investment the company has made to date, outside of Orlando, Florida, where Loews operates and owns (50%) soon-to-be eight hotels as a joint venture with Comcast NBC Universal. Loews Arlington will feature 888 guestrooms, 216,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, 1,500-space parking garage, two restaurants with outdoor terraces, two bars, a grab-and-go coffee shop, 8,000-square-foot pool with 18 cabanas, Loews Loves Families Kids Club, fitness center and a spa with six treatment rooms. Loews Hotels & Co has been a leader in the hotel industry for more than 70 years, offering distinctive experiences to its guests, for business, group, leisure and family travelers.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) - the world's largest hotel franchising company with more than 9,200 hotels in over 80 countries - today announced the signing of a new-construction Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham® hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of award-winning hotels, resorts and residences, today announced that it plans a Spring 2020 opening for its first urban retreat in the dynamic destination of Austin, Texas. Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection will be a modern interpretation of a residential estate from yesteryear, where guests are invited to sit back, celebrate and inspire thoughtful conversation. Designed by internationally known designer Ken Fulk, the resort will bring a new level of contemporary glamour, whimsical soul and effortless luxury representative of Austin's uniqueness. The intimate 10-acre resort offers a uniquely Texas familiarity brimming with character, independent spirit and charm, boasting 42 rooms and 12 suites, and amenities including an organic urban farm, Lutie's - the signature garden restaurant, a members club and a serene outdoor swimming pool.
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces today the official opening of its highly anticipated third property, Virgin Hotels Dallas. Located in the Dallas Design District on 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, the new-build hotel features 268 Chambers that includes two penthouse suites, The Pool Club, a fourth-floor rooftop terrace with pool, and multiple dining and drinking outlets, including the brand's flagship restaurant, bar and lounge, Commons Club and Funny Library Coffee Shop. The hotel also offers over 15,500-square-feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space.
Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of award-winning hotels, resorts and residences, today announced that it plans a Spring 2020 opening for its first urban retreat in the dynamic destination of Austin, Texas. Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection will be a modern interpretation of a residential estate from yesteryear, where guests are invited to sit back, celebrate and inspire thoughtful conversation. Designed by internationally known designer Ken Fulk, the resort will bring a new level of contemporary glamour, whimsical soul and effortless luxury representative of Austin's uniqueness. The intimate 10-acre resort offers a uniquely Texas familiarity brimming with character, independent spirit and charm, boasting 42 rooms and 12 suites, and amenities including an organic urban farm, Lutie's - the signature garden restaurant, a members club and a serene outdoor swimming pool.
Hersha Hospitality Management (HHM) announced Andrés Padilla has been named executive chef of The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park. Chef Padilla will oversee all food and beverage experiences for the 130-room property, including two restaurants & bars, in-room dining and private events. Influenced by Padilla's travels throughout Mexico, Ámbar Restaurante will serve wood-fired, modern Mexican cuisine. Offering panoramic views of Mexico, New Mexico and El Paso, La Perla is an exclusive rooftop dining and cocktail venue that will feature seafood-driven plates. Set to open in early 2020, the beautifully restored 19-floor boutique hotel dates back to the 1930s, boasting a rich history tied into the destination of El Paso, Texas. The hotel is owned by Mills Plaza Properties II LP, a Paul Foster company.
Virtua Partners, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based private equity firm, announced today the grand reopening of its now 190-room Springhill Suites by Marriott hotel in Houston. The property, managed by Hotel Equities, a leading hotel management firm, features a newly designed interior with spacious suites. This hotel is one of five properties operated through Virtua Partners' and Hotel Equities' strategic partnership.
WoodSpring Suites, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), along with developer Summit 11 Investment Group, announce the opening of the brand's 50th hotel in Texas, underscoring the brand's continued growth across the U.S. The WoodSpring Suites Pecos joins the Lone Star State's recent openings: WoodSpring Suites Dallas Plano Central Legacy Drive and WoodSpring Suites San Antonio Lackland.
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, will operate a major new resort property in the Houston area, which will be the first Margaritaville Resort in Texas. Scheduled to open the summer of 2020, the Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe-Houston, an all-suite resort, will feature 335 guest suites. Bars and restaurants will feature signature Margaritaville dining concepts - the LandShark Bar & Grill with boat slips on Lake Conroe, the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Swim Up Pool Bar, the Lone Palm Pool Bar & Restaurant, the License to Chill Bar & Grill, and Joe Merchant Grab n' Go, and a Margaritaville Retail Shop.