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Highgate Announces Agreement to Acquire Viceroy Hotels & Resorts
An affiliate of the Principals of Highgate announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Viceroy Hotels & Resorts (Viceroy). The LA-based, award-winning hospitality group is known for its highly individual modern luxury hotels and resorts throughout the world, and was voted one of the top 10 hotel brands globally in the 2022 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The Viceroy brand debuted in 2000 with the launch of Viceroy Santa Monica and has evolved into a portfolio of hotels and resorts in iconic destinations such as St Lucia, Chicago, Los Cabos and Snowmass.
AHLA: Proposed DOL Rule Would Make Bad Labor Market Worse
In comments submitted to the Department of Labor yesterday, the American Hotel & Lodging Association strongly opposed DOL’s proposed regulations that would revise its analysis for determining employee or independent contractor classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act. AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers also released the following statement today opposing the proposal.
Sara Scott has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Sara Scott has been appointed to Director of Sales & Marketing at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort. Scott has more than 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry. Most recently, she was Director of Sales & Marketing at Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa. Scott also previously held roles at Marriott, Sheraton, and Hilton.
Tyler Parham has been promoted to Executive Chef at Union & Vine located inside SpringHill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero
Tyler Parham has been promoted to Executive Chef at Union & Vine located inside Springhill Suites. Parham was most recently a Banquet Server at the property and is excited to bring a new spin on the Atascadero-based restaurant. Prior to his time at Springhill Suites, he was Head Baker/Manager at Back Porch Bakery and Café in Atascadero and Food Services Manager at Cava Robles RV Resort in Paso Robles.
The Awards Series 2022: THIERRY LASRY
The BLLA Team sits down with THIERRY LASRY, Winner of the Boutique Business of the Year Award! Hear from the perspectives of the founder, Thierry Lasry, and the architect, Larry Cohn!
ICYMI: AHLA’s Launch of Responsible Stay Reflects Industry’s Big Push Toward Environmental Impact Reduction
On Friday, Green Lodging News published an article on the launch of AHLA’s new ‘Responsible Stay’ initiative, which saw major hotel companies unite around environmental sustainability priorities in core areas of energy, water, waste and sourcing. Through Responsible Stay, AHLA and its members will continue to strengthen environmental programs, education and resources to provide a ‘responsible stay’ for guests, protect the future of the planet and support communities across the country.
HEI Hotels & Resorts Inducted into Partnership Circle Hall of Fame at MINA & Full Service Owners Conference
HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce that it was recognized in this year’s Marriott International National Association (MINA) & Full Service Owners Conference Awards as one of two in its prestigious Partnership Circle. Award winners in this category are recognized as one of Marriott’s closest partners and inducted in the Partnership Circle Hall of Fame.
Four Seasons' Isadore Sharp beams via hologram to Beverly Hills
This HOLOGRAM is Isadore Sharp speaking live to the attendees at the top producer's event. You can see the instantaneous interaction going on in this picture. Yes, the Beverly Wilshire can handle all sorts of technology including live hologram interviews.
Kelly Brown has been appointed as General Manager at The Forum Hotel
Kimpton tapped seasoned hospitality professional and Kimpton alumna Kelly Brown as its general manager for The Forum Hotel. A 16-year hospitality veteran, Kelly began her career with Kimpton, holding managerial roles at its properties in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. She rose through the ranks at the boutique hospitality company to her most recent post as the general manager at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in Winston-Salem, NC. There she was awarded by the local Chamber of Commerce with an annual leadership award for her leadership on the property and in her community involvement. Now relocated to Charlottesville and settling into her new role, Kelly will lead the team at The Forum and oversee all aspects of the hotel's opening and operations.
Kimpton Reveals Name of First On-Campus Hotel, The Forum Hotel at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in Charlottesville
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announced the name of its first on-campus hotel, The Forum Hotel at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in Charlottesville , and the appointment of its leader, General Manager Kelly Brown. Set to open in spring 2023 on the Goodwin Family Grounds of the Darden School, The Forum Hotel will reflect the vibrant atmosphere and purpose-driven culture of the Darden community by creating a dynamic meeting place for students, alumni, faculty and guests. The Forum is now taking reservations on its website for the summer season, with dates of stay as early as July 1, 2023, currently available.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Creates Endowed Scholarship to Support Future Generations of Leaders at University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC), a leader in leisure travel with a portfolio of trusted, globally recognized travel brands, is partnering with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to support generations of hospitality students. Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) has established The Stephen P. Weisz Endowed Scholarship for Hospitality Management, which will support students at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The endowment is being made in honor of the chief executive officer’s legacy and timed with his upcoming retirement at the end of 2022 following five decades of service and leadership to the company.
Measure ULA Approved: New Transfer Tax on All Real Property Sales Over $5 Million in the City of Los Angeles
Last month Los Angeles voters approved Measure ULA, imposing a new tax on all real property sales or transfers over $5 million. This will affect all parties involved in a real property transaction, and it is important to understand the implications of the measure before negotiating on a new project. My colleague David Tabibian, partner in JMBM’s Real Estate Department and Global Hospitality Group®, explains the initiative and its potential impact below.
By David Tabibian, Partner in JMBM’s Real Estate Department and Global Hospitality Group®, JMM
Flash Report: The Most Read of 2022
As another year comes to a close, we hope Tambourine’s Flash Reports sparked a new way of thinking or brought a new marketing concept to light. Here are the five most read Flash Report articles of 2022.
By Thomas McDermott, CMO, Tambourine
North American Travel & Tourism Sector's Climate Footprint Revealed
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled revolutionary new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in North America.
JP Hurtado has joined Holiday Inn Club Vacations as Chief Information Officer
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a leading national vacation ownership company, today announced that JP Hurtado has joined the company as its Chief Information Officer. In this newly created role, JP will lead the company's various Information Technology (IT) teams. He will be responsible for leading, steering and accelerating the company's technology strategy and digital transformation.
Uncommon Hospitality to Open Boutique Hotel in Portland, Maine’s Historic West End District
Maine-based, family-owned hospitality group Uncommon Hospitality announce their newest project, The Longfellow Hotel , designed in partnership with New York-based design firm Post Company. Opening in Summer 2023, The Longfellow will be Post Company's first hotel in Maine delivering a distinctive design and new wellness offering to the city of Portland. The property will be the first independent full-service hotel to open in Portland in 20 years and is the namesake of famed Portland poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Olivier Lordonnois has been appointed as Managing Director at Aman New York
Aman is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Lordonnois as Managing Director of Aman New York. Olivier joins the company with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry across both hotels and private members clubs.
Almost Home: The Boston Hotel Market Approaches a Recovery
According to STR, Boston’s revenue per available room (RevPAR) finished 2021 at roughly half the pre-pandemic 2019 level, a discouraging performance. But the city took a leap forward in 2022 and is on pace to finish the year with a RevPAR level just a shade below the pre-pandemic performance. After adjusting for inflation, these results are less significant, of course, but the turnaround still represents a huge achievement, particularly considering that the recovery is still in progress for the international travel, corporate transient, and convention demand channels. As illustrated in the charts below, the market’s RevPAR returned to its historical position among the top 25 markets, with the year-to-date October 2022 RevPAR equating to 128% of the top 25 markets’ average. Among the top 25 markets in the country, Boston reported the fifth-highest RevPAR level through year-to-date October 2022, behind only New York City, Oahu, Miami, and San Diego, and ahead of San Francisco and Los Angeles.
John Kukreja has been appointed as General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
Hilton announced today the appointment of John Kukreja as general manager of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center. Expected to open in summer 2023, the 200-room DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center will offer the most hotel meeting space in the city, with more than 17,000 square feet of meeting space, including a ballroom that can accommodate more than 1,000 guests.