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Cassaundra McDougall has been appointed as Opening Director of Sales at Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown

Leading the sales efforts for the Residence Inn Downtown will be newly announced Opening Director of Sales, Cassaundra McDougall. Graduate of Ferris State University, bringing over 20 years of lodging experience, which includes brand experience with Hilton, Marriott and Choice hotels. Cassaundra and Andrew teamed up at a nearby Residence Inn back in 2014, which created an extensive relationship, bringing this dynamic duo downtown to create a successful opening!

Tharaldson Hospitality Management
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Appointment

Aaron Black has been appointed as General Manager at Daxton Hotel

Black boasts 23 years of experience opening and managing luxury hotels, and joined the Aparium team last year as General Manager of Daxton. Most recently, Black was General Manager at The Armstrong Hotel in Fort Collins, CO, where he spent over two years, and worked in managerial positions at luxury properties around North America in Boise, ID, Portland, ME, Burlington, VT, St. Louis, MO, Palo Alto, CA, Maui, HI and Toronto throughout his career. Black obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Prince Edward Island.

Aparium Hotel Group
Birmingham, Michigan, United States
Development Opening

Residence Inn By Marriott Hotel To Open In Farmington Hills, Michigan With New Brand Design

The 111-suite Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Farmington Hills, Michigan is set to open on Thursday, July 30th with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility and a unique environment. Located at 33163 Hamilton Court, the all-suite Residence Inn Detroit Farmington Hills will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Hamilton Hospitality Inc. and managed by Group 10 Management of Southfield, Michigan.

Residence Inn
Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States
Development Reopening

Shinola Hotel Reopens Along with Select F&B Venues by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Andrew Carmellini

Shinola Hotel officially began its phased reopening last month, welcoming guests with enhanced sanitation and safety protocols. This month, the hotel's beloved restaurant venues from James Beard award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini of NoHo Hospitality Group will be reopening, bringing back some of the magic that has made Shinola Hotel such a destination for both visitors and the Detroit community alike.

Shinola
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Michael Cerrie has been appointed as Executive Chef at Grand Hotel

The historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, operated by Pivot Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cerrie as the property's new Executive Chef. In his role, Cerrie oversees the operations of Grand Hotel's on-site restaurants, including the spectacular Main Dining Room, Woods, Jockey Club at the Grand Stand, The Gatehouse, Grand Coffee and Provisions, and Fort Mackinac Tea Room.

Davidson
Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States
Development Opening

DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North Opens

Following a $9 million renovation, DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North today opened its doors to guests as the only full-service hotel in North Ann Arbor and the latest addition to the growing DoubleTree by Hilton global portfolio of nearly 590 hotels. Located within five miles of downtown Ann Arbor, the 227-room hotel transformation welcomes guests with upgraded accommodations, including 55-inch televisions, sleek glass showers, new carpeting, stylish furniture and three state-of-the-art Five Feet to Fitness™ guest rooms — which offer a convenient way for guests to exercise in the privacy of their rooms with more than 11 different pieces of equipment. Additional enhancements were made to the conference, catering and events spaces, as well as the on-site restaurant.

DoubleTree by Hilton
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott to Open in Belleville, Michigan

Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Detroit Belleville is scheduled to open for business this Wednesday, February 5, 2020. The new 120-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 local area. Located at 46418 North Interstate 94 Service Drive, it will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Belleville Development, Inc. and managed by Namou Hotel Group of Madison Heights, Michigan. Director of Sales Daniel Cordtz and General Manager Raquel Rubalcado lead the management team at the property for Namou Hotel Group.

TownePlace Suites
Belleville, Michigan, United States
Development Opening

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel to Open in Petoskey, Michigan

Petoskey, MI - November 25, 2019 - Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square is set to open its doors in Petoskey, Michigan today. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard's latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Located at 1866 Bear Place, the 139-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by GNI Phase1 LLC and managed by American Hospitality Management Inc. of Cheboygan, Michigan. General Manager Logan Cell and Director of Sales Emily Boehm lead the management team at the property for American Hospitality Management.

Courtyard
Petoskey, Michigan, United States
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Development Groundbreaking

Construction Begins on Detroit's First Cambria Hotel

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Koucar Management celebrate the official start of construction on Detroit's first Cambria hotel: the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown. Slated to open in 2020, the modular-construction, six-story, 158-room upscale hotel will become the Cambria brand's second location in Michigan. Nine other Cambria hotels have already opened their doors this year, together representing over 1,200 upscale rooms. Three more Cambria hotels are expected to open in top-tier markets across the country by year-end.

Cambria Hotels
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Mark O’Brien has been appointed as General Manager at Shinola Hotel

Shinola Hotel, the passion project behind two iconic Detroit-based brands, luxury watchmaker Shinola and real estate firm Bedrock, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark O'Brien as General Manager of the hotel, which opened in early 2019. O'Brien brings over 25 years of expertise to his new role and will oversee all aspects of hotel operations at the 129 room property, including guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, and sales. O'Brien began his career over 25 years ago as a Front Desk Agent at the New York Hilton followed by leadership positions there and at The Waldorf Astoria. He continued his career in New York until 2010, serving as General Manager for multiple Manhattan properties including Hotel Wales, The Maritime Hotel, and Dream New York Midtown. Throughout this time, O'Brien was also General Manager for the online hotel reservation service, Quikbook. O'Brien then relocated to Midland, MI where he served as General Manager at Wyndham Hotel Group's H Hotel, followed by his most recent role prior to Shinola Hotel as Vice President of Lodging at Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, MI. O'Brien graduated from Michigan State University and currently resides in Detroit, MI with his family.

Shinola
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Development Rebranding

Delta Hotels Muskegon Downtown Opens After a Multi-Million Dollar Renovation and Rebranding

Parkland Properties of Michigan today announced the rebranding and opening of the 200-room Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Downtown, which recently completed an $8 million renovation of all rooms, meeting and public spaces. The rejuvenated property will deliver an upscale choice to business and leisure travelers to Muskegon and will be connected to the new $19 million Muskegon Convention Center with 21,000 SF of flexible meeting space coming in Spring of 2020. Parkland Properties also owns and manages the adjacent 140-room Shoreline Inn & Conference Center in Muskegon.

Delta
Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Development Opening

Hyatt Place Downtown Grand Rapids Celebrates Grand Opening

Global architecture and engineering firm Ghafari Associates is pleased to announce the completion of the Hyatt Place Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. The hotel was unveiled at a formal ribbon cutting ceremony on September 6, attended by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, Ghafari team members, developer Orion Real Estate Solutions, Hyatt Place's corporate team, and AHC+ Hospitality team members.

Hyatt Place
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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AHC+Hospitality celebrates grand opening of AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown

AHC+Hospitality announces that the new lifestyle hotel AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown opens its doors today. The modern, design-driven brand from Marriott International, Inc., is the first to open in Michigan and enters Grand Rapids' downtown scene as the city continues its emergence as a leading Midwest destination for arts, culture and business travel.

AC Hotels by Marriott
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States