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Iyad Mourad has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis

Originally from Syria, Iyad Mourad, a 20-year veteran with the luxury hotel brand, has been named Hotel Manager of Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Hotel. Beginning his career in 2002 at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadah as a PBX Agent, Iyad subsequently moved between multiple Four Seasons properties holding various positions in the Rooms Division and climbing up the management ladder to Director of Rooms. A position he served both at Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh and Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, where he stayed until joining the St. Louis property earlier this year.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Staybridge Suites Announce Plans For New Hotels in St. Louis

Together, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, and Staybridge Suites, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Suites Collection, today announced plans for two hotels in St. Louis, Missouri. The hotels will open in early 2025 as part of a new-build Downtown West development located at the corner of Market Street and Jefferson Street, a key location for connecting Midtown and Downtown.

New AC Hotel St. Louis Central West End Set to Open in Missouri

St. Louis' Koplar Properties in partnership with Homebase Partners and Concord Hospitality Enterprises announces the opening of AC Hotel St. Louis, a new destination in St. Louis' Central West End neighborhood, located on the eastern edge of the city's ever-popular Forest Park. Located on York Ave. (215 York Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108), in the heart of St. Louis' upscale retail district, the seven-story, 192-room hotel will open this December after a $44-million, ground-up build. This will be the first AC Hotel to enter the St. Louis market and further contributes to St. Louis' Central West End neighborhood as a destination for the city.

21c Museum Hotels Begins Restoration And Renovation Of Historic YMCA Building In Downtown St. Louis

21c Museum Hotels, a multi-venue contemporary art museum and award-winning hospitality brand, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, will begin the renovation and restoration of downtown St. Louis' historic YMCA building located at 1528 Locust Street. Construction of 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022. The project includes a boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, wellness center, and multiple food and beverage outlets.

Radisson Signs With Experience Management For The Robertson, A Member Of Radisson Individuals

Radisson Hotel Group Americas today announced the signing of The Robertson, a member of Radisson Individuals. The hotel holds incredible history for the city and with its anticipated opening in the fall of 2021, it will be the first hotel to open its doors in downtown Joplin in more than 50 years. The hotel was originally built in 1917 by Riley Robertson as an apartment complex. The restored building will bring a breath of fresh air into downtown Joplin while offering a glimpse of the city in the roaring 20s.

Midas Hospitality Celebrates Opening of Element St. Louis Midtown in Missouri

St. Louis' first Element by Westin recently held a ribbon cutting to signify its official opening. Located at 3763 Forest Park Ave., the $40 million Element St. Louis Midtown is a seven-story hotel with 153 extended stay rooms. The eco-conscious property features the rooftop UPBAR, which offers a variety of signature cocktails and food selections.

Compass45 Hospitality Opens DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park Following Conversion

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park opens its doors to guests as the newest full-service hotel in the Central West End of St. Louis and the latest addition to the growing DoubleTree by Hilton global portfolio. Located within four miles of downtown St. Louis, the 219-room hotel welcomes guests with comfortable accommodations, including newly renovated guest rooms, a new restaurant serving breakfast daily and updated on-site meeting space and fitness center. The property also includes an Applebee's Neighborhood restaurant serving lunch and dinner for all guests to enjoy.

Hotel Kansas City Debuts as Part of Growing The Unbound Collection By Hyatt Brand

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hotel Kansas City as a part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. Located in the iconic Kansas City Club building, this space will serve as Kansas City's newest lifestyle boutique hotel. Hotel Kansas City's addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand marks 22 hotels globally - a program launched in 2016 with experiences that inspire guests to create their own stories and offers elevated yet unscripted service.

Tyler John has been appointed as General Manager at The Last Hotel

Tyler John, General Manager, brings more than a decade of experience in hospitality to his role managing day-to-day operations at The Last Hotel. Previously, Tyler served as area general manager for two California boutique properties, The Lodge at Tiburon and Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos. In addition to hospitality management, Tyler holds extensive experience within the food and beverage sector having served as the director of food & beverage at Topnotch Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler, Arizona, and regional director of food & beverage for HRI Lodging.

Carrie Hunt has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Last Hotel

Carrie Hunt, Director of Sales & Marketing, joins The Last Hotel with more than 15 years of hospitality, sales, and marketing experience. Most recently, she served as the associate director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis. Prior to joining Hyatt, Carrie held various hospitality management and marketing roles for several Hilton Hotels including Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in Washington D.C. As the director of sales and marketing, Carrie will oversee all sales efforts, marketing operations and strategic positioning for The Last Hotel.

Silverwest Hotels Set to Open Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton Following Multimillion Dollar Renovation

Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton (7730 Bonhomme Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105), has announced an opening date for the reimagined hotel in downtown Clayton, Missouri, located on Bonhomme Ave., just west of Hanley Road. The 268-room hotel will open on Thursday, October 1 after a multi-million dollar, full-scale transformation by Silverwest Hotels. Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton will be a new upscale hotel destination for creative and culturally-minded travelers and locals alike. The hotel features over 17,000 square feet of meeting space, state-of-the-art fitness center with panoramic views of downtown St. Louis, an open-air pool deck on the third floor, a signature bar and restaurant, Café La Vie, artwork from over 50 local and nationally acclaimed artists, and more.