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Abigail Seanez has been appointed as Director of Sales at Caption by Hyatt Nashville

Seanez brings more than eight years of expertise in sales, revenue management and strategic leadership in the hospitality industry. Previously the director of sales at Hotel Nashville Brentwood, Seanez was responsible for meeting and exceeding revenue goals, managing key relationships and identifying new target markets. Previously, she held the role of market sales executive at Drury Hotels and senior sales manager at Hotel Indigo.

Caption by Hyatt
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Eric Fiedler has been appointed as Executive Chef at DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview

Eric Fiedler will serve as the Executive Chef, working closely with Botkin to oversee all catering and banquets, restaurant and bar operations, sourcing and menu development, and hiring. Fiedler comes to the DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview with 33 years of expertise, highlighted by his appointments as Executive Chef at Fort Lauderdale's DoubleTree, Sheraton Grand Downtown Nashville, and the Broward County Convention Center. Energized by the comradery of the industry, Fiedler brings his humor and fun to the role as a staunch believer that the kitchen doesn't have to feel like work. Outside of the kitchen, he enjoys working on cars and fixing things in general. He also loves going to concerts, sporting events, and comedy shows - while also collecting anything Star Wars-related that he can find.

Hilton
Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
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John Botkin has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview

John Botkin has been named Director of Food & Beverage, bringing his 35 years of industry experience to the opening team. John has previously held the positions of Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director and Commercial Caterer, amongst others across the country. With these diverse experiences, Botkin offers a comprehensive skillet overseeing food and beverage operations.

Hilton
Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Shane Batchelor has been appointed as General Manager at Fairlane Hotel

The Fairlane Hotel in downtown Nashville has tapped Nashville-native Shane Batchelor as the new General Manager. Batchelor has worked for more than 25 years in the hospitality space and has led 15+ hotels and restaurants through openings and concept relaunches. His resume includes larger nationwide franchises, from Planet Hollywood, to more boutique, hyper-local establishments, like Nashville's Catbird Seat. At the Fairlane, Batchelor will work to ensure that guests are receiving an experience that exceeds expectations and that his team is positioned to deliver the distinctive guest experience Oliver Hospitality has become known for. Outside of the hotel, Batchelor's hobbies include coaching elementary basketball for his children.

Oliver Hospitality
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Katelyn Goins has been promoted to Associate Director of Sales at Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza

Goins brings more than 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry into her new position as Associate Director of Sales at Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza. In her elevated role, her primary responsibility is to secure meetings and events at Nashville's original luxury hotel. She will serve as the point of contact for National accounts, work in partnership with third-party meeting planners, and support opportunities in collaboration with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation. Additionally, Goins will represent Loews Nashville Hotel at industry trade shows and meetings.

Loews
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Development Renovation

Maximum Hospitality Unveils Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood Hotel’s Stunning Transformation

Maximum Hospitality, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, proudly announced the completion of the Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood's extensive renovation and conversion. The hotel underwent a comprehensive transformation to enhance guest experiences and establish a new benchmark for upscale hospitality in the region.As the most global brand within Marriott International's portfolio, Sheraton Hotels has always been a brand rooted in its' communities and Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood now emulates this vision with a refreshed design and locally inspired experiences meant to connect neighbors and travelers alike. The transition to the premium Sheraton brand signifies a substantial investment by owner, Eagle Hospitality, Inc., encompassing enhancements to every aspect of the guest experience, with an eye on community integration. The elevated Sip & Sound restaurant, offering a locally inspired menu and curated cocktails, includes a dedicated stage for live music performances. Paying tribute to the city's essence, this new feature aims to further elevate the guest experience by immersing visitors in the lively atmosphere of Nashville's iconic music scene.

Sheraton
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
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Appointment

Lindsay Whalen has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown

Born and raised in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, Whalen started working in the hospitality industry at 15 years old, after looking for a job to supplement school costs. Whalen states that's where she "fell in love with how fast-paced, challenging, and ever-changing the industry could be." Later Whalen obtained a BA in Music Industry/Vocal Performance at Northeastern University, where she combined her lifelong experience with her studies in music and business to increase revenue for each hotel and restaurant that she has worked in since, by maintaining musical bookings and curating events. She credits her love of the industry, the life-long friendships she's forged, along with passion and dedication being the driving force behind her 25-year tenure in the hospitality scene.

Hilton
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Jason Lawson has been appointed as Executive Chef at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown

Executive Chef Jason Lawson, was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee and brings over a decade of experience within the hospitality industry to Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown. Lawson oversees the back-of-the-house operations as well as the creation of new, exciting menu items that represent the best of Nashville cuisine. Studying under Michelin and James Beard awarded chefs, Lawson offers a unique perspective on "southern cuisine," making each dine a memorable experience.

Hilton
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Bobby Smith has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

Smith, the newly appointed director of sales and marketing, has more than 30 years of experience and brings a deep understanding of Nashville's unique hospitality landscape to his new role. Along with opening the Cambria Hotel Downtown Nashville location and The Hermitage Hotel, Smith has held key sales and marketing positions at leading hotels and resorts in the Nashville area such as Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., Country Inns & Suites By Carlson and Radisson Nashville Airport.

Cambria Hotels
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Chris Delgado has been appointed as General Manager at Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

With 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chris Delgado joins the Cambria Nashville Midtown team as general manager, bringing a wealth of expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Prior to joining Cambria Nashville Midtown, Delgado served as general manager at Placemakr Premier SoBro where he implemented strategic initiatives that significantly enhanced guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Cambria Hotels
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Avi Niego has been appointed as General Manager at Waymore’s Guest House & Casual Club

Waymore's Guest House & Casual Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Avi Niego as the new general manager. With over 18 years of leadership in the hospitality industry, Niego brings a wealth of experience managing lifestyle hotels, mixed-use properties, and innovative food and beverage concepts across the country. In his new role, Niego will cultivate an atmosphere that celebrates the hyperlocal community of East Nashville, positioning Waymore's as the premier destination in the heart of Nashville's culturally diverse and eclectic scene.

PM Hotel Group
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Kathryn Day has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Nashville

JW Marriott Nashville, Nashville's first true luxury hotel brand, today announced the appointment of Kathryn Day as the General Manager. With this appointment, Day will oversee the property's day-to-day operations and elevate the visitor experience, including staff management and deployment, strategic planning, budgeting, and sales and marketing for the property which has established itself as a leading luxury hotel in the Nashville market.

JW Marriott
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga, Developed by 3H Group, Inc., Breaks Ground

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) celebrates the groundbreaking of Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee, set to open in early 2026. Developed by 3H Group Inc. under a franchise agreement with Hyatt, the hotel in Chattanooga will uniquely combine the design and comfort of an upscale, lifestyle hotel with the self-activation capabilities of a select-service property. Following the debut of its first property in Memphis, Tenn. in 2022, the Caption by Hyatt brand is poised to grow in several more key markets this year, both in the United States and internationally.

Caption by Hyatt
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Appointment

Tony Phillips has been appointed as General Manager at Bobby Nashville

Bobby Hotels, the independent hospitality brand known for its local-centric approach, proudly announced today the appointment of Tony Phillips as the General Manager of Bobby Nashville. With over 25 years of extensive experience in hotel management, Phillips brings an extraordinary approach and a progressive vision rooted in servant leadership to guide the 144-key downtown hotel into the future.

Castlerock Asset Management
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Mortenson Development to Break Ground on Motto by Hilton in Nashville’s SoBro Neighborhood

A new lifestyle hotel is coming to the popular South of Broadway (SoBro) neighborhood in Nashville. Mortenson Development has purchased the site located at 311 3rd Avenue, closed on its construction financing, and will start construction later this month. This is the first Motto by Hilton in the Nashville area. Motto by Hilton is a lifestyle brand that empowers guests by giving them added flexibility to create their own stay experiences in the world's most sought-after cities.

Motto by Hilton
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Development Opening

TMC Hospitality Opens Drift Nashville in the Heart of the East Bank

Drift Nashville has opened in the heart of the East Bank, introducing a design-forward oasis to the developing district located just east of the Cumberland River. The 87-key hotel is home to spacious multi-room suites, a ground-level pool with neighboring cabanas, three food and beverage concepts helmed by Nashville entrepreneur and designer, Alexis Soler, and a seventh-floor penthouse with sweeping skyline views. Drift Nashville is the fourth property of the Drift Hotels brand, following TMC Hospitality's first Drift in San Jose del Cabo and thoughtful California expansion to Santa Barbara and Palm Springs last year.

Drift Hotels
Nashville, Tennessee, United States