Szilagyi will oversee operations at the historic Florida resort, including the lobby, rooms and housekeeping. As the resident manager, Szilagyi will play a pivotal leadership role in the resort's sweeping renovations, which will elevate the luxury resort as the premiere destination in downtown St. Pete and are slated to complete their first phase later this year.
Salamander Hotels & Resorts has appointed William Ryan as the new executive chef at Innisbrook Resort in Tampa Bay. With more than 30 years of experience, Ryan will oversee the resort's restaurants and bars - including Packard's Steakhouse and Market Salamander Grille - as well as food and beverage offerings for on-site meetings, catered events and special functions.
The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton, is happy to announce the appointment of Duncan Clements to general manager. In this role, Clements is responsible for driving overall operations and guest satisfaction for the downtown lifestyle hotel's 129 newly renovated rooms and suites. Clements assumes this position immediately and oversees all aspects of hotel operations. The Gabriel Miami is a cultural hub in Downtown Miami located within close proximity to the city's main attractions, including museums, beaches, shopping and entertainment venues. The property is also at the epicenter of Miami's downtown business district, offering rooms to business travelers as well as meeting and event attendees visiting the Magic City.
Commonwealth Hotels announced that Alicia Barefield has been appointed the general manager of the Hampton Inn Panama City Beach. Ms. Barefield brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to her new role as general manager having previously served as the general manager at the Hampton Inn Fort Morgan, Colorado.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, a AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort, and urban oasis W Miami, are pleased to announce the appointment of Winfred van Workum as market general manager. A seasoned hotelier with a career honed at luxury hotels around the world, including those in The St. Regis and The Ritz-Carlton portfolios, van Workum brings over 25 years of hospitality leadership and expertise to his new role. He will oversee all operations and team members for the award-winning St. Regis Bal Harbour resort including the resort's four distinct dining concepts and Forbes Five-Star Remède Spa, as well as W Miami's lively culinary outlets and 28,000-square-foot Iconbrickell Spa.
Designated as an Official Walt Disney World®Hotel, Drury is accepting reservations forOct. 27, 2022 and beyond.
The group behind the proposed Moxy Hotel-anchored project in the Edge District has reworked its initial plans and has joined forces with a new joint venture partner.
The Robert Finvarb Companies of Miami, Florida and Concord Hospitality of Raleigh, North Carolina today announced the opening of the uniquely designed, dual-branded 156-room AC Hotel by Marriott and 108-suite Element by Westin in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. The properties will share an outdoor rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness center, 4,683 square-feet of versatile event space and a rooftop bar & lounge - Rosa Sky, which is managed by The Restaurant People and offers a lite food menu and an elevated cocktail program. Rosa Sky is scheduled to debut in Q1 2022.
New 165-key Dream Hotel is centerpiece to world-class Riverside Wharf hospitality and entertainment development in the heart of Downtown Miami.
New Upper Midscale Soft-Brand Property Sits at the Center of One of the Country's Most Sought-After Destinations.
ommonwealth Hotels announced today that Janelle Pankiewicz has been appointed the dual director of sales and marketing for the Hilton Garden Inn Panama City and the Hampton Inn Panama City Beach. Ms. Pankiewicz brings expertise in both brand and market to her new role as the dual director of sales and marketing having previously served as the director of sales and marketing for the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Rogers, Minnesota.
Capstone Property Group, LLC, McKibbon Places and McKibbon Hospitality recently celebrated the official groundbreaking of the Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville, Georgia on Monday, December 6. The 130-room select-service hotel is set to anchor the highly anticipated mixed-use development, The National - a revival and redevelopment of Gainesville's long-vacant First National Bank building, whi ch also broke ground during the event. Both the hotel and The National are anticipated to open in mid-2023.
Leading Tampa-based real estate development firm Strategic Property Partners, LLC ("SPP") today announces Asher, a dynamic, highly amenitized new apartment tower at 1050 Water Street in Water Street Tampa, the 56-acre neighborhood transforming downtown Tampa into a walkable urban experience. In addition to offering a collection of rental residences, SPP has partnered with Method Co., the celebrated Philadelphia-based hospitality company, to bring Tampa the first Florida location of their high-design extended-stay concept, ROOST Apartment Hotel, at Asher. Pre-leasing at Asher will begin in January with move-ins slated for March, and ROOST Tampa will open in the building in Spring 2022.
Key International, a leading international real estate development and investment firm, and Wexford Real Estate Investors (WREI) have acquired the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, a beachfront hotel consisting of 219 suites located at 1200 N. Ocean Blvd.
The largest resort destination in the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay Resort, announces Jordyn Boonie as the newly appointed Director of Rooms. In her new role, Boonie is now responsible for overseeing the housekeeping, front desk, concierge, and guest services departments, along with ensuring that they are running efficiently, and all guest needs are being taken care of.
OTO Development is building its presence along theFlorida Panhandle with the acquisition of SpringHill SuitesPanama City Beach Beachfront. The deal complements thecompany's construction of Hyatt Place Panama City BeachBeachfront, which is slated to open in Summer 2022.
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street are excited to introduce Matthew Brennan as the complex's new Executive Chef. In his role, Chef Brennan will oversee the culinary efforts of the sister properties, both located adjacent to the convention center in Tampa's vibrant Water Street neighborhood.
VIAJERO HOSTELS—a traveler-focused lifestyle brand with 16 hostels and coliving spaces in Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico—will make its US debut in Miami, FL in late November 2021. Replacing The Stiles Hotel, an Art Deco boutique hotel on South Beach's iconic Collins Avenue, Viajero Miami will be just steps away from the beach, Ocean Drive and many of the area's popular bars, restaurants, shops and nightclubs.
A modern reflection of the classic yacht club lifestyle, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale is now confirming arrivals for its opening in early 2022. A prime beachfront address in the heart of a celebrated vacation city, Four Seasons is bringing unrivalled style and legendary service to one of the world's top yachting destinations.
As Senior Director of MICE Sales, Karen Shiers reports directly to Kristian Anderson. In this role, Shiers will be responsible for leading the sales strategy and management of all Meetings, Incentives, Charters & Events (MICE) for The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Shiers brings over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry and joins the team from Merlin Entertainments, one of the world's largest attractions groups, where she held leadership roles in sales, marketing and revenue management for new openings of attractions and resorts.