Northwest Florida's all-encompassing destination resort, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, names Fleetwood Covington as the new Executive Chef at the onsite Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood. In his new role, Fleetwood will oversee all aspects of the AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse's culinary initiatives to ensure consistency in presentation and quality of all dishes.
Mark Augarten will join the organization on No. 14 as chief operating officer of Sage Restaurant Concepts. Under the direction of del Olmo, Augarten will direct operations for the company's portfolio of more than 50 restaurants, bars, coffee shops and entertainment venues across the nation.
After climbing upward for a year and a half, Americans’ enthusiasm for travel appears dampened this holiday season. As pandemic concerns fade, financial woes and widely reported issues with flight delays and cancellations have more people deciding to stay home. Intent to travel between Thanksgiving and midJanuary is down 26% compared to a year ago. Just under a third of Americans plan to travel over the holidays, taking an average of two trips. Those traveling cite the need to reconnect with friends and family as most important. And with higher-income Americans making up a big portion of the traveling public this season, travel budgets are strong.
The action-packed HSMAI Sales Leader Forum last week in Frisco, Texas, included strategic conversations, thought leader keynotes, and collaborative roundtables. Read on for key takeaways from the event that highlighted important trends and provided critical insights and best practices.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole announces the appointment of Rui de Sousa Lopes as the new Director of Food and Beverage. Lopes joins the property from Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, where he most recently served as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage.
Derrin Abac has joined Hotel Wailea, Hawaii's only Relais and Châteaux property, as Director of Food and Beverage to lead the resort-wide culinary team including The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea, the property's acclaimed signature restaurant, and Birdcage Bar, an open-air lounge concept with dramatic island views. Continuing Hotel Wailea's tradition of supporting local talent in the state of Hawaii, Derrin is a fourth-generation Maui resident with an esteemed background having worked at Wolfgang Puck's Spago at Four Seasons Resort Maui and earned his Advanced Sommelier accreditation from the Court of Master Sommeliers. With Derrin at the helm, Hotel Wailea's distinguished food and beverage program will continue its impressive trajectory as one of Hawaii's most sought-after culinary and event destinations.
Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, has announced the phase-one completion of its property-wide refresh, marking the most extensive renovation since its launch more than 30 years ago. The iconic resort, perched along 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens fronting Maui's Wailea Beach, presents a newly revitalized Botero Lounge at the heart of the resort, a total revamp of Grand Wailea's exclusive Napua rooms, suites and private lounge, and the transformation of two beloved dining venues into brunch restaurant, 'Ikena, and grab-and-gourmet market, Loulu. A completely reimagined wellness and Spa experience will be revealed in 2023.
The Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel has completed a $4.5 million renovation to its 167-room property, located at 801 Rutherford Avenue, Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. Led by AVR Realty Company, the project includes updates to the hotel entrance, lobby, fitness center, meeting space, guestrooms, hallways, 9th floor concierge space, and back-of-house kitchens.
Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, has been selected by Jo Ellard, president of Bowie Place Properties, to manage Bowie House, a new urban retreat in Fort Worth, Texas. Set to open in late 2023, the hotel will be located in the heart of the city's buzzing Cultural District, which is home to one of the finest collections of museums in America. When it debuts, the luxury boutique hotel will be the first of its kind for the area, anchoring a 30-block promenade of acclaimed museums, restaurants and unique retail.
Enhanced Guest Rooms, Lobby, Beachfront Pool Area, and Amenities Debut at the Only Hotel in North San Diego County that is right on the beach.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf, marking the seventh addition to the Pendry Hotels & Resorts portfolio and the brand's first location in our nation's capital. Located along The Wharf, a mile-long waterfront destination set on the Potomac River, Pendry Washington DC features 131 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites; three signature dining and bar concepts, including a pool terrace and rooftop cocktail lounge with panoramic views; Spa Pendry; a state-of-the-art fitness center; curated art collection and 7,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.
The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today announced a $500,000 donation from Hilton Global Foundation to support the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund as part of the hotel industry’s united efforts to eradicate human trafficking.
478‑room property welcomes back guests to the Crossroads of the World.
According to the quarterly United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the franchise companies with the largest construction pipelines at the end of Q3 2022 are led by Marriott International with 1,385 projects/168,725 rooms. Following Marriott is Hilton Worldwide with 1,351 projects/152,383 rooms, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 787 projects/79,382 rooms. Combined, these three companies account for 66% of the projects and 64% of the rooms in the total pipeline. Each company has seen growth year-over-year.
According to the third quarter United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the U.S. market with the largest hotel construction pipeline by projects is Dallas with a record high count of 174 projects, accounting for 20,676 rooms. Following Dallas is Atlanta with 139 projects/17,843 rooms, Los Angeles with 118 projects/19,062 rooms, Phoenix with 113 projects/15,508 rooms, and New York with 102 projects/17,805 rooms.
LBA Hospitality, an Alabama–based hotel management company, today announced that it has been selected to manage another hotel owned by BPR Properties of High Point, North Carolina. The Residence Inn by Marriott in Greenville, North Carolina is a 97-suite hotel located at 1820 West 5th Street.
New data from leading economy lodging brand, Motel 6, reveals nearly three in five (57%) travelers plan to "trip-stack" this winter by adding another destination or trip directly following or leading up to their existing travel plans.
U.S. hotel performance decreased slightly from the previous week but showed improved comparisons with 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through 22 October.
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the introduction of the Service Worker Economic Stabilization Act, introduced by Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA):
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour are thrilled to announce the appointment of the new Market Director of Sales and Marketing, Brigette Bienvenu. Brigette joins as a member of the hotels' Guidance Team and will provide strategic leadership while presiding over the Sales and Marketing discipline.