Situated at 7335 Northwest Loop 410, the 123-room hotel is close to Valero Energy's headquarters, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the Northwest Vista College. It is owned by New Era LLC and is located within a short drive of popular leisure destinations, such as Sea World, Ingram Park Mall, and Gateway Hills Golf Course.
Jon Craven has been named General Manager of AC Hotel by Marriott Houston Downtown, the first AC in Houston and only second in Texas, opening in late July. In his role, Craven will oversee the entire hotel operation and will be responsible for ensuring Marriott and AC brand standards are maintained to meet and exceed guests' expectations.
Part of the DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio, the newly built full-service hotel and conference center brings hospitality to the area and captures the essence of Texas Hill Country.
Jacob Gonzalez, who began his hospitality career with Valencia Hotel Group in 2004 as Restaurant Supervisor at the acclaimed Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, has been promoted to Hotel Manager of portfolio's sister property, Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE in Houston. In this position, he is now responsible for day-today operations of the award-winning, 255-room anchor of west Houston's CITYCENTRE district.
Klukan brings over 25 years of industry experience to The Sinclair. As director of sales and marketing, Klukan oversees sales efforts and the overall positioning of the hotel. A graduate of the Conrad N. Hilton Hotel School at The University of Houston, Klukan began his career in hospitality management and was later recruited by Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. to manage a portfolio of full-service hotels including independent luxury, Hilton, Sheraton, Embassy, Marriott and select service brands. Klukan joined Marriott International in 2006 and has received several accolades such as Market Sales Team of the Year, Opening of the Year, Market Dominance Awards, F&B Excellence Awards and more.
In her role as general manager, Vallejos orchestrates all day-to-day operations for The Sinclair. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Vallejos brings expertise, enthusiasm and vision to this iconic project. Throughout her tenure she has held multiple instrumental roles ranging from operations to sales for properties within the Marriott, IHG and Hilton portfolios. With her passion for exceeding the guest experience, Vallejos leads her teams with heart and dedication towards operational excellence. During her career she has achieved multiple operational and service accolades including Marriott's prestigious Diamond and Platinum Circle Awards.
White Lodging today announced its third Moxy Hotel, which officially broke ground and is on schedule to shake up the traditional hospitality experience for travelers in late 2020. The 162-room Moxy Austin is located alongside the University of Texas at Austin campus at the intersection of Guadalupe and West 26th streets, and will feature stylish, locally inspired design at an affordable price point.
With a 25-year career in hospitality, Tobias Cox brings extensive expertise to Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Cox has a decorated career with past positions at The Ritz-Carlton and Loews properties around the country, including Boston, Kapalua and Miami. He joined Omni Hotels & Resorts in 2008 as Executive Sous Chef at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate and went on to hold the positions of Director of Catering and Conference Services and Area Director of Food and Beverage.
Classically-trained by masters in the culinary world, Joshua Hasho is also no stranger to the Omni Hotels & Resorts family. He served as Executive Chef in 2012 at Omni Chicago Hotel and served as the Resort Executive Chef at Omni Interlocken Resort in Denver, Colorado in 2014 before moving back to Omni Chicago in 2017 as Area Executive Chef. Before joining Omni Hotels & Resorts, Hasho expanded his culinary horizons working for industry legends including Chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry in Napa Valley, California, and Chef Laurent Tourondel at BLT Restaurant in New York.
Lively, Engaging Boutique Concept Brings Local Flair to Lone Star State Capital.
Hyatt Place Fort Worth/Alliance Town Center is expected to open in September 2019. The new, five-story, 130-room hotel will offer business and leisure travelers an open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and a 24-hour fitness center.
White Lodging is excited to introduce David Meisner as the general manager for the Austin Marriott Downtown, which is slated to open its doors in summer 2020. David is currently the general manager of White Lodging's Aloft and Element hotels in downtown Austin and will begin his new role in August 2019.
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International's innovation incubator brand, built with a forward-looking lens and the infrastructure to experiment with emerging technologies, announced the opening of the Aloft Dallas Arlington Entertainment District. The 136-room hotel located at 2140 East Lamar Boulevard will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Whitestone Hospitality of Irving, Texas.
Omni Hotels & Resorts celebrated the grand reopening of Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa with a ribbon cutting celebration alongside Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Omni Barton Creekunderwent an extensive $150 million renovation and expansion that began in November 2017. From its opening 30 years ago to becoming the premier Texas Hill Country destination, today marks a major milestone in the property's history. The resort entices local and out-of-town visitors to a refined, but relaxed retreat, embodying the spirit of the region.
The 75-room Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites in Missouri City, Texas is scheduled to open this Friday, May 24, 2019 with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 3533 FM 1092 Road, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston Missouri City will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by SSV Hospitality and managed by Imbue Investments LLC of Kingwood, Texas.
Sam Moon Group announces the commencement of construction for a Hyatt House extended stay hotel at the Metropark Square mixed-use development in Shenandoah, Texas. The 5-story, 148-room hotel is slated to open in November 2020.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today the "topping off" of its new hotel in Houston, Texas, signifying that the final beam has been placed and that the structural framework is complete.
American Airlines announced today that Alice Curry has been promoted to Vice President of Customer Care. She succeeds JonCarlo Gulbranson, who was previously named Vice President of Operations and Crew Performance.
ARRIVE Hotels & Restaurants has announced its soon-to-open hotel, ARRIVE East Austin. The neighborhood hotel is now accepting reservations.
Austin-Bergstrom International AirportThe new Motel 6/Studio 6 hotel in Austin is conveniently located near the major artery connecting the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to downtown, amid major office and industrial areas. The hotel is represented by Humble Origins Hospitality Management and operated by G6 Hospitality.