The 104-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Lubbock, Texas is set to open today with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, while creating a unique environment. Located at 6415 62nd Street, the all-suite Residence Inn Lubbock Southwest will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Baywood Hotels Inc. of Columbia, MD.
Cambria Downtown Dallas, located in the historic Tower Petroleum building and managed by Filmore Hospitality, announces the appointment of Zach Lybbert as Director of Sales and Marketing.
The property, scheduled to open in late June, combines an eight-floor, 150-room AC Hotel with a seven-floor, 150-room Residence Inn in the same building. The two hotels are the first to open as part of an ambitious "lifestyle hotel campus" that is the first-of-its-kind in the country, bringing together four brands and 600 rooms within 50 yards of each other.
Ms. Rasnick has most recently been with Hilton Worldwide since 2002, where her responsibilities included Director of Sales for Worldwide Accounts and Director of Sales Automation for Small & Medium-sized Enterprises. Her experience also includes serving as General Manager at the AmeriSuites Hotel in Dallas and in sales positions at properties such as the Holiday Inn Select in Dallas and the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza in Los Angeles.
Marissa Maguire, who has 12 years of hotel management experience, becomes General Manager of the property, while Kendahl Rasnick, with more than 30 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing, becomes Director of Sales. Mrs. Maguire has served in management and operations positions at multiple hotels, notably the Hilton Garden Inn as well as the Courtyard by Marriott in College Station; the Courtyard at Houston Galleria; and the dual brand Courtyard and Residence Inn in downtown Houston.
Hoffmann brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience, and his distinguished career has encompassed roles in six countries and three continents. Most recently, he served as opening general manager of the first Autograph Collection hotel in Alabama, the Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook in Birmingham.
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, today announced the opening of its latest property, Tru by Hilton Lubbock Southwest. The 98-room hotel, located at 6702 62nd Street, is owned and managed by Baywood Hotels Inc. The new hotel is conveniently located near Texas Tech University, Jones AT&T Stadium, 4ore Golf, and South Plains Mall.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. With 150 new suites, the hotel is a great addition to the city's thriving tourism, which has seen a 14.9 percent increase in traveler growth for the first two quarters of 2018 compared to the same time last year.
Moody National Companies is excited to announce the opening of the Residence Inn by Marriott in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX. This beautiful 16-story, 182-room hotel is located at 7807 Kirby Drive, which is an ideal location to serve the Texas Medical Center and NRG Stadium. The Residence Inn includes a 4.5-story parking garage along with four private meeting spaces totaling 5,000 square feet. Moody National Hospitality Management will manage the daily operations of the hotel.
Marisol Lopez is an exemplary leader in the Dallas hotel scene with more than 15 years of experience. A Texas native, Ms. Lopez's career evolved from director of sales, to hotel manager at NYLO Dallas South Side, to most recently accepting the distinguished role of director of sales and marketing at the new CANVAS Hotel Dallas. Lopez was recognized as Manager of the Year in 2014 and 2016. She led the successful transition of NYLO Dallas into new management with Intrigue Hotels & Resorts by Interstate in October 2018, including the transition and launch from NYLO Dallas to CANVAS Hotel Dallas this year.
With more than 13 years of experience across various properties throughout Texas, Jared Williams has earned a well-rounded career, and a proven deep understanding of all facets of hotel management. Previously, Mr. Williams served as general manager for the AAA Four Diamond Highland Dallas. In addition, he earned Hotel Manager of the Year and Hotel of the Year awards at AAA Four Diamond Magnolia Hotel in downtown Houston. He now brings his award-winning leadership to CANVAS Hotel Dallas as general manager.
The 182-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Houston, Texas is now open with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, while creating a unique environment. Located at 7807 Kirby Drive, the all-suite Residence Inn Houston Medical Center/NRG Park will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Moody National Companies.
Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, today commenced construction on the 252-room, 16-story AC Hotel Fort Worth in downtown Fort Worth. When the property opens in the fall of 2020, it will be the first AC Hotel by Marriott to debut in Tarrant County, Texas, offering travelers both a thoughtful approach to design and intuitive, elevated guest service. The hotel is rising on the southwest corner of Fifth and Main Street, adjacent to the historical art deco Kress Building, and only minutes away from wonderful restaurants, entertainment, shopping and night life options.
Khalid started his career in the hospitality industry at this very same property (Four Seasons Hotel Houston) as a busboy in the early 1980's and remained with Four Seasons for approximately 22 years in different assignments around the globe such as Beverly Wilshire, Amman, Las Vegas, Chicago, Boston.
Proper Hospitality is redefining traditional luxury hospitality, targeting a new generation of high-end travelers who yearn not only for elevated services and amenities, but memorable stays and cultural connectivity. Showcasing the best of what a destination has to offer, Proper intentionally selects creative locations and develops a locally immersed program through eclectic designs by Kelly Wearstler, locally curated F&B programming through incredible culinary partners and world-class amenities, providing one-of-a-kind experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Dallas-based real estate developer Hall Group and Crescent Hotels & Resorts announced today the opening date of the highly-anticipated HALL Arts Hotel, which is currently under construction and set to open in the fall of 2019 in Dallas' Arts District. The first hotel to open in the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, HALL Arts Hotel will channel the energy and vitality of the Dallas Arts District into an environment that celebrates the enriching, inspiring, transformative power of the arts.
Hyatt brings its nationally acclaimed Miraval spa and wellness brand to Austin, Texas with the opening of Miraval Austin. Set on 220 acres of picturesque land overlooking Lake Travis, Miraval Austin is the brand's second wellness resort to open outside of its flagship property in Tucson, Arizona.
Uptown Suites has announced the official opening of its fifth extended stay property outside of Austin in Round Rock, Texas. This location marks the first property in Texas, with another one opening in March. Uptown Suites will double its footprint this year with another extended stay property located closer to downtown Austin and in the greater Denver and DC metros.
The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, part of Marriott International, is set to open its doors in late winter 2019.