Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson, has appointed Darin Riggio as Director of Sales and Marketing at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida.
From one stunning oceanside oasis to another, Billy Cueto joins Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach as Resort Manager by way of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla. With him, Cueto brings a naturally personable demeanour, creative aptitude, and 20 years of Four Seasons brand experience to the Five-Star, Five-Diamond Resort on Palm Beach Island's best beach.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, celebrates today the significant milestone of its 500th hotel opening with the debut of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Amelia Island. The oceanside property is ideally situated in a pristine coastal location on Amelia Island, known as Florida's jewel of the Sea Islands. As travelers continue to seek under-the-radar destinations to escape the crowds, SpringHill Suites has introduced a number of notable new properties across charming coastal towns, from San Diego to Cocoa Beach, to offer tranquility on secluded beaches for a memorable summer excursion.
The 137 guestroom Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Butler Boulevard is revealing a fresh look following a $5 million renovation that welcomes guests with a new contemporary exterior design featuring warm wood cladding, designer lighting and residential-style landscaping. Inside, all guestrooms, public spaces, meeting facilities, and guest amenities including the fitness center, outdoor pool area and The Bistro, have been refreshed and completely updated. Jacksonville's Center State Bank provided the renovation financing. The hotel is conveniently located in Jacksonville's Southside business district and offers easy interstate accessibility while also surrounded by walkable dining options. The hotel's location is perfect for business and leisure travelers with easy access to downtown Jacksonville, the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, the Mayo Clinic and Jacksonville's beaches.
SERENA Hotel Aventura, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a 10-story, 100-room boutique hotel, welcomed its first guests. Infused with the dynamic spirit of this highly celebrated South Florida destination, the upscale hotel features a variety of in-demand amenities - a highlight of which is a vibrant rooftop entertainment area and pool with 360-degree city views.
Downtown Tallahassee will welcome a new hotel as the AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol opens this week, it was announced today by Keith Hoogerheyde, General Manager.
DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) and Margaritaville Holdings announced Margaritaville Beach House Key West will open in the fall of 2021.
Jennifer Sack brings over 25 years of hospitality experience and expertise in developing strong customer partnerships to her leadership role at The Vinoy. Throughout her extensive career at Marriott International, Sack most recently oversaw task force coverage for sales in the Florida region and previously managed a $14.7 million portfolio composed of 21 corporate accounts in the Tampa Bay area.
As The Vinoy's marketing manager, Brooke Kull develops on-brand messaging to resort guests through traditional, digital and social media channels, driving thoughtful consumer and brand awareness. Kull brings a luxury touch to the team, coming from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, where she developed multi-platform marketing materials, managed the luxury property's website, and facilitated its media and public relations initiatives.
A graduate from Johnson & Wales' Hospitality Management program, Perra most recently managed a $21 million portfolio as a senior account executive for Marriott Hotels International. Perra brings strategic account planning to her position at The Vinoy Renaissance, where she is responsible for driving leisure travel sales and maximizing revenue opportunity.
Miami's celebrity-loved nightclub E11EVEN is taking the luxury lifestyle to new heights with its swanky new high rise, E11EVEN Hotel & Residences. With interiors by award-winning design firm avroKO, the 65-story tower will evoke a feeling of living like an A-lister with around-the-clock access to an extravagant, exclusive lifestyle that's a step above the rest.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples has welcomed Jenny Piccione as General Manager, overseeing operations of the iconic Southwest Florida resort. A seasoned industry professional with over eighteen years of luxury hospitality experience within The Ritz-Carlton, Jenny brings her passion for the brand's gold standard of excellence and outstanding service to the iconic Naples resort. Jenny will lead the Ladies & Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples through the resort's exciting next chapter, 'Tide of Transformation,' which brings a new immersive pool experience, The Reservoir, and dining destination, Ria, to the luxury resort.
Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Brent Gauthier to the position of Executive Chef for all food and beverage operations and outlets at the hotel, including The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, Ella Mae's Diner, Beacon Social Drinkery and Oxbow Bar & Grill. Overseeing the hotel's culinary team as interim Executive Chef for the past month, Gauthier started his journey at Luminary in January 2021 as Senior Sous Chef and has since assisted in all aspects of the hotel's Food & Beverage department.
329 E. Main, LLC, owners of the historic hotel at 329 East Main Street, Lakeland, Fla., announced the Terrace Hotel Lakeland will join Tapestry Collection by Hilton in April 2021. The property conversion consists of new branding as well as renovations to guest rooms, public spaces, and on-site fine dining restaurant The Terrace Grille. The 88-room hotel will be operated by Naples Hotel Group with construction led by Pinkerton & Laws and interior design by Sims Patrick Studio. The property is currently welcoming guests.
OTO Development brings a new Hilton Garden Inn to St. Pete Beach through an ambitious, top to bottom renovation project. After a complete upfit of an existing hotel, the brand-new Hilton Garden Inn St. Pete Beach offers all the resort amenities for the perfect beach vacation.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour, the Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond resort that was recently named a top resort in Florida by Conde Nast Traveler, is proud to introduce award-winning Jessica Sanchez as the luxury resort's new Director of Spa.
Simon® and Norwich Partners in collaboration with Marriott International and Concord Hospitality Enterprises are pleased to debut the AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise at Sawgrass Mills, one of the largest outlet shopping destinations in the United States.
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its domestic expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport. The five-story, 108-room hotel is the brand's fourth property to open this year, joining the Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach, Cambria Hotel Rock Hill - University Center and the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront, as it continues to add new locations throughout the U.S. in top-tier markets. Cambria Hotels is set to open two more airport-area hotels this year in Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee.
Heaton Companies has announced its newest project, Ouanalao Residences & Resort (pronounced O-wana-loo). Inspired by the native spirit and timeless architecture of St. Barthélemy in the French West Indies, this 12-acre oasis features 25 oceanfront villas and 25 beach cottages fronting the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon on South Florida's unspoiled Hutchinson Island. Villas are 4,231 sq. ft. with prices from the $3 millions and features including a private walkway to the beach, elevated oceanfront pools, and more.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Miami-based real estate developer RPC (Royal Palm Companies), announce a strategic agreement to manage and operate Downtown Miami's newest mixed-use tower, Legacy Hotel & Residences under the Morgans Originals brand. This news comes on the heels of Accor's latest phase of expansion following its acquisition of sbe's hotel brands and its planned joint venture with Ennismore, which will see the creation of one of the world's largest and fastest growing lifestyle operators.