First Hospitality today announces the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Airport. Located at 4294 International Gateway, the 122-room hotel is the first extended stay property at John Glenn Columbus International Airport and expands First Hospitality's existing hotel presence in the Columbus area.
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company ("HOFV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football and owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls ("the Destination"), today announced that the DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown Hotel will open on November 9, 2020 after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. Managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, the hotel will serve as the flagship lodging destination in downtown Canton, Ohio for Hall of Famers and their families, the participants of the NFL Alumni Association Player Development Academy, and all who visit the city.
Atlanta-based Hotel Equities ("HE") announced the opening of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton North. The hotel located at 7072 York Center Drive in Butler Township is owned by development and investment firm The Witness Group ("TWG"). Hotel Equities manages TWG's portfolio of hotels following the firm's strategic partnership with TWG in September.
Vision Hospitality Group announces the opening of new lifestyle hotel destination Kinley, Cincinnati Downtown on October 22, 2020. Nestled in a historic building between downtown and the city's bustling Over-the-Rhine neighborhood at 636 Race Street, the 94-room hotel invites travelers to "come for the city, and stay for the story," taking a modern approach to all things Cincinnati.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott, part of the Marriott portfolio and loyalty program, today announced the opening of its newest property, TownePlace Suites Columbus North-OSU. The hotel features 119 suite-style rooms designed to allow extended stay travelers to feel at home and stay productive. The hotel is owned by a joint venture comprised of Dublin, Ohio-based Crawford Hoying, a leading full-service real estate company, and Shaner Hotels, an award-winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer. Shaner also operates the property.
Hilton today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Home2 Suites by Hilton and Tru by Hilton Columbus Grove City. Located near Pinnacle Golf and Country Club and Berliner Sports Park, the property is a unique new addition to Grove City's lodging offerings. The hotel expands Hilton's growing footprint of multi-brand properties in the state.
Celebrated hotel and brand management company Dream Hotel Group today announced plans to debut its flagship lifestyle brand Dream Hotels in the Rock and Roll Capital of the World, Cleveland, Ohio. Set to open in 2022, Dream Cleveland is part of a larger development housed within the city's historic Masonic Temple and situated atop the new TempleLive music venue on Euclid Avenue. When complete, the project will feature a 207-room lifestyle hotel with chic and stylish, well-appointed guest rooms and suites and multiple dining and nightlife venues, as well as a fitness center, 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space and on-site parking deck for 400 vehicles, all adjacent to the elegant and historical 2,300-seat theater in Cleveland's Masonic Temple.
The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel proudly announces the appointment of Chef Michael Rigot. A Nashville native, Rigot serves as the executive chef for the property's marquee dining outlets, Brim House and The Heights. Rigot joins the hotel property following stints at Cypress Lodge and Rye Bar & Southern Kitchen, where he served as Executive Chef. Under his helm, Rigot's new menus incorporate produce of Northwest Ohio, combined with the flavors of American Southern cuisine.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus West in Hilliard, Ohio. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 107 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus West complements the ongoing economic growth and appeal of Hilliard.
The Summit recently appointed Michael Inferrera to the role of Executive Chef. Inferrera has been an integral part of the hotel team since 2019. Over the past 20 years, he has established a distinguished career across a diverse range of culinary and hospitality experiences, including 15 years in the casino/entertainment industry.
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, today announced the opening of its latest property, Tru by Hilton Sharonville Cincinnati. The 98-room hotel, located at 11155 Dowlin Dr. in Cincinnati, is owned and managed by Tru Blu Hospitality LLC. The new hotel is conveniently located near I-75 and I-275, only about a 20-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati and a 30-minute drive to the Cincinnati Airport. Cincinnati is home to the second-oldest zoo in the country as well as the Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium and several amusement parks.
Commonwealth Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Korra-Shay Richards to the position of Director of Sales respectively for the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Worthington.
Commonwealth Hotels is happy to announce the promotion of Todd Smith to the position of General Manager for the Courtyard Cincinnati Airport. Todd joins the Courtyard Cincinnati Airport team after working in the same position at the Aloft Phoenix Airport.
Kathleen has an extensive background in the sales industry ranging from retail to hospitality. She has proven to be an elite saleswoman in a variety of roles, including being named the top sales producer for three consecutive years during her time as Sales Manager at Nordstrom in Cincinnati. Kathleen's go-getting attitude matched with her exceptional hospitality background makes her a perfect candidate as the Director of Sales for SpringHill Cincinnati Midtown.
Faler brings an illustrious sixteen-year luxury hospitality career to the Forbes Four Star, AAA Four Diamond hotel, where she will oversee all operations for the 206-room luxury hotel.
Olshan Properties, one of the country's leading private owners, developers and operators of commercial real estate, today announced that it has broken ground on a new, 136-key Aloft Hotel at Easton Town Center located in Columbus, OH. The new Aloft will become Olshan's fourth hotel at Easton and part of the company's large national hotel portfolio.
Graduate Hotels is excited to announce that Graduate Columbus officially opens its doors on September 6th, 2019. The 171-room hotel is located in the heart of Columbus' dynamic Short North Arts District and a short trip to The Ohio State University campus and downtown Columbus. The hotel will feature Poindexter, the hotel's all-day café, and beloved burger-joint Shake Shack.
Hilton Cleveland Downtown announced today the promotion of Julia Austin to director of sales and marketing. Austin will oversee the sales and marketing efforts for the award-winning hotel, which is connected to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and offers 50,000 square feet of meeting space. A 10-year hospitality veteran, Austin began her career as a catering and conference services coordinator at Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, where she was promoted to executive meetings manager, sales manager and then national sales manager. She then held the title of senior sales manager at FireSky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale and Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix before joining Hilton Cleveland Downtown as assistant director of sales. Austin holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Northern Arizona University.
Hilton Columbus Downtown, owned by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority and managed by Hilton Management Services, broke ground on a 28-story tower to create the first 1,000-room convention hotel in Columbus. Together with the existing Hilton, the hotel will offer 75,000 square feet of meeting space and will be the largest hotel in Ohio when it opens in 2022.
The Comfort hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed a new Comfort Suites just outside of Columbus, Ohio, as it announced that the brand is on pace to open more than one hotel per week this year.