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Christopher Adkins has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

A long-time resident of Florida's Gulf Coast, Chris has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry — and over 20 with Marriott International, including leadership positions at Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance and Marriot brand hotels. In his role, he will lead the overall sales efforts, as well as create and execute a marketing plan that lays the foundation for the hotel's success.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Ron McAnaugh has been appointed as Area General Manager at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street

A Marriott veteran of more than 30 years, McAnaugh comes to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street with a wealth of hospitality experience. Prior to his role as Area General Manager at sister property Tampa Marriott Water Street, Ron served as Hotel Manager for Orlando World Center Marriott, Marriott's largest hotel. In addition to his Marriott responsibilities, McAnaugh just wrapped his term as Chairman of Visit Tampa Bay, and is now President of the Hillsborough County Hotel & Motel Association (HCHMA) and on the board for Tampa's Friends of the Riverwalk organization.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Reynaldo Ramirez has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Hilton Aventura Miami

A Florida native, Ramirez brings 24 years of well-rounded, South Florida sales industry knowledge to Hilton Aventura Miami, having held various management positions at a variety of high-profile hotel brands, including Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham, InterContinental Hotel Group and more. Throughout his career he has worked with Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts, Victor Hotels, and a variety of resorts managed by Interval International, where he was responsible for developing sales, marketing and revenue strategies to reach specific revenue goals year over year. Most recently, Ramirez served as complex director of sales and marketing at AC Marriott Aventura and Aloft Miami Aventura. As part of the opening team for Aloft Aventura, Ramirez has first-hand experience with spearheading hotel openings in the Aventura market. At Hilton Aventura Miami, Ramirez will be responsible for overseeing sales and marketing, developing strategies for revenue growth, managing a team of sales associates, and working with marketing teams to ensure consistent media messaging and social communication strategy.

Hilton
Miami, Florida, United States
Appointment

Kai Fischer has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Aventura Miami

A seasoned hospitality executive, Fischer opened the Marriott Castle Harbour Bermuda early in his career as the food and beverage complex manager. From there he took on a variety of roles at Marriott's headquarters in Bethesda, MD, and then worked his way up through numerous operational, sales and general manager positions including the Marriott Dallas/Fort Worth Westlake and Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center. Fischer left Dallas and moved on to New York to become the multi-property director of sales and marketing for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he played an instrumental role in the $180 million renovation of Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. For the past seven years Fischer has served as the general manager of Hilton Westchester in New York, known for their spacious event venues and farm-to-table culinary approach. Now taking the helm of the new Hilton Aventura Miami, Fischer will oversee all operations, be responsible for staff development, financial planning, sales and revenue management, and ensuring overall guest satisfaction.

Hilton
Miami, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

AMJ Group Announces Plans for First Hyatt-branded Hotel in Gainesville, Florida

AMJ Group today announced plans to develop the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Gainesville, Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown. Expected to open in spring 2022, Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown will bring the brand's intuitive design, inspired by Gainesville's uniquely creative and artistic culture, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings, to downtown Gainesville, adding to the historic neighborhood.

Hyatt Place
Gainesville, Florida, United States
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Javier Marquis has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) has announced the hiring of Javier Marquis, CHRM, as director of sales and marketing of the soon-to-open AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach. Marquis will oversee all marketing efforts and manage group and business markets for the property, which is scheduled to open Q1 2021. The 10-story, 171-room property is currently being constructed along the iconic Florida State Road A1A in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida (3029 Alhambra Street), just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and 23 miles of sandy beach, offering 1,000 square feet of meeting space and the AC's signature Media Library work center. Owned by Miami-based real estate investment and development company Key International, the AC by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach is the city's first AC brand hotel.

HVMG
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Development Pipeline

Hotel Equities to Operate Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Fort Myers, FL

Hotel Equities announced its selection as the management firm to operate the new-build Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport hotel in Florida. The property will boast 101-guest rooms and suites and is being developed by ownership group Shivam Soham, LLC. The hotel will be a first choice for travelers to the Southwest Florida region because of its proximity to Southwest Florida International Airport. The anticipated opening date is scheduled for early 2021.

Holiday Inn Express
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Hotel Equities to Operate Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Fort Myers, FL

Today, Hotel Equities announced its selection as the management firm to operate the new-build Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport hotel in Florida. The property will boast 101-guest rooms and suites and is being developed by ownership group Shivam Soham, LLC. The hotel will be a first choice for travelers to the Southwest Florida region because of its proximity to Southwest Florida International Airport. The anticipated opening date is scheduled for early 2021.

Holiday Inn Express
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Hyatt and Banyan Cay Development Announce Plans for Banyan Cay Resort & Golf, a Destination Hotel

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Banyan Cay Development (BCD) to develop Banyan Cay Resort & Golf, a Destination Hotel. Expected to open in late 2021, this property will mark entry of the Destination Hotels brand into Florida and will be the first full-service Hyatt-branded property in Palm Beach County, an internationally recognized resort and leisure destination.

Noble House
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

New Build Hotel to Expand Luxury Lifestyle in Aventura

Located in the metropolitan city of Aventura, the new Hilton Aventura Miami is nearing completion and slated to open its doors in the first quarter of 2021. The luxury hotel is poised to welcome locals, leisure and business travelers, and groups, with well-appointed accommodations, a robust culinary program, artful touches, premium business services, and vibrant lifestyle amenities. The 208-room hotel is surrounded by world-class shopping, South Florida's finest beaches, golf courses and casinos, and is a short drive from Miami and Fort Lauderdale International airports.

Hilton
Aventura, Florida, United States
Development Opening

TRYP by Wyndham Orlando Set for November Opening in Florida

A highly anticipated newcomer to the Orlando hotel scene, TRYP by Wyndham Orlando—the city's newest hotel and the first TRYP by Wyndham hotel to arrive in Orlando—has announced its grand opening on Saturday, November 14th. Located on Orlando's famed I-Drive, heart of Orlando just minutes from the world's greatest theme parks including Universal Orlando, SeaWorld® Orlando and Walt Disney World. Guests will also find premier golf courses, museums, local restaurants and shopping nearby. The TRYP by Wyndham Orlando team will celebrate its debut with a socially-distanced ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 5 at 11:00am. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EVP & Chief Development Officer Chip Ohlsson, Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association President Rich Maledecki and Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will be in attendance of this socially distanced ceremony along with other hotel executives and representatives.

TRYP by Wyndham
Orlando, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

First Atwell Suites™ hotel now under construction in Miami

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, announced today that the first Atwell Suites™ hotel is now under construction in Miami. Expected to open by summer 2021, the first Atwell Suites will be a 90-room hotel located in Brickell, an urban neighborhood home to Miami and South Florida's financial district, as well as many foreign consulates. The hotel is part of a new high-rise, mixed-use property which will also include a new 140-room Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell. This property is owned by Francisco Arocha, Pedro F. Villar, Albert Ovadia and Sunview Companies.

Atwell Suites™
Miami, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Kimpton Key West Adds Ella’s Cottages to Collection

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announces the November 15 opening of Ella's Cottages, the fourth of five properties to open in the new Kimpton Key West collection located throughout the island's Old Town historic district. Joining the recently opened Winslow's Bungalows, Lighthouse Hotel and Fitch Lodge, Ella's Cottages is located just steps from lively Duval Street and features 22 guestrooms and cottages, including five suites. The final property in the collection, Ridley House, is slated to open in early 2021.

Kimpton
Key West, Florida, United States
Development Reopening

The Karol Hotel Welcomes Back Guests Nov. 11

Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced the reopening of The Karol Hotel (2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, Florida) on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Centrally located in beautiful Feather Sound between Clearwater, St. Pete and Tampa, and the first member of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio in Pinellas County, The Karol Hotel is welcoming guests back after a temporary closure due to the pandemic. High atop the 12-story hotel, the signature Vantage Rooftop Bar will once again be serving artisan cocktails, local craft beers, tapas, and breathtaking views from its unique, climate-controlled setting, with other onsite dining venues returning to operation as soon as possible. To celebrate their reopening, rates at The Karol Hotel will start at just $114*, and from Nov. 11 through Dec. 15, all reservations will include a $25 food and beverage voucher, making it a perfect option for area residents in search of a staycation or those hosting friends and family for the upcoming holidays.

Tribute Portfolio
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Now Open: White Elephant Palm Beach

New England Development is thrilled to announce that White Elephant Palm Beach opens today in Palm Beach, Florida. The 32-room property is housed in the former Bradley Park Hotel - originally constructed in 1924 as one of the first resorts on Palm Beach's Main Street. During its century-long history, it was initially owned by Colonel Edward R. Bradley, who ran a private and celebrated Beach Club casino on land that is today Bradley Park. For more than 20 years, the hotel served as a magnet for business tycoons and high rollers who frequented the salon. Over the decades that followed, the hotel remained a mainstay for seasonal visitors. In 1980, in part to its architectural significance, the hotel was listed with the Landmark Preservation Commission of Palm Beach.

White Elephant Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Appointment

Tabish Siddiquie has been named General Manager at The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club

As the resort's general manager, Siddiquie will be responsible for all aspects of daily operations, including sales and revenue generation, marketing, guest and employee satisfaction, human resources, financial performance, and the membership club. Siddiquie will be actively involved in the St. Petersburg community, building strong relationships with local officials, businesses, and guests to continue The Vinoy's legacy as an iconic pillar on downtown St. Petersburg's welcoming waterfront.

The Plasencia Group
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States