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Mainsail Lodging & Development opens The Karol in Clearwater, Florida

Centrally located in beautiful Feather Sound between Clearwater, St. Pete and Tampa, The Karol features 123 guest rooms and suites; the signature K Club Bar & Bistro; Vantage Rooftop Bar overlooking Tampa Bay, which is expected to open the end of February; a combined 7,340 square feet of event space, including a ballroom and executive conference rooms; and an outside pool and fitness center. The first member of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio to open in Pinellas County, Florida, The Karol Hotel is named for and inspired by Karol Kelly Bullard, "Miss Karol K," wife of Fred Bullard, CEO of The Bullard Group, developer and owner of the property.

Tribute Portfolio
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Now Open: Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., along with national real estate developer Charles S. Cohen today announce the opening of Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Taking cues from the brand's mid-century design aesthetic, the top-to-bottom conversion of the property brings to life Le Méridien's distinctive French heritage and the allure of the Côte d'Azur to South Florida.

Le Meridien
Dania Beach, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Dolphin’s Beach Club Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection to open in Spring 2020

Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), Page Development Group and Choice Hotels' Ascend Hotel Collection, are excited to announce the first ever Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club Hotel! With the conversion expected to be unveiled in the Spring of 2020 and sitting on America's number one beach with 91 rooms, this eco-friendly hotel will be dolphin and marine life themed, featuring the inspiring dolphin made famous by the Dolphin Tale movies - Winter!

Ascend Hotel Collection
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

White Elephant Palm Beach to Open April 2020

From one vacation destination to another, Nantucket's iconic White Elephant Resort will open a sister property in Palm Beach in April 2020. Previews of the renovated historic hotel will begin in February, when their signature restaurant Lola 41 - a Nantucket staple - begins serving its globally-inspired dishes and local seafood specialties. The new hotel, being completely reimagined by Boston-based New England Development, represents the total renovation of the Bradley Park Hotel, which dates back to the 1920's and was one of the first hotels in the area. Draped in a neutral color palate, the property will bring seaside New England charm to South Florida.

White Elephant Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

New Guest Rooms and suites at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

Celebrating the completion of an incredible multimillion-dollar resort-wide transformation that captures the timeless class of Palm Beach, the Five Star, Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach introduces all new guest rooms and suites as its crowning touch. With an only-here setting, the new design is authentically local and accentuates the Resort's direct ocean views over the island's most beautiful beach.

Four Seasons
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Development Opening

Home2 Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach Airport Debuts

Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach Airport. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal at-home routine, the hotel features 120 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach Airport complements the new and exciting additions to the West Palm Beach Airport corridor with its fresh, chic, and vibrant experience.

Home2 Suites
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Re-Opens Following Multi-Year Transformation

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is thrilled to have re-opened its doors following a $90 million, multi-year renovation that touched all elements of the property. Ideally located in the heart of South Beach, Miami, the landmark hotel was originally imagined by architect Morris Lapidus, and following its floor-to-ceiling restoration is set to deliver a rare and refined experience marked by timeless design, thoughtful programming, and the anticipatory service of the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton.

Ritz-Carlton
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

Curio Collection by Hilton lands in Key West as The Reach Shines After Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the newest addition to Hilton's upper upscale Curio Collection, The Reach Key West recently made its debut and will be the brand's first property in the destination. The reimagined 150-room resort, owned by Park Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: PK), is positioned on the only natural sand beach in the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. in Key West. The resort also features a new oceanfront restaurant and bar, Four Marlins, with a completely modernized design that offers delicious cuisine amid sea breezes on the open-air wood deck.

Park Hotels & Resorts
Key West, Florida, United States
Development Opening

Extended Stay America Debuts its New Prototype in Gibsonton, Florida

Extended Stay America celebrated the grand opening of its newest company-owned hotel on January 15 and the debut of its new prototype—the mid-priced, extended-stay brand's first in over a decade. The Extended Stay America Tampa-Gibsonton Fla., marks the company's ninth hotel in the Tampa-St. Pete metro area and its southernmost location on Florida's west coast. The new asset also allows the company to showcase its ESA 2.0 prototype to potential franchisees looking to build in the fast-growing region. After 25 years of owning and operating its own hotels, in 2017, ESA began opening franchise opportunities to third-party owners. The company has plans to open its own hotels in Port Charlotte, Palmetto, and North Tampa, with additional franchise opportunities in between to expand the brand's footprint in Florida. Most of this development will follow the new prototype. Alderemand said that ESA plans to open one new-build a month between now and the end of 2020, with additional conversions in the works.

Extended Stay America
Gibsonton, Florida, United States
Appointment

Michael Medeiros has been appointed as General Manager at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach announced the appointment of Michael Medeiros as general manager. Effective immediately, Medeiros will be responsible for managing all aspects of the hotel's day-to-day operations to ensure guests' standards are met to the highest degree. His appointment comes as the property nears the end of a multi-year refresh, and his role will include bringing the hotel's new vision to life.

Sonesta
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Development Renovation

Iconic Miami Beach Art Deco Gem, The Savoy Hotel, welcomes guests with a new look and bespoke service

In Miami Beach, the beloved Deco gem, The Savoy Hotel has been a bastion of glamour and personalized service since it opened in 1935. Now, the legendary hotel is ready to welcome its valued guests after a multi-million-dollar refresh that has made the boutique property a Miami-meets-Palm Beach tropical and elegant barefoot oasis.

Allied Partners
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Appointment

Sam Basu has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Sam Basu brings more than 25 years of top-level leadership experience at renowned full service and luxury brands at international and domestic locations. Career highlights include the Ritz-Carlton San Juan, where he spent almost 10 years and held various managerial positions including Executive Assistant Manager of Rooms and Food & Beverage. He also held additional stints at Marriott International and St. Regis Bahia Beach, both in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Marriott
Orlando, Florida, United States