A longtime member of the Marriott family, Ned has almost two decades of engineering experience. In his new role, Ned will provide supervision and daily guidance to the engineering staff on property.
Originally from northwestern France, Guillaume has spent nearly two decades of international cooking in five-star kitchens. He will lead the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa food and beverage teams in delivering an unparalleled level of excellence in both dining and service.
With over 15 years of hospitality experience, Kate will be responsible for the smooth operation of the property's human resources department. Previously Director of Human Resources at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, she will manage recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, training and associate development, and more.
Tami brings more than 25 years of event management experience to her role, including time at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay and The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
With over a decade of experience within the hospitality industry, Shawn will be responsible for the smooth running of daily operations of the hotel. Before joining the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa team, Shawn was the Director of Rooms Operations at the St. Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah.
The Quality Inn beachfront hotel, located at 655 S. Gulfview Blvd., is currently undergoing a complete transformation and will relaunch
Officials with Marriott International, Prime Hospitality Group and Shaner Hotel Group today announced the grand opening of the 95-suite Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg Tierra Verde in Fla. Located at 214 Madonna Boulevard, the all-suite Prime Hospitality Group-owned and Shaner Hotel Group-operated Residence Inn St. Petersburg Tierra Verde operates as a Marriott franchise.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Fernandina Beach Amelia Island. Designed for travelers who want to enjoy the Suite Life, the hotel features 103 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fernandina Beach Amelia Island is located on the northern most point of Florida's Atlantic Coast and complements the city's flourishing tourism industry, which hosted a record 690,100 overnight visitors last year*.
The upscale Cambria Hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), and Green Stay Hospitality LLC, part of Reddy Hotels, Orlando, announced Wednesday the official start of construction on the first Cambria hotel in Orlando at a groundbreaking event at the property's future location. The Cambria Hotel Orlando International Airport is slated to open in early 2021. The groundbreaking continues a strong year for Cambria, in which 11 hotels with 1,700 rooms have already opened their doors in top-tier markets across the country, including Boston, Houston and Phoenix.
The 80-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Vero Beach, Florida is now open with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 9065 Americana Way, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Port Vero Beach will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Jasmin Hospitality Management of Orlando, Florida.
Pebb Capital — a diversified, multi-strategy real estate and private equity investment firm — today announced the opening of Hampton Inn by Hilton Miami Beach Mid-Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. The new 100-key hotel features a wide range of amenities in one of the U.S.' leading tourism destinations. This news follows the company's acquisition of the historically-designated property in 2016 and subsequent engagement in a $25 million rehabilitation to reposition its interiors to align with the Hampton by Hilton brand while reinvigorating the architectural splendor of the building.
The iconic Delray Beach Marriott announces the transformation to the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa. Delray's premiere oceanfront resort has been redesigned as a new contemporary hotel with spectacular ocean views, huge suites, more function space and parking.
NP International today announced the launch of THēsis Hotels with their first property set to open in Coral Gables, Florida this March. THēsis Hotel Miami, part of the Paseo de la Riviera mixed use development, will feature 245 guest rooms, two chef-driven restaurants, contemporary co-working spaces, and a wide range of community-inspired events and experiences.
Laurin Fuller has been appointed Director of Sales for Aloft Orlando Downtown. She rejoins McKibbon after a two-year stint as Area Director of Sales for Tara Investments in Charleston, South Carolina. Her former roles with McKibbon include Market Director of Sales for three McKibbon-managed hotels in Gainesville, Florida, where she oversaw room sales and banquet revenue, and Director of Sales for McKibbon's Aloft Tallahassee Downtown. She holds a B.S. in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism with a specialization in Tourism and Hospitality Management as well as a M.S. in Management from the University of Florida.
Bonnie Brown was promoted to Director of Sales at the new SpringHill Suites Lakeland, opening in the spring of 2020. For the past eight years, Bonnie has risen through the ranks and held a variety of positions with McKibbon including Sales and Catering Manager and Market Director of Sales for the company's North Tampa hotels. She most recently served as Assistant General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota/Bradenton Airport and holds a B.S. in Hospitality/Event Management from the Rosen College of Hospitality at the University of Central Florida.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa - part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection - will officially begin welcoming guests on April 1, 2020. Following a two and half year closure as a result of Hurricane Irma, and subsequent re-imagination, the 5.5-acre ultra-luxe private island resort invites travelers to GET LOST all over again and book their stay, with reservations being accepted starting September 23, 2019.
Matthew Quick has been appointed hotel manager at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, where he will oversee the re-opening and all resort operations at the newly renovated iconic oceanfront resort.
The Karol Hotel, the first Tribute Portfolio hotel coming to Pinellas County, Florida, in January 2020, announced today the appointment of Jon Atanacio as Executive Chef. Chef Jon will direct daily culinary operations at the hotel's signature K Club Bar & Bistro and Vantage Rooftop Bar, while overseeing food and beverage offerings for meetings, corporate events, local catering functions and special occasions in the hotel's 7,340 square feet of event space. Named by Fred Bullard, a veteran developer in the hospitality industry, in honor of his energetic and accomplished wife, Karol Bullard, this unique hotel focuses on delivering carefree comfort combined with intuitive design. The Karol Hotel is marketed by Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development.
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club Ponte Vedra Beach, which comprise the luxury oceanfront experience known as Ponte Vedra Beach Resorts, proudly announce the promotion of Craig Schoninger to Director of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Schoninger will be responsible for generating maximum revenue through developing and executing marketing strategies that will drive sales for each unique property.
Drury Hotels Company is bringing a bit of magic to its guests. The company is developing its largest property to date, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista, and will begin to welcome guests by spring 2021. The new property, located in the DISNEY SPRINGS® Resort Area in Orlando, Florida, is the company's first Official Walt Disney World® Hotel and the fourth Drury Hotel in the state. The entire project - which includes 604 rooms and more than 12,000 square feet of meeting space - will be complete by the end of 2021, with the first 264 rooms available by spring 2021. The new hotel will feature a host of amenities and is in close proximity to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks.