Hamodi Siam has been appointed executive chef at Edgewater Inn Restaurant & Marina. Siam will oversee the culinary operations, development and programming at Edgewater Inn Restaurant & Marina.
Jordan Swiler has been appointed executive chef for Salmon Falls Resort, an intimate full-service waterfront resort in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces the opening of Liberty Place Charleston by Hilton Club in Charleston, South Carolina, near the site where the iconic Liberty Tree once stood. Celebrating the best of classic and contemporary, this elegant 100-unit resort is HGV's first property in historic Charleston. Radiating a sophisticated cultural design, the resort strikes the right balance between upscale and inviting and is a welcome addition to the historic neighborhood's landmarks, rich culture and culinary scene.
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.
LARC has released its latest Market Intelligence Reports for the top-26 markets and the U.S. overall.
Hotel History: Ocean House at Watch Hill (49 rooms) : Ocean House is a large, Victorian-style waterfront hotel originally constructed in 1868 on Bluff Avenue in the Watch Hill historic district of Westerly, Rhode Island.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Metro Detroit experienced a decade of revitalization and growth. However, with the onset of the worldwide pandemic, the lodging industry faced a downturn that was greater than the past two lodging-market declines combined. During the Great Recession, Metro Detroit’s occupancy fell roughly seven points, from 55% in 2008 to 48% in 2009; in 2020, occupancy dropped from the 2019 benchmark of roughly 66% to 45%, reflecting a 21-point decline. Average daily rate (ADR) declined from $87 in 2008 to $75 in 2009, a 13% drop; in 2020, ADR fell approximately 20% from what was registered in 2019 ($105 to $84).
As long as they do good work, doctors assume patients will remain loyal, but hotel doctors learn not to be so trusting. Helping sick guests produces no income for the hotel. Ninety percent are not terribly ill; if rebuffed when they ask for a doctor they rarely make a fuss, so the manager never hears about them. Years may pass before a GM encounters an imbroglio that only a doctor on the spot can defuse; I’ve recounted a few. Although the best marketing tool, they never happen when I need them.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) ("Braemar" or the "Company") today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the 138-room Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, California (the "Mr. C" or the "Property"). In addition, the Company is also acquiring five luxury condominium residences adjacent to the hotel. The acquisition is expected to close on or prior to July 9, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Because the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, the Company can give no assurance that the transaction will be consummated by such date or at all.
Following a seven-month top-to-bottom renovation in the Mile-High City's historic Larimer Square district, Four Seasons Hotel Denver reopens today. The multi-million-dollar renovation has completely transformed Denver's ultimate urban oasis with newly remodelled guest rooms, suites, meeting and event space, all public areas and perhaps the most exciting element of the extensive renovation, the popular, progressive American steakhouse and bar EDGE introducse a fresh, new, modern look and an evolved menu to match.
From electric carmakers stifled by chip shortages to construction firms short on steel, companies are scrambling to keep up with pent-up demand.
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Rod Gopiao to director of food and beverage. Gopiao will be at the forefront of the guest dining experience, overseeing the culinary team and all property food and beverage services.
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, an Autograph Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Fernanda Jaime to director of event planning and operations.
Following the toughest year on record for our industry, Pathfinder Development positioned itself for success by focusing on providing value and Platinum Service, paving the way for an incredible first quarter of 2021. We are thrilled to report that we had 4 out of our 6 hotels rank in the top 8% out of 6,143 Texas hotels in REVPAR. We couldn’t have achieved this without the outstanding staff, both on-property and behind the scenes providing unmatched service to our guests and associates.
Proper Hospitality is proud to announce the opening of Venice V Hotel in Los Angeles' iconic Venice Beach community. Set in a 1915 landmark building originally called The Waldorf, the beachfront property embraces its past as a residence for A-list stars and backdrop for Hollywood films through a complete restoration that celebrates its roots and the surrounding community. Envisioned as a gathering place for today's creative nomad, V draws inspiration from Venice's legendary skate park, surf scene and unmatched culture for a true local experience.
Tarsadia Capital, LLC together with its affiliates, associates and funds it manages (“Tarsadia”), today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) has recommended that Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAY) (“STAY” or the “Company”), shareholders VOTE AGAINST the proposed sale of the Company to Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital Group (the “Sale”) at the Special Meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021.
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to rapidly expand around the country with the official start of construction on a Cambria hotel in Columbia, South Carolina. The four-story, 144-room upscale hotel is expected to open in Spring 2022, joining six other properties around the state in Charleston, Fort Mill, Greenville, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill and Summerville.
The U.S. hotel industry recorded its best performance in 62 weeks, selling more than 3.3 million rooms each day of the week ending May 22 — a level reminiscent of November 2019, but still 300,000 rooms shy of the rooms sold daily in May 2019.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts announced the opening M Social Times Square New York, marking the brand's first outpost in the United States. The new lifestyle offeringwill merge the energy of Times Square with contemporary design, vibrant art and inviting rooms to create an engaging retreat for guests to gather, work and discover all that New York has to offer.
Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), the largest combined convention, sports and entertainment campus in North America, and global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT), yesterday broke ground on the first newly constructed hotel for Signia by Hilton.