Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership business, announced today the results of its most recent travel trends survey* which indicate vacationing is on the horizon for a majority of Americans this year.
The 137 guestroom Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Butler Boulevard is revealing a fresh look following a $5 million renovation that welcomes guests with a new contemporary exterior design featuring warm wood cladding, designer lighting and residential-style landscaping. Inside, all guestrooms, public spaces, meeting facilities, and guest amenities including the fitness center, outdoor pool area and The Bistro, have been refreshed and completely updated. Jacksonville's Center State Bank provided the renovation financing. The hotel is conveniently located in Jacksonville's Southside business district and offers easy interstate accessibility while also surrounded by walkable dining options. The hotel's location is perfect for business and leisure travelers with easy access to downtown Jacksonville, the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, the Mayo Clinic and Jacksonville's beaches.
Robert Sulatycky has been appointed Executive Chef at Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury five-star hotel set in Menlo Park, California. In his new role, Sulatycky will oversee all F&B outlets at Rosewood Sand Hill, providing strategic direction to the property's culinary team and its three dining establishments, including Madera, the hotel's famed Michelin-starred restaurant, The Library & Bar and the seasonal Pool Garden Terrace. Sulatycky's addition to the team comes at an exciting time as Rosewood Sand Hill prepares to introduce a collection of new culinary programs and partnerships to its guests.
More than three-quarters of Americans (77%) plan to take a trip this summer, according to the results of a Harris Poll survey requested by the Let’s Go There coalition of 75 travel companies and organizations.
SERENA Hotel Aventura, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a 10-story, 100-room boutique hotel, welcomed its first guests. Infused with the dynamic spirit of this highly celebrated South Florida destination, the upscale hotel features a variety of in-demand amenities - a highlight of which is a vibrant rooftop entertainment area and pool with 360-degree city views.
Downtown Tallahassee will welcome a new hotel as the AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol opens this week, it was announced today by Keith Hoogerheyde, General Manager.
The 460-Room Hotel Opens its Doors to Travelers Just in Time for Summer, Featuring a Range of Wellness-Inspired Amenities Geared Towards Families, Groups and Business Travelers.
myDigitalOffice (MDO), the leading technology platform for hotel performance management, today announces an asset purchase from Broadvine, a long standing provider of hotel performance planning applications, including their cloud-based budgeting and forecasting platform.
DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) and Margaritaville Holdings announced Margaritaville Beach House Key West will open in the fall of 2021.
Commonwealth Hotels is pleased to announce the hiring of Nicole Estep as the new Dual Director of Sales of the Residence Inn and Courtyard Cincinnati Airport. Estep comes to the Cincinnati market after spending the vast majority of her career leading hotel sales efforts outside of Detroit.
The Hampton Roads economy has long been supported by the federal government, the military, the aerospace industry, and the transportation and healthcare sectors. Lodging demand is also generated by tourism to the beaches and SMERFE-related transient and group travel. The market dynamics have evolved over the last decade with continued urbanization and growth in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach markets, where hotels consistently outperform those in other towns or submarkets within the MSA.
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is pleased to announce its highly anticipated reopening on May 1, 2021, following a property-wide transformation, revealing a new chapter in the history of this uniquely chic resort. Born a century ago (1929) as the grandest hotel of Hollywood's Golden Age, this 39-acre Arizona landmark remains one of the most beloved resorts in the world for its Frank Lloyd Wright and Albert Chase McArthur architectural pedigree, intuitive facilities and storied history. Virserius Studio, PHX Architecture and Jim Smith of Serving the Nation, Inc. - all of whom have deep knowledge of Frank Lloyd Wright's mindset - were purposefully commissioned for this 15-month project to meticulously restore, repair and celebrate the Arizona Biltmore's iconic legacy while reimagining the luxurious guest experience for a new era.
Springhill Suites Slidell opened its doors in Slidell, LA. The 88 room all-suite hotel, located at 2214 Ruth Garret Way will operate as a Marriott franchise, developed and managed by QHotels of LaPlace, Louisiana.
Daniel Levy, Corporate Regional Sales Manager, works together with the onsite AC Hotel Dallas team to maximize regional travel and foster greater relationships with Dallas drive markets. With a keen perspective and understanding of the art of the business traveler, Levy provides unique insight into the new age of business travel in a post-covid world.
Kasey Rhoton, Director of Sales, joins AC Hotels with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry within North Dallas. Rhoton offers prospective clients detailed services for catering, conference rooms and business travel with an attention to long-term partnerships. Additionally, Rhoton holds strong relationships within the North Dallas hotel industry allowing for greater insight into local opportunities.
AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria announces exciting new additions to the growing leadership team with General Manager, David Putnicki, at the helm.Putnicki's former experience as Director of Operations and Director of Food & Beverage at properties including Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa and Westin & Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa positions him to be a dynamic new addition with well-rounded vision and experience.
A recent national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows more than seven in ten Americans (71%) support the federal government providing targeted economic relief to the hotel industry as called for in the Save Hotel Jobs Act. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Representative Charlie Crist (D-Fla.), will provide a lifeline to hotel employees, providing up to three months of full payroll support.
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Nestled on sand dunes in the heart of Montauk, just steps away from the town, Marram Montauk is a luxury boutique resort that is bringing a new standard of essential, effortless luxury to Montauk. Situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean, the resort, which was once a famed haunt for noteworthy surfers, today announces its official reopening for the season. With New York City officially opening July 1st and the market out east continuing to show a huge spike in demand, Marram and Walker Hotels in New York City is celebrating the kickoff of summer with the "City and Sea" package, inviting guests to explore the best of both worlds that New York has to offer.
Due to more supply in the marketplace, U.S. hotel occupancy fell slightly from the previous week, according to STR‘s latest data through 8 May.