Fort Lauderdale, often regarded as the "Venice of America," is the seat of Broward County and the center of economic activity in the area. The Intracoastal Waterway is lined with waterfront restaurants, scenic walkways, and marinas.
Jennifer Sack brings over 25 years of hospitality experience and expertise in developing strong customer partnerships to her leadership role at The Vinoy. Throughout her extensive career at Marriott International, Sack most recently oversaw task force coverage for sales in the Florida region and previously managed a $14.7 million portfolio composed of 21 corporate accounts in the Tampa Bay area.
As The Vinoy's marketing manager, Brooke Kull develops on-brand messaging to resort guests through traditional, digital and social media channels, driving thoughtful consumer and brand awareness. Kull brings a luxury touch to the team, coming from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, where she developed multi-platform marketing materials, managed the luxury property's website, and facilitated its media and public relations initiatives.
A graduate from Johnson & Wales' Hospitality Management program, Perra most recently managed a $21 million portfolio as a senior account executive for Marriott Hotels International. Perra brings strategic account planning to her position at The Vinoy Renaissance, where she is responsible for driving leisure travel sales and maximizing revenue opportunity.
Marriott International, Inc. appoints Jackie Collens as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the St. Regis Chicago, scheduled to open in 2021. Jackie comes from New York City where she worked at three flagship luxury hotels. Most recently, Jackie worked as the Asset Manager directly for Ty Warner, the owner of the Four Seasons Hotel New York.
Miami's celebrity-loved nightclub E11EVEN is taking the luxury lifestyle to new heights with its swanky new high rise, E11EVEN Hotel & Residences. With interiors by award-winning design firm avroKO, the 65-story tower will evoke a feeling of living like an A-lister with around-the-clock access to an extravagant, exclusive lifestyle that's a step above the rest.
The pandemic’s negative effect on the hospitality industry, especially its ability to hire new associates, will be long felt even as we see signs of recovery. Many have left the industry for other opportunities considered more stable. The more leadership can recognize, motivate, and reward team members, the stronger the chances are of rebuilding and retaining staff for the long term. There are so many hidden and not-so hidden costs of high turnover that exploring all options to retain your valuable associates is more important than ever.
With a year’s worth of pent-up travel demand on the brink of bursting as summer approaches, Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announced its annual Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Awards for Hotels, giving people the inspiration they need to finally turn their daydreams into real trips. Nearly half (45%) of Americans in a recent Tripadvisor survey are planning to travel internationally this year, and 64% are planning to stay in a hotel this year*.
InvoTech Systems Inc. announced the recent implementation of its Uniform System at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. InvoTech Systems is the leading provider of advanced Linen Management, Laundry and Uniform Systems that integrate the latest RFID technology to increase profitability for hotels, resorts, casino operators, sports arenas, convention centers and theme parks. Saracen Casino Resort joins InvoTech’s extensive client portfolio of resorts worldwide. Click here for more information on InvoTech’s Linen, Laundry and Uniform Systems.
Arlo Hotels, an independent, four-star lifestyle hotel brand, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest property, Arlo Midtown, on May 27, 2021. Located between bustling Times Square and up-and-coming Hudson Yards on 38th Street at Ninth Avenue, Arlo Midtown is a new and evolved hotel destination for urban explorers in search of a comfortable retreat from which they can discover New York City. Featuring 489 guest rooms and suites, Arlo Midtown debuts with thoughtfully designed accommodations, contemporary public spaces and a vibrant atmosphere that evokes a strong sense of place and community.
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, the first branded full-service hotel in Baltimore City's Inner Harbor, proudly welcomes Tracey Pool as the new general manager.
AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 27 through May 31, more than 37 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 60% from last year when only 23 million traveled, the lowest on record since AAA began recording in 2000.
Hotel History: Hotel Theresa, “The Waldorf of Harlem” (300 rooms) : On September 18, 1960, four months before the United States severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, Fidel Castro arrived in New York City for the 15th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He and his staff first checked into the Shelburne Hotel at Lexington Avenue and 37th Street. When the Shelburne demanded $10,000 for alleged damage that included cooking chickens in their rooms, the Castro entourage moved to the Hotel Theresa in Harlem.
Today tommie Austin, a JdV by Hyatt hotel, is excited to announce its planned summer 2021 opening in the capital city's vibrant music and entertainment district. Currently slated to welcome guests in summer 2021, tommie Austin will be part of Hyatt's independent collection brands, which feature diverse properties, each true to its destination and offering the modern traveler enriching experiences in new and exciting ways.
The avid hotels brand is growing with seven new cities, including three hotels in one of the fastest- growing states in the U.S. – Texas. These new hotels offer the type of hospitality guests value most – the essentials that make a difference, and the experiences that feel just right every time.
The curtain rises again for Sheraton Grand Chicago on June 7. As one of the most prominent hotels to reopen in the country, this milestone signifies the beginning of the end of a challenging year and a hopeful restart for both the city and the nation. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago along the Chicago River, the hotel has been in hibernation since last March, but continued to bring smiles to faces with uplifting window designs and other love letters to the City of Chicago.
Underpinned by stronger-than-expected demand during Q1, STR and Tourism Economics upgraded the latest U.S. hotel forecast just released at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference. Even with 2021 projections higher, full recovery of demand remains on the same timeline for 2023, while close-to-complete recovery of revenue per available room (RevPAR) is still projected for 2024.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is excited to announce that Pollyanna Forster is now serving as the Director of Food & Beverage at the award-winning resort.
Montage Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaime Moench as director of sales & marketing of Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. Drawing on more than a decade of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, Moench is responsible for the development and implementation of revenue and yield strategies, driving revenue and maximizing profitability. Additionally, Moench will provide leadership to the sales & marketing team, overseeing marketing performance, forecasting, and hel ping achieve overall department and resort goals.Moench joins Montage Deer Valley from The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, where she served as market director of sales & marketing for the past five years. During her tenure, she created and implemented strategic marketing plans and oversaw the budget for both properties while engaging and collaborating with resort owners and the executive team. With a focus on global customer acquisition and relationship development, Moench created and executed several destination defining events.
Going once, going twice, sold! MCR — the country's 4th-largest hotel owner-operator — won the foreclosure auction for the 197-room Staybridge Suites Cathedral City Palm Springs, an IHG Hotel, on the Corona City Hall steps on April 7, 2021 at 9:30 AM. The acquisition marks MCR's expansion into the California market as the Staybridge Suites joins MCR's portfolio of 110 hotels across 33 states.