U.S. hotel occupancy remained flat from the previous week, while the country's ADR and RevPAR levels were its highest since the beginning of March 2020, according to STR's latest data through 3 April 2021.
Strategic Solution Partners continues to expand its hospitality consulting division with experts in key fields of finance, design and investment that can bring innovation and change to hotel owners, management companies, and restaurants.
True North Hotel Group announced that Karen Steiger has been named general manager for the company's first managed AC Hotel by Marriott, opening late spring in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 2585 6th Street. General Manager Karen Steiger has more than 30 years of hotel experience, 20-plus of which have been with Marriott-branded hotels in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. Most recently general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Steiger before that held general manager and director of human resource positions throughout the state, accruing Circle of Champions, Hotel of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Marriott Silver and Gold performance awards along the way. An Illinois native and graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago, Steiger lives in the Tuscaloosa area with her husband, daughter and five dogs.
True North Hotel Group announced that Darren Segura has been named director of sales, for the company's first managed AC Hotel by Marriott, opening late spring in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 2585 6th Street. Director of Sales Darren Segura oversees all sales and marketing efforts for the new AC Hotel including transient, group and catering. His keen ability to establish long-term relationships with guests and clients has produced a litany of accolades and awards over his 25-plus years in hospitality. Prior to his current position, Segura was for six years senior account executive for Marriott's US Account Sales and before that held director- and manager-level sales positions at several resort and full-service hotels in Texas, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. Along the way, he served on committees and boards of three different city Chambers of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureaus. A Texas native and 1990 graduate of Texas A&M University, where he was part of the storied Corps of Cadets, Segura will be relocating to Tuscaloosa with his wife, three teenage children and two dogs.
Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC, the Chicago-based hotel management affiliate of Oxford Capital Group, LLC, today announces the rebranding of Hotel Essex, the luxury lifestyle hotel located on Michigan Avenue adjacent to Grant Park, as Le Méridien Essex Chicago. The property, owned by an Oxford joint venture with Quadrum Global, and managed by Oxford Hotels & Resorts, will continue to operate as an independent hotel until it officially joins the Marriott Bonvoy family this summer.
With nearly 25 years of experience in the luxury restaurant and hospitality industry, Sylvain Delpique has joined The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel as executive chef. He will oversee all culinary aspects of the legendary Upper East Side hotel, including the famed Bemelmans Bar and celebrated Café Carlyle.
INTELITY®, the provider of hospitality's broadest guest experience and staff management platform, has signed a deal with Hutton Brickyards to implement the full INTELITY platform at the new retreat located in Kingston, New York. Opening in May 2021, Hutton Brickyards will provide mobile, in-room, and staff capabilities that optimize operations and eliminate friction within the guest experience in order to foster genuine relaxation and deep connections to nature.
Knowland, the leader in AI-powered data for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues, today released its monthly meetings and events data for March. The numbers reveal that March U.S. group meetings volume increased 42.5 percent over last month.
Debuting May 1, 2021 after a landmark transformation, Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Abby Murtagh as general manager. A renowned hotelier, Murtagh will usher in the groundbreaking reimagination of the sprawling 39-acre Frank Lloyd Wright inspired desert gem. As general manager, Murtagh will oversee general operations and development of the next chapter in the legendary resort's history. She holds over two decades of executive leadership experience within heritage lifestyle, hotel and entertainment brands including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, The New York Palace, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Hershey Entertainment Resorts. As executive director at The New York Palace, she oversaw a $35 million food and beverage renovation of seven onsite restaurants and bars. She then went on to become the resident manager at the Waldorf Astoria New York where she managed all guest room operations and launched a New York Times-reviewed dining concept. Prior to joining Arizona Biltmore, Murtagh served as general manager of the Hilton Salt Lake City Center where she successfully led the downtown convention hotel through its highest levels of profit in 2019 and remained open through the pandemic.
Menin, a leading developer, owner and manager of commercial real estate properties today announced the official launch of their latest development and first ever hotel project, The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton. The 141-room tropical luxury boutique hotel brings a new level of design-focused luxury to the South Florida hotel experience and debuts the latest addition to the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) collection of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is thrilled to announce the promotion of Greg Durrer to the position of Hotel Manager. A 21-year company veteran, Mr. Durrer has returned to Grande Lakes, having held the role of Rooms Director at The JW Marriott from 2007 to 2011.
The U.S. led the world in new hotel and room openings during Q1 2021, according to global pipeline data from STR's AM:PM platform. At the same time, the country's construction activity continues to decline in comparison with pre-pandemic levels.
HRI Lodging announces the appointment of Christopher Toy as Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capital District, opening early summer 2021. With over two decades of combined hospitality leadership experience, Toy will oversee a total of 214 guest rooms, three food and beverage outlets, and close to 3,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. The property is a joint venture between Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC, and HRI Lodging, LLC will oversee management of the property.
HRI Lodging announces the appointment of Andrew Dryden as General Manager for the Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capital District, opening early summer 2021. With over two decades of combined hospitality leadership experience, Dryden will oversee a total of 214 guest rooms, three food and beverage outlets, and close to 3,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. The property is a joint venture between Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC, and HRI Lodging, LLC will oversee management of the property.
Short-term rentals in Miami, Nashville and Philadelphia recorded increases in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in February 2021, according to data from STR. Short-term rentals continued to post higher occupancy levels than hotels in each of the three markets.
A dispatcher from the agency that handles airline flight crew had mentioned a sore throat, but the guest admitted an "unprotected sexual contact" two nights earlier. The sore throat appeared soon after, and he was worried.
IDeaS, a SAS company, the world's leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today it will implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) at two properties for Atrium Hospitality: the Chateau on the Lake, Branson, and the Wyndham Grand, Oklahoma City.
Park Hyatt New York is pleased to welcome guests once again to experience Midtown Manhattan's exceptional five-star hotel on Billionaires' Row. The Award-winning hotel, which has secured several accolades and gained accreditation for its cleaning and safety protocols, welcome guests to rediscover the luster of Midtown Manhattan once again.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Pendry West Hollywood, the latest property in the Pendry portfolio and the brand's first hotel in Los Angeles. Developed in partnership with AECOM Capital, the real estate investment management arm of AECOM, and Combined Properties, a full-service real estate firm, Pendry West Hollywood brings 149 luxury guestrooms and 40 Pendry Residences West Hollywood by Montage Hotels & Resorts; The Britely private membership club; a multi-purpose live entertainment venue; screening room; bowling alley; Spa Pendry; state-of-the-art fitness center, and curated art collection featuring works from some of Los Angeles' most exciting emerging artists and acclaimed international names to the iconic Sunset Strip. The opening of Pendry West Hollywood also heralds the return of celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck to West Hollywood, with the debut of Merois and Ospero by Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Anthony Duggan has been appointed Area Vice President of Miraval Group, which includes the three award-winning wellness resorts: Miraval Arizona, Miraval Austin and Miraval Berkshires. In his new role, Anthony will provide operational direction for the resorts, leading with creativity and care to ensure that the guest experience upholds Miraval's promise to inspire a life in balance and that guest comfort and wellbeing remains paramount.