Patrick Hayes has been appointed as IT Specialist at VENZA MSP
With the continued growth of VENZA MSP, Patrick Hayes joins the team as an IT Specialist.
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Iconic Fort Walton Beach Hotel Unveiling Newly Designed Guest Rooms And Public Spaces
Today, Hotel Equities (HE) announced they have been selected to operate The Island Beachside Resort by Hotel RL in Fort Walton Beach. The Gulf-front resort boasts 331 guest rooms and 14,000 square feet of unique meeting and event space, including Gulf-front green space for weddings and special occasions. Built by Fred and Patricia Tolbert in the '60s, The Island is now owned by Tripp Tolbert, CEO of the Tolbert Group and developer, Jay Odom, CEO of The Jay Odom Group.
Nautilus By Arlo Officially Unveils New Look, Venues And Programming
Nautilus by Arlo, located in the heart of Miami Beach's art deco district, has unveiled a redesigned lobby and public spaces, new amenities, locally-inspired programming and a selection of the brand's New York City-based collaborators, all coming together to reimagine the Arlo Hotels experience for South Beach.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Sets Sights on Key West in 2020
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants sets its sights on a new hotel collection in historic Key West, Florida, slated to open its doors in early 2020. Kimpton Key West will be the sixth property for the boutique hotel company in the Sunshine State and its first in the Florida Keys. The collection will be comprised of five separate hotels located in the historic district, each offering its own distinct story and stay experience, blending timeless architecture with an eclectic, bohemian style that could only be found in Key West.
Macarena Sepulveda has been appointed as Director of Event Planning and Meeting Experience at The Confidante Miami Beach
Hospitality veteran Macarena Sepulveda has been appointed Director of Event Planning and Meeting Experience at The Confidante Miami Beach, a playful oceanfront oasis located in Miami Beach's mid-beach neighborhood, effective immediately. In her new role, Sepulveda is responsible for managing the planning and execution of banquet events at The Confidante, leveraging the property's vibrant one-of-a-kind spaces to offer the perfect backdrop for meetings, weddings and special occasions. Sepulveda also oversees event services, including food and beverage, stewarding and operations to ensure a seamless and memorable occasion every time. The following year, in 2014, Sepulveda was awarded by the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association as the "Catering Manager of the Year" while also being named "Event Management Rising Star" by the Marriott South Florida Business Council. Additionally, in 2014, Sepulveda was the recipient of the Marriott's Global Discipline Event Leadership GEM award for the Americas. With her extensive experience in a leadership role, Sepulveda is poised to proactively drive hotel growth within the Hyatt brand. Having earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Instituto Nacional de Capacitacion Profesional, a member of The Leading Hotel Schools of the World, she brings a detail-oriented and cutting-edge approach to the team.
Three Choice Brands Open Hotels On The Same Sarasota Campus
Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed a newly constructed Comfort Inn & Suites in Sarasota, Florida, as the brand continues to execute its strategy of opening more than one hotel per week this year. Situated at 5985 Brookhill Blvd., the hotel is opening adjacent to a recently built Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites dual-brand property on the same lot.
Bill Lee has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
Bill Lee was previously Benchmark's general manager at The Grove Resort Orlando, where he successfully led the property from its pre-opening phase on forward. Mr. Lee has extensive senior leadership experience gained at multiple start-up and transitional projects in locations throughout the Caribbean, and for major brands including Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Rock Resorts International. In addition to The Grove Resort Orlando, Mr. Lee has worked for Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, also in Orlando, and the Sheraton Tampa. He resides in Gainesville.
Tampa Marriott Water Street Unveils Multi-Phase Transformation
The Tampa Marriott Water Street today announced the completion of its multi-phase transformation following an 18-month restoration, renovation and expansion. The extensive enhancements include the 727 newly renovated guest rooms and over 40,000 square feet of meeting spaces, a refreshed Great Room, and the addition of two new restaurant concepts, among other updates. A pivotal piece of the 56 acre, 9 million square feet mixed-use Water Street Tampa neighborhood, the redesigned hotel anticipates the needs of today's business travelers and the desires of today's Tampanians, providing an upgraded experience and fresh look to match. The grand unveiling of the Tampa Marriott Water Street comes on the heels of the hotel's first-ever AAA Four Diamond designation.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Reveals $700 Million Expansion Completion With Grand Celebration
In true Hard Rock style, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa officially unveiled its highly-anticipated $700 million expansion today following the brand's signature Guitar Smash and a high wire walk by the "King of the High Wire," Nik Wallenda. The Guitar Smash and hotel towers high wire walk kicked off a weekend-long celebration.
Blue Water Development Acquires, Begins Renovations on Daytona Beach Hotel
Blue Water Development, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties on the East Coast, is proud to announce the acquisition of and start of renovations on the Comfort Inn & Suites, Daytona Beach Oceanfront. Formerly The Mayan Inn, the hotel will reopen in early 2020 following an extensive interior and exterior renovation. This is the company's first property in Florida and brings its total number of hotels to ten.
Christopher Reagan has been appointed as Director of Finance at Westin Tampa Bay
As Director of Finance, Reagan will also play a fundamental role in achieving the financial and operational goals of the hotel's long-term investment. After managing limited service properties including Marriott Fairfield Inn, Hilton Hampton Inn and AmeriSuites by Hyatt for nearly 11 years, Reagan returned to his financial background when he joined Loews Hotels as an assistant director of finance in Nashville where he worked for several years prior to his move to the Sunshine State. Most recently, he held the position of director of finance at Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
Colleen Beck has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Westin Tampa Bay
As Director of Sales and Marketing for Westin Tampa Bay, Beck brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience to the team, most of which were spent working locally in Florida. She will be responsible for driving the sales and marketing strategies for the 244-room hotel. Creative and results-oriented, Beck's skills in forecasting, budgeting, revenue control, P&L management and performance measurement stem from her previous years in leadership and director roles at various hotels including The Westshore Grand Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hilton Tampa Bay Airport Westshore, Sheraton Suites Westshore and more.
J. Christopher Ayala has been appointed as Director of Culinary Program at The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Sarasota Modern, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, part of Marriott International, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of J. Christopher Ayala as its new director of culinary program. In this role, Ayala will be responsible for overseeing the hotel's entire culinary operation, including Rudolph's, in-room dining, and the catering and banquet offerings.
Serge Saouma has been appointed as Lead Food and Drink Enthusiast at Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown
The Canopy's food and beverage program will be led by Lead Food and Drink Enthusiast Serge Saouma, a native of the Netherlands with 17 years of kitchen and restaurant experience, including many high-profile properties in Florida. Serge will lead menu and drink development for the Canopy's two restaurants. The ground floor Banter, which includes a Sushi Bar, will serve three meals per day with its cool vibe and creative menu, and has a dramatic sibling location on the rooftop pool deck called BanterUp. Both the menu and drink selections will feature Florida fusion-inspired selections of natural and locally sourced ingredients with a bright and citrus twist.
Chris Steele has been appointed as General Manager at Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown
Chris Steele, a third-generation hotelier, has been named Chief Enthusiast, and will serve as the General Manager of Canopy. He brings more than a decade of hotel management experience, including roles as Area General Manager for a group of hotels in northern Florida and Georgia.
Jen Garrett has been named Lead Sales Enthusiast at Canopy by Hilton West Palm Beach Downtown
South Florida native Jen Garrett has been named as Led Sales Enthusiast and will manage the group sales and marketing efforts. Garrett began working in the hospitality industry right out of high school, and over the last 10 years has quickly ascended from roles as Executive Housekeeper to Front Office Manager to Director of Sales. Most recently, she served as Director of Sales and Marketing for a hotel in Palm Beach Gardens.
Katherine Beja-McLennan has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale
In her role as Director of Sales and Marketing, Beja-McLennan will develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans to achieve a variety of strategic objectives for the hotel. Designed for a growing segment of savvy explorers seeking shareable moments to inspire others, Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale is scheduled to open in 2020.
Eyal Goldberger has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale
Prior to joining Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale, Goldberger most recently held the title of general manager for Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami for more than two years overseeing all aspects of hotel operations, including a team of 70 colleagues. Goldberger was instrumental in the hotel's success, increasing the property's average occupancy each year. Goldberger brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various hospitality management roles for nearly two decades, including leadership roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott.
Virgin Hotels Ventures To Miami
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson, announces plans to open and operate a new hotel in Miami, Florida. Virgin Hotels Miami will be managed by Virgin Hotels, developed by Blue Jay Capital with BLUR Workshop as the architect, and is slated to open in 2023.
Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre to Undergo $8 Million Renovation Under New Management and Ownership
GF Management, a leading national hotel ownership and management company, announces that, through its affiliate (collectively, the "Company"), has acquired the Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre, marking the Company's fourth ownership venture in Orlando, Florida.