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Nicholas Remes has been promoted to General Manager at JW Marriott Grand Rapids

JW Marriott Grand Rapids is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicholas Remes from assistant general manager to general manager. An 11-year AHC+Hospitality veteran and member of the original hotel opening team, Remes will now oversee day-to-day operations of the iconic hotel and its signature food and beverage outlets: six.one.six, Mixology Lounge and jdek. With longstanding roots in Michigan's hospitality community, Remes began his career at The Inn at Bay Harbor - A Renaissance Golf Resort in Petoskey, Michigan as a front office manager in 2006. He joined the JW Marriott Grand Rapids team as the assistant rooms division manager in 2007 where he exceled in streamlining the hotel's operations and was promoted to assistant general manager in 2015. 

Marriott
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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FHG Announces Opening of Hyatt Place Ann Arbor hotel

First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG), a leading hotel management, acquisition and development company, announced the opening of Hyatt Place Ann Arbor hotel, owned by leading investment firm Rockbridge and developed by Rockbridge"s affiliate hotel development company, RBHD in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Tuesday, Oct. 3. FHG will manage the hotel; its President and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement of the hotel"s opening.

Hyatt Place
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Canton, Michingan getting a Towneplace Suites Hotel

Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International"s (NASDAQ: MAR) TownePlace Suites by Marriott Canton, Michigan is scheduled to open for business this Tuesday, June 20, 2017. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Canton area. The new TownePlace Suites Detroit Canton located at 5780 Haggerty Road, continues to exemplify the brand's rapid growth. The new hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by A and M Hospitality Management, Inc.

TownePlace Suites
Canton, Michigan, United States
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Grand Opening of Radisson Hotel Detroit Metro Airport

Radisson Hotel Detroit Metro Airport, a part of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, unveiled its contemporary design at the hotel's grand opening in January 2017. The hotel opening follows a multi-million dollar modernization of the entire property, providing guests with a comfortable and luxurious stay at the new hotel. Located at 31500 Wick Rd, Romulus, MI 48174, Radisson Hotel Detroit Metro Airport proudly serves as the only Radisson in the Detroit area.

Radisson
Romulus, Michigan, United States
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Randi Talmage has been appointed as Sales Manager at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids

Randi Talmage has been appointed to sales manager of the the JW Marriott Grand Rapids. Since joining AHC+Hospitality in 2006, Talmage has continued into various roles and into management due to her ambition and eagerness to grow within the hospitality industry in Grand Rapids. In her new role, Talmage will work with the hotel team to visit clients, set up calls with prospective groups and build relationships with businesses in the local area. Given the hotel’s diverse meeting spaces, Talmage’s relationship with businesses in West Michigan is imperative. She will also lend sales support to the Amway Grand Plaza, and the Downtown Courtyard by Marriott in Grand Rapids in the regional market. Noting her familiarity within the state, she plans on working with local groups who have offices in West Michigan, including the Lake Shore, Traverse City, Holland and more. Talmage has filled many roles within AHC+Hospitalty., She began her career as concierge at the Amway Grand Plaza, before moving into convention services where she served as an assistant director. In her new role, she’ll use her experience advantage given her previous work on the planning sector of the business as she’ll easily anticipate the needs of incoming groups.AHC+Hospitality owns and operates four hotel properties: the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, JW Marriott Grand Rapids and the Downtown Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids, MI and Peter Island Resort and Spa in the British Virgin Islands. AHC+Hospitality is a division of Amway Corporation.

Marriott
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Marshall Hotels & Resorts Opens Grand River Hotel, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member, in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Marshall Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management and services company that operates properties nationwide, today announced that the company has opened the 162-room Grand River Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Located at 270 Ann Street NW just one mile from downtown, the seven-story hotel is near such local attractions as 20 Monroe Live, Van Andel Arena, DeltaPlex, Fifth Third Ballpark, Art Van Sports Complex, Downtown Market and the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Concepted by Gorshin/Haddenfield Design, the Grand River Hotel is a prime example of the Modern style, which arguably saw its birth in Michigan through the work of such local designers as Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles & Ray Eames and Mies van der Rohe. The hotel boasts Grand Rapid"s deepest indoor heated swimming pool, full-service dining, and event facilities, outside fire pits, exercise and yoga space, business center and 2,500 square feet of meeting space. Guest rooms feature in-room microwave and refrigerator, plush Lady Americana Mattresses with high thread count linens and upscale guest amenities, as well as great desk working space.

Ascend Hotel Collection
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Aparium Hotel Group Unveils Detroit Foundation Hotel

Aparium Hotel Group announces today as the official opening of the Detroit Foundation Hotel, ushering in a modern, independent hotel experience to support Detroit"s resurgence as a national hotbed for industry and culture. Located in the former Detroit Fire Department Headquarters at the gates of downtown Detroit, the 100-key hotel is also home to The Apparatus Room, a New American restaurant offering a hyper-regional experience demonstrated through the culinary style of Michigan-native and two Michelin-starred chef Thomas Lents.

Aparium Hotel Group
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Brian Findley has been named Hotel Manager at Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

Mr. Findley has shared his talents with five Marriott properties and a total of fourteen hotels throughout his 30 years in management. Mr. Findley began his career growing up on Mackinac Island working in his parent's bed and breakfast and is excited to return to his Michigan roots. Most recently, Mr. Findley was the General Manager of the San Diego Marriott Del Mar. Mr. Findley has also served as an APEX Commissioner with the Convention Liaison Council, as well other industry leadership roles. With an array of awards for leadership in event management, financial performance and service accolades, Mr. Findley is very enthusiastic to be a part of this exciting Detroit, Michigan, hotel.

Marriott
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Brian Behler has been appointed as General Manager at JW Marriott Grand Rapids

AHC+Hospitality is pleased to recognize the promotion of Brian Behler to general manager of the JW Marriott Grand Rapids. In his new role Behler will oversee all operations at the hotel by leading his team to achieve strong performance goals and surpass revenue projections.Behler previously served as assistant general manager at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids. He has been a pivotal leader at the hotel focusing on perfecting the guest experience. These efforts were recognized in 2014 when the property earned the #1 guest rating among all JW Marriott hotels in North America.

Marriott
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Dr. Bonnie Knutson has been named Acting Director at The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University

It has been quite a week for Dr. Bonnie Knutson. Last Wednesday, July 30, she was named the Acting Director of The School of Hospitality Business, effective August 16 after Dr. Ron Cichy leaves that position after serving for 26 years. And on Thursday, July 31, The School’s Alumni Association presented her with its Lifetime Academic Achievement Award in San Diego, CA during the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) annual conference. Bonnie J. Knutson has taught in The School since the early 1980’s, and is well known for her lively teaching style, as well as the creative and rigorous projects she assigns in her Hospitality Business Marketing classes. Alumni from the 80’s through today still remember their projects: the late nights, learning to work as a team; being encouraged to think outside the box; and being proud of a professionally researched and delivered presentation.

Michigan State
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
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Ryan Brailean has been appointed as Assistant General Manager at TownePlace Suites

CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has named Ryan J. Brailean assistant general manager for TownePlace Suites, located in Livonia, Michigan. Denise Wilson, general manager, made the announcement.Ryan Brailean previously served as guest services supervisor for the Hilton Garden Inn in Novi, Michigan. During his tenure with the property, Mr. Brailean held positions of increasing responsibility in the food & beverage and housekeeping departments, as well as guest services. Prior to joining the hotel industry, he held managerial positions at Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches and Circus Circus Pizza and Ribs.

CSM Corporation
Livonia, Michigan, United States
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Jenifer Cutter has been promoted to General Manager at Downtown Courtyard by Marriott

Jenifer Cutter, an 11-year veteran of the Amway Hotel Corporation, has been appointed general manager at Downtown Courtyard by Marriott in Grand Rapids, MI. In this role, Cutter oversees 100 plus associates in maintaining the hotel’s high occupancy and exceptional guest-service scores. Cutter previously served as the director of front office operations at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. There she managed all front desk, bell stand, concierge, business center and PBX operations, working closely with the housekeeping, reservations, motor lobby, engineering, sales/catering and food and beverage departments to ensure a seamless guest experience. Under her mentorship, numerous employees went on to become managers and supervisors. In 2006, the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel named her Manager of the Year. She credits the company’s attention to employees for her length of service at Amway Hotel Corporation.

Amway Hotel Corporation
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Rebecca Guse has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott

White Lodging is pleased to announce Rebecca Guse has been promoted to general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Benton Harbor, Mich. Guse's White Lodging career began in April 2011 where she was the sales manager at the Courtyard Benton Harbor. Prior to her sales experience, Guse was the restaurant and bar manager for Port 412 in St. Joseph, Mich.

White Lodging
Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
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Silviya Stankova has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard Detroit Pontiac/Bloomfield

White Lodging is pleased to announce Silviya Stankova started as the General Manager of the Courtyard Detroit Pontiac/Bloomfield March 17. Stankova graduated from the Sofia University in Sofia, Bulgaria with a focus on political science and management. She started her hospitality career as a housekeeping supervisor, and quickly worked her way up to housekeeping manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Novi before she joined the White Lodging Task Force, traveling to various hotels to perform management duties when their managers are away.

White Lodging
Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
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Sora Chan has been appointed as Director of Sales at Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi

The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi is pleased to announce Sora Chan as their new Director of Sales. The appointment marks a return for Chan, who launched her career in the Front Office of the hotel in 2004. Chan will oversee all sales efforts at the 155-room address in Novi, Michigan, including devising innovative strategies to increase revenue from rooms and catering. She will also be responsible for reaching the business traveler segment. The hotel is managed by Denver's Sage Hospitality.

Sage
Detroit, Michigan, United States