Marriott International announced today that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Country Club District is scheduled to open on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. The 96-suite hotel, located at 4500 Madison Avenue, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by MHG Hotels, LLC of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dramatic Enhancements Are Culmination of Multi-Year Renovation Which Has Reimagined Every Floor of the Hotel.
Denver-based Silverwest Hotels announced a multi-million dollar, full-scale renovation is confirmed for Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis, located in Clayton, the city's upmarket business district. Construction will begin in October 2019 and is estimated to take between six to eight months to complete. The hotel will close during the renovation.
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kansas City Downtown Crossroads in Kansas City, Missouri. Owned by KC Crossroads Hospitality, developed by Windsor Aughtry Company and managed by Hospitality America, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kansas City Downtown Crossroads features 132 spacious rooms and offers travelers value-added amenities with the spirit of Hamptonality.
The Fontaine, A Kansas City Hotel announces the appointment of Jenna Phillips as associate director of sales.
The Fontaine, A Kansas City Hotel announces the appointment of Rick Oberdahloff as director of sales & marketing. In his new role, Oberdahloff will oversee all sales and marketing operations for The Fontaine, including the development and implementation of creative strategies.
The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel is pleased to welcome Paul Filla as General Manager of the historic, award-winning property. In his new role, Paul is responsible for the successful execution of all aspects of the hotel's sales, marketing, financial and hotel operations.
John Mormino has been promoted to general manager of The Elms Hotel & Spa, A Destination Hotel. Mormino is a native of Excelsior Springs, Mo. and launched his career at The Elms. He brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to the hotel and decades of local knowledge.
The 84-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is scheduled to open today with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 3109 Oak Grove Road, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Poplar Bluff will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by PB Hospitality LLC and managed by Premier Management Inc. of Farmington, Missouri.
Angad Arts Hotel, and it's the first in the world that allows—nay, encourages—guests to book their room depending on the emotion the room's color scheme evokes. It opens November 1st in St. Louis's Grand Center Arts District, but is available to book now—for unorthodox Midwestern weekend getaways, business trips or simply because you want to go to St. Louis.
New hotel is the 15th property St. Louis hotelier has built and will manage in Missouri
Renovations Underway for the Brand's First Lake Resort to Open in Spring 2019
Bloom has a long history in Springfield, having served in hospitality positions for 20 years in the "Queen City of the Ozarks." Most recently, he was general manager at Atrium's 188-room/suite Holiday Inn & Suites Springfield - I-44, including overseeing 8,000 square feet of meeting space. His experience in Springfield also includes serving in assistant general manager and food and beverage director positions at the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center on behalf of John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH). In addition, his extensive career comprises management positions at the 103-room Cocoa Beach Oceanside Inn in Florida and for the 1800-passenger Big Red Boat for Premier Cruise Lines in Cape Canaveral, Florida. In the Chicago area, Bloom's experience spans diverse management roles for Taboo Bistro, Holiday Inn, and Park Hyatt Hotel. Bloom is active in mentoring hospitality talent in training in conjunction with Missouri State University. He attended Daley Community College in Chicago.
Overseeing sales and marketing responsibilities for four hotels, representing 665 rooms/suites, Ruble, a Missourian, will leverage her established hospitality background in the Springfield area with her expanded role. For 15 years, she has served as the director of sales for the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, which is ranked the largest hotel in Springfield based on the number of guest rooms. Ruble's career also includes director of sales positions for properties under well-known hospitality brands, including DoubleTree by Hilton and Holiday Inn, among others. The Events Industry Council (EIC) recognizes Ruble as a certified meeting planner (CMP). She is involved in professional associations at the national and local levels and is the current past president of the Springfield Hotel Lodging Association. Ruble is a board member of the Springfield Sports Commission and a member of the Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA), with her initial membership dating back 18 years. She is the current president elect of the Springfield Business Builders Club, having served in several leadership positions for the organization. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in recreation and leisure studies with an emphasis on business/marketing from Missouri State University (SMSU).
Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton announces the appointment of Brent Grider to Director of Food & Beverage. In this role, Grider oversees food and beverage operations which includes the hotel's three outlets - Tavernonna Italian Kitchen, P.S. Speakeasy cocktail parlor, and Kilo Charlie A Coffee Story by Parisi; room service; and over 7,000 sq. ft. of event space.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Plaza, owned by Park Hotels & Resorts and managed by Hilton Management Services, today announced Levi Seidensticker has been appointed as the hotel's new general manager. Embassy Suites by Hilton is a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton. In his new role, Seindensticker will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 266-suite hotel including guest services, hotel administration and marketing efforts. A 15-year hospitality veteran, Seindensticker began his career in hospitality at Hilton Austin. He later held positions at El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin and Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown. Most recently, Seidensticker served as Assistant General Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Kansas City Overland Park. He is also a member of the Kansas City Hotel and Lodging Association and Visit Overland Park hotel committee.
Aparium Hotel Group today announces the October 2018 opening of the Crossroads Hotel. Located in the former bottling and distribution plant for the Pabst Brewing Company and the adjacent former offices of Tom Pendergast, the hotel will rise four stories at the center of the burgeoning Crossroads Arts District. The 131-key hotel will also bring multiple food & beverage concepts including Lazia, a modern Italian Steakhouse; Percheron, an energetic indoor/outdoor rooftop beer garden, and XR, an all-day casual eatery and bar.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts marked the arrival of its boutique hotel concept, Vīb, with a grand opening celebration at its first U.S. property in Springfield, Missouri. Local dignitaries, Best Western executives, and members of Elliott Lodging joined community VIPs to celebrate the debut of this traveler-centric brand in the U.S. market.
Duncan Clements has been appointed general manager at The Elms Hotel & Spa, A Destination Hotel. The property is also revamping its sales and marketing team with the promotion of Kara Harrington to director of sales.
-In the early 1900s, the Savoy Hotel and Grill was a luxury destination for travelers who arrived in Kansas City by train.