Hard Rock International and the Bristol community celebrated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited permanent casino located at 500 Gate City Highway. The celebration featured a commemorative shovel groundbreaking with Hard Rock representatives and local community leaders.
Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of an $11 million-dollar revitalization of its 395-room Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park. This renovation enriches the guest experience and further establishes the hotel as a leader in the Northern Virginia market. This includes a newly renovated lobby, a modernized fitness center, two new junior ballrooms, 27,000 square feet of meeting space and a new restaurant and cocktail lounge - Tandem. The 16-story hotel located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive is owned by Lakewood Hotel Group and managed by Marriott International, Inc.
Fresh off a six-month renovation, the Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza has a bold new look—one that blends its urban location with modern luxuries. All 193 guest rooms and suites, plus its lobby, restaurant, corridors, and meeting spaces, have been transformed by design firm Baskervill to reflect and celebrate the city's new distinction as a leading tech and aerospace hub.
Today, Hilton announces the signing of Hilton at The Key, Arlington-Rosslyn, providing even more options to travelers looking for a state of the art, full-service hotel just minutes from Washington, D.C. Located at the foot of the Potomac River's historic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Arlington, Virginia, the 36-story, 331-room property is surrounded by numerous corporate headquarters based in Rosslyn's business district and minutes from the 11-acre riverfront Fort Bennett Park and Palisades Trail.
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center - a warmly, inviting upscale hotel located on a serene lake surrounded by landscaped gardens on the West End of Historic Alexandria - is pleased to announce that Isabel Anderson has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner is ushering in a new era for its signature restaurant, ENTYSE, with a fresh experience from the moment guests walk through the doors through the last delicious bite on their plate. Under the direction of Executive Chef Daniele Trivero, new menus redefine the dining experience, while signature favorites, such as Afternoon Tea, can still be expected in a newly refreshed setting.
A first-time partnership between Aparium, May Reigler Properties, and Potomac Investment Properties, Hotel Heron represents the transformation of the 1926 George Mason hotel building in Old Town of Alexandria, Virginia. Spearheaded by Washington D.C.-based architect, Antonovich Associates, and design firm, Street Sense, the hotel will include 134 rooms, 30,000 square feet of amenities, meeting space, ground floor flagship restaurant, and a rooftop bar. Project construction is underway, and the top-of-market hotel is slated for completion by late 2023.
The $140+ million investment into The Omni Homestead Resort, which began with façade improvements last fall, has now moved to the interior with the renovations to the historic West Wing. While the exterior work by Complete Property Services continues, HITT Contracting, one of the largest and most respected commercial general contractors in the United States, is the construction firm of record for the far-reaching project.
Following over 11 years in various hotel sales roles, Kelly Catherine joins Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria as Director of Sales and Marketing. Beginning her hospitality career as a Front Desk Agent for Hospitality Partners, Catherine quickly moved her way up to a manager role, and continued working in hotels where she gained hands-on experience working at prestigious companies such as Hilton, Marriott, Legacy Starwood, Choice, Hyatt, and Independently branded projects (both limited & full service). Catherine will oversee all components of sales, marketing, and revenue in her role while simultaneously cultivating relationships with clients and customers.
Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of a recent renovation and redesign to its Tysons Corner Marriott hotel. The 14-story hotel located in the heart of Tysons Corner, Virginia has a new look after a $25 million-dollar comprehensive transformation that includes renovations to all guest rooms and meeting spaces, an extensive fitness center, a spacious whiskey-inspired restaurant and bar - Tysons Rickhouse and an exclusive M Club lounge.
Clean, Contemporary Design Dazzles in Hotel's Reimagined Lobby, Ballroom, Meeting Spaces and Signature Restaurant, Santé.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Virginia Beach/Oceanfront ahead of the bustling summer season. The new 13 story, 140-room hotel offers business and leisure travelers intuitive design, a casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and a 24-hour fitness center.
Kevin Blake, has been appointed Director of Food and Beverage for Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg, Virginia. Blake is an accomplished chef, certified sommelier, and food and beverage executive with demonstrated success managing high level operations at world class destinations.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, announced a first-of-its-kind for the boutique brand, a stunning 199-room hotel set to open in Spring 2023 on the Grounds of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Its first destination on the campus of a university, the new Kimpton in Charlottesville, Virginia, will complement the picturesque campus and its purpose-driven culture with well-suited interiors, heartfelt guest service, robust food and beverage programming and breath-taking indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces.
Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions (BSHS) Management Company, one of the leading and fastest growing operators in the United States, today announced the completion phase one of the multi-million conversion of the Holiday Inn Front Royal to the DoubleTree by Hilton Front Royal Blue Ridge Shadows & Golf Course in Front Royal, Va. The 124 rooms and suites hotel was completely refreshed with a new lobby, front desk and lobby level and guest room corridors. Additionally, all guest rooms were outfitted with digital key locks and received new mattresses and SMART TVs. The hotel is owned by Navika Group of Companies, a self-advised commercial real estate company.
Housed in the historic former Miller & Rhoads department store, the 250-room Hilton Richmond Downtown announces the completion of an extensive renovation. This includes a new stylish lobby bar and lounge, Gather & Hem, and a unique new hybrid meeting space called Ensemble, as well as refreshes to the property's fitness center, indoor pool and guest room bathrooms.
Sandpiper Lodging Trust ("SLT") is pleased to announce the recent promotion of one its key personnel, Mr. Will Garson. Mr. Garson began with SLT in 2019 as an Associate in the Acquisitions group. He has been responsible for providing analytical support for the acquisition, development, and financing activities of SLT's growing portfolio of extended stay hotel assets. In his new role as Vice President of Acquisitions, Garson will be assuming increasing responsibility in SLT's acquisition's efforts.
Hard Rock International today announced Allie Evangelista as the new President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. In this role, Allie will report directly to Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation is proud to announce the members of its 2022 Board of Directors. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives, led by chair, Michelle Woodley, President, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, who begins a two-year term. "The HSMAI Foundation is dedicated to elevating the caliber and performance of hospitality professionals worldwide who support and drive our industry forward in the areas of sales, marketing, and revenue management. I am honored to chair the organization and work alongside a board of passionate industry experts to execute on our plan to attract new talent and provide resources and opportunities that will nurture emerging talent and foster engagement," Woodley said.
Salamander Hotels & Resorts has appointed David Mars as General Manager of its Forbes Five Star property, Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Virginia.