Northwest Florida's most celebrated resort, Sheraton Bay Point Resort proudly welcomes Adam Mayo as the director of operations. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Mayo will oversee all functional aspects of the 320-room property, including food and beverage operations at each of the five on-site restaurants at the newly renovated, AAA Four Diamond resort.
New York-based developer Property Markets Group (PMG), along with Toronto-based private equity and asset management firm Greybrook Realty Partners, and global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announce their partnership to bring one of the world's most iconic hotel brands, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, to Miami. This marks the first time this luxury brand will enter the Miami market. The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will be located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced that a combined 180-suite SpringHill Suites and 155-suite TownePlace Suites hotel in Orlando, Florida will open on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Located at 8040 Palm Parkway, the property will be managed by InterMountain Management, LLC of Monroe Louisiana. General Manager Clint Militzer and Director of Sales Nicole Belue lead the management team for InterMountain Management.
Hilton Miami Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Susana Vento as the new Director of Sales and Marketing.
Kimpton Angler's Hotel South Beach revealed its new stunningly designed spaces and 85 new guest rooms recently with the completion of its new addition on Washington Avenue just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and the world-famous Art Deco District.
Turnberry Associates and Marriott International announced that Turnberry Isle Miami, formerly part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, will reopen as part of the JW Marriott portfolio in Winter 2018. The property will be renamed the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa and will include a new 16-story Orchid Tower with 325 guestrooms.
Ocean Properties Hotels Resorts & Affiliates announced today the opening of the all-new, all-suite retreat, The Laureate Key West. Located at 3444 North Roosevelt Boulevard on the northeast side of Key West, Florida, the boutique bayfront property is the latest addition to company's signature Opal Collection of award-winning independent hotels and resorts and its second in Key West. Offering spacious suites and an array of in-room amenities, The Laureate Key West is celebrating its grand opening with a special 30 percent discount off stays of two or more nights through December 20.
OTO Development has taken its first dive into the Florida Keys hospitality market with the purchase of Best Western Key Ambassador Resort Inn. The transaction was completed Monday, September 17, between The Key Ambassador Co. and Spartanburg-based OTO, which is part of The Johnson Group.
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Robert Gioia executive chef for Villas of Grand Cypress, a Gemstone Collection property located in Orlando, Florida. Mark Cox, BENCHMARK's general manager at the resort, made the announcement.
Most recently serving as general manager at Kimpton's The Hotel Zamora on Florida's fashionable St. Pete Beach, Markunas brings more than a decade of luxury boutique hospitality experience to his new role. Additional management expertise includes Kimpton's Onyx Hotel, Ink48, Eventi and Hotel Marlowe - all situated along the eastern coastline.
Bringing eight years of industry experience to his position at The Sarasota Modern, Romero most recently served as the director of sales & marketing at Kimpton's The Hotel Zamora where he began working alongside Markunas. After years of collaboration, the two built a foundation ultimately laying the groundwork for a successful future partnership at The Sarasota Modern. His previous roles include senior sales executive at Hilton St. Petersburg, director of sales & catering at Chesapeake Hospitality in Philadelphia and sales manager at Tampa Marriott Westshore.
sbe, the Los Angeles-based leading lifestyle hospitality company, announces the opening of HYDE Hotel & Residences Midtown Miami in partnership with renowned developer, The Related Group, and Haim Yehezkel, CEO of Elysee investments, owner of the 60 hotel units. This is the third collaboration uniting the talents of sbe Founder and CEO Sam Nazarian and Related Founder and Chairman Jorge Pérez, who have more than 20 additional joint projects in the pipeline, including the recently-opened SLS LUX Brickell and internationally in Cancun, Argentina and more. On the design end, Arquitectonica was tapped for the thirty-two-story building's stunning architecture, featuring 410 sold-out luxury condominiums and 60 hotels rooms. Rockwell Group brings their unique and inventive lens to Hyde Midtown's lobby, hotel suites, and amenity spaces - creating a dynamic environment that highlights contemporary art, detailed craftmanship and local design.
On Friday, September 14th, Sandestin Investments, LLC celebrated the beginning of construction for the new 250-room full-service hotel, The Sandestin Hotel, will be located adjacent to the Baytowne Conference Center at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Completion of the hotel is slated for April 2020.
A seasoned veteran with a strong track record, Glenn Valencia brings an understanding of the hospitality industry that is specialized to the luxury, boutique, and lifestyle sectors in Miami. With over 15 years of experience, Valencia has held various positions at some of the world's most recognized hotel brands, including The Standard Miami Beach, Soho Beach House, The Charlee Hotel, Palihouse Hotel, and most recently, The Freehand Miami, where he most previously served as General Manager. As Generator Miami's first General Manager, Valencia will oversee and lead operations and management at the property.
Gui Jaroschy brings a multitude of experience in the beverage industry as a prolific mixologist and consultant, collaborating with renowned brands and organizations, such as Williams Sonoma, Patrón Tequila, British Airways, The Smithsonian Museum, Delano Hotel and The James Beard Foundation. Most recently, he served as the Director of Bars at The Freehand, which was named Best American Hotel Bar at the coveted Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards under his leadership. As Generator's Director of Bar & Restaurant Concepts, Jaroschy will oversee and implement all activities pertaining to conceptualizing the brand's bar and restaurants.
With an extensive background in the hospitality scene in Miami, Executive Chef Daniel Roy will execute all food and beverage operations of the bars and restaurants at the brand's first U.S. property. Staying true to his Florida roots, Roy garnered most of his experience working in the kitchens of top Miami culinary destinations, such as 3030 Ocean, 15 Steps, Stubborn Seed, Matador Room, and Commonwealth Miami, learning under renowned chefs such as Jeremy Ford and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Most recently, he served as Sous Chef at Habitat under the five-time James Beard-nominated chef, José Mendín.
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., together with REIT Hersha Hospitality Trust today announced the opening of Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club. Located in the heart of Miami Beach at 39th Street and Collins Avenue, this luxury hotel, recognized as one of Miami Beach'soriginal and historic Art Deco properties, has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation. Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club now joins Marriott International's Autograph Collection, a diverse portfolio of more than 150 independent hotels around the world that reflect unique vision, design and craft.
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HKS announces the return of Dan Sellers, AIA, as Hospitality Design Manager at the firm's Orlando office. Sellers brings over 25 years of experience in design, master planning, programming, management and more. While his primary focus is luxury hospitality and high-profile entertainment, his work has spanned across various industries such as high-end residential, retail, commercial and healthcare. His robust portfolio includes some of HKS' notable hospitality projects such a as Atlantis Paradise Island, Disney's Boardwalk and Rosewood's Ventanas al Pa radiso, as well as Seuss Landing at Universal's Islands of adventure. He previously held the role as Director of Architecture for Marriot Vacation Club International., working internationally. He was also Senior Development Manager for Tavistock Development Company and Design Manager for Universal Creative, so he brings experience from the owner's side."My passion is for resorts and entertainment destinations where the architecture melds with fantastic interiors and lush landscapes," said Sellers, AIA. "Understanding the operational realities, from my experience in the corporate world, allows me to know what it takes to create financially successful hospitality projects that people love." Dan will play an integral role in the studio by managing projects expertly, mentoring fellow architects and designers to build the hospitality portfolio," said Sergio Saenz, HKS Principal and Director of Hospitality. "He is joining us after an absence from H KS of almost 20 years and we're excited to have him back on the team."