Hotel Simone is pleased to welcome Jeremy Thomas as operations manager of the 24-suite boutique hotel located within the charming community of St. Simons Island. Thomas will oversee day-to-day operations of the hotel, including advancing ongoing enhancement efforts that began earlier this year.
Plant Riverside District - a leading destination for exceptional food, live entertainment and more in Savannah, Ga. - recently hired former Sea Island Company Executive Chef Eric Fullem as Executive Chef. At Plant Riverside District, Fullem oversees culinary operations at 14 acclaimed restaurants as well as banquet services for the award-winning JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District located on Savannah's historic riverfront.
Hotel Forty Five welcomes Gary W. Byrd as its new general manager. In his new position, Byrd will oversee all aspects of operations at Hotel Forty Five while planning, directing, and executing robust food and beverage and hotel management strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, revenue and profitability.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta - Atlanta's no.1 hotel, courtesy of Travel + Leisure, is proud to announce the appointment of Daniel Padberg as Director of Food & Beverage. Bringing a successful track record of culinary leadership to the team, Padberg will hone and direct the sophisticated property's esteemed food and beverage program inclusive of The Americano, the hotel's Club Lounge and in-room dining.
Julie Bilecky has been appointed director of catering for The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a four-star full-service hotel slated to open in spring 2024. She will direct the catering sales department while guiding the team in providing the highest level of service to ensure groups and guests have a flawless experience while on property. With over 25 years of catering, sales, and marketing experience in the Atlanta hospitality industry, Bilecky brings a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and energy to the team.
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a four-star full-service hotel scheduled to open in spring 2024, has named seasoned hospitality industry veteran Heather Willett as its new assistant general manager. Working closely with General Manager Mark Castriota, Willett will oversee day-to-day operations of The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, ensuring the hotel staff creates guest experiences that exceed expectations.With nearly two decades of professional experience, Willett has held leadership positions at various properties across the Southeast. She previously served as general manager of Foxhall Resort, a 1,100-acre property located in Douglasville, Ga., after spending four years as assistant general manager of The Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta, Ga.
The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North today announced the completion of a multi-million renovation that touched on all aspects of the hotel, including public spaces, guest rooms/suites and a new café and marketplace called Perimeter Provisions. The improvements also added cabanas with firepits for dining alfresco to the hotel's SAVOR Patio. The hotel is operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta - the leading luxury hotel in Atlanta's affluent Buckhead community - proudly announces the appointment of George Terpilowski as General Manager to its executive team. Boasting over three decades of industry experience, the hospitality veteran will play a significant role in the hotel's continued success, overseeing all aspects of the 422-room property, including everything from financial performance and guest experience to reinforcing the brand, while maximizing revenue and maintaining focus on strategic goals.
The Drayton Hotel will continue to charm guests in the heart of Savannah, Georgia with added perks and amenities beginning on Aug. 1, 2023.
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a four-star full-service hotel slated to open in spring 2024, today announced Russell Stewart as director of sales and marketing. Stewart has been a fixture of the Georgia hospitality scene for several decades and a decorated leader as part of the portfolio of brands in the Marriott International Hotels system.In his new role, Stewart will lead The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett hotel's sales team and develop and implement strategies to grow the hotel's customer base, which will include premier group customers, high-end corporate business and luxury travelers expected to visit the new property. The hotel's event space will accommodate groups of up to 800 attendees.
Plamondon Hospitality Partners is pleased to announce the hire of Matt Ricker as the new General Manager of their Home2 Suites by Hilton Grovetown Augusta Area location.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North - located within minutes of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and a short drive from the city's notable downtown attractions.
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has added Bridge Creek Inn in Clayton, GA, to its growing portfolio of boutique hotels throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Indigo Road will manage the property, slated to open in September 2023, for Ridgeline Investment Partners, the property's owner.
Savannah's contemporary boutique hotel, The Kimpton Brice - nestled in the quieter part of the Historic District - proudly announces the completion of a full-property refresh. The renovations included the hotel's lobby, guest rooms, corridors, meeting rooms, Pool Terrace, Secret Garden, and on-site restaurant, Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar. As the first full-touch renovation since the hotel's inception in 2014, the redesign ushers in the newest chapter in the building's storied history {some of the former being a livery stable, cotton warehouse, and Coca-Cola bottling plant} by modernizing the guest experience and maintaining the gracious Southern hospitality for which the property has long been known. Thoughtfully-curated amenities transform the historic downtown fixture into a haven for social gatherings, meetings, and engaging leisure travel experiences.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has named Jolyon Bulley to succeed Elie Maalouf as Americas CEO. He is currently IHG's CEO for the Greater China region, and also the group's transformation lead for luxury & lifestyle.
Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the city's largest downtown ground-up hotel development project in 40 years, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning March 15, 2024. Owned by Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the new 976-room hotel will offer direct access to the Georgia World Congress Center via a pedestrian walkway and is located next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, perfect for sports and entertainment fans.
avid hotels - part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 destinations across 18 brands - is celebrating its 60th open property with the debut of the new avid hotel Atlanta - Conyers I-20. The hotel marks the sixth avid hotels property in Georgia.
The Kimpton Brice - the charming boutique hotel capturing the heartbeat of Savannah's historic landmark district - proudly announces Jason Gifford as General Manager. In this role, Gifford will be responsible for managing the hotel's day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of the 145-room hotel including everything from sales and marketing to food and beverage - including its on-site restaurant, Pacci - while maximizing company revenue.
Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk recently introduced its first-ever conversion property, WaterWalk Atlanta - Perimeter Center. The location has undergone extensive interior and exterior modernizations to generate the upscale amenities of the brand's latest Generation 2.0 model. Located at 6096 Barfield Road in Sandy Springs, the newly renovated WaterWalk Atlanta - Perimeter Center features many elevated design elements and amenities, from the units themselves to the indoor and outdoor shared spaces.
Concord Hospitality, the award-winning hotel management and development company which presently operates over 150 hotels across North America, announces the appointment of Mark Castriota as the General Manager of The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a highly anticipated new hotel on the campus of the Gas South District in Gwinnett County, Georgia slated for a grand opening in Spring 2024.