Located in the upscale Bridge Park neighborhood, just 20 minutes from downtown Columbus, Ohio, AC Hotel Columbus Dublin opened its doors today, welcoming the first guests. The hotel, developed by Crawford Hoying and managed by Shaner Hotels, caters to design-savvy business and leisure travelers.
AJ Capital acquired the Bollinger Tower, formerly an affordable housing complex and now vacant, on North High Street in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus, proximate to both Ohio State University and downtown Columbus. The property will begin renovations in spring 2018 to be converted into a hotel with 171 guestrooms, meeting and event space, two food and beverage outlets and ground floor retail space.
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 126 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities.
Olshan Properties, one of the country's leading private owners, developers, and managers of commercial real estate today proudly announced the completion of its sweeping and all-encompassing $27.3 million transformative interior redesign and amenity enhancement of the Hilton Columbus at Easton.
The growing executive team at AC Hotel Columbus Dublin, set to open its doors in the Bridge Park development this September, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ulises Infante Garcia as the Beverage & Food Director for the hotel.
First Hospitality Group, Inc. (FHG), a leading hotel management, acquisition and development company, announced that its Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, a place to see and be seen, will be opening their doors to the public on Wednesday, August 2. This hotel will offer distinctive service for guests, filled with local flavor. First Hospitality Group, Inc. President and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement.
Acclaimed hospitality executive Yael Ron has been named General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland and has joined the luxury hotel from Israel’s celebrated Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya.
Embassy Suites Cincinnati-Northeast, a Hilton Worldwide all-suite hotel in Blue Ash, welcomes new Director of Sales, Carol Cooper. With more than 30 years experience in hospitality sales and marketing in the Cincinnati market, Cooper joins the team with proven sales, training and leadership success.
21c Museum Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Dunbar to the position of General Manager of 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati. Dunbar joins the 21c team with nearly 20 years of hospitality experience with both branded luxury and independent boutique properties. In his new role, Dunbar will be responsible for overseeing all hotel operations, sales, and community and guest relations.
The new Hilton Cleveland Downtown, scheduled to open on June 1, 2016, welcomes Executive Chef Maxime Kien. With a love of local ingredients highlighting fresh in-season flavors, he will oversee all culinary operations at the 600-room, convention style hotel including, restaurant concepts, menu development, catering, banquets and in-room dining.
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC is pleased to announce that Stacy O'Reilly has been named as the General Manager for the new Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton, effective immediately. As General Manager, O'Reilly will direct all areas of the hotel's operations, including guest services, sales and marketing efforts, and hotel administration.
Most recently Robinson served as director of sales and marketing at Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Hotel & Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio where he consistently exceeded the property sales goals and implemented an on-going Targeted Account Development ‘Hit List.’ Successful in generating new revenue and acquiring valuable contracts for the property, Robinson previously worked as an outside sales manager for BridgeStreet Global Hospitality in Herndon, Va., where he identified, obtained and maintained new clients.Robinson’s widespread industry experience includes a variety of sales and catering managerial positions held at recognized properties including Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront in St. Petersburg, Fla., DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Columbus Downtown and The Westin Columbus in Columbus, Ohio.
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC today announced that Julie Karam will be the Director of Sales and Marketing for the new Embassy Suites Akron-Canton Airport. The Embassy is 150 rooms and will open in late fall of this year. The hotel is located at 7883 Freedom Avenue NW, North Canton, OH.
Sage Hospitality, one of the leading hotel management and investment companies in the nation is pleased to introduce the new general manager of The Westin Cleveland Downtown, Bob Megazzini. In his new position, Megazzini will lead the 484-room, contemporary, art-driven hotel in operations and guest services.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Michael is a 25+ year hospitality veteran who brings both branded and independent hotel expertise to the group. Michael began his career with Winegardner & Hammons. Michael spent much of his career working for IRMCO properties, a renowned Real Estate company from Chicago, where he managed The Seneca Hotel & Suites and assisted with the Belden Stratford hotel. Both of these properties were vintage mixed use, independent boutique hotels in Downtown Chicago and Lincoln Park, respectively. The last several years he work for Remington hotels, managing the Silversmith Hotel & Suites in the famed Jeweler's Row district of Chicago and the Embassy Suites Las Vegas. He was a member of Remington's President's Club, which recognizes their top performing General Managers and hotels
Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. (WHI) is pleased to announce that Scott Kovalick has been named general manager of the Ohio University Inn & Conference Center in Athens, Ohio. In his new role, Kovalick will oversee sales and daily operations of the hotel.
The Westin Columbus is pleased to welcome Halley Karas as the new General Manager of the downtown hotel owned and operated by Ultima Hospitality. Halley comes to Ohio from Illinois where she was the Director of Operations at the Double Tree by Hilton Chicago North Shore. Halley was responsible for operations of the 369 guest room property. Her focus on team-work and quality service produced outstanding results during her time at the hotel. An excellent leader, Halley regularly assisted on several Task Force teams. Between 2012 and 2013, Halley accepted a number of assignments with Ultima Hospitality sister properties. These roles included Interim General Manager of the Holiday Inn Mill Valley, Operations Support at the Holiday Inn Countryside and the Sheraton Framingham, and Acquisitions at Double Tree by Hilton Pittsburgh Airport and the Courtyard by Marriot Marlborough. Prior to working with Double Tree, Halley was the Director of Rooms at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts. She led a team of 40 employees fostering a productive and positive work environment. Halley was promoted to Director of Rooms from her position as Front Office Manager. Before beginning her employment with Crowne Plaza, Halley worked for Hyatt Hotels. She spent two years at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in the Rooms Division and Front Office Management and three years at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee as a Front Desk Agent and Concierge. Throughout her tenure, Halley consistently increased room profitability and guest satisfaction scores. Halley attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she majored in Political Science, Pre-Law. She is the two time recipient of the Ultima Hospitality Leadership Award given to individuals who demonstrate outstanding results in finance, guest service, efficiency, strategic and organizational development.
Nathan comes to Ohio from the Sheraton Omaha in Nebraska. As Director of Sales and Marketing, he led his team with great success.His team consistently exceeded their sales and revenue goals and increased Guest Experience Scores. Nathan began his hospitality career in 2003 in Kansas City. Throughout his time in Kansas he worked in Sales and Marketing for Four Points, Sheraton and Hampton Inn & Suites. He was the Director of Sales during the conversion of Clarion Kansas City Airport Hotel to Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City. Nathan was also General Manager of a 139 room all suite property owned by Radisson. In 2012 he moved to Nebraska to work as Director of Sales &Marketing at Sheraton Omaha where he spent nearly 2 years building the Sheraton Brand in the area. He joined The Westin Columbus in May 2014.
Brandon Maynard has been promoted to be the general manager at the Homewood Suites Milford in Milford, Ohio. Maynard started his career in White Lodging in 2008 as an operations supervisor at the SpringHill Suites Louisville before being promoted to the cluster sales coordinator for outside sales at the Residence Inn, Courtyard and SpringHill Suites in 2010. Later that year, he became the front office manager at the Courtyard Louisville before being named the assistant general manager at that hotel. In 2011, he was named the Rookie Manager of the Year. Most recently, Maynard was the general manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis.
Sage Hospitality, one of the top hotel management and investment companies in the U.S., is excited to announce the general manager of the new Westin Cleveland Downtown hotel, opening May 2014. Mark Anderson will be leading the hotel in operations and guest services after its $64 million renovation. Anderson started in his role on December 11, 2013 and has begun ramping up operations for the 484-room, contemporary, art-driven hotel. Anderson has experience with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in both the Sheraton and Westin brands as well as Hilton Hotels. Most recently, he was the general manager for the 1053-room Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers. The Westin Cleveland Downtown is located near the Cleveland Convention Center and will require experience in a high-demand environment, which Anderson is suited for. He has served several boards including the CVB of Greater Boston and non-profit, buildOn.