EOS Investors LLC (EOS), a privately held real estate investment firm, has unveiled plans for a multi-phase $50 million dollar renovation of the Kingston Resorts® properties, beginning with a comprehensive $20 million dollar investment in the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort.
Located at 405 Sigma Rd., the hotel is situated in the Nexton Town Center, a mixed-use development with retail and office space, live-music and event venues, as well as a walking and biking trail system. Hotel guests can enjoy dining experiences at nearby Halls Chophouse and Fuji Sushi, as well as local attractions such as the Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site and Legend Oaks Golf & Tennis Club. For business travelers visiting the area, the hotel is also conveniently located near the corporate offices of Volvo, Google and Boeing, as well as the Roper St. Francis Hospital, Charleston Southern University and Charleston International Airport.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will open a boutique hotel in the historic West End of Greenville, South Carolina. The new Kimpton hotel is set to open in early 2022 and will mark the fourth property for the boutique hotel company in the Carolinas, joining Kimpton hotels in Asheville, Charlotte and Winston-Salem.
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, announced the opening of its latest property, Tru by Hilton Columbia Greystone in Columbia, South Carolina. The 117-room, four-story hotel is located at 185 Stonebridge Drive and is owned and operated by Parks Hospitality Group. Tru by Hilton Columbia is located off I-126 and is conveniently located minutes from the downtown area and the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden.
In his new position, Conboy is responsible for directing th e financial operations of the AAA Four Diamond-rated resort, which includes overseeing the resort's accounting staff; managing receivables, payables, and payroll; negotiating contracts; and preparing financial statements and analyses of hotel operations.Conboy joins the 11-acre resort from Wild Dunes Resort near Charleston, South Carolina, where he served as the Director of Finance for nearly four years. His extensive hospitality industry accounting and finance experience also includes serving for 13 years as Controller and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club in Lenox, Massachusetts; Director of Finance & Accounting for Chateau Élan Winery & Resort in Braselton, Georgia for eight years; and Controller at Columbia Marriott Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina. He received his Accounting education from Pace University in New York City, and a Bachelor of Science from the School of Hospitality Management from Florida International Univer sity in Miami, Florida.
With 20 years of sales, marketing and project management experience, Shannon Hartman is no stranger to the hospitality business in Charleston. Born and raised in South Carolina, she has a deep appreciation for the coastal city and its culinary, art and history scene. This sense of gratitude parlays into her commitment to creating a desired destination that is loved by both locals and visitors alike.
An innovative and forward-thinking hospitality executive, Brad Harvey brings diverse expertise and contagious leadership to the launch of Emeline in Charleston. With a belief in celebrating all that Charleston has to offer, Harvey is seasoned in delivering exceptional experiences and offering authentic hospitality.
Kelly Schlitter was promoted to Director of Sales from Group Sales Manager at Aloft Greenville Downtown. In her new role, Kelly will be responsible for managing all sales and marketing efforts for the lifestyle hotel located on ONE City Plaza in downtown Greenville. A 15-year hospitality veteran, Kelly began her career as a conference services manager at The Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. She honed her sales expertise with management positions in a variety of industry sectors, including group sales, conference and spa services, and catering sales, and holds a B.S. in Sport, Entertainment and Event Management from Johnson and Wales University.
The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront has announced the appointment of Stephan Williams as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for the property. In his new position, Williams will execute all sales and marketing strategies for group and leisure markets; developing new programs to maximize opportunities and exceed revenue goals; and oversee the performance management, coaching, recruiting and selection of the marketing and sales team."Stephan is a very motivated industry veteran and we're happy to have him on our executive team," said property General Manager Mich ael Frits. "His extensive experience in leisure and group hospitality sales is a tremendous asset and will enable Stephan to make an immediate impact on our marketing efforts."A 20-year veteran of the hospitality and tourism industry, Williams was most recently Director of Sales and Marketing for Hilton Charlotte Executive Park in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he fine-tuned his exceptional leadership, organizational and problem resolution skills. His distinguished career also includes positions as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Oceanfront Resort Hilton Head Island in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; Hilton Wilmington Riverside and Riverview Suites in Wilmington, North Carolina; Marriott Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina; and Doubletree Guest Suites in Boston, Massachusetts.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, a leading upper midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Greenville, SC located at 2756 Laurens Road. The newly renovated hotel features modernized guest rooms, a refreshed lobby and an updated exterior. The hotel's convenient location off I-85 makes it the perfect resting spot for guests traveling to Greenville for business or leisure. Guests visiting local businesses, exploring the shops in downtown Greenville or touring the campus at Clemson University will be pleased by the welcoming services the hotel has to offer.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) celebrates today the grand opening of its third Myrtle Beach property, Ocean Enclave by Hilton Grand Vacations Club. The property is also the third Myrtle Beach-based HGV resort developed by Strand Capital Group.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown and Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown, bringing a total of 223 new rooms and suites to the Columbia area. The dual-brand hotel complements the strong business and tourism environments in South Carolina's growing capital city, which now boasts the second-largest population in the state.
The AAA Four Diamond-rated Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has named Scott Etchberger as its new Human Resources Director.
Graduate Hotels®️ is excited to announce that Graduate Columbia is now open. The 119- room hotel is located in the heart of Columbia on Pendleton Street, just steps from the "Horseshoe" of the University of South Carolina's original campus. The hotel will feature Poindexter, the hotel's all-day café which will serve as a coffee café by day and casual lobby bar in the evening.
-Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the newly renovated Best Western Plus Roper Mountain Road Inn & Suites, located at 831 Congaree Road Greenville, South Carolina. Owned by Vijay R. Patel, the hotel recently completed a $3 million renovation and features 145 guest rooms, including 23 suites.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the newly renovated Best Western Plus Roper Mountain Road Inn & Suites, located at 831 Congaree Road Greenville, South Carolina. Owned by Vijay R. Patel, the hotel recently completed a $3 million renovation and features 145 guest rooms, including 23 suites.
The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, has appointed David Matson as the new Executive Chef for the property. In his new position, Chef Matson will blend Boston's traditional and historical influences into the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront stellar coastal cuisine. Chef Matson will draw on more than 20 years of experience to lead the culinary team at the resort.
The 91-room Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites in Santee, South Carolina is scheduled to open this Monday, July 1, 2019 with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 9074 Old Highway Number Six, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Santee will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Santee Management, Inc.
The Cambria Hotels brand celebrated its continued expansion in the Palmetto State with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview. Representatives from the hotel brand franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), developer RREAF Holdings, management company New Castle Hotels & Resorts and local dignitaries attended to commemorate the occasion.
hotel BLUE in Myrtle Beach is the newest resort to become available to Diamond Resorts™ members. The beautiful beachfront property located along South Myrtle Beach will join three other Diamond Resorts affiliate properties in Myrtle Beach: Dunes Village Resort, Marina Inn at Grand Dunes and Peppertree Ocean Club.