Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, today announced the opening of its latest property, Tru by Hilton Manassas. The 98-room hotel, located at 10550 Gateway Boulevard, is owned and managed by Holladay Hospitality Group. The new hotel is conveniently located near Innovation Technology Park, Old Town Manassas and Manassas Regional Airport (HEF).
Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites, opening in November 2020, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Dubel as Executive Chef and Director of Outlets.
As General Manager, Bottenfield will oversee pre-opening and opening initiatives such as managing hotel operations and budgets, recruiting and hiring decisions, guest service inquiries, and upholding brand standards property-wide. Bottenfield is a seasoned industry veteran who has held various leadership positions throughout her career, most recently as the General Manager at the Hyatt House Virginia Beach / Oceanfront.
Hemphill brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role as Director of Sales & Marketing having held positions with Hyatt, Remington Hotels, Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Coastal Hospitality Associates and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. Most recently, Hemphill served as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Kimpton Brice Hotel in Savannah, GA. In her leadership position at Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites, Hemphill will oversee all sales and marketing efforts, including developing and implementing strategic sales and marketing plans, managing budgets, and securing group and transient business.
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Winchester, Virginia announces that it has officially opened. The 96-suite hotel, located at 280 Market Street, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by BTB Hospitality LLC and managed by Marshall Hotels and Resorts of Salisbury, Maryland. General Manager Bill North, Director of Sales Meaghan Fox and Front Office Manager Kaitlyn Endicott lead the management team at the property.
The 111-suite Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond West hotel in Midlothian, Virginia recently opened with upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility and a unique environment. Located at 1350 Johnston Willis Drive, the all-suite Residence Inn Richmond West/Midlothian will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Shamin Hotels Incorporated and managed by Shamin Hotels of Chester, Virginia.
Extended Stay America, Inc. (NASDAQ:STAY), the largest mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America - Colonial Heights - Fort Lee, in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
With an extensive history of praise for his work, Chef Araki will utilize his expertise in global cuisine to lead the staff of Orion's Roof, the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort's stunning rooftop restaurant. As Executive Chef he will manage the culinary operation and craft a menu that features irresistible steaks and seafood dishes with a twist. Displaying some of the best views of Virginia's coastline, the restaurant will also feature an open kitchen, a 33-seat bar offering a wide variety of drink options including a collection of Japanese sakes and whiskeys and an outdoor terrace overlooking the pristine coastline.
Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront is proud to announce that Bertrand Daluzeau as the Director of Food & Beverage for the hotel and its restaurants. Bertrand brings a wealth of hospitality experience to the exquisite dining options on the property. He is well-versed in the culinary industry given his impressive history serving as various director and management positions at notable establishments around the world, including Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, and Four Seasons Hotel George V.
Chef Paul Newman will share his years of hospitality expertise with Tulu Seaside Bar & Grill at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort. Leading the culinary team as Executive Chef, he will be responsible for the curation of the restaurant's health-focused menu featuring the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients and lighter food fare. Tulu Seaside Bar & Grill will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Set at the crossroads of Atlantic and Pacific, Tulu will be a destination for tourists and locals alike with specialty menu items and the region's fresh-caught seafood combined with a creative and modern bar and signature cocktails featuring neighboring distillery Tarnished Truth. Before joining the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront team, Chef Newman served as Executive Chef at luxury destinations including the Forbes five-star rated, Seas Island Resort in Georgia as well as the Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell, Georgia.
Tucked under the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and in the heart of this University of Virginia historic community, guests will find the newly reimagined 139-guestroom Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville - University Medical Center. The hotel's redesign features a refreshed and modernized lobby with media pods, communal tables, plush lounge furniture and upgraded televisions. The all new Courtyard Crate, is a redesigned sundry shop with freshly brewed Starbucks® coffee and specialty beverages via the self-serve Serenade brewing machine. The shop sells an enhanced selection of merchandise and food items designed for today's travelers' needs. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails, The Bistro is a great place to relax and meet with friends. Unwind at the new state-of-the-art fitness center with its expansive line-up of cardio, free weight, and circuit training equipment including Peloton® Bikes. For meetings and special events, the hotel offers 1900 square feet of space in two re-styled meeting rooms, as well as the Blue Ridge Boardroom with high-tech audio-visual capabilities.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Quirk Hotel Charlottesville in Charlottesville, Virginia as the first boutique hotel with a focus on curated art to be imagined in the city's historic downtown. Charming and distinctive by nature, Quirk Hotel Charlottesville delivers a warm sense of approachability and playfulness that appeals to curious travelers of all ages seeking a sense of belonging, and is the second rendition of the Quirk Hotel concept within the Destination Hotels collection, with its original location in Richmond, Va.
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, owned by Park Hotels & Resorts and managed by Hilton Management Services, has appointed Scott Hamilton as general manager. Most recently, Hamilton served as resident manager at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort.
Sean Copley, brings over 15 years of hospitality experience to The Bristol Hotel. With the majority of his career in the luxury market at Ritz Carlton and St. Regis properties, Sean prides himself as a hands-on leader who strives to provide the best experience for his guests and team.
Dang was previously the assistant director of sales and marketing at the Thompson Chicago hotel where she led five national and regional accounts, while also securing several new on-brand partnerships to successfully increase leisure travel. Dang kick-started her career based at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago where she touched on every aspect of the hotel's sales department, leading her into her six-year long role at the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile where she serviced events as a Convention Services Manager and ultimately rose to Senior Catering Manager. Dang has found success in each role driving revenue and implementing strategies to streamline processes to consistently deliver substantial financial results.
With an extensive background within the Hyatt portfolio, including experience with hotels across the country from Miami Beach, FL, to Long Beach, CA, Brink will bring twenty-five years of industry knowledge to Charlottesville's newest boutique art hotel. Most recently, Brink served as hotel manager based at The Confidante Hotel where he was responsible for all hotel operations, while also overseeing the corporate design and food and beverage program. Previously, Brink was the director of food & beverage at the Grand Hyatt Dallas Fort-Worth and Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Throughout his career, Brink has persistently delivered high guest satisfaction through his personable manner and genuine care to each situation and person he encounters.
Hyatt announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria. Centrally located in the heart of Alexandria, Va., on historic King Street, the 124-room boutique hotel joins Hyatt Centric Arlington to mark the Hyatt Centric lifestyle brand's second hotel in Virginia. The new hotel features a contemporary design, standout guestroom and hotel amenities - like Drybar Buttercup salon-quality blow-dryers in each room, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a French- and American-inspired lobby bar and restaurant. Located just four miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and under 10 miles from Washington D.C.'s city center, Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria puts guests within a short distance of popular attractions like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, White House, and Georgetown.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport recently announced the appointment of the hotel's new general manager, Joseph Cardone. Embassy Suites by Hilton is a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT). Most recently, Cardone served as general manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City.
A PGA Member, TJ Baggett brings important professional experience to the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech, located in Blacksburg, Virginia. This includes experience gained across the United States, The Bahamas and Russia. He most recently was head golf professional for TPC Piper Glen of Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to this he served as director of golf sales for PGA National Spa & Resort of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and as PGA general manager for TPC at Baha Mar, Nassau, The Bahamas.