Over the top and heading toward the finish line, New Castle Hotels & Resorts and RREAF Holdings celebrated with Freese Johnson Contractors of Atlanta, as the Cambria Charleston Riverview, a 126-room hotel, located at 84 Ripley Point Dr. on the Ashley River, nears completion. The hotel is projected to open at the end of the year.
The 96-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Summerville, South Carolina is set to open today with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, while creating a unique environment. Located at 1528 North Main Street, the all-suite Residence Inn Charleston Summerville will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Chatham Lodging Trust and managed by Island Hospitality Management of West Palm Beach, Florida.
HRS (Hospitality & Retail Systems) announced the appointment of Jay Upchurch as Vice President and General Manager HRS Americas. Mr. Upchurch is an accomplished technology executive with more than 20 years' experience building and leading world-class global organizations. In this new role, Jay will be responsible for leading HRS Americas. HRS Americas represents HRS's recent expansion into North, Central and South America. Most recently, Mr. Upchurch served with Oracle Hospitality as Vice President of Strategy and Solutions Management, where he led worldwide teams across Hotel, Food & Beverage, Payments, Hardware and Global Alliances and Channels. He also held executive positions at Oracle Hospitality where he was responsible for global hosting, managed services and SaaS. Prior to joining Oracle Hospitality in 2014 (in connection with Oracle's acquisition of MICROS Systems, Inc), Mr. Upchurch was CIO and SVP of Global Hosting & SaaS at MICROS Systems, Inc. Founded in 1990, HRS was created with the aim of providing a superior customer experience, both for service industry companies and their clients. Now in its 29th year, HRS provides innovative management solutions for: hotels, restaurants, retail chains, stadiums, spas and fitness clubs. HRS has an impressive portfolio of products and services, these include: pre-project analysis, hardware and software supply, strategic IT consulting, solutions implementation and integration, staff training and consulting, 24/7 technical support, plus a wide range of professional customer services. The company has developed an excellent reputation for providing quality services toget her with a strong global presence. HRS has established itself not just as an IT solution provider but also as a proactive contributor to the hospitality industry.
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant, the first Hotel Indigo in The Palmetto State, officially opened. Located minutes from Charleston, S.C., the new five-story boutique hotel is across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, and offers guests access to downtown Charleston.
Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston/West Ashley is scheduled to open for business today. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Charleston area. The new TownePlace Suites Charleston/West Ashley located at 805 Orleans Road, continues to exemplify the brand's rapid growth. The new hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by CN Hotels of Greensboro, North Carolina.
The 105-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Spartanburg, South Carolina is scheduled to open this Friday, June 29, 2018. Located at 109 Residence Drive, the all-suite Residence Inn Spartanburg Westgate will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Pinnacle Hospitality of Roebuck, South Carolina.
Lavin joins Montage Hotels & Resorts from The Sea Island Company, where he served as vice president of operations and general manager. During his tenure, he played an integral role in driving the growth of company revenues and profits, assembling leading teams and establishing vision. Prior to The Sea Island Company, Lavin served as general manager of the Woodlands Inn, a Salamander resort. Lavin also held the positions of vice president, food and beverage with Greenbrier Resort; director of food and beverage with The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island; and multiple roles with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, including analyst, food and beverage manager, and assistant food and beverage director.
A $4-million project has totally revamped Hilton Garden Inn Greenville. The renovations include both interior and exterior upgrades to the six-story, 120-room property at 108 Carolina Point Parkway, near the intersection of I-85 and I-385 in Upstate South Carolina.
The Kessler Collection is pleased to welcome Steve Spear as general manager of Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston. An esteemed member within the Charleston hospitality community, Spear brings more than 25 years of experience in the industry. In his new role, Spear will manage the property's day-to-day success, overseeing all operational aspects of the 50-room signature boutique hotel, including its wine blending classes and tasting room, rooftop restaurant and bar, Grand Bohemian Gallery and the Maison Café. With an unparalleled passion for the industry, Spear's outstanding record of management success and strong knowledge of the field make him the ideal candidate for this position. Spear's hospitality excellence stems from beginning his career at a very young age, working for a small inn located in Hershey, Pa. In 1991, Spear relocated to Charleston to attend Johnson and Wales University. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management, Spear jumpstarted his management career serving as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Sheraton Hotel. Over the course of the next twenty years, Spear served as General Manager and Regional Director for area hotels including Market Pavilion Hotel & Grill 225, Town & Country Inn and Suites, and other hotels with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Hilton Hotels Corporation. A true hospitality visionary, Spear not only works on varied community philanthropy efforts, but also has achieved accolades including being awarded Hilton's No.1 Hotel in the State and earning top Guest Satisfaction Scores in the system.Spear is committed to preserving the spirit of southern hospitality and old world charm that Charlston is known for. He is excited to begin a new chapter at Grand Bohemian Charleston, ensuring the hotel's continued success as a captivating, yet evocative luxury southern reprieve.
Set to open in late spring in Charleston, S.C., Hotel Bella Grace is a new, custom designed 50-room boutique hotel located next to the circa 1830 Historic Delaney House, which will serve as the hotel"s breakfast room and meeting space. Guest rooms feature European-style built-in kitchens, state of the art entertainment technology with streaming capability and engaging interior design and décor.
Strand Hospitality Services recently announced that Kim Pecora has been named as the Director of Sales at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Fort Mill, S.C. She will be responsible for the day-to-day sales and marketing efforts for the 102-room hotel located at 1520 Carolina Place Dr. Fort Mill, S.C.
Strand Hospitality Services recently announced that Amanda Bryant has been hired as the Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Bryant will be responsible for the regional sales team as well as overseeing the sales and marketing initiatives for all of Strand Hospitality.
AC Hotels by Marriott, the European-inspired, simplistic, elegant brand for the modern traveler, has announced the opening of AC Hotel Spartanburg, the brand"s first location in South Carolina.
Hotel Bennett, the grand new luxury hotel under construction on King Street and overlooking Charleston’s iconic and historic Marion Square, has announced its opening leadership team. Heidi Nowak has joined as the hotel’s director of sales and marketing after a distinguished career with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Heidi Nowak arrives at Hotel Bennett after working in leadership roles for 20 years with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, most recently as the director of sales and marketing at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. For the previous seven years, she served as director of sales, marketing, meetings and special events at the Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, a AAA Five Diamond property. She has also worked in Miami, New York, Detroit and Washington, D.C.
Hotel Bennett, the grand new luxury hotel under construction on King Street and overlooking Charleston’s iconic and historic Marion Square, has announced its opening leadership team. The 179-room property is being led by Managing Director Vijay Singh, the highly-respected, Charleston-based hospitality executive who has spent the last six years working as vice president of operations for Salamander Hotels & Resorts. Heidi Nowak has joined as the hotel’s director of sales and marketing after a distinguished career with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
In his role as director of finance, Campsey oversees and directs all financial operations for Montage Palmetto Bluff. Campsey is responsible for developing short- and long-term reports, including financial forecasts, checkbook accounting and payroll variance. He also maintains accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting and employee relations
As director of sales & marketing, Gregory is responsible for developing and maximizing strategies to provide optimum revenue streams for all of the resort’s departments. In his role, Gregory provides training, support and guidance to members of the resort sales team to boost individual talents and booking potential.
Atlanta-based hospitality management group Hotel Equities recently named Polly Ann Elliott as the Area Director of Sales for its properties in Charleston, South Carolina, including the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston Airport / Convention Center.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, along with developers SpringBridge Development, LLC and Landmark Enterprises announced today the groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant. Located at 1472 Highway 17 North, the 112-room property is set to open in 2018.
Legacy Suites recently opened at 1835 Canterbury Glen Lane in Rock Hill, S.C. The $11 million 64,000-square-foot hotel is four stories and includes 115 all-suite rooms with fully-equipped kitchens. This is the second Legacy Suites hotel in the country. The first one is located in Donaldsonville, La. A third Legacy Suites, which will have 107 all-suite rooms and cost $11.5 million, will open in the summer of 2018 at 1011 Woodruff Rd. in Greenville, S.C.