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Stacy Seaborn has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk

Stacy Seaborn is a hospitality veteran with over three decades of experience in the San Antonio area and deep ties to the community. As Director of Sales & Marketing for InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk, she will be responsible for the overall strategic direction of the property's sales and marketing efforts. Seaborn previously worked at the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, first as Director of Catering and Conference Services and later as Director of Sales and Marketing. She graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts and a Minor in Food Service Management. Her enthusiasm for the hospitality industry comes from her enjoyment of interacting with people and being able to contribute to their experiences. Seaborn also sits on the board for Special Reach, an organization that provides dynamic enrichment programs for children with developmental delays and respite for their families, and volunteers with Dress for Success San Antonio.

Hilton San Antonio Hill Country Unveils Renovation

Hilton San Antonio Hill Country proudly announces the completion of an extensive renovation project, marking a new era of hospitality and comfort for its guests. The newly updated 227-room hotel features over 12,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, an expansive garden courtyard with individual fire pits, three onsite dining outlets including a seasonal outdoor pool bar, a 24-hour Fitness Center, a large pantry market, lobby gift shop and grab-and-go coffee bar. Guests can enjoy three heated outdoor pools, including a dedicated kids' pool, a lap pool and a large family pool. Located in the heart of the San Antonio Hill Country, the hotel is just five minutes from SeaWorld San Antonio and offers complimentary shuttle service to and from the park.

Realty Capital Finalizes Agreement with Marriott to Develop Autograph Collection Hotel on Lake Grapevine in Dallas-Fort Worth

Realty Capital, the Dallas-Fort Worth-based developer of Lakeside Village in Flower Mound, Texas, has signed an agreement with Marriott International, Inc. to develop an Autograph Collection Hotel and Residences on Lake Grapevine in the Lakeside Village mixed-use development. Lakeside Village is in the final phase of its 160-acre, $2 billion-dollar mixed-use project that includes over 40 shops and restaurants, offices, entertainment, public amenities, and approximately 2,500 residences. The final phase offers single-family Mediterranean-style villas starting at $2 million, high-rise residences, hotels, a private social club, shops, offices, a wedding chapel, and lakefront restaurants, all within a walkable, resort-style community adjacent to the shore of Lake Grapevine in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth and a five minute drive from DFW International Airport. As a future Autograph Collection Hotel, the property joins the brand's growing global portfolio of over 300 independent properties, with each inspired by its own unique perspective on vision, design and hospitality. The Autograph Collection Hotel will be 12-stories, with 181 guest rooms and suites featuring balconies with beautiful lake views. Amenities include a rooftop pool and terrace, spa, private yacht for guest excursions, full-service restaurant and bar, ballrooms, fitness center, a lakefront wedding chapel, an outdoor music amphitheater, and several lakefront restaurants. The hotel will have 21 branded condominium residences on the top three floors, all offering incredible views of Lake Grapevine. Realty Capital is partnering with Coury Hospitality, who will manage the hotel. An award-winning hospitality group, Coury Hospitality is the largest operator of Autograph Collection Hotels in the U.S., with six properties of the brand in its portfolio. They operate in 10 markets worldwide and manage 1,726 guest rooms and 150,000 square feet of event space.

Michael Cole has been appointed as Director of Sales and Catering at Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection

Cole brings over two decades of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and catering at Hotel Vin. He has honed the skill of capitalizing on emerging trends at properties across Texas, with Remington Hospitality, Intermountain Hotels and Atrium Hospitality as well as Empress Hotels in the UK. Michael's responsibilities include cultivating relationships with both new and existing customers, leading the sales and catering team and contributing to the overall success of the property.

Kalyana Krishnamoorthy has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection

Krishnamoorthy started his career in hospitality at a young age, working at his family's hotel in Malaysia. In the years since, he has worked with a variety of prestigious hospitality brands including Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley, The Ritz Carlton, St. Regis, MGM Grand and The Luxury Collection Hotel. In his role at Hotel Vin, Kalyana oversees the food & beverage program, the security team, as well as the rooms division along with maintaining the standard of excellence across the property that guests have come to know and love.

Chase Chasteen has been appointed as General Manager at Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown

Chase Chasteen boasts an extensive 17- year tenure in the hospitality industry, marking Le Meridien Fort Worth Downtown as his ninth full service hotel and sixth under the Marriott banner. Notably, this venture stands as his inaugural hotel opening experience, further showcasing his adaptability to diverse hospitality settings. A Fort Worth native, Chasteen has a deep-rooted connection to the community and eagerly anticipates contributing to the vibrant landscape of his hometown.

Dawn Freeman has been appointed as Director of Sales at Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown

Dawn Freeman joins Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown as the director of sales, bringing a wealth of expertise in sales and marketing. With over a decade of experience in driving revenue growth and cultivating client relationships, Freeman will elevate the hotel's sales strategies and expand its market presence. Her tenure in various leadership roles, coupled with her deep understanding of the hospitality industry, makes her an invaluable addition to the hotel's leadership team.

Stefan Gruvberger has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury & lifestyle portfolio, announces the Summer 2024 opening of InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk. The 21-story property, boasting incredible views, features 390 rooms with 20 suites, 18,000-sqft of meeting space, a Club InterContinental lounge, and four unique restaurant and bar concepts. Located in the bustling downtown Riverwalk neighborhood - and less than a mile from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center - the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk will offer direct access to the landmark pedestrian promenade as well as easy access to a water taxi-landing zone.

InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk Poised to debut Summer 2024

Today, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury & lifestyle portfolio, announces the Summer 2024 opening of InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk. The 21-story property, boasting incredible views, features 390 rooms with 20 suites, 18,000-sqft of meeting space, a Club InterContinental lounge, and four unique restaurant and bar concepts. Located in the bustling downtown Riverwalk neighborhood - and less than a mile from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center - the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk will offer direct access to the landmark pedestrian promenade as well as easy access to a water taxi-landing zone.

LBA Hospitality And Om Sai Celebrate Opening Of Residence Inn Galveston Island

LBA Hospitality, a leading hotel management company and award-winning operator of over 100 hotels is proud to announce the opening of Residence Inn Galveston Island on Monday, March 11, 2024. Situated at 4028 Avenue U in the heart of Galveston Island, the new property offers a prime location near Pleasure Pier, the Downtown Strand, and Galveston Beach.

IHG opens two wellness-focused hotels in Texas

EVEN Hotels - part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) - today announces the opening of EVEN Hotel Austin Uptown Near The Domain and will soon welcome EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area to its portfolio later next month. The latest openings mark three EVEN Hotel properties across Texas - joining EVEN Hotel Shenandoah - The Woodlands, which opened in 2021.

344-Key citizenM Austin Downtown Opens

citizenM, the pioneer of affordable luxury hotels, is celebrating the debut of its first Austin-based property - citizenM Austin Downtown. Located deep in the heart of Texas' city capital, developed in partnership with Turnbridge Equities, and designed by citizenM's long standing architecture partner concrete and local architecture firm Baskervill, the 17-story tower features 344 signature citizenM rooms with XL king-size beds to get lost in. After all, everything is bigger in Texas.