Dimension Hospitality grows its geography and expands its portfolio by welcoming the Homewood Suites by Hilton Mobile Airport-University and continues its long history with the Homewood Suites Brand.
The Ava Hotel, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, has appointed Matt Kleefisch as general manager ahead of the hotel's highly anticipated Summer 2025 debut. With nearly two decades of leadership experience in luxury and lifestyle hospitality, Kleefisch will oversee all aspects of operations as The Ava Hotel prepares to welcome guests to the heart of one of California's most distinguished wine-tasting destinations.
Universal Orlando has opened its second hotel in the vicinity of its Epic Universe theme park. Terra Luna welcomed its first paying customers this week.
The 128-key property is set to undergo a $21-million renovation, joining Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of independent, boutique hotels.
NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier association committed to scholarships, advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, announced The Beck Group as the winner of the inaugural Structures of Hospitality Excellence (SOHE) Award during ALIS DESIGN+ in Los Angeles on January 31, 2025.
March 24th, 2025 marked a significant milestone for the Holiday Inn Express in Pell City as it celebrated its grand reopening after a full-scale renovation. The hotel, now refreshed and modernized, welcomed the community and guests to experience its new look, showcasing its commitment to quality hospitality.
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, a modern and sophisticated hotel located in the heart of downtown on the St. John's River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, announces Thomas LaHood as Director of Food and Beverage Outlets. In his new role, LaHood will oversee the operations of all food and beverage outlets in the hotel with responsibilities including menu planning, restaurant staffing, catering services, and more.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the appointment of Fermin Roque as Executive Chef, bringing a global culinary perspective and an innovative approach to the resort's food and beverage programming. With a career spanning luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, and international culinary experiences across the U.S., Spain, Curaçao, and Mexico, Chef Roque brings an ingredient-driven philosophy, deep respect for seasonal flavors, and a passion for experiential dining to Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe.
As we see time again, the story of a hotel is the story of the people working at the hotel. This is especially true for the luxury hospitality segment where service excellence, exclusive amenities and personalization are hallmarks of an experience worthy of the term ‘luxury’. With so much buzz around personalization these days, what is often missed is the precision of service delivery necessary to execute this attention to detail at scale, for which there’s no truer form of expressing this precision than through customization of the guest journey in a seamless blend of meticulously curated experiences.
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 22 March. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the only hotel in the world where guests can reserve a room based on the emotion of color, and St. Louis' original art hotel, announces today that it joins the Hilton portfolio under Hilton's Collection Brand, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The Tapestry Collection is a portfolio of more than 150 independent hotels with original, vibrant personalities that encourage guests to enjoy off-the-beaten-path experiences in destinations worth exploring. The property conversion consists of upgrades to its 12th-floor check-in desks and fitness center, with an addition of a sundry area that hosts a curated selection of familiar favorites, local artisanal snacks, and gifts in the lobby, as well as guest room technology modernization and bathroom wellness additions. Developed by St. Louis-based ownership group New + Found and designed by Lawrence Group, the 146-room hotel is operated in partnership with Schulte Hospitality Group. The property welcomes Hilton Honors® members and guests starting today. Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton can be found on the Tapestry Collection website here.
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Nokley as the resort's new General Manager, effective March 17, 2025.
Remington Hospitality, a visionary leader in hotel management, recently honored its leadership teams, general managers, and directors of sales at the annual Thrive Leadership Conference, held March 11-14 at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land. This highly anticipated event brings together top talent to celebrate team achievements, reflecting Remington Hospitality’s steadfast commitment to fostering an environment where passionate professionals thrive.
Iris Acosta-Zobel is a highly experienced sales and marketing professional with a deep understanding of Miami's hospitality landscape, where she has spent more than 25 years driving business growth for luxury hotels. As the founder of IAZ Hospitality Advisors, she provided expert consulting services for independent hotels and destinations, guiding them through transitions and implementing tailored sales and marketing strategies to increase visibility and revenue. Prior to that, she served as vice president of sales for the iconic Cipriani-family portfolio of luxury boutique properties Mr. C Hotels and Casa Cipriani, where she led commercial operations, successfully elevating brand positioning and profitability across the company's hotel concepts. From W Hotels to the legendary Nobu Eden Roc Miami Beach, Mondrian, and others, Acosta-Zobel brings a wealth of luxury hotel experience to her position.
ATLANTA – Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, announces a new partnership with Tiny Zaps, an emerging and innovative tattoo studio specializing in tiny tattoos, to bring the rising trend of “tattourism” – celebrating and commemorating travel with meaningful tattoos – directly to guests at select Kimpton hotels.
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, the Omni Parker House stands as an unwavering testament to the city's storied past. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to preserving its legacy, the Boston landmark is undergoing a complete rebirth that seamlessly blends its heritage with refined, timeless elegance. The extensive work, set to be complete by summer 2025, enhances every aspect of the guest experience, with updates spanning all 551 guest rooms, including 57 suites, 23,000 square feet of meeting and function space, including the renowned Rooftop Ballroom, and the hotel's vibrant lobby.
Jessica Sibley has been promoted to Director of Sales at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, after previously serving as Assistant Director of Sales from 2022. Prior to that role, Sibley served as Group Sales Manager from 2019. Before joining the Group Sales team, Sibley served as Catering Manager since 2014, honing her sales skills by representing numerous social events and weddings booked at the Resort.
Nick Anderson was promoted to Commercial Director, after serving as Director of Sales for the Resort since 2018. As Commercial Director, Anderson oversees the entire division of sales, catering, revenue and marketing/public relations team members. Prior to his time with Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Anderson spent four years at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort as director of group sales. Before moving to Florida, Anderson's experience also includes representing large convention hotels in Las Vegas, including serving as a senior sales manager for The Cosmopolitan since pre-opening, as well as sales manager roles with the Wynn and Encore resorts in Las Vegas.
A seasoned hospitality leader with more than 20 years of experience, Kakar has a distinguished background in launching and transforming luxury lifestyle hotels. Most recently, he served as general manager for Nautilus by Arlo in Miami Beach, where he led operations for the 250-room property, overseeing its transition from Sixty Hotels to Arlo Hotels launch in Miami. He also played a pivotal role in the pre-launch of Arlo Wynwood. Kakar has also led as a General Manager at Hyatt's Luxury Alila Marea & Thompson Dallas as well as Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club an Autograph Collection by Marriott and Mondrian South Beach, spearheading brand conversions, multi-million-dollar renovations, strategic repositioning efforts that elevated guest satisfaction, revenue growth, and market rankings.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has opened its 70th Clarion Pointe hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the company continues to invest and innovate in its booming midscale portfolio. With 43 additional hotels in the pipeline and 27 expected to open this year in cities such as Galveston, Texas, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Clarion Pointe's flexible and low-cost conversion approach gives owners an exciting opportunity to be a part of a high-demand market segment.