Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, a family-owned boutique resort, today announced the ongoing transformation of all accommodations at the Main Inn, marking the latest investment in the luxury property’s continued commitment to thoughtful reinvestment, environmental stewardship and a refined coastal experience.
Located in Mystic, Connecticut, the new 59-room Commodore Motel is set to open in spring 2026. Originally opened in 1965 as a motor lodge, the newly reimagined boutique motel is undergoing a complete transformation into a vibrant, design-forward coastal retreat in one of New England's most beloved seaside destinations.
Marriott Hartford Downtown is pleased to announce the appointment of Al M. Soto as its new Executive Chef, bringing with him more than three decades of diverse culinary leadership across prestigious institutions, restaurants, and global kitchens.
Massachusetts native, longtime New England resident and mom of three, Mindy Kaling, joined Great Wolf Resorts Chief Executive Officer, John Murphy, this morning to celebrate the grand opening of the new Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket, adjacent to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. The company's first resort in Connecticut and third in the Northeast region, Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is filled with immersive thematic elements, technological surprises and an incredible range of family adventures. It represents the company's "next generation" Great Wolf Lodge resort experience which debuted last summer at new locations in Webster, Texas and Naples, Florida.
Chris Greaney began his career at Mohegan Sun in 2014 as the Service Manager at Bar American and from there, he became Operations Manager at Todd English's Tuscany shortly before being named Director of Fine Dining for Mohegan Sun. As the VP of F&B, Greaney will oversee all areas of Mohegan Sun's owned or managed restaurant, lounge and nightlife offerings. This includes guiding operations and top-notch guest service for a variety of eateries and fine dining attractions across Mohegan Sun, including the likes of: TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, novelle, Todd English's Tuscany, Sunrise Square Food Court, Thirty-Three Lounge, The Crafty Slice and the all-new Beauty & Essex. Greaney played a key role in recent Mohegan Sun beverage partnerships with regional brands like Waypoint Spirits, Downeast Cider and Two Roads Brewing Company - which produced the popular Jackpot Juice Hazy IPA.
Mary Wren started in 2002 with Mohegan Sun's very first hotel team, helping to welcome guests for their first overnight stays at Sky Tower. Her career in hotel operations grew from there as Wren became Front Office Manager, Hotel Manager and Director of Operations before her latest promotion to VP of Hotel Operations. Wren also played an integral role in launching Mohegan Pennsylvania's first hotel in 2013 and was a major player in the opening Mohegan Sun's second hotel tower, Earth Tower, in 2016. As VP of Hotel Operations, Wren will oversee hotel operations and lead strategic planning for the overall hotel team at Mohegan Sun, in addition to leading the Environmental Services (EVS) team.
Hyatt Regency Greenwich and Trinity Investments are proud to announce a nearly $40 million renovation, adding a modern touch to the historic campus while incorporating nods to the destination and the site's past. The top-to-bottom transformation encompasses updates to the pool and fitness center, a new atrium event space, the introduction of Glenna's Cafe and Market alongside Townsend Bar, and a complete remodel of all 374 guest rooms and suites.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford and The Revel Apartments, a premier mixed-use development, today celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut; Arunan Arulampalam, Mayor of Hartford; and William Fortier, Senior Vice President - Development, Americas, Hilton.
Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning boutique resort and Top Performer for the Hilton brand, today announced that Ryan Wollman is named Director of Sales and Marketing.
Mohegan, the world-renowned entertainment and gaming brand formally known as Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, has named Guy Greene Vice President of Online Marketing for its iGaming division, Mohegan Digital. As VP of Online Marketing, Greene will drive the overall marketing strategies that support the expanding footprint of Mohegan Digital's online gaming products, which include MoheganSunCasino.com in Connecticut and PlayFallsViewCasino.com in Ontario, Canada.
Mystic, Connecticut property is first to open as new industry-disrupting premium economy lodging option provides simple, reliable, comfortable stays at an accessible price.
New property brings upscale brand's hallmark design and luxury amenities to growing New England portfolio.
Upscale Brand Debuts Near State Capital as Expansion Continues in Top Destinations Around Country.
Cambria Hotels—an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—is adding New Haven, Connecticut to its growing lineup of coast to coast properties following today's opening of the Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area. The opening of the six-story, 130-room hotel is the brand's first property in Connecticut and joins the recently added Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville as well as soon-to-open Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port and Cambria Hotel Manchester South Windsor to fuel Cambria's rapid expansion across New England this year.
Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton will soon make history as what is believed will be the first net-zero hotel in the United States. The revolutionary hotel will utilize renewable solar power sources on site to generate the electricity needed for its common areas, restaurant, laundry, meeting rooms, and 165 guest rooms and suites. Set to debut this spring, the all-electric hotel is currently accepting reservations for May 19, 2022 and beyond.
KAYAK, the pioneer in travel metasearch, has tapped hospitality industry veteran Indy Adenaw as the Managing Director of KAYAK Hotels to lead global expansion and pipeline growth. KAYAK Hotels is on track to welcome ten new properties in 2022. Adenaw brings more than 15 years of experience, having influenced some of the most respected global hotel brands, from Moxy Hotels to Sheraton Hotels & Resorts.
Highly anticipated Hotel Marcel, A Tapestry Hotel by Hilton, will be opening its doors in April 2022. An icon of Brutalist architecture in New Haven, Connecticut, the building has a storied past: Completed in 1970 by Bauhaus designer and architect Marcel Breuer to house the headquarters of the Armstrong Rubber Company, it sat empty for decades, with a large portion of the structure demolished at one point to make way for a parking lot. Drivers along Interstate 95 can catch glimpses of the concrete behemoth floating — the building serving as an on-point demonstration of Breuer's approach to separation of function: a two-story void separating the base of the building from the office block above.
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its expansion around the country with the official start of construction on a Cambria hotel in New Haven, Connecticut. The six-story, 130-room upscale hotel is expected to open in Summer 2022.
Kirby joined HEI in 2015 as vice president of ownership services and analytics. Prior to joining HEI, Kirby held key executive positions with Interstate Hotels and Crestline Hotels + Resorts, where she last served as vice president, hotel finance. In her new role as vice president of hotel transitions and finance, she will play a key operations role in leading newly managed HEI hotels after opening and during the transition process. Kirby's 20 years of hospitality experience runs the gamut from portfolio management, acquisitions and divestments to centralized accounting. She attended the University of Oregon and holds a B.S. degree in Accounting.
Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the acquisition of the New Haven Hotel at Yale University in the heart of downtown New Haven, Connecticut.