Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) announces the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation for the Delta by Marriott West Palm Beach, a 199-key hotel located in one of South Florda's most dynamic markets. The completion demonstrates DHM's high level of expertise in repositioning hospitality assets and the continued trust from one of the world's largest hotel brands.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek has named Laurie Helley as its new Senior Sales Manager, overseeing the U.S. northeast region and international groups. As a key member of the resort sales team, Helley will leverage her extensive experience to identify, qualify and secure new opportunities from this critical market.
Premier Resorts & Management, a full-service hotel operating company headquartered in Ormond Beach, Florida today announced the opening of the 190-room Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel. The futuristically-designed property located at 640 North Atlantic Avenue on the oceanfront of Daytona Beach is owned by 640 North Atlantic Hospitality, LLC and managed by Premier Resorts & Management.
Loews Hotels & Co, co-owner and operator of the hotel portfolio at Universal Orlando Resort, announces the much-anticipated opening date of the company's third hotel coming to Universal Epic Universe next year. Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel will start taking reservations October 22 for bookings beginning May 22, 2025.
Ron Gulaskey joins Club Med with more than 20 years of executive experience in the travel industry, most recently serving as Associate Vice President of Global Sales at Celebrity Cruises. His diverse background includes leadership in both the leisure and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) segments, making him well-suited to drive sales strategy for Club Med's US operations. In his previous role, Ron managed corporate, incentive, gift card, and charter sales, while also leading North America National/Strategic Account Sales & Trade Relations for Celebrity Cruises. His career in travel sales and marketing includes senior roles at Royal Caribbean Group and a strong track record of strategic partnerships with key industry associations like ASTA, ACTA, and CLIA. Prior to entering the travel sector, Ron held significant leadership roles at Polaroid Corporation, focusing on both consumer and commercial markets. Ron's leadership in sales strategy will be pivotal as he oversees travel agency partnerships and MICE sales, further enhancing Club Med's footprint in the US market.
Effective August 1, 2024, Armelle De la Porte des Vaux has assumed the role of Vice President of Marketing for North America. With over a decade of experience in the luxury industry, including senior roles at L'Oréal and Dior, Armelle has a strong foundation in brand development and marketing strategy across Europe, Central America, and Asia. Since joining Club Med in 2019 as Marketing Director for Benelux, she has spearheaded transformative campaigns, including revitalizing the Belgian market and overseeing strategic initiatives for the German market, one of Europe's key outbound tourism hub. Armelle's leadership was instrumental in launching new openings, such as the Marbella resort, and successfully managing major projects like the renovation sponsorship of Vittel. In her new role, she will leverage her vast experience to drive the continued expansion of Club Med's L'Esprit Libre philosophy into the competitive North American market, further cementing the brand's leadership in the all-inclusive space.
Palm Beach is set to welcome its first new hotel in four years with the highly anticipated grand opening of Palm House this January, marking the debut U.S. property for London-based L+R Hotels' prestigious Iconic Luxury Hotels collection. Designed as a modern retreat that marries Palm Beach's enduring allure with contemporary luxury, Palm House offers a fresh take on relaxed exclusivity, blending classic charm with a playful wonderland-esque design. Upon entering, guests are greeted by the vibrant Palm Bar, where bartenders in white tuxedo jackets craft classic and inventive cocktails, all served at the luminous pink marble bar. The lobby itself feels like a living room to Palm Beach, featuring plush ruby-toned seating area, two floor-to-ceiling seashell "tapestries" reminiscent of an underwater fantasy world, a seashell adorned reception desk and three hand-blown coral Murano glass chandeliers specially designed for Palm House. The 79 spacious guest rooms and suites include an opulent two-story Presidential Suite features an impressive Alaskan King bed, the largest hotel bed in Palm Beach, and private balconies overlooking the pool. Other coveted room types include the Terrace Rooms opening out to the pool. Guestroom corridors showcase iconic Slim Aarons photography, paying homage to Palm Beach in the '50s and '60s. Outside, the Sunset Pool Deck serves as the hotel's secluded sanctuary, complete with cabana beds, poolside service and touches of luxury like hourly Evian spritzes. The intimate Palm House Dining Room offers all-day culinary indulgence, with indoor and outdoor seating for a personalized, elegant dining experience.
Eurostars Hotel Company, the hotel chain of Grupo Hotusa, is solidifying its international expansion plans in 2024 with the addition of a new hotel in the United States, the Eurostars Winter Haven 4*, located in Miami.
Driftwood Capital ("Driftwood") announces the successful groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Westin Cocoa Beach Resort, Spa, and Conference Center, a 502-key oceanfront development located in Florida's fast-growing Space Coast market. Located at 1300 North Atlantic Avenue on the coastal city of Cocoa Beach, the $420 million Westin Resort & Spa will be built on a 15.7-acre site, providing the largest conference center in the region. The resort will be managed by North Palm Beach-based Driftwood Hospitality Management once completed.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, broke ground on a new dual-branded EVEN Hotels and Staybridge Suites property in Orlando, Fla. in collaboration with owner Daiwa House Group. Scheduled to open in 2026, EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites Orlando Universal Blvd. will occupy a prominent position near the forthcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park and Orange County Convention Center, and welcome business and leisure guests visiting one of the most highly traveled U.S. cities.
Marriott International, Inc. today announced the 146-room Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West has completed renovations to its guest rooms, meeting rooms, public spaces and fitness center. The newly refreshed hotel, located at 2101 West New Haven Avenue is owned by Highgate and managed by Marriott International, Inc. of Bethesda, Maryland. The renovation includes updated guest rooms with tub to shower conversions, updated public areas including all meeting rooms, as well as a refurbished and expanded fitness center with all new equipment.
On the heels of its opening announcement, The Belgrove, Autograph Collection, a new hotel opening at the end of 2024, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kai Fischer as managing director. The resort welcomes Fischer to the team as it gears up to introduce the idyllic hotel with five culinary concepts, outstanding events and programming throughout the property, a robust spa and wellness offering, expansive pool deck with designated cabana butlers, a lively all-seasons outdoor bar, and access to exclusive, critically acclaimed golfing.
The Islamorada Resort Collection announced the opening of Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. Joining the Collection's existing properties, Amara Cay Resort and La Siesta Resort & Villas, the new, upscale resort offers 214 chic, island-inspired guest rooms, nine dining concepts, and a plethora of destination-based experiences that celebrate its location within the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World."
Victoria Molina earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration magna cum laude from Boston University in May 2024. She previously served as Guest Experience Coordinator at Hard Rock Stadium and has held internships at Headbox in London and The Lenox Hotel in Boston. In her role as PR & Marketing Coordinator, Molina manages the hotel's social media platforms, developing and executing marketing strategies, and delivering monthly marketing analyses to hotel leadership.
Chef Rodriguez, originally from Puerto Rico, debuted his culinary skills in the U.S. in 2017 at Galley, as the restaurant was undergoing a significant redesign. He was instrumental in creating some of the most popular dishes on Galley's menu, receiving rave reviews and a #1 rating for the restaurant on TripAdvisor. Galley is thrilled to welcome Rodriguez back to its kitchen. In his role, Chef Rodriguez will introduce new dishes, and work with Executive Chef, Rodrigo Mezadri to oversee the restaurant's popular Wine Dinner Series (September through May), which features a 5-course pairing event with cooking demonstrations, outdoor dining and live music.
Newly Transformed Miami Resort Captures Essence of Endless Summer with Reimagined, Upscale Ambiance.
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale announces that Mali Carow is appointed General Manager, bringing two decades worth of world-class experience to the vibrant shores of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Germantown, TN- based McNeill Hotel Company recently named Karla Jacobs as General Manager at its Hampton Inn & Suites Destin (FL) property. MHC President Travis Murray made the announcement.
Located in the Disney Springs® Resort Area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa is now open for accommodations, meetings and events, spa, and dining experiences. Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is known for connecting travelers to the spirit of the neighborhood through unexpected discoveries. The full-service resort features 394 newly appointed guest rooms, more than 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, a zero-entry pool and hot tub, and signature farm-to-table restaurant, American Kitchen Bar & Grill.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, an upscale resort located just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico and Pier 60, welcomes Ildebrando Salazar as Director of Sales and Marketing. He joins the hotel from Texas where he most recently was part of the opening team for Hyatt Regency Conroe.