The Residence Inn Largo Medical Center Drive, a top-rated hotel in the heart of Largo, Maryland, has completed a comprehensive renovation of its guest rooms and public spaces. The renovation project began in January 2023 and was completed in March 2023, and has transformed the hotel into a modern and inviting space that is perfect for both business and leisure travelers.
Plamondon Hospitality Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Cissel to the position of General Manager of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Frederick.
The high-design, extended-stay hotel brand will introduce an 81-room apartment hotel to the waterfront neighborhood.
WhyHotel by Placemakr, Columbia is now open for bookings starting in March.
As Director of Catering and Conference Services, Meckler is a true veteran in the events world with over a decade of hospitality experience and a 360 view of hotel events including catering sales, conference services, and the client side after working as a corporate meeting planner. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, she worked for a variety of brands including Walt Disney World, Westin and Sheraton before finding her home with Four Seasons.
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore fortifies the food and beverage team with the promotion of Brad Daniels to Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. Having been an integral part of the team since joining in early 2020 as Director of Banquets, he was the ideal candidate for the newly created position.
As Executive Chef, Baker will oversee all culinary operations of the Hotel, including activations, in-room dining, special events, banquets, pool, and wellness. A South African native, Baker brings more than 15 years of culinary experience working in first-class hotels and resorts. His career has taken him around the world, including leadership positions at the Ritz Carlton in both Naples, Florida and the Grand Cayman. No stranger to the brand, Baker was a part of the opening culinary team for Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and served as Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Resort Nevis where he oversaw Coral Grill and their popular Dive & Dine Program. Prior to Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, he served as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. There he liaised with the entire culinary team through the transformation of Allium into Adorn, the property's signature, globally inspired restaurant.
Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, today announced key executive appointments as the company prepares for the expansion of the Live! Casino brand.
Coastal Maryland hotel will re-open in Spring 2023 as Hilton Garden Inn Ocean City Beachfront.
A Curated, Design-Driven Guest Experience Arrives to A Thriving Urban Center.
Raines earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and finance from Guilford College. He spent a summer interning at a hotel and never left the industry, garnering experience in operations, accounting, sales and F&B before becoming a general manager at an IHG property in Arlington, Virginia. Active in the business community, Raines is on Marriott's DMV Business Council as co-chairman representing the franchise team. He recently served as chairman of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce General Managers Committee and as a board member of the Rosslyn Business Improvement District.
A graduate of the University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's degree in communications, Bardos began her career at College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, where she worked as event manager and then catering sales manager. She advanced through leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Hilton- and Hyatt-branded properties as well as Hyatt Hotels, earning a variety of accolades along the way such as Outstanding Production Achievement and Sales Team of the Year awards.
Barnett began his Marriott career immediately upon graduating from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts — and he has remained with the brand for 21 years. An avid foodie, he worked his way up through the kitchens at Marriott-branded hotels in Philadelphia and Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Bethesda, Maryland, advancing from line cook to sous chef to executive chef before ultimately shifting his focus to front of the house operations.
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn Baltimore, located at 1660 Whitehood Court in Baltimore.
With over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality, Amanda Santiago will direct the team to deliver top-line revenue while preparing and executing innovative and refreshed sales and marketing strategies for Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. Prior to joining the team, Santiago was with the Mandarin Oriental, bringing refocused sales objectives and improving employee buy-in, ownership, and engagement.
Hilton announced the opening of one of its newest hotels, Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda, located minutes from the National Institute of Health, Music Center at Strathmore, and the region's premier destination for shopping and dining, Pike & Rose. The hotel is owned by DiamondRock Hospitality Company, managed by Sage Hotel Management, and features 272 Suites, many of which are highlighted by outdoor terraces.
The Highly Anticipated 245-Room Hotel Features Inspired Spaces, Enriching Experiences, Three Food-and-Drink Concepts, Creative Meeting Spaces and Locally Influenced Design in the Heart of Bethesda, Maryland.
MGM Resorts International has announced the reappointment of Melonie Johnson as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MGM National Harbor. She will oversee the property's day-to-day operations, provide strategic direction and focus on employee engagement and community relations. Johnson previously led the Prince George's County, Maryland-based resort and casino from December 2017 through May 2020.
Study Hotels will continue its growth into top-tier university markets with its fourth property, The Study at Johns Hopkins.
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre and Crescent Hotels and Resorts, a premier hotel management company, is proud to announce the appointment of Bernard Smith as Executive Chef. Opening this October in Owings Mills, MD, the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre will feature The Tillery, the property's upscale full-service restaurant. Smith will be responsible for conceptualizing and creating the menu, crafting the culinary experience, and overseeing staff and all food and beverage operations at the brand-new hotel and restaurant.