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Becky Hayes has been appointed as General Manager and Director of Sales at Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel

Making her return to the Mainsail family, Becky Hayes is now General Manager and Director of Sales for the Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel. Hayes originally joined Mainsail in 2012, first working in conference services at the original Mainsail Suites & Conference Center in Tampa and later as Senior Sales Manager at Epicurean Hotel. In addition to her Mainsail experience, Hayes' career includes time with Warwick hotels in New York City, convention centers in Kentucky, and most recently, a cluster of select service and extended stay hotels in Tampa. In her new role, Hayes is responsible for managing all aspects of hotel operation, including guest services, human resources, financial performance, sales efforts and revenue generation.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Anna Stone has been appointed as Director of Marketing and Development at The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando

Stone has led the sales and marketing efforts of multiple brands in focused- and full-service properties across the country. Most recently, she was with Spire Hospitality as the director of sales and marketing at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown. She is originally from Vicksburg, MS, and is grateful to have lived and worked in New York; Chicago; Charleston, SC; and Fort Myers, FL. She resides in Nashville with her husband, daughter, and two terriers.

Spire
Orlando, Florida, United States
Development Rebranding

Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Opens Following Rebranding

Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, a new boutique hotel with a vibrant atmosphere and art deco flair, opens in Fort Lauderdale Beach. Formerly Kimpton Goodland, the newly-branded Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach will offer guests an elevated experience and updated programming taking cues from the original Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort. The resort will allow guests to experience the local lifestyle, sprawling beaches and varied entertainment options with on-property activities in music, fitness, mixology, wellness and more. The three-story resort has 96 thoughtfully-designed guest rooms, including two junior suites, each dispersed among airy hideaways and scenic courtyards filled with lush tropical flora.

Kimpton
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Development Rebranding

OTO Development to Rebrand and Renovate Best Western in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

OTO Development has announced plans to rebrand the former Best Western in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Upon completion of an extensive renovation project — currently underway — the property will reopen in May 2023 as Beal House Destin-Fort Walton Beachfront, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Driftwood Capital Breaks Ground on Oceanfront Element by Westin® Hotel in Melbourne, Fla.

Driftwood Capital (Driftwood), a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm providing superior risk-adjusted returns in hospitality, is pleased to announce it has broken ground on the Element by Westin®, a new 130-key extended-stay hotel located on prime oceanfront property in Melbourne, Fla., one of the beach towns along Florida's popular "Space Coast." The property is being built on the 2.56-acre site of a former parking lot located at 2605 N. Highway A1A in Melbourne, Fla., adjacent to The Crowne Plaza Melbourne, another property owned and operated by Driftwood Capital. It is the first Marriott-branded hotel in Melbourne Beach.

Driftwood Capital
Melbourne Beach, Florida, United States
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Development Opening

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Spa Debuts At Miami’s Best Address

The St. Regis Bal Harbour, the exquisite Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort celebrating its 10th anniversary year, introduces a new spa concept, The St. Regis Spa, featuring an all-new menu of luxury treatments and wellness experiences in 14,000 square feet of indulgence with 12 treatment rooms, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounge. Inspired by Caroline Astor and reflecting the resort's sense of place on Miami's most glamourous stretch of beach, The St. Regis Spa welcomes guests back with best-in-class products and one-of-a-kind experiences.

St. Regis
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Development Reopening

Luminary Hotel & Co. Reopens in Fort Myers After Hurricane Ian

Luminary Hotel & Co. has reopened following Hurricane Ian and is ready to welcome guests back to all of its dining outlets (with the exception of The Silver King Ocean Brasserie) with limited menus and hours. Guest rooms at Luminary Hotel are currently occupied by emergency response personnel working to restore the area's power and infrastructure as quickly as possible.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Appointment

Adam Duffey has been appointed as General Manager at Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection

As former General Manager of The Karol Hotel, Adam Duffey helped open the property in 2020 and was recognized as Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice and AAA Four Diamond. A motivational leader with high expectations, Duffey developed his management and operations skill set in the Tampa/St. Pete area's thriving hotel industry and continues to excel.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Dunedin, Florida, United States
Appointment

Jason Perkins has been appointed as General Manager at The Karol Hotel, St. Petersburg Clearwater, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Before becoming General Manager at The Karol Hotel, Perkins was Dual Director of Operations at the Lexington Marriott City Center & Residence Inn in Kentucky, where he guided the successful openings of two hotels and a rooftop restaurant. Prior to that, he was Director of Services at the Charlotte Marriott City Center in North Carolina. Perkins began his career as a Front Office Manager at the Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport and worked his way up through various positions at esteemed properties, including the Hotel Adagio in San Francisco and the W Atlanta Downtown. With more than 15 years in the hospitality industry, Perkins has a bachelor's degree in hotel management from University of South Florida.

Mainsail Lodging & Development LLC
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

Red Roof Announces First Hometowne Studios New-Build Hotel

HOMETOWNE STUDIOS COMES TO BRADENTON THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH FAST-GROWING DHRUV MANAGEMENT GROWTH ACCELERATES AS HOMETOWNE STUDIOS REACHES NEARLY 70 PROPERTIES NATIONWIDE Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, announced that concrete has been poured and construction has begun on a new HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof in Bradenton, Florida.

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®
Bradenton, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

The Tampa Edition Sets a New Standard of Sophisticated Luxury in Tampa and The World

Unlike other 24-hour gateway cities, Tampa has always flown very quietly and confidently under the radar. Its understated and simple approach to life resulting in an authenticity and realness that its residents proudly say distinguishes it from all other great cities. But, with a growing reputation as a culinary hotspot, world-class shopping, a collection of great museums, a very progressive nightlife scene and unparalleled sports teams including recent Stanley Cup and Super Bowl champions, Tampa's time has come, alongside a paradigm-shifting transformative masterwork that will change the very heartbeat of the city and move its center to a new place.

EDITION
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Joel Pyser has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Americas at Thynk.Cloud

Industry veteran Joel Pyser joins Thynk.Cloud as Chief Executive Officer, Americas. Most recently the Senior Vice President of Sales with Amadeus Hospitality, Pyser brings a deep understanding of the hospitality technology landscape. Prior to Amadeus Hospitality, Pyser served as SVP of Sales with Newmarket International, Chief Operating Officer with Passkey, and before transitioning to the technology side of the business, Vice President of Field Sales with Marriott International.

Thynk
Florida, United States
Appointment

Andrew Girona has been appointed as Director of Global Sales at Rosewood Hotel Group

Rosewood Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Girona as Director of Global Sales. In this role, Andrew will be responsible for managing the group's leisure travel advisors in Florida and the Southeast United States, as well as partners in Latin America, South America, Mexico and The Caribbean. He will also take on the tasks of identifying innovative partnership opportunities, providing brand-wide awareness, and developing strategies for long-term success with travel advisors in his region. His appointment comes at an exciting time for Rosewood Hotel Group on the heels of high-profile activity in the Americas and worldwide, including the recent announcement of Rosewood The Raleigh Miami Beach and the openings of Rosewood Vienna, in Austria, and Rosewood São Paulo, in Brazil.

Rosewood Hotel Group
Miami, Florida, United States