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Development Rebranding

Opal Collection Adds Newly Named Reefhouse Resort & Marina in Key Largo

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort will be reimagined as Reefhouse Resort & Marina (103800 Overseas Highway, MM 103.8), becoming the latest property to join the award-winning Opal Collection. The addition of the newly named Reefhouse Resort & Marina will increase Opal Collection's portfolio to 17 luxury resorts in Florida, joining such notable properties as Opal Key Resort & Marina and Sunset Key Cottages in Key West, Florida.

OPAL Collection
Key Largo, Florida, United States
Appointment

Richard Szilagyi has been appointed as Resident Manager at The Vinoy Renaissance

Szilagyi will oversee operations at the historic Florida resort, including the lobby, rooms and housekeeping. As the resident manager, Szilagyi will play a pivotal leadership role in the resort's sweeping renovations, which will elevate the luxury resort as the premiere destination in downtown St. Pete and are slated to complete their first phase later this year.

Marriott
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Appointment

William Ryan has been appointed as Executive Chef at Innisbrook Resort

Salamander Hotels & Resorts has appointed William Ryan as the new executive chef at Innisbrook Resort in Tampa Bay. With more than 30 years of experience, Ryan will oversee the resort's restaurants and bars - including Packard's Steakhouse and Market Salamander Grille - as well as food and beverage offerings for on-site meetings, catered events and special functions.

Salamander Collection
Tampa Bay, Florida, United States
Appointment

Duncan Clements has been appointed as General Manager at The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton, is happy to announce the appointment of Duncan Clements to general manager. In this role, Clements is responsible for driving overall operations and guest satisfaction for the downtown lifestyle hotel's 129 newly renovated rooms and suites. Clements assumes this position immediately and oversees all aspects of hotel operations. The Gabriel Miami is a cultural hub in Downtown Miami located within close proximity to the city's main attractions, including museums, beaches, shopping and entertainment venues. The property is also at the epicenter of Miami's downtown business district, offering rooms to business travelers as well as meeting and event attendees visiting the Magic City.

Hilton
Miami, Florida, United States
Appointment

Alicia Barefield has been appointed as General Manager at Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

Commonwealth Hotels announced that Alicia Barefield has been appointed the general manager of the Hampton Inn Panama City Beach. Ms. Barefield brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to her new role as general manager having previously served as the general manager at the Hampton Inn Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Commonwealth Hotels, LLC
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
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Winfred van Workum has been appointed as Market General Manager at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, a AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort, and urban oasis W Miami, are pleased to announce the appointment of Winfred van Workum as market general manager. A seasoned hotelier with a career honed at luxury hotels around the world, including those in The St. Regis and The Ritz-Carlton portfolios, van Workum brings over 25 years of hospitality leadership and expertise to his new role. He will oversee all operations and team members for the award-winning St. Regis Bal Harbour resort including the resort's four distinct dining concepts and Forbes Five-Star Remède Spa, as well as W Miami's lively culinary outlets and 28,000-square-foot Iconbrickell Spa.

Marriott
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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Development Opening

New Dual-Brand -- AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin -- to Open in the Chic Brickell Area of Miami

The Robert Finvarb Companies of Miami, Florida and Concord Hospitality of Raleigh, North Carolina today announced the opening of the uniquely designed, dual-branded 156-room AC Hotel by Marriott and 108-suite Element by Westin in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami. The properties will share an outdoor rooftop pool, a well-equipped fitness center, 4,683 square-feet of versatile event space and a rooftop bar & lounge - Rosa Sky, which is managed by The Restaurant People and offers a lite food menu and an elevated cocktail program. Rosa Sky is scheduled to debut in Q1 2022.

AC Hotels by Marriott
Miami, Florida, United States
Appointment

Janelle Pankiewicz has been appointed as Dual Director of Sales & Marketing at Hilton Garden Inn Panama City and the Hampton Inn Panama City Beach

ommonwealth Hotels announced today that Janelle Pankiewicz has been appointed the dual director of sales and marketing for the Hilton Garden Inn Panama City and the Hampton Inn Panama City Beach. Ms. Pankiewicz brings expertise in both brand and market to her new role as the dual director of sales and marketing having previously served as the director of sales and marketing for the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Rogers, Minnesota.

Commonwealth Hotels, LLC
Panama City, Florida, United States
Development Groundbreaking

Celebrate Groundbreaking of the Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville, Georgia

Capstone Property Group, LLC, McKibbon Places and McKibbon Hospitality recently celebrated the official groundbreaking of the Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville, Georgia on Monday, December 6. The 130-room select-service hotel is set to anchor the highly anticipated mixed-use development, The National - a revival and redevelopment of Gainesville's long-vacant First National Bank building, whi ch also broke ground during the event. Both the hotel and The National are anticipated to open in mid-2023.

Courtyard
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Development Pipeline

ROOST Apartment Hotel Expands to Tampa

Leading Tampa-based real estate development firm Strategic Property Partners, LLC ("SPP") today announces Asher, a dynamic, highly amenitized new apartment tower at 1050 Water Street in Water Street Tampa, the 56-acre neighborhood transforming downtown Tampa into a walkable urban experience. In addition to offering a collection of rental residences, SPP has partnered with Method Co., the celebrated Philadelphia-based hospitality company, to bring Tampa the first Florida location of their high-design extended-stay concept, ROOST Apartment Hotel, at Asher. Pre-leasing at Asher will begin in January with move-ins slated for March, and ROOST Tampa will open in the building in Spring 2022.

ROOST Apartment Hotel
Tampa, Florida, United States
Appointment

Jordyn Boonie has been appointed as Director of Rooms at Hawks Cay Resort

The largest resort destination in the Florida Keys, Hawks Cay Resort, announces Jordyn Boonie as the newly appointed Director of Rooms. In her new role, Boonie is now responsible for overseeing the housekeeping, front desk, concierge, and guest services departments, along with ensuring that they are running efficiently, and all guest needs are being taken care of.

Preferred
Florida, United States
Appointment

Matthew Brennan has been appointed as Executive Chef at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street & Tampa Marriott Water Street

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street are excited to introduce Matthew Brennan as the complex's new Executive Chef. In his role, Chef Brennan will oversee the culinary efforts of the sister properties, both located adjacent to the convention center in Tampa's vibrant Water Street neighborhood.

Marriott
Tampa, Florida, United States