The Goodtime Hotel—the first collaborative lifestyle hotel brand from David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and Pharrell Williams—has opened in Miami Beach. The 266-room property offers an Art Deco aesthetic over nearly 100,000 sq. ft. of public space.
Menin, a leading developer, owner and manager of commercial real estate properties today announced the official launch of their latest development and first ever hotel project, The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton. The 141-room tropical luxury boutique hotel brings a new level of design-focused luxury to the South Florida hotel experience and debuts the latest addition to the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio, Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) collection of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is thrilled to announce the promotion of Greg Durrer to the position of Hotel Manager. A 21-year company veteran, Mr. Durrer has returned to Grande Lakes, having held the role of Rooms Director at The JW Marriott from 2007 to 2011.
The independently owned and operated Trump International Beach Resort, situated on South Florida's Sunny Isles Beach, has introduced a new room type, now available for reservation. The luxury resort's new Parlor Suites offer a two or three-bedroom layout, allowing families or "travel pods" the opportunity to safely gather as pandemic-related restrictions are eased. Additionally, the resort recently renovated its lobby, including adding a new restaurant.
Developer PMG, Toronto-based private equity firm Greybrook Realty Partners, global investment company Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development and global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) proudly announce the commencement of sales for Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami. Located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard, the soaring tower will rise 100 stories and 1,049 feet above Biscayne Bay as the tallest residential building south of New York City, offering expansive unobstructed views and a new architectural wonder in South Florida. This will also mark the debut of one of the world's most iconic hospitality brands, Waldorf Astoria, in the Miami market.
Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida, announced today the appointment of Michael (Mickey) Melendez as its new general manager. Melendez will oversee the hiring of new staff and day-to-day operations at the historic Fenway Hotel. Melendez has relocated from Florida's east coast, where he most recently worked as general manager of The Daytona, Autograph Collection.
Located in the metropolitan city of Aventura, Fla., the new Hilton Aventura Miami opens its doors March 23, 2021. The upscale hotel is poised to welcome locals, leisure and business travelers, and groups, with well-appointed accommodations, a robust culinary program, artful touches, premium business services and vibrant lifestyle amenities. The 208-room hotel is surrounded by world-class shopping, South Florida's finest beaches, golf courses and casinos and is a short drive from Miami and Fort Lauderdale International airports.
Current Senior National Director of Sales Garth Laird has been promoted to Vice President of Trade Sales, US. Laird joined UVI as a Business Development Manager and arose through the ranks as Director of Sales Industry Programs, where his talent for sales flourished and where he was repeatedly recognized, including winning the coveted Chairman's Award for Outstanding Sales.
Maureen Barnes-Smith, Director of Sales & Marketing in Canada has been named Vice President Sales and Marketing, Canada. A company veteran of 27 years, Barnes-Smith has successfully led the company's growth and expansion across Canada, making it the largest operation of any Caribbean resort chain in the country. A Director of Philanthropy for the not-for-profit Sandals Foundation in Canada, Barnes is also active in the Jamaican Diaspora community.
Hospitality revenue management expert William Tullmann, CRME, C.Dir, has been promoted from Director to Vice President of Operations & Revenue Strategy, where he will expand initiatives that grow global distribution, optimize revenue, and improve commercial operations. Tullmann holds a certificate in Advanced Hospitality Revenue Management from Cornell University and is currently attending the prestigious MBA program at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), Switzerland. A champion for the greater hospitality business, Tullmann continues to contribute to the industry-leading innovation the brand is known for.
Debbie-Ann White, Unique Vacations Inc. SVP of Public Relations & Promotions, becomes SVP of Events, Experiences & Promotions, reflecting the organization's goal to strengthen and develop consumer insights and external business relationships between the brands, key partners and allies.
Tonya Hawryluk, currently serving as Vice President, becomes Senior Vice President of Group Development, recognizing her more than 25 years' experience in customer service, operations and sales. Her professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction has been instrumental in growing the demand for the MICE market. Hawryluk will be responsible for engineering the return of group incentive travel.
Gary Sadler, who pioneered the organization's Canadian market, rising through the ranks to his most recent position of Senior Vice President of Sales, will now serve as Executive Vice President of Sales & Industry Relations. Sadler is heralded by travel advisors worldwide and credited with many innovative and award-winning programs, including the concepting of the Chairman's Royal Club which gathers top travel advisors around the world. In his expanded role, he is committed to the continued fostering of relationships with the broader industry including travel networks, airline partners, tour operators, travel associations, tourist boards and various government entities.
Branding expert Tony Cortizas returns to the organization after a 15-year hiatus, as Senior Vice President of Brand Development. During his first tenure at UVI, Cortizas was part of the team that brought to life some of Sandals Resorts' expanded weddings offerings. He also helped to make the family-friendly Beaches Resorts brand a must-do family vacation experience. A creative thinker and strong brand marketer who takes defining service standards to heart, Cortizas will be instrumental in ensuring marketing programs are relevant and resonate with consumers.
Communications pro Maggie Rivera has been named Chief Communications and Strategy Officer. Rivera joined the company in 1997 and throughout her career has passionately stewarded the brands under her care, managing their reputation internally and externally and bolstering strategic initiatives for teams to perform at their best. A new addition to the C-suite, Rivera is responsible for strategic insights, communications including earned media and influencer relations, partner agency management, corporate communications and public affairs, celebrity engagement, corporate social responsibility and social impact initiatives.
Officials of Prime Hospitality Group and Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the grand opening of the 137-room Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fla. Shaner will operate the hotel on behalf of ownership, Prime Hospitality Group.
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is set to embark on a journey of transformation as the luxury beachfront destination announces a resort remastering, inclusive of a substantial expansion as well as a redesign of interiors beginning May 2021. An icon on Florida's Gulf Coast for over 35 years, the hotel will reveal 92 new luxury suite accommodations including 57 additional suites and a sprawling Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge as well as dramatic enhancements to the lobby, meeting and event spaces, pools and all existing guest rooms and suites.
Accor today announced that the Berkeley Park Hotel in Miami will open on April 1, 2021, as the newest member of the MGallery Hotel Collection, and the first MGallery property in Florida. A highly anticipated 4-star boutique hotel, the 80-room property sits along one of Miami Beach's most coveted sectors known by locals as the Collins Park "Arts Corridor" for its direct access to world-renowned art institutions, and just steps from white sand beaches. With a timeless Mediterranean façade from 1936, the hotel pays homage to the city's architectural roots with all the modern amenities that discerning travelers expect.
Today sees the much-awaited opening of the latest addition to IHG Hotels & Resorts' growing Luxury & Lifestyle collection, as the team at Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell safely welcomes their first guests with a uniquely local experience.
KAYAK the world's leading travel search engine - announced it will open its first-ever hotel in April 2021. Guests of the 52-room KAYAK Miami Beach will enjoy a locally rooted experience, housed in a landmark 1934 Art Deco building off the Collins Canal, just steps from the beach. KAYAK will use the property as a design lab to test and refine software innovations in the accommodation space.