Tru by Hilton Ocean City-Bayside welcomed their first guests at the peak of summer vacation season. The 105-room hotel is located at 3401 Coastal Highway in the heart of Ocean City. Guests have easy access to 10 miles of pristine beaches, Maryland's famous boardwalk, and the Inlet Eye Ferris Wheel standing 150 feet above the city. The property is owned by Deep Blue Hospitality, LLC, and managed by Real Hospitality Group, LLC.
Cordish Gaming Group, a division of The Cordish Companies, today announced the appointment of gaming industry veteran JOE BILLHIMER as EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT. In this role, Mr. Billhimer will be responsible for leading the company's expansion into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the development of two new Live! Casino properties in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. His extensive experience in the gaming and hospitality sector will lead the brand towards significant growth as it breaks into a new gaming market.
OTO Development is pleased to release new renderings of its seven-story waterfront hotel Hyatt Place, National Harbor, which is set to open later this year. Working closely with OTO Development, Peterson Companies and Turner Construction, Washington D.C.-based architecture and design firm //3877 was tasked with the full interior design and architecture for the property, including the public spaces, restaurant, meeting rooms, and the prototype guestrooms. Once built, the seven-story waterfront hotel will be the first Hyatt-branded property in Prince George's County, Maryland.
McNeill Hotel Company's 124-room Hampton Inn & Suites South Columbia (MD) announced today that it is now open and ready to serve guests after having completed an extensive renovation.
In his new role, Chef Vaiciunas is responsible for directing and overseeing food service operations throughout the property. He develops menus for the hotel's food and beverage establishments, as well as special events, private events and in-room dining options while ensuring quality assurance in culinary operations. With an impressive resume working at establishments across the country, Chef Vaiciunas will manage the food and beverage team, oversee budgets and provide an exceptional e xperience for guests.
Hotelier OTO Development has announced the selection of Ted Fleurimond as the general manager of the company's Hyatt Place National Harbor hotel, which is expected to open later this year.
Hotel Revival, an award-winning Joie de Vivre hotel located in the heart of Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, is pleased to announce Donal Neilan as its new director of food and beverage. Neilan is responsible for overseeing and bringing fresh ideas to the hotel's food and beverage program, which includes Topside and B-Side Cocktails and Karaoke as well as the hotel's private events and room service.
Boasting a 15-year career in the hospitality industry, Burroughs brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. Her previous experience includes roles at Kimpton Hotels, TravelClick and Expedia Inc. Throughout her career, Burroughs has also helmed local and regional sales and marketing teams for Savoy Suites & Carlyle Suites Hotel; Fairmont Hotel, and The Hilton Arlington Hotel & Renaissance Hotel, all in Washington DC; as well as the O'Callaghan Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland.
Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/McHenry Row has opened its doors in Baltimore, Maryland. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard's latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience.
Graduate Hotels® is excited to announce that Graduate Annapolis officially opens its doors on October 11, 2019. The 215-room hotel is located in the heart of the Annapolis Arts District, a short walk from the Chesapeake Bay and nearby United States Naval Academy and St. John's College. The hotel will feature Poindexter, Graduate Hotels' signature café concept; and Camp Severn Shore, a coastal inspired full-service restaurant.
Study Hotels will continue its growth into top-tier university markets with its fourth property, The Study at Johns Hopkins, scheduled to open the third quarter of 2021.
This month, Tapestry Collection by Hilton will welcome The Bethesdan Hotel to its portfolio of upscale, original hotels as the brand's first property in Maryland. Set in lively downtown Bethesda, Maryland, guests will discover a variety of local shops, restaurants and entertainment just steps from the hotel doors, with convenient access to popular Washington, D.C. attractions.
Previously, Mr. Bell served as Senior Vice President of Oracle Hospitality's North America Hotels Division where he first joined under MICROS Systems, Inc. in 2002. During his career with MICROS, he held leadership roles across Food & Beverage, Hotels, and Sports & Entertainment divisions to facilitate global growth for the company and its customers up until Oracle's acquisition of MICROS in 2014. Prior to MICROS and Oracle, Mr. Bell worked with NCR for a lengthy 19-year career where he held various roles in Sales, Product Management, and Sales Management.
The Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, one of Baltimore's most popular Inner Harbor hotels, has just completed a multi-million dollar renovation, it was announced by Chris Madoo, General Manager.
Following the completion of a multi-million dollar revitalization last year, Hyatt Regency Bethesda, a prominent landmark in the heart of downtown Bethesda, is proud to unveil the final phase of its transformation with the addition of Brown Bag restaurant as well as an extension of Morton's Steakhouse and Starbucks, which opened last summer. All three venues are located in the hotel's recently transformed lobby featuring a 12-story atrium and new, custom-made art piece.
Hotel Revival, a Joie de Vivre hotel located in the heart of Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, is pleased to announce the appointment of Donte Johnson as general manager.
Webster joins Pendry Hotels & Resorts from Kimpton Hotels & Resorts, where he served as general manager of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor. Prior to this, Webster led the team as general manager of Radisson Baltimore Downtown-Inner Harbor, the second transition in four years converting back to a global brand in the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Before this, Webster was the general manager of Baltimore Harbor Hotel, during which he led the transition of the Sheraton Baltimore City Center into a full-service independent boutique hotel product. He has also served in several leadership roles for Interstate Hotels & Resorts, including general manager, director of operations, director of rooms and revenue management including his time at Hilton Durham at Duke University. Notably, Webster was on the opening team of the Umstead Hotel and Spa, one of North Carolina's first Five Star and Five Diamond properties.
With the $25 million transformation of the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, the bar has been raised for business and social event expectations in and around the Montgomery County corridor. The elegantly modern and contemporary Rockville hotel includes 455 guest rooms and elegant VIP suites, 50,000 square feet of flexible event and exhibit space, and new food and beverage options including elevated flavors served in at The Corby Kitchen.
Marriott International's Aloft Hotels partners with Blue Water Development and Real Hospitality to bring hip waterfront hotel within steps of Ocean City's famed boardwalk, pristine beach and unparalleled nightlife
Child who took helm on March 30, 2019 and succeeded former general manager Bob Daley, was most previously the general manager of the Bethesda Marriott. He joined the iconic Mayflower Hotel in 1993, where he spent seven years in both front and back of the house, in various food & beverage and sales management positions.