LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 146

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

🏥 Atlantis Resorts appoints Paul Baker as president, overseeing Atlantis, The Palm; Atlantis The Royal; and Atlantis Sanya. Jennifer Cottgias becomes general manager of The Maven, after leaving Courtyard Portland City Center. Damien Hirsch takes on general manager role at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. Louis Shapazian is named general manager at Keswick Hall, bringing 18 years of experience. Derek H. Stutz becomes general manager of Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa with 15 years in the industry. Ildebrando Salazar joins Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa as director of sales and marketing. Mark Shine appointed director of sales and marketing for The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton, brings 25+ years' experience. Claire Johnsen is named director of sales and marketing at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel. Maria Sifuentes takes on the role of director of sales and marketing at Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton. Fernando Corona Burch becomes executive chef at Rosewood London. Malyna Si appointed as executive chef for Hotel Jackson's culinary concepts, including a new restaurant opening in 2025. Billy Mark joins Sheraton New Orleans Hotel as director of food and beverage, with 30 years of experience. HBX Group fills three executive roles: Xabier Zabala as COO, Javier Cabrerizo as chief strategy and transformation officer, and Brendan

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Driftwood Capital Closes Latest Fund for Development on Florida’s Space Coast

📌 Driftwood Capital announced the initial closing of its Driftwood Florida Space Coast Portfolio, LP for hotel assets in Florida's Space Coast. The fund consists of four beachfront properties, including brands like Marriott, Hilton, and IHG. Upon completion, these will represent 11% of all Space Coast hotel rooms and 62% of beachfront inventory. The portfolio will feature over 1,200 guestrooms, 166,000 square feet of meeting space, and 21 food and beverage outlets on 36 acres. The Space Coast expects 111 rocket launches in 2024, with projections of over 300 by 2028, increasing tourism and business travel. Driftwood has exceeded $1 billion in its hotel development pipeline, with $500 million worth of projects under construction or starting in 2024.

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My Place Hotels of America Introduces My Place 3.0 Prototype, New Produce Enhancements

🏠 In Aberdeen, South Dakota, My Place Hotels of America introduced My Place 3.0, featuring new product enhancements and a prototype. The updated design offers flexibility with roofing and exterior finishes adaptable to preferences and regulations. The four-story, 71-unit prototype was developed considering feedback from stakeholders and analytics, focusing on franchisee benefits. Installations of the prototype are expected to begin in 2025. My Place continues to offer a 87-unit and a 64-unit prototype with upgrades. The My Place Business Suite, a new 470 square feet room option for business travelers or small families, is set to boost average daily rates (ADR) and contribute to yield management.

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Dolce by Wyndham Miami Breaks Ground

🏡 Glokal Group and Blue Road partner for $40 million Dolce by Wyndham Miami hotel in South Beach's Art Deco District. The 90-room hotel, catering to business and leisure travelers, is near Art Basel, Miami International Boat Show, Fashion Week, the beach, and Miami Beach Convention Center. Amenities include dining, an outdoor rooftop pool, minibars, smart TVs, and modern bathrooms. Managed by AADESA Hotel Management and Blue Road, the project will create over 45 jobs.

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AC Hotel Tuscaloosa Downtown Selects TPG Hotels & Resorts as Manager

🏠 TPG Hotels & Resorts to manage the AC Hotel Tuscaloosa Downtown in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, featuring WiFi, smart TVs, a 24-hour room, on-site business center, and 1,500 square feet of event space. Close to Riverwalk, Amphitheater, museums, and the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium. AC Kitchen offers croissants from France, while AC Lounge serves tapas and drinks. TPG focuses on enhancing performance and growth in U.S. college markets.

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Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville Completes Renovation

🏡 Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville in Florida finished a comprehensive renovation of its 104 guestrooms, lobby, fitness center, meeting spaces, and outdoor pool. General Manager Husani Parris expressed excitement over the updated facilities. Renovations include new sofa beds, ottomans, painted walls, upgraded carpeting, and lighted vanity mirrors in rooms. The lobby now features The Shop for grab-and-go items, and the 24/7 fitness center boasts new equipment and a hydration station. Outdoor and communal spaces were also refreshed. Owned by Apple Hospitality REIT and managed by McKibbon Hospitality, the hotel offers amenities like parking, WiFi, on-site dining, over 1,500 square feet of event space, and proximity to the University of Florida and Gainesville Regional Airport.

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Loews Hotels & Co Selects WorldVue as In-Room Entertainment Provider

📱 WorldVue to become the in-room entertainment provider for Loews Hotels & Co by 2027. Four hotels will be upgraded in 2023, with the rest following by 2025. This includes 26 hotels, with eight in Orlando, Florida. WorldVue HUB, first piloted at Loews Arlington Hotel in early 2024, enhances guest experiences with streaming apps, events calendar, messaging, and more. System integrations with Delphi and Cendyn will automate updates across properties.

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NewcrestImage Acquires DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown

🏨 NewcrestImage acquired the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown in Ohio, represented by Hunter Hotel Advisors' Senior Vice Presidents Tim Osborne and Spencer Davidson. The 15-floor hotel, near Ohio State Capital and the Greater Columbus Convention Center, features 194 all-suite guestrooms with two rooms for separate living, sleeping, and kitchenette areas. Amenities include concierge services, a business center, a fitness center, a lounge, and a full-service restaurant, plus nearly 7,000 square feet of conference space.

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Graduate Brand Officially Joins Hilton Honors Program

🔗 Graduate Hotels has joined Hilton's 24 brands, allowing guests at its 34 properties in the US and UK to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points. The first Hilton Honors Experience will be at Graduate by Hilton Auburn, Alabama. The program offers access to various events, including a college football weekend. New properties include Graduate by Hilton Princeton, the first hotel in Princeton, NJ, in over 90 years, and Graduate by Hilton Auburn, the brand's first in Alabama with 177 rooms. Graduate by Hilton emphasizes local university culture while providing Hilton Honors benefits.

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Stonebridge Promotes Chris Cheney to SVP of Commercial Services

🎓 Chris Cheney promoted to Senior Vice President of Commercial Services at Stonebridge Companies, LLC in Denver, Colorado. Cheney joined the company in 2007, served as a general manager, and became director of revenue management in 2011. Under his leadership, 77% of Stonebridge hotels achieved or exceeded 100% market share penetration, with an average market share of 109%. His industry roles include HSMAI boards and the Denver Tourism Improvement District Board, with an education in international business and music from Friends University.

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