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Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Property Renovation
Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa | April 26, 2024
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (April 26, 2024) – Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa is ready to unveil the completion of its multi-million-dollar property renovation, just in time to welcome summer travelers. Located between the popular city centers of Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach is a peaceful, beachside getaway for locals and tourists alike. The extensive renovation includes a redesign of public spaces, more than 11,700 sq. ft. of newly renovated event space, an aesthetic refresh of guestrooms and décor, and a rebranding of its signature dining destination, Beach Terrace Restaurant. “We are absolu...
A New Approach to Hotel Management Fees
Marcus R. Lee | April 26, 2024
By Marcus R. Lee In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, the question of how to effectively compensate hotel operators remains crucial. While the basic premise of paying managers for their management skills holds true, the prevalent incentive fee structures may no longer adequately align with market realities, particularly for owners. Management Fees Breakdown Hotel management companies earn fees through three main avenues: In the typical hotel management agreement, hotel management companies are typically paid a base fee equal to 2.0% to 4.0% of total operating revenue—3.0% being the most common—plus an incentive, typically an...
Travel + Leisure Announces the 2024 It List of Best New Hotels
Travel + Leisure | April 16, 2024
NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 – Today, Travel + Leisure announces the 19th annual It List, a meticulously curated list of the best new and renovated hotels across the globe, which for the first time includes newly launched luxury cruise ships. In-depth coverage of this year’s It List is now available online, and in the May 2024 issue of Travel + Leisure, which hits newsstands April 19. This year, Travel + Leisure’s guide to the can’t-miss openings (and re-openings) covers everything from boutique hotels in Morocco and Portugal to grand resorts along the serene beaches of Mexico and Greece. The selected hotels and cruise ships span 39 c...
Hilton Acquires Majority Controlling Interest in Sydell Group to Expand NoMad Hotels Brand Worldwide
Hilton | April 3, 2024
Brand marks Hilton’s debut in fast-growing luxury lifestyle category MCLEAN, Va. and MIAMI – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced it has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group (“Sydell”) to expand the NoMad Hotels brand from its existing London flagship location to high-end markets around the world. The addition of NoMad to Hilton’s brand portfolio marks the global hospitality leader’s entry into the fast-growing luxury lifestyle hotel market with a meticulously designed brand defined by exceptional food and beverage, interior design and service. Over the last decade, Sydell, led by founder Andrew Zobler, h...
WoodHouse Set to Open The Hotel at The Moore in Miami’s Design District
WoodHouse | April 26, 2024
(MIAMI, FL – April 26, 2024) – Today, WoodHouse announced that The Moore in the Miami Design District has officially begun its re-opening. The iconic landmark enters its next century as a new cultural destination, complete with a private members club, public restaurant, boutique hotel, executive offices and gallery space. One of the most recognizable façades in the city, The Moore was built in 1922 during the 1920s Florida Land Boom on a former pineapple farm and estate, and would influence the development and design of the surrounding area for 100 years to come. Occupying a nearly 90,000-square-foot space, each floor of The Moore...
DiamondRock Hospitality Company Implements Leadership Changes and Simplified Organizational Structure
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | April 15, 2024
Jeffrey Donnelly Appointed Chief Executive Officer; Briony Quinn Appointed Chief Financial Officer; Justin Leonard Appointed President Appointments Capitalize on DiamondRock's Strong Bench and Proven Talent to Drive Continued Business Momentum Company Reaffirms 2024 Annual Guidance BETHESDA, Md., April 15, 2024 -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH), a lodging-focused real estate investment trust that owns a portfolio of 36 premium hotels and resorts in the United States, today announced leadership changes and a simplified organizational structure to drive continued business momentum: Jeffrey Donnelly, previ...
Rahul Vir Named General Manager of Marriott Long Beach Downtown
Marriott Long Beach Downtown | April 25, 2024
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Longtime hospitality industry veteran Rahul Vir has been named general manager of the new Marriott Long Beach Downtown, overseeing 140 employees as well as all day-to-day operations of the 376-room property. In his current role, he directs day-to-day management of the 12-story property and has been instrumental in spearheading a top to bottom renovation now underway. When complete in June of 2024, Marriott Long Beach Downtown will emerge with a modern and vibrant design encompassing all 376 rooms and suites, a stunning rooftop pool and deck with sweeping city and ocean views, a fresh new dining venue Local Current, a c...
Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort Set for Fall 2024 Opening in the Florida Keys
Pivot | April 12, 2024
Islamorada, Florida, April 12, 2024 – Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort in the Florida Keys, will open its doors in Fall 2024. This new upscale resort will elevate the guest experience and become the crown jewel for the Islamorada Resort Collection, which also includes the beloved Amara Cay Resort and La Siesta Resort & Villas. Offering an energizing escape in the “Sport Fishing Capital of the World,” Three Waters Resort & Marina spans 15 acres of oceanfront property and will feature 214 chic, island-inspired guest rooms, nine distinct new dining concepts, and a wide variety of authentic and upscale ex...
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