Knowland Helps Kimpton Hotels to Maximize Group Revenue
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News Archive: March 2022
Mast Capital Acquires Iconic Saddlebrook Resort Property in Tampa’s Wesley Chapel Suburb
Mast Capital | March 3, 2022
Tampa, FL – March 3, 2022 – Marking its second acquisition in the Tampa market in the past three months, Miami-based developer Mast Capital closed on the 480-acre Saddlebrook Resort. Located in Tampa’s Wesley Chapel area, the property is home to a condo-hotel resort, 45 tennis courts, two 18-hole golf courses, and a tennis academy where some of the world’s top tennis players trained, including Jim Courier, Pete Sampras, Jennifer Capriati, Martina Hingis, James Blake, Mardy Fish, Andy Roddick, Jack Sock, Bob & Mike Bryan, Alexander Zverev, Mischa Zverev and John Isner. The joint venture between Mast Capital and Amzak Capital...
CoralTree Hospitality Names Ralph Grippo President of Terranea Resort
Terranea Resort | March 29, 2022
DENVER, CO – March 29, 2022 – Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality, today announced that Ralph Grippo has been named president of Terranea Resort, the company’s premier oceanfront property in Southern California. Grippo brings more than 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry and deep knowledge of the Southern California market to the Terranea team. He is replacing Terri A. Haack, who has been leading Terranea since the property opened in 2009. Haack is shifting roles to focus more on corporate projects with parent company Lowe. “This is an exciting time at Terranea as we bring on a new leader t...
Knowland Helps Kimpton Hotels to Maximize Group Revenue
KNOWLAND | March 30, 2022
Leading data provider delivers actionable insights and market analytics to bolster meetings and events revenue growth for top boutique hotel company ARLINGTON, VA — March 30, 2022 — Today Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has renewed its long-standing relationship with Knowland. The boutique hospitality company’s executive team relies upon Knowland’s market analytics to gain insights into group business trends and help it better manage and grow its portfolio. The Knowland platform helps individual properties bet...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Appoints Bryan Easter, Vice President of Development Planning
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS | March 11, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO – March 11, 2022 – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today that Bryan Easter has been named Vice President of Development Planning, a role that sits at the intersection of the boutique hospitality company’s design, development and operations teams. He will be responsible for helping drive Kimpton’s growth by executing against the company’s global development plans. “We are excited to have a seasoned veteran like Bryan join the Kimpton development team,” said Allison Reid, Chief Development Officer, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. “Bryan’s unique experience in architecture and project develop...
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Names Ryan Fox as new Executive Chef of Signature Restaurant, Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort | March 21, 2022
Wailea, Maui, HI - March 21, 2022 - Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort – an iconic resort nestled on 40 acres of lush, tropical gardens fronting Maui’s Wailea Beach – is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned chef Ryan Fox to the role of Executive Chef of Grand Wailea’s signature restaurant Humuhumunukunukuapua’a. In his new role, Executive Chef Ryan Fox will oversee the day-to-day culinary operations at the resort’s award-winning restaurant, set amid an idyllic beachfront lagoon, while leading his culinary team and curating new menu items to provide a one-of-a-kind dining experience for guests. Fox brings over 13 ...
Recent Expense Rise Presents Threat to Hotel Profit
HotStats | March 30, 2022
February was a stronger month all around for the global hotel industry, but escalating line item expenses could derail what’s already a fragile profit rebound. In the U.S., gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) hit $65.98 for the month, more than $40 higher than January and the highest it’s been since October. It’s still well below pre-pandemic profit, which was recorded at more than $90 in February 2019. Ever since profit fell dramatically in April 2020, well into negative territory, U.S. hotels have steadily climbed back, but the drive back to normal GOPPAR levels has come in fits and starts. The precipitous drop in...
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Celebrates Topping Off of New Tower
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples | March 30, 2022
NAPLES, FLORIDA – March 30, 2022 – The Ritz-Carlton, Naples marked a major milestone in the resort’s dramatic transformation as property and community leaders gathered to celebrate the next chapter in the iconic resort’s celebrated history. Upon completion in December 2022, the resort will offer more than 90 suites, bringing the resort’s inventory to 474 guestrooms and suites. In addition to the new tower, the resort will also debut a full renovation of all accommodations, an expansive Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge featuring ocean views, three new culinary and beverage concepts, a fully revamped spa experience, as well as new bungalows a...
Hyatt Plans 48 New Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Hotels to Open in the Americas by 2023
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | March 23, 2022
CHICAGO, IL – March 23, 2022 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in the Americas continue to outperform in leisure, urban, drive-to, and mixed-use locations, with 48 new hotels in these brands expected to open across the Americas in 16 new markets for Hyatt in 2022 and 2023. With more than 470 Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels currently open in the Americas, the brands continue to attract travelers looking for seamless hotel experiences and owners and operators that are committed to delivering brand and operational excellence. This planned expansion of the Hyatt Place and Hya...
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