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McKibbon Hospitality Appoints Luis Arancibia as General Manager of Aloft Orlando Downtown
Aloft Hotels | March 23, 2020
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 23, 2020) - McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the appointment of 13-year hospitality veteran, Luis Arancibia, as General Manager of Aloft Orlando Downtown. In his new role, Arancibia will be responsible for overseeing all operations and functions of the historic 8-story, 118-room building owned by GDC Properties. In 2012, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. “Luis is a highly dedicated professional and we are thrilled to have him continue his career within the McKibbon portfolio,” said Karl Oates, vice president of Lifestyle Hotels. “...
McKibbon Hospitality Establishes Associate Assistance Fund
McKibbon Hospitality | March 23, 2020
Tampa, FL (March 23, 2020) – In the 94 years that McKibbon Hospitality has been in business, we have never endured more challenging times. COVID-19’s impact on our business, our industry, our communities and the entire world, have been rapid and nothing short of devastating. For that reason, we’ve been forced to make extremely difficult decisions, including completely suspending operations at several hotels and laying off the majority of our highly valued associates. As a result of recent layoffs, Tampa-based hotel management company, McKibbon Hospitality, has established an associate assistance fund in respons...
McKibbon Hospitality Begins Renovation of Aloft Asheville Downtown
Aloft Hotels | February 27, 2020
Asheville, NC (Feb. 27, 2020) – McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced that Aloft Asheville Downtown has begun an all-encompassing renovation, implementing modern, stylistic upgrades, new soft goods and refreshed amenities throughout. The hotel remains open during the renovation, which began in January 2020 and is expected to be completed this March. Upon completion, guests will experience new carpeting, seating and fabrics in all guest rooms, suites and public spaces. Blending bold patterns and vibrant colors, the hotel’s refreshed look reinvigorates the space while staying true to the brand...
McKibbon Hospitality Adds Hampton Inn Atlanta Kennesaw to Management Portfolio
Hampton by Hilton | January 8, 2020
Owned by Busbee Hotel, LLC, the 100-room hotel is primely located near the Kennesaw Town Center and Kennesaw State University in northwest Atlanta McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the addition of Hampton Inn by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw to its management portfolio. Owned by Busbee Hotel, LLC, the 100-room hotel is primely located near the Kennesaw Town Center and Kennesaw State University in northwest Atlanta. The new management contract expands McKibbon’s presence in the Atlanta area, where the company currently manages five additional hotels: AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown, Moxy Atlanta Midt...
Quality Inn Clearwater Beach Begins Renovation and Rebranding to Dolphin Sands Beach Club
Choice Hotels International, Inc | January 6, 2020
Clearwater Beach, Fla. (January 6, 2020) - The Quality Inn beachfront hotel, located at 655 S. Gulfview Blvd., is currently undergoing a complete transformation and will relaunch in the Spring as Dolphin Sands Beach Club. The all new hotel will become part of Choice Hotels’ upscale Ascend® Collection which features historic, boutique and one-of-a-kind hotels that reflect the cultural fabric of their communities, creating a truly unique and rewarding guest experience. Dolphin Sands Beach Club boasts a premier location on the south end of Clearwater Beach next to the Hampton Inn and Suites, affording easy access to the area’s top att...
McKibbon Hospitality Announces Promotions and Appointments of Four Seasoned Sales Leaders
McKibbon Hospitality | December 13, 2019
TAMPA, FL (December 13, 2019) - McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning industry leader in hotel management, is pleased to announce the promotions and appointments of four seasoned sales leaders. Kelly Schlitter was promoted to Director of Sales from Group Sales Manager at Aloft Greenville Downtown. In her new role, Kelly will be responsible for managing all sales and marketing efforts for the lifestyle hotel located on ONE City Plaza in downtown Greenville. A 15-year hospitality veteran, Kelly began her career as a conference services manager at The Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. She honed her sales expertise with management positi...
McKibbon Hospitality Appoints John Loute as Opening General Manager at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland
SpringHill Suites by Marriott | November 5, 2019
LAKELAND, Fla. (November 5, 2019) –McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the appointment of hospitality veteran John Loute as General Manager of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland. Beginning his new role on November 4, Loute will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the 126-room, all-suites hotel, which is slated to open in downtown Lakeland in spring 2020. “We are excited to have John join the McKibbon family to oversee the opening and operations of downtown Lakeland’s newest hotel,” said Todd Kinney, McKibbon Hospitality regional vice president of operations. “John’...
McKibbon Breaks Ground on Two Hyatt House Hotels in Tampa and Orlando
Hyatt House | September 9, 2019
TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2019) — Tampa-headquartered McKibbon Hospitality and Georgia-based McKibbon Places announced today the groundbreaking of two new top-tier extended-stay hotels: Hyatt House Tampa Airport Westshore, located in Westshore’s Avion Park at the corner of O’Brien St. and Laurel St., and Hyatt House Orlando Airport, located in Orlando’s Gateway Village. As with all Hyatt Houses, guests of the Tampa and Orlando properties will have the option to book rooms and suites featuring separate areas to work and relax, in addition to a full kitchen with ingredients available in the 24-Hour Market. Amenities and everyday comforts...
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