Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson, has appointed John Speers as its new vice president of operations. Prior to joining Salamander, Speers was senior vice president at Capital Properties where he oversaw a collection of luxury properties including the Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham, MA, and the Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michael’s, MD. Speers also served as […]
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Interstate Hotels & Resorts names Wylie as head of eCommerce
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, a top name in hotel and resort management, has named Mike Wylie as head of eCommerce. “Hiring thought leaders such as Mike is a crucial strategy to give us a competitive advantage,” said Mike Deitemeyer, president and CEO of Interstate Hotels & Resorts. “With 20-years in digital marketing, his experience will propel us ahead of […]
Full Moon Mania at 1 Hotel South Beach
Now this is a Miami Beach party! In celebration of the upcoming full moon, 1 Hotel South Beach has partnered with Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami to offer a night of “activations’’ and free cocktails. https://www.1hotels.com/southbeach/discover Starting at 7 p.m on May 29, guests can begin the night at Broken Shaker where they will receive […]
Loews Miami Beach Hotel’s Tonarelli new Chairman of Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association
The Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) has named Alex Tonarelli, Managing Director of Loews Miami Beach Hotel, as its 2018-2019 Chairman of the Board. Additionally, and to commemorate the organization’s recent centennial in 2017, the GMBHA has appointed several new Executive Board and Board of Directors members: Florencia Tabeni, MDM Group – […]
Charlestowne Hotels names Philipp VP of operations
Charlestowne Hotels has named Gavin Philipp as vice president of operations. Philipp originally joined the Charlestowne team in 2013 as a regional director of operations, overseeing various flagship properties in the company’s hometown of Charleston, SC. It was under his leadership that The Spectator Hotel was awarded the coveted title of number one hotel in […]
High-flying 25th anniversary celebration at Fairmont Chateau Whistler
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, the hotel has created an ultra-luxe offer aptly named “Heli-va-Game.” The package takes guests to explore the most exclusive Whistler glaciers via helicopter – each with a golf club in hand. Now that’s a celebration. After checking in at Whistler’s ultimate luxury hotel, Fairmont Chateau […]
Hyatt Regency Stonebriar breaks ground in Frisco, Texas
The Hyatt Regency Stonebriar has broken ground in Frisco, Texas at Stonebriar Centre. The 18-story, 303-room hotel will feature a parking garage, conference center, and a city library. The hotel, developed by Sam Moon Group, will be attached to the Stonebriar Centre mall on the second floor. The project features a 54,585 square-foot conference center, including a […]
Pinehurst Brewery to debut Labor Day Weekend
September promises to be a big month at the fabled Pinehurst Resort in the sandhills of North Carolina. Not only is Sept. 20 scheduled to be the opening day for the Gil Hanse-renovated No. 4 Course, Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 31-Sept. 3) will mark the opening of the Pinehurst Brewery – the resort’s first microbrewery. […]
Mission Inn Resort & Club doubles on its golf package
Looking for a Central Florida golf getaway with some history attached? Two award-winning golf courses at one of Florida’s iconic resorts with zero limitations on daily play adds up to one spectacular golf getaway at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the Hills, just 35 minutes northwest of Orlando. Mission Inn Resort & Club’s appeal begins with […]
Let Mom have her day (and meal) at The Galley at Hilton West Palm Beach
Still looking for good place to celebrate Mom on May 13? At the Hilton West Palm Beach, Galley and executive chef Miguel Santiago are offering a Sunday brunch buffet laden with traditional classics, including bespoke omelets, breakfast pizzas, and mouthwatering croissants. Cocktails include endless Bloody Mary’s, mimosas and sangria. Galley’s “Wood Grill Specialties’’ include […]