HVMG Adds Four to Portfolio; More Management Deals…

NATIONAL REPORT—HVMG, Aimbridge Hospitality and Castle Resorts & Hotels have all made moves in management. Here’s more on the recent deals:

HVMG Assumes Management of Four Properties
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) has assumed management of a four-hotel portfolio of upper-upscale and upscale independent and Hilton-branded hotels located in Florida, Oklahoma and Texas. The hotels are owned by Hobbs & Curry Family Limited Partnership LLP:

Islander Resort: On 24-plus oceanfront acres in Islamorada, FL, the Islander Resort has 139 rooms, two saltwater pools, a hot tub, splash pad and private cabanas. Guests also have access to dining options and an 1,100-ft. coral sand beach and protected swim area.

Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square: The Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square has 248 rooms and is among 200-plus specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment venues in Southlake Town Square. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and more than 19,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park: Within three miles of St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, the nine-story Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park in St. Petersburg, FL, is close to the Howard Franklin Bridge, downtown St. Petersburg, Tropicana Field and The Dali Museum. The 227-room hotel has an outdoor pool, airport shuttle, dining options, a fitness center, business center and nearly 16,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Airport: The 161-room Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Airport is close to the Will Rogers World Airport via complimentary hotel shuttle. The hotel is also near the Cox Convention Center, Chesapeake Energy Arena and Myriad Botanical Gardens. Amenities include dining outlets, an outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center, as well as a business center and four meeting rooms totaling more than 1,500 sq. ft.

Aimbridge Hospitality Awarded Management of Fort Lauderdale Hotel
Aimbridge Hospitality has been awarded management of the Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Beach by Marriott. The hotel is owned by Summit Hotel Properties. Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Beach by Marriott has 261 guestrooms, on-site dining and a pool deck lounge and bar. The hotel is near the convention center and dining, shopping and entertainment destinations.

Castle Resorts & Hotels Adds Bamboo Waikiki Hotel
Castle Resorts & Hotels has added the new Bamboo Waikiki Hotel to its portfolio of hotels and resorts in Hawaii. Located on Kuhio Ave. in Waikiki, the Bamboo Waikiki Hotel has standard city view rooms, suites with kitchenettes and one-bedroom suites equipped with full kitchens and private lanai. The boutique property has a pool and food and beverage options. The property is currently undergoing a $5 million renovation, which will be completed by the fall.