Technology
HB ON THE SCENE: Defining Emerging Brands
BALTIMORE—Shuffle through a pile of press releases and the term “emerging brand” will make an appearance more than once. While…
Owners/Operators
Technology
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Names Michael Metcalf COO
FAIRFAX, VA—Crescent Hotels & Resorts has named Michael Metcalf as the company’s COO. A veteran hotelier, Metcalf possesses more than…
Presidian Hotels & Resorts Adds to Leadership Team
SAN ANTONIO, TX—Presidian Hotels & Resorts has appointed Geoffrey Bley as chief development officer and Brian Long as its new…
Ownership
White Lodging Opens Dual-Brand in Austin, TX
MERRILLVILLE, IN—White Lodging has opened the dual-branded Aloft and Element hotel complex in downtown Austin, TX. The 32-story development houses…
Ownership
Crescent to Manage Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
MILWAUKEE, WI—Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage the recently renovated 389-room Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel. Located off…
Design
Cachet Hospitality Group Plans Flagship Hotel in NYC
NEW YORK—Cachet Hospitality Group is set to open its inaugural U.S. hotel, Cachet Boutique NYC, in midtown Manhattan in September.…
Ownership
Arbor Lodging Partners Acquires Courtyard in Des Moines, IA
CHICAGO—Arbor Lodging Partners has acquired the Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek through an affiliate. Located in West Des…
Design
Concord Hospitality Breaks Ground on Beaufort Hotel
BEAUFORT, NC—Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, joined by representatives from the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority, broke ground on the 133-room Beaufort…
Design
Embassy Suites Raleigh Crabtree Completes Renovation
RALEIGH, NC—JHM Hotels has completed a multimillion-dollar hotel renovation at the Embassy Suites Raleigh Crabtree. Over 130,000 sq. ft. at…
Ownership
High Hotels Buys Courtyard in Ewing, NJ
LANCASTER, PA—High Hotels Ltd. has acquired the Courtyard by Marriott in Ewing, NJ. This property will be the third Courtyard…