Clark Atlanta University (CAU), the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the southern United States, and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, hosted an event earlier this month highlighting the importance of corporate HBCU partnerships to support student success. Together with CAU students and leaders, IHG announced it would again renew its commitment to CAU as a Premier Corporate Partner for 2024 and unveiled a renovated student lounge at the School of Business.
Marriott Bonvoy and Rappi join forces to offer great benefits to joint members in Mexico
Marriott International announced that starting today, members of Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, and Rappi users in Mexico who link their accounts will enjoy special benefits and more opportunities to accumulate points. Benefits will include:
The Hollywood Roosevelt appoints Craig Hopson as Chef De Cuisine of Shirley Brasserie
Craig Hopson is Chef de Cuisine of Shirley Brasserie at The Hollywood Roosevelt, the historic boutique hotel in the heart of Hollywood. With two decades of culinary experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants, Hopson oversees all culinary operations of the vibrant, newly reimagined French-inspired brasserie offering a comprehensive menu of classic hors d’oeuvres, raw bar selections, cheese and charcuterie boards, butcher cuts hot off the wood-fire grill, and more. Hopson is committed to sourcing fresh, sustainable ingredients from local purveyors, elevating the dining experience and ensuring that each dish bursts with the authentic flavors of the region combined with modern French cooking techniques.
Splendid Hospitality appoints new Managing Director – Hotels
Splendid Hospitality Group has appointed Andrew Kendrick as its new Managing Director- Hotels with immediate effect, responsible for overseeing the successful performance of all 24 hotels within the Splendid Hospitality portfolio, as well as managing the central support services for all hotel businesses.
PMZ Realty Capital arranges acquisition financing for Hilton Garden Inn
PMZ Realty Capital LLC, a national boutique real estate investment banking firm focused on creating advantageous capital structures for its clients, announced today they have arranged a $40M refinancing loan for the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown in Atlanta, Georgia. A European bank provided the five-year interest-only loan, and the borrower, Legacy Ventures, will be using the part proceeds to pay off the existing debt and contribute to reserves for a future property improvement plan (PIP).
Hotel Per La joins Autograph Collection Hotels
Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection continues to grow its commitment to excellence and dedication to guests by joining the prestigious portfolio…
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WTTC partners with GSTC to strengthen global hospitality standards
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have today announced a major new partnership, aligning to establish a structured framework for hotel sustainability, leading to GSTC Certification.
General Assembly concludes with clear vision for UNWTO and Tourism
Global tourism leaders have further advanced plans for a more ethical, diverse sector led by a growing UNWTO. The 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly convened for a second day to examine, discuss and approve the Organization’s work, with a focus on expanding its global presence, ethics and legal frameworks and the role of public-private partnerships
Damon Page joins SH Hotels & Resorts as Area Managing Director for Asia-Pacific Region
SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, today announced the appointment of Damon Page as Area Managing Director for its Asia-Pacific region, an area that is a focus of exponential growth for the company. Damon will oversee each brand’s development throughout the region starting with the 2024 opening of 1 Hotels & Homes Melbourne (277 guest rooms & 114 hotel-branded residences), which he will manage directly on a day-to-day basis, and followed by the 2026 arrival of Treehouse Adelaide, each brand’s first in Australia. Damon will also use his extensive industry experience to oversee new asset development and strategic direction for pre-opening and existing operations teams including 1 Hotel Haitang Bay (Sanya, China), which opened in 2020 as the brand’s first property in the area.
