Midnight Auteur, today unveiled a first look at their forthcoming luxury boutique hotel, Municipal Grand, scheduled to open in Savannah’s North Historic District neighborhood in early 2025. Municipal Grand marks Midnight Auteur’s first official venture in the luxury boutique hotel space.
Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments now open in Amsterdam
Eric Vökel, is delighted to unveil its newest addition in Amsterdam: Eric Vökel Riverfront Suites. Nestled within the iconic Pontsteiger Building in Houthaven, one of Amsterdam’s burgeoning neighbourhoods, the property marks the ninth property in the brand’s portfolio, and its second in the Dutch capital.
In the trenches: Insights from hospitality law expert
Members of the steering committee for Female Founders in Hospitality and the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys talk about the practice of law, specifically in the hospitality sector.
Remington Hospitality chooses Mews to power its independent hotels and resorts
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud and winner of Best PMS at HotelTechAwards 2024, is being rolled out by Remington Hospitality across several of their independent hotels and resorts.
EHL Hospitality Business School, the Energy & Environment Alliance and King’s Business School plan new ESG programme for hospitality managers and asset owners
EHL Hospitality Business School, the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) and King’s Business School have announced plans to run an education programme focused on the practical aspects of delivering high ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) standards across the hospitality sector.
Ben Campbell transitions to CEO at Hospitality America
Hospitality America is thriving. Coming off the heels of its most profitable year for their hotel partners, Ben Campbell has transitioned from Chief Operating Officer to President and Chief Executive Officer. Hospitality America Founder and CEO Chris Cargen has retired and will assume the newly created position of Chairman of the Board. This transition symbolizes the company’s unwavering commitment to sustained growth, operational excellence, and forward-thinking leadership.
How hotels are maximizing Groups business in 2024
Hotels need to better understand the revenue being displaced by a meeting, group, or event, and balance that against the predicted income from transient guests.
Heavens Portfolio Group announces strategic expansion into Middle East
Heavens Portfolio, the leading Asia-based hotel representation company, is further solidifying its strategic growth with an acquisition and expansion into Dubai. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s global growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to offer a comprehensive and integrated service offering to its clients. Dubai will be the Heavens Portfolio Group’s 16th office and its first outside of Asia.
Jim Gissy appointed Chief Executive Officer at Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts, one of the largest resort developers in the United States, has appointed longtime company executive Jim Gissy as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 5, 2024. Westgate Resorts Founder David Siegel will remain Executive Chairman of the Board & President and will continue to lead all major decision-making of the company.
John Page appointed Senior Director of Business Development, Americas at WATG
WATG, the world’s preeminent leader in luxury hospitality design, has announced the appointment of John Page as Principal and Senior Director of Business Development for the Americas.