The new bayfront property, slated to open in spring 2015, will have 129 rooms, two rooftop pools, and more than 5,000 square feet of renovated space converted into food and beverage facilities.

The hotel is located in the upscale Piantini financial district and inside the Blue Mall which features several fine dining restaurants and high end shops such as Cartier, Carolina Herrera and Louis Vuitton.

Skinner’s job responsibilities include leading the design direction for projects Outrigger has planned across the Pacific, Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Most recently from Zimzala at the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, Chef Roy was also previously at Sam’s and Kona,in Sunset Beach, where he focused on Hawaiian-Asian fusion cuisine.

Following a $50 million renovation, the Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown now features 323 hotel rooms including 40 executive suites.

HotelInvest, the Accor Group’s hotel owner and investor business, has purchased a portfolio of 13 hotels including 12 ibis and 1 ibis budget with 1,194 more rooms.

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Included in the portfolio growth are key branded hotels with Marriott, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Hilton and Carlson, with 7 new locations opening this year.

Williams will lead Vantage’s midscale to upscale brands, which include Lexington Inns, Lexington Hotels, Lexington Legacy, Jameson Inns & Suites, and 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts.

Cruise line is offering shoreside options for those who’d rather sleep-in than jump-up early on holiday. Excursions starting at noon compliment its Late-Risers Breakfasts.