Cook previously managed a number of properties for HEI Hotels & Resorts, as well as managing properties for Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn and Embassy Suites.
RLJ Lodging Trust acquires two US West Coast hotels for $120 Million
The 256-room Courtyard Portland City Center in Portland, Oregon and the 293-room Embassy Suites Irvine Orange County in Irvine, California bought for approximately $219,000 per key.
Off-piste hotel launch
International hotel tycoon Petter Stordalen teamed up with Olympic alpine medalists to make the opening video for his new flagship hotel, Clarion Hotel The Edge in Tromsø, Norway.
Gannett buys HotelMe
Launched in 2012, HotelMe is a joint venture between Gannett, USA TODAY Travel Media Group and District Hospitality Partners.
Six hospitality leaders on tourism impact of Thailand’s military rule
Thailands hospitality leaders discuss the effects of military rule on the countrys tourism industry.
Hilton Garden Inn opens new-build in Washington DC
Hilton Garden Inn has announced the opening of the 238-room Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown area.
New Hampton Inn & Suites opens in Delaware
Hampton Hotels has announced the official opening of its newest property, the 136-room Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington Christiana in Newark.
DoubleTree by Hilton opens in Warsaw
The new 360-room hotel & conference centre is one of Poland’s largest conference venues.
Moevenpick announces third property in India
A new 167-room hotel in the southern port city of Kochi will increase Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio in India to three properties.
Diane Carr new GM at Hob Knob boutique hotel on Martha’s Vineyard
Carr brings over 30 years of hotel and food and beverage experience to the premier luxury island property,


