Pardue has a 27-year career with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, holding leadership positions in 10 premier Hyatt properties across nine cities, including the Stanhope Hotel.
Hard Rock International announces Hard Rock Hotel Atlanta
The 220-room Hard Rock International managed hotel is set to open in the Spring of 2018 and will be located next to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Stadium – future home of the Atlanta Falcons.
J Street Hospitality opens the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Gaslamp/Convention Center Hotel
The 90-room, 14-story Courtyard by Marriott will enhance the San Diego’s dining and nightlife landscape with a distinctive rooftop lounge, The Nolen,
Erica Tomei appointed new Pastry Chef at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
Erica Tomei will use honey from the hotel beehives and homegrown yeast for new recipes and will introduce house-made weddings cakes, a new patisserie and more.
Study finds Airbnb has $2 billion negative impact on lodging industry and NYC economy last year
Study examined the impact of lost lodging revenue to the hotel industry and also the impacts of Airbnb on ancillary departments of a hotel, projected losses to the construction sector, indirect and induced economic impacts on wages and lost jobs, and lost tax revenue.
Tom Mason promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Tom Mason promoted to senior vice president of operations; Steve Magnuson returns as managing director of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
Trilogy Spa Holdings appoints Brennan Evans Vice President of Operations
Most recently, Evans served as managing director for Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Trilogy’s flagship Well & Being property.
Anna MacDiarmid named General Manager of W Fort Lauderdale
A a 30+ year veteran of the Starwood brand, MacDiarmid most recently held the role of GM at the W New York, the first W Hotel to ever open its doors.
Collin Thornton takes over as Executive Chef at The St. Regis Monarch Beach
Thornton joins The St. Regis Monarch Beach after a distinguished 20-year culinary career working at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts properties around the world, most recently serving as Executive Chef of the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto.
Timbers Resorts announces Hokuala a new resort on the island of Kaua’i
Hokuala – A Timbers Resort will include a private residence club, luxury whole ownership residences, custom golf course home sites, a retail shopping village and a boutique hotel featuring a destination spa, multiple dining options, extensive pools and multiple wedding venues.











