Marriott remains No.1 Brand in the US, leading Hilton by a fine margin thanks to slightly higher usage and a growing 1st/2nd preference advantage, but Hilton consumers are prepared to pay a 3.5% premium over Marriott and a 5.6% premium over the tier average.
Brian R. Wells named General Manager for The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
Brian Wells brings 25 years of exemplary leadership experience as general manager, in food and beverage and within property operations to his new position at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. He was most recently GM for the Hilton Durham located in Durham, North Carolina.
Jim Morrissey named new General Manager of The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
Prior to joining The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Morrissey served as GM at a variety of notable properties including The Gwen Chicago, The Westin Snowmass Resort & Spa in Colorado, the Sheraton Music City Hotel, and the Sheraton Nashville.
Heidi Dennis appointed General Manager at Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Dennis has held several different roles with Hyatt, Sheraton and Marriott franchises, but most recently served as GM at the Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Fort Lauderdale.
Steve Hilton named General Manager of the new Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Hilton spent 13 years in general manager roles for John Q Hammons Hotels & Resorts in Springfield, Mo., serving most recently as general manager of Embassy Suites Convention Center and Courtyard by Marriott Omaha La Vista, both in Omaha, Neb.
Will Cornwall named Group Sales Manager for The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
Most recently, Cornwall served as an association sales manager for the Sheraton Pentagon City in Washington, D.C. and director of national accounts for the Naples Grande Beach Resort.
The Westin Nashville opens adjacent to Music City Center
The Westin Nashville stands 27 stories high and has 453 well-appointed guestrooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the city.
The Guest House at Graceland celebrates opening
Inspired by Elvis’ personal style and the iconic Graceland Mansion, The Guest House at Graceland is the most significant enhancement to Graceland since it opened to the public in 1982, and the largest hotel project in Memphis in over 90 years.
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa names new COO and General Manager
Former managing director, Michael King has been named chief operating officer and Cindy Racco has been named General Manager of the five-star, Five Diamond oceanfront resort.
ME Miami is ME by Meliá’s first luxury lifestyle hotel in the U.S.A.
The luxury lifestyle hotel offres 129 spacious rooms across 14 floors, including two ME+ suites, many of which feature their own private balcony with views overlooking Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami.
