Selling Service: hihotels President and CEO Chris Guimbellot on the Concept of Personal Attention
As hoteliers gathered at AAHOACON 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland, to discuss innovations in hospitality, Chris Guimbellot, who is president and CEO at hihotels by Hospitality Internat
Benchmark Pyramid to Operate the Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh—Downtown
PITTSBURGH—Benchmark Pyramid announced the company has taken over operations of the 142-room Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh – Downtown. In the seven months since the merger was final
Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Quality Inn & Suites Hardeeville
HARDEEVILLE, South Carolina—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of Quality Inn & Suites Hardeeville, South Carolina. The 99-room hospitality property sold for $5.15 m
Hotel Company Names New Vice President of Operations
Danika Smith-Josiah will provide support, training and guidance to general managers nationwide. Scarlett Hotel Group in Sarasota recently named Danika Smith-Josiah as its new regio
Danika Smith-Josiah promoted at Scarlett Hotel Group
Scarlett Hotel Group (SHG) has promoted Danika Smith-Josiah to regional VP of operations. After starting at SHG four years ago, her leadership skills demonstrate the skill set requ
Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, part of the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, announced a yearlong celebration to commemor
Lodging Econometrics: Dallas Leads U.S. Markets in Pipeline Projects
PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire—In the Q1 2022 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics, at the close of the first quarter, Dallas led all U.S. markets
Urban Villages Begins Construction on Populus, a Carbon-Positive Hotel
DENVER—Urban Villages announced the start of construction on Populus, the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States. Opening in late 2023, the 265-room hotel will include
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Partners With Virgin Hotels
NEW YORK—Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced an agreement with Virgin Hotels that encompasses Virgin Hotels properties in U.S. cities. With immediate effect, Virgin Hotels
WTTC and JLL Release Global Sustainable Tourism Readiness Report
CHICAGO—The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and JLL released a new report that addresses what makes a city ready for travel and tourism growth. The report, “Dest
