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 regional vice president of operations. Smith-Josiah, who has been working for Scarlett for four years, will now lead hotel managers within the group’s portfolio of hotels, in areas such as property maintenance, asset protection, guest service, sales, accounting and budgeting. Prior to working at SHG, Smith-Josiah worked in hospitality leadership at
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 required to move into an executive position, the company reports. This role will provide support, training and guidance to hotel general managers nationwide in SHG’s growing hospitality portfolio. In her new role, Smith-Josiah will lead the hotel managers of SHG’s portfolio of hotels, providing guidance and direction in
First hotel in Gladstone opens its doors
A community desperate for lodging has had its wishes come to fruition. Gladstone’s first hotel has opened at 6901 N. Oak Trafficway. Not far from the city’s Linden Square development, the $15 million Fairfield Inn & Suites Kansas City North/Gladstone is part of the Linden Square community improvement district. The hotel features 111 guest rooms and 22 executive suites. Amenities on the property include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, cocktail lounge and breakfast offerings.
Scarlett Hotel Group Opens the Very First Hotel in Gladstone, Missouri
Scarlett Hotel Group (SHG) announced today that its newest hotel, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Kansas City North/Gladstone, built from the ground up, is fully operational and open for business. Scarlett Hotel Group, which owns and manages the hotel, worked with officials from the City of Gladstone to ensure that the new property would meet the needs of the city and surrounding area, and be a part of the community for years to come. Located at 6901
River Walk hotel poised for $50 million transformation into luxury property
A longtime River Walk property is booking a total transformation at the hands of new owners. Announced June 10, the Wyndham San Antonio River Walk has been purchased by Scarlet Hotel Group in a joint venture with Trailbreak Partners, and a major makeover is planned. Now closed, the property will undergo a $50 million renovation and reopen in 2023 as San Antonio’s first InterContinental hotel. The forthcoming 4-star, luxury property will boast 390 guest rooms
Scarlett Hotel Group & Trailbreak Partners Plan New InterContinental Hotel For San Antonio
Scarlett Hotel Group (SHG) announced today that the company has purchased the former Wyndham San Antonio River Walk, located at 111 East Pecan Street in San Antonio, as part of a joint venture with Trailbreak Partners. The new owners have closed the property to begin implementing plans for a $50 million overhaul of the hotel which will be transformed to a luxury, full-service, four-star, 390-room InterContinental hotel in early 2023. Hotel Background and Future Plans Located on
JLL Capital Markets Arranges Financing for The Sandbar Hotel
BOSTON—JLL Capital Markets announced that it arranged $7.59 million in financing for The Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, a 121-key, limited-service, beachfront hotel located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Linchris Hotel Corporation, to secure the first mortgage refinancing through HarborOne Bank. The Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is comprised of four separate buildings. The main building and the adjacent “south building” contain 88 total guestrooms, the
Hyatt Brings Dream Hotels Into World of Hyatt Loyalty Program
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the completion of the integration of the Dream Hotels brand, as well as The Chatwal, The Time New York, and Unscripted hotels, into the World of Hyatt loyalty program. The hotels, which are now bookable through Hyatt channels, bring more stay options for members and guests. World of Hyatt members can now enjoy program benefits across the following properties: Complementing Hyatt’s continued growth, these newly integrated lifestyle hotels offer members the
Hyatt Brings Dream Hotels Onto World of Hyatt Loyalty Program
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the completion of the integration of the Dream Hotels brand, as well as The Chatwal, The Time New York, and Unscripted hotels, into the World of Hyatt loyalty program. The hotels, which are now bookable through Hyatt channels, bring more stay options for members and guests. World of Hyatt members can now enjoy program benefits across the following properties: Complementing Hyatt’s continued growth, these newly integrated lifestyle hotels offer members the
Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina Opens
Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, expanded its presence in Florida with the opening of Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina in Panama City’s historic waterfront district. The five-story, 124-room Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina, owned by The St. Joe Company, is walkable to neighborhood restaurants, bars, and town fixtures such as the Martin Theatre and Panama City Center for the Arts. It’s also along St. Andrews Bay, which is
Accor Develops Strategic Priorities for New Divisions
During a Capital Markets Day to be held at the Group’s head office, Accor presented its medium-term ambitions for a new chapter of growth. With strong brands and teams, an optimized operating model, and processes, Accor intends to accelerate its sustainable growth and is taking advantage of the strengths of each of the two new divisions created in January 2023. For each of them, Accor has defined clear strategic priorities. The Premium, Midscale, and Economy
INTELITY Announces Partnership With The Hazelton Hotel
INTELITY announced a new partnership with The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto. The boutique hotel has implemented the INTELITY platform to offer its guests a digital smart-room experience, as well as leverage INTELITY’s GEMS staff-facing tools for its back-of-house operations. Located in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood, The Hazelton Hotel has 62 guestrooms and 15 suites. The property is part of The Leading Hotels of the World. “We are committed to providing exceptional services to our guests, which
