Wyndham Hotel Group Appoints New VP, Brand Marketing
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wyndham Hotel Group has appointed Lisa Borromeo Checchio as VP, Brand Marketing.
Checchio previously worked with JetBlue Airways where she helped lead their marketing and...
G6 Hospitality Appoints New VP
DALLAS — John Valletta is the new VP of G6 Hospitality. Reporting to Mike Brower, EVP of Operations, Valletta will oversee franchise operations.
Valletta is a veteran leader...
HFTP to Launch Hospitality Industry Search Engine
AUSTIN — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is set to launch a search engine for the hospitality industry at the 2015 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow, held Oct. 21...
New GM Appointed at Alt Winnipeg
MONTREAL — Laurie Barkman has signed on as GM of the new Alt hotel in Winnipeg.
“The arrival of Alt Hotel in downtown Winnipeg is definitely seen as...
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Sale Arranged
CHICAGO — JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has announced the sale of the 189-room Waldorf Astoria Chicago to hotelier Laurence Geller.
The transaction totalled $113 million, or more...
Americas Region Increases Performance in July, STR Global
LONDON and HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Hotels in the Americas region recorded positive results in the three key performance metrics when reported in U.S. dollar constant currency, according...
Superior Lodging Corp. Welcomes New Director of Franchising & Development
CALGARY — Trevor Scott will join the Superior Lodging Corp. team as its new director of Franchising & Development.
Scott brings extensive hotel experience, having begun his career...
InnVest and KingSett Acquire Toronto’s Courtyard by Marriott
TORONTO — InnVest REIT and KingSett Capital announced the completion of the $99-million acquisition of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in downtown Toronto.
“We are very pleased to...
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Inducted into Hospitality Industry Hall Of Honor
HOUSTON — Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton Worldwide, will be inducted into the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor at the University of Houston Conrad N....
Best Western’s Vib Brand Expands in the U.S.
PHOENIX — Best Western International has inked five new deals to expand its new Vib brand. Since announcing the urban boutique concept last October, the brand has...
