December 2, 2024
Harris Rosen, hotelier and philanthropist, passed away on November 25, 2024, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by family. Harris Rosen was founder, president, and COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts—a band of seven hotel properties that services greater Orlando and central Florida.
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November 28, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 14 marked the start of construction for Hotel Tristan, Pensacola's first upscale boutique hotel in the middle of downtown’s East Garden District. It was hosted by Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate, The Thrash Group, and The 1559 Collective, in partnership with Tandem Hospitality Group.
November 27, 2024
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk and Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk announced Michael Balyeat as director of sales and marketing. Balyeat previously worked with the downtown San Antonio hotels, from 2012 to 2014. In his return, he will oversee all sales and marketing programs for the properties and implement strategies to increase brand awareness.
November 26, 2024
The Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) board awarded SDAC a $3.9 million contract to rebuild the central outdoor space connecting Legacy Arena to the BJCC’s concert hall, theater, and exhibit halls.
November 25, 2024
The winners of the 2024 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence were announced at the ceremony and gala, which took place November 21, at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. Seven Southern hotels were selected as winners from more than 500 nominations.
November 21, 2024
The Islands of Islamorada has appointed Claudine Williams as the new general manager of the residential-style Florida Keys resort.
November 19, 2024
HALL Park Hotel has opened in Frisco, Texas, under Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Owned by Dallas-based HALL Group and operated by Coury Hospitality, the hotel features 224 contemporary guest rooms and 60 apartment-style suites.
November 18, 2024
Independent hotel brand Arlo Hotels officially opens Arlo Washington DC, a 12-story lifestyle hotel, on November 18. The building is a conversion of the 1888 Harrison Apartments, the district’s oldest surviving apartment located in the heart of downtown D.C., plus the 12-story addition.
November 15, 2024
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol celebrated its grand opening on November 14 with Hard Rock’s guitar smash ceremony. Hard Rock executives and partners, state and local officials, local community members, and business and civic leaders attended the ceremony. Following the celebration, the casino officially opened its doors to the public at noon.
November 14, 2024
North Carolina Travel & Tourism Board of Directors has appointed Dennis Edwards, president and CEO of Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh), as its new chair, effective January 2025.
