Canopy by Hilton Opens First Property in Cannes
Category: Development, Finance & Development, Openings
CANNES, France—Canopy by Hilton Cannes has opened its doors with interiors designed by Ramy Fischer and a swimming pool that flows from indoors to outdoors. This opening marks Hilton’s entry into the city and is the latest addition to the portfolio of Canopy by Hilton properties across Europe. Simon Vincent, executive vice president and president, EMEA, Hilton, said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Nouvelle Vague Hospitality to bring Canopy by Hilton’s elevated, boutique hotel experience
Red Roof Announces First Fully Woman-Owned Franchise Since Launching RIDE
Category: Brands, Industry News
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Red Roof announced its first fully woman-owned franchise since launching its new RIDE with Red Roof initiative. The property is a Red Roof Inn & Suites conversion located in Richland, Mississippi, and is the second hotel in owner Kalpana Patel’s portfolio. It brings the number of Red Roof properties owned or partially owned by women to more than 35 percent. RIDE (Road to Inclusivity and Diversity in Entrepreneurship) will expand and diversify hotel ownership
WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association announced that Jolyon Bulley, CEO—Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, has been appointed to its executive committee. “Jolyon is a proven hospitality leader and lifelong hotelier,” said AHLA President and CEO Chip Rogers. “The wealth of management, global, and operations expertise he brings to the table will be a tremendous asset for our executive committee and AHLA’s more than 30,000 members.” At IHG, Jolyon is responsible for the management, growth,
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Collaborates With IMG During N.Y. Fashion Week
Category: Brands, Industry News
MCLEAN, Virginia—Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced a first-time sponsorship with IMG for New York Fashion Week: The Shows from September 9-13. In addition to participating in a curated NYFW: The Talks produced by IMG, fashion house Proenza Schouler, founded by designer duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, will present a look inspired by Waldorf Astoria. Each season, IMG produces NYFW: The Talks, a series of chats and panel discussions with fashion designers and industry
Lodging Dynamics Selected to Manage Two Southern California Hotels
Category: Industry News, Management
PROVO, Utah—Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group has been appointed to manage the Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles/Redondo Beach. The hotels are two of several Southern California Hotels developed and owned by Mogul Capital. Located off the 405 in the heart of the South Bay, the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites sit side by side and are located for both the leisure and business traveler. The hotels are near Redondo