LODGING Staff
Jeff Bzdawka Named Chief Executive Officer of Knowland
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland, AI-powered meetings and events data provider for the hospitality industry, has appointed Jeff Bzdawka, former senior vice president of global hotel technology for Hyatt Hotels, as its chief executive officer.
Lance Fenton, partner...
Four Points by Sheraton Cleveland Airport Acquired by NexGen Hotels
CLEVELAND—NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, acquired the Four Points by Sheraton Cleveland Airport. Catering to the needs of the everyday traveler, the recently renovated hotel offers approachable...
Amara Resort and Spa Begins Renovation in Sedona, Arizona
SEDONA, Arizona — Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, Arizona, has started a multimillion-dollar renovation that will bring a new “tree lodge” aesthetic to all 100 guestrooms and on-property public spaces.
Along the banks of...
Driftwood Capital Begins Office Building Conversion Into Staybridge Suites
WILMINGTON, Delaware—Driftwood Capital, a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment, development, and lending platform specializing in hospitality, announces that it has begun construction on the $31 million conversion of an 11-story office building into...
U.S. Travelers Commit to Sustainability For Post-Pandemic Trips
NEW YORK—New research from Booking.com that contains insights gathered from more than 29,000 travelers across 30 countries suggests that the pandemic has been the tipping point for travelers to commit to sustainability, with 63...