SAO PAULO, Brazil—Brazil Hospitality Group (BHG) announced the an agreement for the management of Soft Inn Mega Moda, a hotel that is being developed in Goiania. The new project will mark the debut of a new BHG brand in Goias: Soft Inn, an economic segment brand that offers quality at an excellent cost-benefit ratio. Soft Inn Mega Moda will have 322 rooms and will be an annex to Shopping Mega Moda, an affordable fashion shopping
Hostmark Hospitality Group has named as chief executive officer, in addition to his current role as president of the company. As CEO, Mr. Cataldo’s responsibilities will expand to encompass the guidance and growth of Hostmark’s property operations and asset management, along with his current duties directing the expansion of strategic business relationships and identifying acquisition and management contract opportunities for the company and its investment partners. Jerome has held multiple executive positions with the independent
Mori Trust Group Signs Agreement with Marriott International for Hotel in Japan
Category: Brands, Development, Finance & Development
TOKYO, Japan— Mori Trust Group and Marriott International Inc. announced an agreement for the US hospitality company to convert the Gotenyama Garden Hotel Laforet Tokyo to its flagship Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand. Currently managed by Mori Trust and operated by Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts, the Gotenyama Garden Hotel Laforet Tokyo will be rebranded as the Tokyo Marriott Hotel and is expected to reopen in December 2013. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Tokyo,
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.—Courtyard by Marriott is set to debut in Woodland Hills, California. This is the first Courtyard in the area to feature the Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and flexible space. Outfitted with semi-private media pods, a home theater, and Wi-Fi in a variety of seating zones, the redefined space works for meetings and social gatherings. Scheduled to open on February 15, the 122-room Courtyard Los Angeles Woodland Hills
McLean, Va.—Homewood Suites by Hilton announced the opening of its newest property in Coralville – Iowa River Landing, Iowa. Creating 20 permanent jobs, the six story, 95-suite hotel is owned by Cantilever Hotels, LLC / Lincoln and Lisa McIlravy and managed by Sagacity Inc. General Manager Matthew Traetow has been in the hotel industry for 15 years, and is supported by Sales Manager Kimberly Morgan. “Part of the brand new mixed-use Iowa River Landing development,
