MINNEAPOLIS—Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced the appointment of Todd Folbrecht as vice president, development, Americas. He will report directly to Bob Kleinschmidt, chief financial officer and chief development officer. “Todd’s appointment supports our Ambition 2015 strategy of further expanding our global team.” said Kleinschmidt. “Todd brings a wealth of development and negotiation experience to Carlson Rezidor.” In this new position, Folbrecht will expand his role in development by taking the lead in negotiations and project
HOUSTON—Benchmark Hospitality International, a hospitality management company, has announced that The Chattanoogan, a Benchmark Hotel located in Chattanooga, Tenn., has completed the renovations of its 25,000 square-foot meeting and event facilities. The refurbishment includes the addition of a new glass tile entry, new floor and wall coverings, revitalized acoustical wall panels and seating in the conference center, and the enhancement of refreshment islands. Additional renovations included enhanced lighting and the installation of a new cyber
CLEVELAND—A 15-floor, 307-room Value Hotel Worldwide will be built in the newly created city of Sejong, South Korea. The new construction hotel is expected to open in May next year and is the first Value Hotel Worldwide in South Korea. In December, Vantage Hospitality Group announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Van Asia (Korea) Limited, it had entered into a master license agreement with Service Legend Inc., to introduce the Value Inn Worldwide and
SAN DIEGO—The Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown hotel recently completed a $5.8 million renovation of all public spaces, meeting rooms, and guestrooms. As part of this comprehensive revitalization, the hotel is unveiling THE LOBBY, a vibrant and refreshing new space for dining, working, and relaxing. The hotel is owned by affiliates of Wheelock Street Capital and managed by Sage Hospitality. Housed in the historic San Diego Trust and Savings Bank building, this boutique hotel
A 236-room, seven-story Jameson Inn has opened at the Indianapolis Airport, becoming the largest Jameson property ever. “The Jameson brand is an exceptional value for travelers and an exceptional opportunity for owners, so this conversion means a smart look as well as smart business for us,” said Harry Ghoman, CEO of Reliance Hotels LLC. America’s Best Franchising acquired the Jameson brand in December as a mid-scale addition to its portfolio of three upper economy brands—America’s