Morgans Hotel Group

HIGHGATE APPOINTS TONY MACHADO TO HEAD OF DESIGN

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Tony Machado to Head of Design.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highgate, a leading hotel management, investment and development company, announced today the appointment of Tony Machado to Head of Design.
In this new role, Machado will join LUCID, Highgate's in-house Design & Construction Studio, to oversee all aspects of design innovation and execution for the company's growing portfolio as well as Viceroy Hotels & Resorts.
"As we continue to strengthen our position as a leader in hospitality design, Tony will play a critical role in driving Highgate's success."
Prior to joining Highgate, Machado served as Senior Vice President and Head of Design at Starwood Capital Group/SH Hotels & Resorts.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Judith Marie Bikulege as a Distinguished Professional

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Judith Marie Bikulege is acknowledged as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions to the field of Hospitality and Real Estate.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Judith Marie Bikulege is acknowledged as a Distinguished Professional for her contributions to the field of Hospitality and Real Estate.
Ms. Bikulege pursued her higher education at the University of Houston, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1990.
Beyond her professional achievements, Ms. Bikulege is actively involved in various organizations that support and promote women in the workforce.
She is also a mentor for women in the hospitality industry through her active participation in the AHLA Foundation.

Sonder Holdings Inc. Appoints Tom Buoy as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, today announced the appointment of Tom Buoy as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective December 11, 2023.

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Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, today announced the appointment of Tom Buoy as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective December 11, 2023.
As Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Buoy will be responsible for all aspects of revenue generation and strategy, including revenue management, marketing, sales, and distribution.
Additionally, Buoy served as Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer at Radisson Hotel Group Americas, and was part of the company’s Executive Committee.
I’m excited to transition into the company to oversee all aspects of topline revenue growth, combining industry best practices with disruptive thinking, at this key moment in Sonder’s journey to profitability,” said Tom Buoy, incoming Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Sonder.

One United Properties signs a memorandum of understanding with Ennismore for opening Mondrian Bucharest, a highly exclusive lifestyle hotel in downtown Bucharest, close to the Romanian Athénée

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The partnership will focus on delivering Mondrian Bucharest, a unique lifestyle hotel in downtown Bucharest.

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The partnership will focus on delivering Mondrian Bucharest, a unique lifestyle hotel in downtown Bucharest.
Mondrian Hotel opened first in 1985 in Los Angeles as the Le Mondrian by the L'Ermitage Hotel Group, and was later purchased by Ian Schrager and his Morgans Hotel Group in 1996 and renamed Mondrian Hotel Los Angeles.
Mondrian Bucharest will be located at 8-10 Georges Clemenceau Street, near the Romanian Athénée, where One United Properties has previously bought an unfinished building with the intention to transform it into a hotel.
Mondrian is not just a hotel; it's a lifestyle brand, promising a new era of sophisticated experiences and elevated living.

Sonder Holdings Inc. Appoints Seasoned Hospitality Executives Tom Buoy and Simon Turner to Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, announced today changes to the company’s Board of Directors, including the appointments of Tom Buoy and Simon Turner, effective October 1, 2023.

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Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, announced today changes to the company’s Board of Directors, including the appointments of Tom Buoy and Simon Turner, effective October 1, 2023.
Additionally, Buoy served as Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer at Radisson Hotel Group Americas, and was part of the company’s Executive Committee.
Additionally, Turner previously served as an independent director of ClubCorp Holdings, Extended Stay America, Watermark Lodging Trust, and Steigenberger Hotels.
They both bring to the Sonder Board of Directors deep expertise and experience in areas including executive leadership, operations, revenue generation, and real estate.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Judith Marie Bikulege as a Pinnacle Life Member 2023 for her contributions to the field of Hospitality and Real Estate.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Judith Marie Bikulege is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member 2023 for her contributions to the field of Hospitality and Real Estate.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Judith Marie Bikulege is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member 2023 for her contributions to the field of Hospitality and Real Estate.
Ms. Bikulege sought higher education at the University of Houston where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1990.
She has extraordinary negotiation skills that have been proven by demonstrable metrics that exceed industry averages for comparable transactions.
She was also honored among the Top Influential Women in Hospitality by Hotel Management Magazine the same year.

Jeffrey Davis Joining Eastdil Secured as Managing Director

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

(“Eastdil Secured” or the “firm”), the global real estate investment bank, today announced that Jeffrey Davis will be joining Eastdil Secured as Managing Director.

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(“Eastdil Secured” or the “firm”), the global real estate investment bank, today announced that Jeffrey Davis will be joining Eastdil Secured as Managing Director.
“Jeff is a deeply talented and trusted advisor, and we are pleased to welcome him to the firm,” said Roy Hilton March, CEO of Eastdil Secured.
He joins Eastdil Secured following an accomplished 18-year tenure at JLL, where he served as Senior Managing Director and head of the US Hotels Investment Sales Capital Markets team, responsible for overseeing all full-service hotel investment sales in the Americas.
Prior to joining JLL, Mr. Davis served as vice president of asset management and business development for Ian Schrager at Morgans Hotel Group.

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, Modern Luxury Hotel Brand, Appoints Hospitality Veteran Yoav Gery as Chief Development Officer

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning hospitality group known for its highly individual modern luxury hotels and resorts around the world, announced today the appointment of industry veteran, Yoav Gery, to Chief Development Officer.

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Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning hospitality group known for its highly individual modern luxury hotels and resorts around the world, announced today the appointment of industry veteran, Yoav Gery, to Chief Development Officer.
Gery brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality and coworking industries to his role as Chief Development Officer at Viceroy.
Before joining WeWork, Gery was Chief Development Officer for Morgans Hotel Group, where he led the company’s global development efforts as well as oversaw all aspects of project design and development.
Prior to joining Morgans, Gery held various roles at Marriott including Senior Vice President, in charge of development for Edition Hotels and Chief Development Officer, North America Full Service Hotels.

MMI Hotel Group Assumes Management of the 127-Room Cambria Hotel Fort Mill in S.C.

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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Officials of MMI Hotel Group (MMI), a leading operator of core, lifestyle and destination resorts and hotels located primarily in the Southeast United States, today announced the company has assumed management of the Cambria Suites in Fort Mill, S.C.

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Officials of MMI Hotel Group (MMI), a leading operator of core, lifestyle and destination resorts and hotels located primarily in the Southeast United States, today announced the company has assumed management of the Cambria Suites in Fort Mill, S.C.
“MMI Hotel Group has the skillset to customize marketing efforts and F&B offerings for the quickly growing category of lifestyle-focused, franchised hotels,” said Andrew Pace, managing director of acquisitions and strategic partnership, MMI.
Hotel amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, modern fitness center and 1,350-square-feet of meeting and event space.
MMI is striving to be an obvious choice for hotel owners who are seeking professional third-party management of their existing or future unique hotel.”

The Hotel Group Adds Two Downtown Seattle Hyatt Hotels to its Management Portfolio

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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Seattle, WA, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hotel Group , a leading national hotel management, investment, and development company and affiliate of Hotel Equities is growing its Pacific Northwest hotel management portfolio with the addition of two centrally located Seattle Hyatt branded hotels.

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Seattle, WA, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hotel Group , a leading national hotel management, investment, and development company and affiliate of Hotel Equities is growing its Pacific Northwest hotel management portfolio with the addition of two centrally located Seattle Hyatt branded hotels.
“We currently manage seven hotels in the Puget Sound and over the years have managed many others.
These two hotels offer a contemporary, elevated experience for business and leisure guests and we’re delighted to be a part of Hyatt Hotels.
The Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown Hotel , situated three blocks from the Seattle Center, features complimentary breakfast bar, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, boardroom and meeting space.