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Shelter pets find work (and homes) as hotel 'lobby dogs'
A foster dog program at the Aloft Asheville Downtown in North Carolina proved so popular that three other properties managed by McKibbon Hospitality have implemented programs as well.
Read MoreDogs have their day at chain of boutique hotels
Tampa-based hotel management firm McKibbon Hospitality has gone to the dogs — but it's for a good cause. To help spur adoptions, the company launched a “foster dog” program at the Aloft chain of boutique hotels it operates in Florida and the Carolinas.
Read MoreFormer billion-dollar banker named CFO of hotel management firm
Hotel development and management firm McKibbon Hospitality has welcomed Joe Taggart as its new CFO.
Read MoreJoe Taggart Appointed Chief Financial Officer At McKibbon Hospitality in Tampa
McKibbon Hospitality, an industry leader in hotel development, management and renovations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Taggart as its new Chief Financial Officer, starting in his new role July 15.
Read MoreExecs on the Move: McKibbon, Outrigger, Interstate
McKibbon Hospitality has appointed Joe Taggart as its new CFO. Taggart joins the family-owned/operated hospitality company and will oversee all McKibbon entities, including real estate, hotel development, management, renovations and the McKibbon Family Investment Fund, managing the accounting, cash management, insurance, property and income tax, partnership-owned finance and audits.
Read MoreMcKibbon Hospitality appoints CFO
McKibbon Hospitality has appointed Joe Taggart chief financial officer. Taggart now manages the accounting, cash management, insurance, property and income tax, partnership-owned finance and audits for all McKibbon’s entities, including real estate, hotel development, management, renovations and the McKibbon Family Investment Fund.
Read MoreFoster dogs have their time to shine in Aloft hotel lobby
Community service is a major part of McKibbon Hospitality’s corporate culture. Leadership gives teams the freedom to undertake projects that will enhance the guest experience, lift employee enthusiasm and do good in the community. “The foster dog project is a perfect example of how these factors converge,” says Randy Hassen, President of McKibbon Hospitality.
Read MoreMcKibbon Hospitality’s Randy Hassen embodies industry’s opportunities
Randy Hassen hadn’t even graduated from the University of Georgia when, in 1991, he decided working as a part-time houseman at a Days Inn in Athens, Ga., for McKibbon Hospitality was a good idea—and probably one of the smartest moves he ever made. In fact, taking that minimum-wage job put him on a career path that brought him to where he is today: president of the hotel-management division at McKibbon Hospitality.
Read MoreMcKibbon Hospitality Appoints Two Executives to Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Management Team
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown, located in the heart of the state’s capital, recently appointed a new general manager and operations manager.
Read MoreTampa hotel company mirrors larger Marriott in experience, values
With its roots in hospitality beginning outside of hotels, familial ownership, a business model and culture that embeds service, Tampa-based McKibbon Hospitality shares many traits and experiences with another well-known lodging operator: Marriott.
Read MoreAloft Asheville Downtown Awarded Marriott International’s 2019 Alice S. Marriott Award
The Alice S. Marriott “Spirit to Serve” Award was recently presented to McKibbon Hospitality’s Aloft Asheville Downtown. The award was initially created to honor the late Marriott Co-Founder Alice S. Marriott—mother of Executive Chairman/Chairman of the Board, Bill Marriott. Those who have been presented with this award exemplify Alice’s philosophy, “By generously giving our time, energy and resources, we enrich the lives of others.”
Read MoreAll the Best Rooftop Bars in Atlanta
Folks here may call anything a rooftop if it’ll get you to spend money on an outdoor cocktail, but our guide will direct you to only the top tier of the city's elevated establishments for food, drinks, and glorious views of ATL's natural beauty.
Read MoreJohn McKibbon honored by Visit Tampa Bay
John McKibbon, chairman of McKibbon Hospitality, was named the 2019 Gonzmart Family Tourism Ambassador of the Year by Visit Tampa Bay during a luncheon ceremony at the Tampa Hilton Downtown on Tuesday. The event kicked off National Tourism Week.
Read MoreKimpton Hotels & Restaurants to Expand Presence in North Carolina, Announces Hotel Arras in Downtown Asheville
"It's an honor to have been trusted to transform this historic landmark into a modern destination," says hotelier John McKibbon. "And to be able to do it under the unique Kimpton umbrella makes this project even more notable. As the pioneers of the US boutique hotel space, Kimpton's been on our radar as a partner for quite some time. We're thrilled to be joining their portfolio of best-in-class hotels."
Read MoreAsheville's Appalachian Spring: 30 New And Iconic Mountain Experiences
Asheville’s tallest building is transformed into the 128-room, four-star luxury property Hotel Arras. Get hike-ready accommodations with AC Hotel’s “Trail Blazer” package, complete with a picnic basket of hiking essentials, a personalized trail map and $50 credit toward dinner at the hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant, Capella on 9.
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