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Bartender of the Moment, Colin Dennis at Capella on 9
You can find him most weekends behind bar of the sexy rooftop destination, Capella on 9. And boy are we are lucky he found his way here. Colin comes to Asheville by way of Chicago where he lived and worked in the food and beverage industry for 14 years.
McKibbon Hospitality Names Monica Mataloni General Manager of Aloft Asheville Downtown
McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in the hotel development and management industry, announced today that it has hired Monica Mataloni as general manager of Aloft Asheville Downtown. Mataloni will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the lifestyle hotel located in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Downtown MEGa Deal: Asheville’s Capella On 9
You may have been up nine floors at downtown Asheville’s AC Hotel for a sunset cocktail at Capella on 9. If you’ve never sampled the delicious dishes there, now’s the time.
Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Downtown completes renovations
The Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Downtown held a grand-reopening this week after completing extensive renovations. The hotel now has updated guest rooms, bathrooms and public spaces, according to the hotel’s management company, McKibbon Hospitality.
McKibbon Hospitality Names Jasmine Malu Market Director of Sales for Its Tampa Westshore Market
McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in the hotel development and management industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Jasmine Malu as Market Director of Sales. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of sales tactics for the Tampa Westshore market, which includes the Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshore, Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Airport Westshore, Homewood Suites Tampa Airport Westshore, Residence Inn Tampa Westshore and TownePlace Suites Tampa Westshore.
Two New Restaurants to Open in Downtown Asheville's Forthcoming Hotel Arras
The construction of Hotel Arras, the forthcoming luxury hotel and condo property at 7 Patton Ave, has been a fixture of downtown Asheville for years, and come this spring, the 19-story building will finally re-open to the public – along with two brand-new restaurant concepts from some of the city's most successful restaurateurs.
Read MoreAloft Jacksonville Airport getting a refresh
The Aloft Jacksonville Airport hotel will receive a multimillion-dollar renovation that is expected to be completed early next year.
Read MoreGet ready, dog parents — Halloween costume contests coming up quickly
In fact, you’ve got less than two weeks before “Pups on the Patio: Halloween Edition!” — an Oct. 20 canine costume contest at Aloft Orlando Downtown (500 South Orange Avenue). The free event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and includes competition in the categories of most original, funniest, scariest and best dog/owner combo.
Read MoreAiming for early 2019 completion, hotelier offers early glimpse of the Arras hotel and residences
Condo owners living on the 14th floor of the Arras Residences will soon enjoy a floor-to-ceiling view of downtown Asheville and the surrounding mountains.
Read MoreNuvolé, a swanky rooftop bar and lounge, is now open on the 22nd floor of the new AC Hotel
Add a new Uptown rooftop to your rotation. Nuvolé Rooftop TwentyTwo is now open at the Epicentre. It’s located on the 22nd floor of the new dual-branded AC Hotel and Residence Inn.
Read MoreThe More the Merrier
We know there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. A corporate vice president, a general manager, and a hotel design firm principal, together spill the beans to hT on what it takes to conceptualize, manage, and profitably sustain a dual-branded property.
Read MoreMcKibbon Hospitality celebrates the opening of its AC Hotel and Residence Inn Charlotte City Center
McKibbon Hospitality, announced on August 30 that its first dual-branded hotel, the AC Hotel and Residence Inn Charlotte City Center, has officially opened its doors. The 22-story hotel tower brings 300 rooms to Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read MoreMcKibbon Hospitality completes major renovations in Tampa, Athens & Knoxville
McKibbon Hospitality has completed major renovations at hotels in Tampa, Athens and Knoxville. The newly renovated properties include the Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa Sabal Park/Brandon; the Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown; the Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Cedar Bluff; and the Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Cedar Bluff.
Read MoreMcKibbon Hospitality ramping up hotel development
McKibbon Hospitality has hired a development executive with decades of lodging experience to help it with a series of projects in its pipeline and to grow the company’s third-party development division.
Read MoreHow a Hotel in Asheville Helps Rescue Dogs
More and more hotels are rolling out the red carpet for canine guests, but one hotel in Asheville has taken pup hospitality to creative new heights, helping a local animal rescue group adopt out dogs to guests and the community. Aloft Asheville Downtown recently marked its 100th dog adoption when the hotel found a forever home for Lolly, a Papillon-Chihuahua mix.
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