Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. has broken ground on the Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Myers I-75 Gulf Coast Town Center, marking the start of construction on a 115-room hotel in Southwest Florida.
The Belgrove Resort & Spa West Palm Beach, an Autograph Collection by Marriott property, and Access Real Estate, announces the appointment of Andrea Serito as Director of Spa. A recognized leader in luxury wellness within the hospitality industry, Serito brings a wealth of experience and innovation to her new role at The Belgrove Resort & Spa West Palm Beach. Serito will oversee all spa, wellness, and fitness operations, elevating the guest experience while continuing to position the resort as a leading wellness destination.
The first-ever NoMad Residences is now open, bringing world-class design, resort-style amenities, curated art and the celebrated Casa Tua Cucina to the heart of Miami's Wynwood Arts District.
Miami's Brickell financial district, where capital, culture and global ambition converge, has a new landmark. Viceroy Brickell – The Residences, the hospitality brand's first-ever standalone residential concept, has officially opened its doors, welcoming its first residents to one of the most anticipated addresses in the city's history.
Salamander Collection has appointed Elena Peroulakis as Director of Sales and Marketing at PGA National Resort, South Florida’s premier golf and luxury resort destination. This addition further strengthens the resort’s executive leadership team as it continues to build on the momentum of its transformative new era.
Prominent real estate developers the Related Group and Merrimac Ventures, alongside hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today celebrated the topping-off of Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach (The Residences), marking the completion of vertical construction for the brand’s first-ever standalone residential endeavor. Located on two acres of pristine oceanfront along the Pompano Beach coastline, the 28-story condominium tower is more than 85% pre-sold, with completion slated for summer 2027.
The Diplomat Beach Resort opens today as Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort, ushering in a bold new chapter for the coastal beacon. The transition marks the property's evolution into Signia by Hilton's growing portfolio of approachable luxury hotels worldwide, as the legendary Hollywood Beach address introduces the brand's vibrant atmosphere, experience-led dining, refined wellness offerings, and premier meetings and events to South Florida.
Downtown Miami’s luxury destination and one of the city’s top meeting hotels, InterContinental Miami has announced that its meeting and event spaces will be offline this summer as part of a multi-million dollar major renovation, which will be completed in September 2026. In 2024, the iconic property completed a major renovation to its guest rooms and suites as well as its concierge level Club Lounge.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort announces the appointment of Seamus Dooley as Director of Food and Beverage, marking a continued evolution of the resort's culinary vision and dining experience.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort announces the appointment of Brent Devlin as Executive Chef, marking a continued evolution of the resort's culinary vision and dining experience.
Miami’s Edgewater district will welcome the luxury brand’s first U.S. property, underscoring Minor Hotels’ global momentum.
Kimpton EPIC Hotel, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivette Davalos as Director of Sales & Marketing. A respected leader in Miami’s hospitality scene, Davalos returns to the property in a full-circle moment, bringing with her a deep connection to the hotel and a proven track record of success in the luxury market.
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, is embarking on a transformational chapter set to begin in May 2026. Renowned as a premier luxury destination featuring 36 holes of championship golf, the property will remain fully open throughout the renovation. The comprehensive project will fundamentally elevate the guest experience, highlighted by a redesign of the resort's food and beverage offerings with two innovative new culinary concepts. Additionally, the resort will unveil a sophisticated new design across its guestrooms, suites, lobby, and the newest meeting space, Swaying Palm, all debuting in Fall 2026.
Casa Cañita, a new boutique hotel conceived by designer Nicolette Bernstein in collaboration with acclaimed chef Michelle Bernstein and partners Orestes Pajon, Davide Borgia, and David Martinez, is now open on historic Ocean Drive in Miami Beach.
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort’s CW Prime, the property’s signature steakhouse, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jasmine Wehbe as Sommelier. In this role, Ms. Wehbe will lead CW Prime’s wine program, overseeing curation, guest experience, and pairing development, further enhancing the restaurant’s elevated approach to modern steakhouse dining. She will report to Riley Kiste, General Manager of CW Prime.
Gateway Jax, a leading developer in Jacksonville's urban core, today announced a signed agreement with Marriott International and The Indigo Road Hospitality Group to open Hotel Merrydelle, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel. Formerly the Ambassador Hotel, the building is set to undergo a transformative renovation as part of Gateway Jax’s development of Pearl Square. The Tribute Portfolio Hotel brand portfolio represents a collection of independent boutique hotels that showcase unique design, create spaces and experiences that connect guests to the surrounding community, and focus on unmatched, sincere service. Hotel Merrydelle is slated to be Downtown Jacksonville’s first lifestyle hotel.
Performance Hospitality, a Florida-based lifestyle hospitality management company, announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar conversion and rebranding of the Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando to the Courtyard by Marriott Across Universal Orlando (5916 Caravan Ct.). Centrally located in Orlando and in close proximity to the Universal Studios theme parks, this exciting brand conversion brings with it a new chapter of elevated hospitality, modern design, and access to Marriott’s globally recognized loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy®. A grand opening celebration is set for April 9, from 5 – 7 p.m.
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, owned by Blackstone Real Estate and managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, is proud to announce the official launch of Sunsuites™ Villas, a collection of spacious, residential-style accommodations designed for families, group getaways or extended stays. Recognized with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation, Sunsuites Villas combines comfort, privacy and bespoke services for a truly elevated resort experience.
Margaritaville Resort Orlando, managed by Rentyl Resorts and part of NDM Hospitality, today announces the appointment of Brian McNeil to Complex Director of Operations.
UNFRAMED, Autograph Collection, slated to open in April on Washington Avenue, just steps from notable South Beach landmarks, announces today the appointment of Alexina Beauperthuy as general manager. With a career rooted in the Marriott family, where she began as a manager in training and graduate of the brand’s Women’s Executive Mentoring Program, Beauperthuy has spent over two decades honing her expertise in hotel operations and event management, while establishing a distinguished record of launching and transforming luxury lifestyle properties. At the helm of UNFRAMED, Autograph Collection, Beauperthuy looks forward to introducing a vibrant and immersive hospitality experience that reflects the energy and creativity of Miami Beach. She will oversee the launch and operations of the hotel as a new-build in the market, shaping the property’s vision and driving an immersive guest experience.