Esther Hertzfeld

Ohio

Senior Editor at Hotel Management

Senior Editor at Questex Media Group

Senior Editor at Hotel Management magazine

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Articles

AAHOA names new secretary, board members

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

AAHOA names its board of directors for the 2025-26 term, elected at the 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans this week. These leaders, which include newly-elected secretary Vimal (Ricky) Patel, will guide AAHOA's advocacy efforts for its 20,000 members. Since immigrating to the U.S. at age 21, Vimal Patel has owned both branded and independent hotels.
U.S. weekly hotel results: April 6-12

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through April 12. April 6--12 (percentage change from comparable week in 2024): Occupancy: 65.6 percent (-0.3 percent)Average daily rate (ADR): $162.72 (+0.5 percent)Revenue per available room (RevPAR): $106.81 (+0.2 percent)Year-over-year percentage changes were lower due to comparison against the week of the total solar eclipse in 2024.
Meyer Jabara, Pappas Hotels team to acquire, Clemson hotel

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

Meyer Jabara Hotels and Pappas Hotels have teamed to acquire the Courtyard by Marriott Clemson in South Carolina, the only upscale franchised hotel in the market. Renovations to the select-service hotel will begin this summer and will include replacement of all softgoods and flooring, a makeover to The Bistro and lobby and an expansion of the meeting space to incorporate lobby areas for meetings and receptions.
Extreme Hospitality names SVP of operations

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

Extreme Hospitality, a hotel management and consulting firm, appoints Peter Hoffman as senior vice president of operations. In this role, Hoffman will lead operational strategy and execution across Extreme Hospitality’s growing portfolio of hotels and resorts, working closely with owners, operators and brand partners to drive property performance and operational excellence.
Amir Mustafa appointed CEO of B&B Hotels USA

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

Amir Mustafa has been appointed chief executive officer of B&B Hotels USA, succeeding Valerio Duchini, who was recently appointed chief executive officer of Western Europe. Before joining B&B Hotels USA, Mustafa held various leadership positions at Extended Stay America and served as senior vice president of Ooperations at Aimbridge Hospitality. European chain B&B Hotels aims to pursue its growth ambitions in the rapidly expanding American market.
Stonebridge adds MC Hotel in Montclair, N.J.

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

Stonebridge, a Denver-based privately-owned hotel management company, adds the MC Hotel in Montclair, N.J. to its managed family of Autograph Collection Hotels. The property is owned in a partnership with CSP MC Partners LP, an affiliate of Circle Squared Alternative Investments led by Jeff Sica, CEO. The eight-story, 159-room lifestyle property blends sophisticated design with a strong connection to the Montclair community.
Waramaug Hospitality appoints head of asset management

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

Waramaug Hospitality, a privately-held hotel investors and asset managers in the United States, appoints Nele Breitbart as executive vice president and head of asset management. In this role, Breitbart will lead the asset management oversight of Waramaug’s hospitality portfolio.
Raines breaks ground on S.C. Hampton Inn & Suites

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

Raines, a hospitality management, development and investment organization, has broken ground on the Hampton Inn & Suites York, S.C. in York, S.C. The hotel is owned by York Hotel Group LLC and was designed by ODA Architecture. Hampton Inn & Suites York, S.C., the project is part of an ongoing effort to spur economic growth in the York market, which has a heavy concentration of manufacturing facilities and is already experiencing rapid residential growth.
Playa completes $20M renovation of Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. has completed renovations at Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, part of Hyatt Hotels' Inclusive Collection. With a $20 million investment, these enhancements elevate the guest experience with reimagined accommodations, new culinary concepts and expanded amenities according to the resort.
Pyramid Global promotes key leaders

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Esther Hertzfeld

Pyramid Global Hospitality reports its chief operating officer, Eric Habermann, will retire this month following seven years with the company and a nearly 40-year career in hospitality. Habermann will be succeeded by Isaac Hicks, Pyramid Global's current chief financial officer. Habermann joined Pyramid Global in 2018 as the company's chief accounting officer.