Jena Tesse Fox

New York

Associate Editor at Hotel Management

Writer & editor for Hotel Management Magazine. Goal is to travel the world with carry-on luggage. Opinions are mine, not my employer's. She/Her. #BLM

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Articles

Hotel Equities appoints new CDO, promotes vice chairman

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Hotel Equities has made two notable appointments: Greg O’Stean is the company’s new chief development officer, and Joe Reardon has been promoted to vice chairman. O’Stean brings more than three decades of hospitality development, investment and strategy experience to his new role, having held executive leadership positions with several hotel brands and investment firms.
Resolute Road Hospitality appoints operations, revenue management leaders

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Third-party management company Resolute Road Hospitality has added two hospitality professionals to its leadership team: Doug Ableman as regional vice president of operations and Kent Duncan as vice president of revenue management. Ableman brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to the team, more than 15 of which were spent as a hotel GM. He also has experience as a regional director of operations with Western States Lodging and Management.
AHLA: Los Angeles' tourism industry faces 'significant challenges'

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

As Los Angeles continues to recover from the long-term effects of the pandemic and most recently the devastating wildfires, a new report from the American Hotel & Lodging Association found that the recovery of international visitors from 2019 levels lags behind every other major U.S. city. Coupled with the recent wildfires and the potential passage of legislation before the City Council, the tourism industry is facing significant challenges that are contributing to the city’s budget shortfall.
9 questions with Drake + Khan Design's Stéphanie Drake

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Stéphanie Drake, co-founder and principal of Drake Khan Design, is set to attend Hotec Design, an annual conference presented by Questex, the parent company of Hotel Management. At the conference—scheduled this year for June 16-18 at the Fairmont Scottsdale (Ariz.) Princess—buyers meet one-on-one with hospitality-focused suppliers to learn about new products and services and to keep up-to-date on emerging trends.
Stylish Mixology: EuroBar Station from Livio Lauro

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

EuroBar Station is a new tech solution developed by mixologist Livio Lauro. The station, designed for bars and restaurants, is engineered to optimize flow, reduce service times and enhance staff wellness. Inspired by Italy’s bar setups but built for the fast-paced demands of American hospitality venues, each station offers a customizable, scalable platform that supports greater output with less physical strain for improved efficiency and a more consistent guest experience.
Durable Patterns: New wallcoverings from Stacy Garcia Design Studio

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Stacy Garcia Design Studio has introduced its latest collection of wallcoverings, developed in collaboration with commercial interiors company Momentum Textiles & Wallcoverings. The collection includes four designs, each inspired by the organic textures of the natural world. The new patterns are made with high-performance Type II Clean Vinyl for durability. Echelon looks like woven silk paired with playful, hand-drawn doodles and unexpected pops of color.
Breathable Color: Ignition 2.0 seating from the HON Company

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

The HON Company has updated its Ignition 2.0 seating collection. Ignition 2.0 with Spectrum Mesh has a breathable mesh construction made from 20 percent post-consumer recycled polyester. A HON staple for more than a decade, Ignition was designed by Deisig Design Studio to have lumbar support, easy-to-use seat glide and adjustable arms. The collection’s construction improves natural airflow, creating a cool and comfortable work experience.
HM on Location: How Marriott opened its millionth U.S. guestroom in Washington, D.C.

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Marriott International celebrated the grand opening of its millionth U.S. guestroom early last week in Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood—not very far from where the company first began, President and CEO Anthony Capuano said at the ceremony. The Canal House of Georgetown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is a “great representation” for the company’s millionth room in the country, Capuano told the crowd, especially given its location.
9 questions with Lark Hotels' Peter Twachtman

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Peter Twachtman, CEO of Lark Hotels, is set to attend Hotec Operations, an annual conference presented by Questex, the parent company of Hotel Management. At the conference—scheduled this year for May 19-21 at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida—buyers meet one-on-one with hospitality-focused suppliers to learn about new products and services and to keep up to date on emerging trends.
Marcus & Millichap oversees off-market Wisconsin hotel sale

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.net | Jena Tesse Fox

Commercial real estate brokerage firm Marcus & Millichap oversaw the sale of the 45-room Oasis Hotel in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., for $2.5 million. Other terms and conditions were not disclosed. “This was a unique transaction in that the seller, a first-time hotel owner, acquired the property in 2022, removed the flag, completed a full renovation and successfully operated it as an independent hotel before deciding to exit,” Reed Gizinski, associate at Marcus & Millichap, said in a statement.