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SPOTLIGHT ON Ken Shannon, VP of Architecture, Design, & Construction at Playa Hotels & Resorts

With over 30 years of experience in international leisure and hospitality, Mr. Shannon has been responsible for leading Playa’s team of architects and interior designers in conceiving new build and renovation projects across various markets. In this interview, we will delve into Mr. Shannon’s vision for the unique design elements that make Playa Hotels & Resorts stand out as an industry leader, including their commitment to sustainability and challenging norms

BY Anna Domingo, • 8 May 2023

ILHA East Coast Chapter Meet Up, Miami

The International Luxury Hotel Association’s East Coast Chapter recently hosted a successful meetup at the Kimpton Epic in Miami, Florida. Despite the weather conditions with a tropical storm approaching the meetup was well attended and the atmosphere was energizing.

BY Sharon Hirschowitz, • 2 May 2023

SPOTLIGHT ON Mark Durliat, CEO and co-founder of Grace Bay Resorts

Mark Durliat, CEO and co-founder of Grace Bay Resorts, talks about his career in real estate development and hospitality, the advantages of Turks and Caicos for US vacation home buyers, ensuring profitable exceptional guest experience, the development process for Rock House, and updates on upcoming projects.

BY Sharon Hirschowitz, • 20 April 2023

SPOTLIGHT ON Daniela Trovato, Regional Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club

In this exclusive interview, we speak with Daniela Trovato, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club, who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of this iconic hotel and providing guidance for three additional distinctive South Florida properties.

BY Sharon Hirschowitz, • 20 April 2023

Hyatt Plans to Expand Brand Footprint in Mexico with New Hotels Slated to Open in 2023 and Beyond

Newly signed properties will grow Hyatt’s leisure, lifestyle, luxury and all-inclusive offerings in top Mexico destinations

• 31 March 2023

Avendra Joins ILHA East Coast Chapter Leadership Board

Avendra, the hospitality industry leader in procurement services for North & Central America, Caribbean and Mexico announced that its Director of Business Development, Sonny Hare, will join the leadership board for the International Luxury Hotel Association’s (ILHA) East Coast Chapter. As an official partner of the ILHA, Avendra will work closely with the Chapter board and the ILHA team to create engaging events throughout the year.

• 8 February 2023

Six Senses Celebrates Plastic Freedom this Holiday Season

Six Senses has always believed in taking guests beyond destinations into new experiences and cultures, so they feel the purpose behind their travels.

• 12 December 2022

A Partner at Every Stage.

Hotels and their in-house event technology partners have the same goal: produce a successful event for meeting and event customers.

BY Mike Stengel, Ryan McCrum • 21 October 2022

OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS DOUBLES DOWN ON EFFORTS TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY, RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING GUESTS TO TAKE ACTION THIS SEPTEMBER FOR HUNGER ACTION MONTH

Leading hotel brand sets to donate 750,000 meals to Feeding America® as part of its “Say Goodnight To Hunger” effort with elevated meal donations to benefit food banks nationwide

• 30 September 2022

ILHA Luxury Hospitality Conference Showcases the Arizona Biltmore

The hotel originally opened in 1929 as the grandest hotel of Hollywood’s Golden Age, with Frank Lloyd Wright’s dramatic style seen throughout the property.

• 28 September 2022

SPOTLIGHT ON, Jonathan Falik, Founder & CEO, JF Capital Advisors

The luxury hotel sector in perspective, how inflation will influence market recovery and thoughts on a recession.

BY Sharon Hirschowitz, • 17 August 2022

Service Source Whiskey Tasting

Gloria Fu, Chapter Head of the International Luxury Hotel Association, Barak Hirschowitz, President of the ILHA and Sharon Hirschowitz, Global Head of Media & Communications attended the Wild West Bourbon Classic For a Cause event on May 26, 2022 at The James Museum, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

• 16 August 2022

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SPOTLIGHT ON Ken Shannon, VP of Architecture, Design, & Construction at Playa Hotels & Resorts

ILHA East Coast Chapter Meet Up, Miami

SPOTLIGHT ON Mark Durliat, CEO and co-founder of Grace Bay Resorts

SPOTLIGHT ON Daniela Trovato, Regional Vice President and General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club

Hyatt Plans to Expand Brand Footprint in Mexico with New Hotels Slated to Open in 2023 and Beyond

Avendra Joins ILHA East Coast Chapter Leadership Board

Six Senses Celebrates Plastic Freedom this Holiday Season

A Partner at Every Stage.

OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS DOUBLES DOWN ON EFFORTS TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY, RAISING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING GUESTS TO TAKE ACTION THIS SEPTEMBER FOR HUNGER ACTION MONTH

ILHA Luxury Hospitality Conference Showcases the Arizona Biltmore

SPOTLIGHT ON, Jonathan Falik, Founder & CEO, JF Capital Advisors

Service Source Whiskey Tasting

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