Marriott Bonvoy’s Renaissance Hotels brand made its debut in Portugal with the opening of Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel, located in Lapa, one of the most historic neighborhoods in Porto. The new hotel offers an urban getaway situated near the iconic Lapa Church and city landmarks like Casa da Música and Clérigos Tower.

Following an extensive renovation, the highly anticipated Hyatt Regency Irvine, previously known as Hotel Irvine, will reopen this summer with stays beginning August 15. The 516-room hotel has been redesigned to embrace and move forward in a new direction for the Hyatt Regency brand, dedicated to pioneering new markets and experiences in its properties.

Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio made its brand debut in Montreal with the opening of HONEYROSE Hotel, Montreal, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located in the city’s Le Quartier des Spectacles. The property takes guests back in time through vintage, Art Deco-inspired design elements that evoke an earlier era, while the core of the hotel’s design nods to honey as “a symbolic evocation of a golden gift from nature” and rose, “a French flower that signifies passion and love.”

Avocet Hospitality hired three new general managers at three different properties within the Avocet Hospitality portfolio: The Vendue, Tides Folly Beach and The Admiral.

The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett is set to open in spring 2024 with Russell Stewart leading its sales team.

Phoenix’s The Wigwam announced the beginning of a hotel and grounds renovation that will carry into 2024.

Montage Laguna Beach Resort promotes former director of sales and marketing to manager position of their flagship resort.

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe in Houston promoted former food and beverage manager to events manager.

Montage Big Sky hired Christian Maeder as its new hotel manager, who brings with him experience from the flagship resort Montage Laguna Beach.

The Hiltons of Chicago Sales Complex, made up of The Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago and The Drake Hotel, has hired a new director of sales.