People who excel in hospitality usually share a few essential attributes: they’re driven, creative, solution-oriented and love working with people. Of course, these qualities aren’t unique to the hotel industry and can also be found in individuals with all sorts of professional backgrounds. It’s become obvious—especially post-pandemic, as we’ve been forced to broaden our search for hospitality workers—that training people with those inherent qualities is one of the best ways to support our ever-growing and evolving industry. Read More » The post Lindsay Greenshields for Hotel Business Magazine ..read more

IRVING, TX — April 10th, 2024 — Spire Hospitality is pleased to announce that Jessica Sherbert has been appointed director of sales for The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando. In her new role, Sherbert will oversee all sales initiatives for The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando, including strategic planning for group, leisure, and wholesale sales. She will report to Anna Stone, The Grove’s director of marketing and business development. The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando, located at 14501 Grove Resort Ave, Winter Garden, FL, is an 878-key full-service property with four onsite re ..read more

In her latest piece for HotelExecutive, Regional Director of Revenue Management Theresa Hajko provides a comprehensive road map for driving market share to hotels. In our fluid industry, where it seems like a new hotel is opening on every corner and we are competing with short-term rentals for business, hoteliers must become savvier about growing share. While there are an infinite number of ways to achieve this some of the tried-and-true measures still hold up with a few new ones in the mix. Let’s take a closer look at just a few that stand out and a few more that have stood the test of time ..read more

Many hotel pools are built with children and sun-seekers in mind: too short, too warm, and too crowded. These, in cities across the U.S., let you get your laps in, in style. The setting: The 75-foot-long indoor pool, located on the ground floor of the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter, which is across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati, was renovated in 2020. Read More » The post 6 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers appeared first on SPIRE Hospitality ..read more

“The industry is moving in the right direction, but there is still room for growth in senior executive positions and the C-suite. I have the privilege of working with many talented women at Spire Hospitality and in our industry. We all need to support one another and toot our own horns!” Read More » The post Doing the Right Thing: Lodging Magazine speaks with SPIRE VP of Sales and Marketing Ginny Morrison appeared first on SPIRE Hospitality ..read more

Congratulations to The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando for being named one of Southern Living’s Best Water Parks To Visit For Family-Friendly Fun! “Families will love staying at The Grove Resort & Water Park. While this kid-friendly property sits just six miles from Walt Disney World, the amenities-packed property serves as a destination in its own right. Its main attraction—Surfari Water Park—bursts with aqua-fun for kids of all ages. The expansive children’s activity pool features dual slides and a 695-foot lazy river with please-squirt-me water cannons sprinkled throughout the jou ..read more

IRVING, TX — March 18, 2024 — SPIRE Hospitality has appointed Jamelia Lehn, CPA, as chief financial officer (CFO). In her new role, Lehn will be responsible for all matters related to financial management and will also play a critical role in developing new operating efficiencies, responding to owner and investor needs, maximizing results, and supporting new business development and company growth. “I am delighted to welcome Jamelia to SPIRE Hospitality,” said Chris Russell, CEO of SPIRE Hospitality. “She has a stellar reputation as a leader and results-driven professional, as well as extensiv ..read more

IRVING, TX — March 12th, 2024 – Ryan Phillips has been named the general manager of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Denver West/Federal Center. Located at 800 Tabor St, Golden, CO, the hotel is managed by SPIRE Hospitality. Phillips will oversee all hotel operations, including administration and revenue management. He will also spearhead the property’s mission to provide outstanding guest service. He will report to Steve Neth, SPIRE Hospitality’s vice president of operations. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Denver West/Federal Center is a 106-suite property located near Denver Federal Center, Red ..read more

DALLAS, TX — February 26, 2024 – Hotel Management magazine announced today their Forty over 40 class, which includes three SPIRE Hospitality executives. “Each member of our team is essential to our continued success and has contributed significantly to the achievement of the results we are renowned for in the industry”, said Dawna Comeaux, executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Team members like Dustin, Amanda, and Jeremy inspire me because they exemplify the SPIRE principles of PEOPLE, PURPOSE, and PASSION on a daily basis. I’m grateful that Hotel Management magazine is recogn ..read more

Saying he wanted to correct a bad impression of the city, the general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn in Detroit has come through for a couple of Lions fans who wanted to spend a night downtown during the NFL draft in April. According to John Miller, a Toledo businessman, his wife, Jani Miller, made reservations in December for a room at the Detroit Club for $350 a night, plus taxes. Their reservation, guaranteed with a credit card, was later canceled, and they were offered another room at going rates — $1,100 as of this week. Read More » The post NFL Draft Fans Promised Room that Later Tripl ..read more