Two Roads Hotels

16/11/2018

Thank you to Best Products for including Thompson Hotels in their list of "The Best Hotel Chains Every Traveler Should Know." They say: You can expect all of the hotels and resorts in the Thompson Hotels group to boast super stylish designs and trendy in-house cocktail lounges and restaurants.

You'll find five properties in the U.S., including outposts in Nashville and Seattle, as well as several in Mexico, such as The Cape in Los Cabos and Thompson Beach House in the town of Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya. See the full list here: https://www.bestproducts.com/fun-things-to-do/g24074822/top-rated-hotel-chains/?slide=3

29/10/2018

"If voice technology can do more than help facilitate guest requests for forgotten toothbrushes, there’s a good chance it will be more than the latest hotel tech fad." Read more from the Skift post about how we're leading the charge in the adoption and creative use of voice technology, pegged to the first full-property deployment of Amazon Alexa devices at Motif Seattle.

Mention smart speakers or voice assistants in a hotel setting, and you assume those devices are being placed in rooms to handle guest requests for items Mention smart speakers or voice assistants in a hotel setting, and it's likely assumed that those devices are being placed in rooms to handle guest...

22/10/2018

"Our mission is to give the neighborhoods where our hotels are located a unique and complementary restaurant or bar—something that has a sense of celebration and joy...all of our restaurants and bars tend to have a genuine sense of place." Learn more about why FSR Magazine has included Thompson Hotels & JDV Hotels on their rankings of the 11 Best Hotel Brands for Restaurants.

Killing it at the on-site food and beverage game, these are the hotel brands to look out for and learn from.

08/10/2018

If you haven’t heard the exciting news, we’re thrilled to be joining the Hyatt family! Hyatt is an ideal home for us, as we share many values, and a deep commitment to genuine hospitality and creating unique and memorable experiences for our guests. We are equally excited to be learning from each other and taking the best of both organizations as we move forward. To learn more, visit ow.ly/KyhW30m8Q6J.

02/10/2018

Exciting news! Destination Residences Hawaii announced today the acquisition of Classic Resorts Limited of Lahaina, HI, a collection of five luxury condominium resorts and an exquisite portfolio of vacation homes located throughout Maui and the Island of Hawai’i. These properties will expand Destination Residences Hawaii’s impressive footprint throughout the islands, joining Makena Surf, Polo Beach Club, Wailea Beach Villas, Wailea Ekahi Village, Wailea Ekolu Village, Wailea Elua Village, and Wailea Grand Champions on Maui, and The Lodge at Kukui'ula in Poipu, Kaua'i. Read more: https://www.destinationhotels.com/media-center/press-releases/classic-resorts-release

21/09/2018

PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT: We spoke with Taylor Harrison who works at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch about what team members love about their property. Taylor said: "The team members at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch really enjoy getting to be a part of a collaborative team! Everyone here works together, and no one gets left out. Every department lends a hand to one another when working on projects. Being a team is a privilege at our property because every member knows they are valued for the individual that they are. Annual team member activities are held on the resort’s Alameda. There a sense of community is developed because here at The Scottsdale, we understand to treat everyone with the upmost respect and to listen to other’s opinion and ideas. Everyone has something to share and everybody has a unique story that can develop their career."

18/09/2018

We're excited to share that Peter Gamez, SVP of Global Sales for Two Roads Hospitality, is included in the September 2018 print issue of Smart Meetings. The piece, entitled "Q&A with a Big Ideas Guy," is a full-page "Smart Chat" with Peter where he discusses his agenda and priorities as the recently appointed Chair of the San Francisco Travel Association. Highlighting meeting trends as well as challenges facing the hospitality industry, Peter underscores the important role we and the greater industry play in promoting inclusiveness and community to drive U.S. tourism. Read the full article here: https://pubs.royle.com/publication/frame.php?i=521072&p=&pn=&ver=html5

14/09/2018

With the variety of lodging options and technology readily accessible, Todd Wynne-Parry, EVP of global acquisitions and development for Two Roads Hospitality spoke on the changing industry at the Two Roads Hospitality Travel Industry Advisory Board Forum, held at The Gant Aspen, a Destination Hotel. Read more from Hotel Business Magazine below.

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06/09/2018

"On top of Eero Saarinen’s 2 million-square-foot (185,000-square-meter) glass-box building, Somerset Development will build a 115,000-square-foot sixth floor with 186 guest rooms, according to Ralph Zucker, Somerset’s president. Somerset markets the Bell Works site as a “metroburb,” a metropolitan hub of tech, art and culture contained in a suburban locale."

Thrilled to announce our newest addition to the Destination Hotels collection, Bell Works hotel!

Read more about our latest project from Bloomberg, below.

Link: https://bloom.bg/2NTS6WN

21/08/2018

We're honored to be included in the latest issue of Boutique Design Magazine as one of the brands highlighted in the story "Self Reflection," outlining how the Thompson Hotels brand creates a "sector-leading identity" that sets it up for success. Read more below. http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/STMG/boutiquedesign_20180708/index.php #/54

13/08/2018

Hiking, ATV off roading, Fly Fishing, Spa Treatments, and more! Here's to another successful Vail Day outing where our team members get the chance to experience all Vail has to offer!

24/07/2018

Happy 45th Anniversary to Destination Hotels!

11/07/2018

The Road Ahead: Checking in with CEO Jamie Sabatier. Read more from Lodging Magazine below.

CEO Jamie Sabatier is inspired by Two Roads Hospitality’s continued growth and how it positively affects team morale and operations. Sabatier spoke with LODGING about Two Roads’ position in the lifestyle and independent sector and the future of the company.

02/07/2018

Todd Wynne-Parry, our EVP of Acquisitions and Development contributed to BLLA's Stay Boutique publication in the article "Living the Hotel Life: The Case for Lifestyle Hotel Residences." Read more about exploring the value of mixed-use projects that fuse lifestyle hotel with a residential offering through the lens of three different Two Roads properties, including The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel, Thompson Seattle and the under-development Thompson San Antonio.

Living the Hotel Lifestyle Everyday:  The Case for Lifestyle Hotel Residences by Todd Wynne-Parry, Executive Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Development Two Roads Hospitality

22/06/2018

"This month is Pride month, a celebration of the gay, le***an, bisexual and transgender communities, and a time when the travel industry rolls out the rainbow carpet in special hotel and travel-related packages. The seven Joie de Vivre Hotels in San Francisco are offering a 20 percent off promotion, bookable with the code PRIDESF"

Read more about our support of PRIDE in The New York Times below.

This year, the travel packages and programs targeting the L.G.B.T. community are increasingly more introspective, philanthropic and activist.

21/06/2018

"This week, Amazon.com announced that it has developed Alexa for Hospitality, a new version of its Amazon Echo smart speaker, for hotels, vacation rental companies and other players in the hospitality field. The voice-activated virtual assistant device that many people have adopted in their homes to play music, keep track of their schedules, and give them news headlines and weather reports is making its way into hotel rooms.

Two Roads Hospitality, which has brands such as Thompson Hotels, is also testing out the new Alexa."

Read more about our exciting new partnership in USA TODAY below!

Amazon has developed a new Alexa for Hospitality to let hotel guests order room service, get their rooms cleaned and much more at the sound of their voice.

18/06/2018

We're honored that Two Roads Hospitality was included prominently in the "Rethinking the Tech Stack: Hotels Find Hidden Benefits as They Seek to Streamline Revenue and Distribution" article on Skift, featuring Senior Vice President of Revenue & Distribution Kathleen Cullen. The article focuses on the benefits of and best practices for using best-in-class hotel tech stack solutions to optimize revenue performance and drive more direct bookings. Read more below.

Today’s solutions offer a range of cross-functional applications and benefits that can “connect the dots” between a wide variety of business goals.

07/06/2018

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Alila Fort Bishangarh won “Best Restoration” project in Hospitality Design’s 14th-annual Magazine.HD last night in New York City. Congratulations!

18/05/2018

How are you preparing for the upcoming Royal Wedding? Our Denver office celebrated this morning with hot tea, crumpets and scones, served with clotted cream and jam (of course)!

09/05/2018

Thank you to BRIDES Magazine for Voting Thompson Hotels and Alila as two of the most lux hotel brands in the world. What an honor!

Vacation like a VIP.

08/05/2018

"Two Roads Hospitality is poised to play a more dominant role in the hospitality world, particularly in the group market, with a solid positioning of a portfolio of close to 90 unique properties." Read more from Meetings and Conventions below!

01/05/2018

We’re honored that three of our hotels have made it onto Condé Nast Traveler's annual Hot List 2018 of the 102 best new hotels in the world! Congratulations to Ventana Big Sur, Alila Fort Bishangarh and Alila Yangshuo! Explore the full Hot List here: www.cntraveler.com/the-bests/hot-list

25/04/2018

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! A big thank you to our team for their amazing partnership and support. Pictured below, our team from Colorado, San Francisco and currently at home!

23/04/2018

At Two Roads Hospitality we practice sustainability by providing guests with alternatives to plastic straws at several of our properties. We set out to look for a way to reduce plastic straw waste that had a minimal impact on the environment and guest experience. For example, U.S.-made biodegradable, compostable, and customizable Aardvark Straws are in use at several Two Roads properties as a plastic-straw alternative that still holds up in a drink thanks to high paper quality. Read more in Lodging Magazine below.

In honor of Earth Day this Sunday, April 22, these hoteliers and hospitality companies are launching eco-friendly offers and promoting their ongoing sustainability initiatives to travelers seeking greener vacation options.

20/04/2018

We're excited to share that 5 properties within the Two Roads Hospitality portfolio were included in U.S. News & World Report's recent ranking of the "50 Top Rooftop Bars Around the World"!
Highlighted in the ranking were Cindy's Rooftop at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel -- which earned the No. 1 spot in the slideshow --L.A. Jackson at Thompson Nashville, The Rooftop at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, The Nest at Thompson Seattle, and Q Rooftop Bar at Quirk Hotel.

Enjoy spectacular city views, creative cocktails and tasty food at these popular spots.

09/04/2018

A local family booked a trip to Resort at Squaw Creek, A Destination Hotel. Prior to arriving, the family emailed the hotel to inform them of health issues related to their son, specifically dietary considerations. Right away, the hotel team members began to brainstorm and came up with creative ideas on how they could make this visit one to remember. When the family arrived, they were warmly welcomed by the team. The team created a campsite in the family’s hotel room prior to arrival, equipped with a tent and camp snacks! The Culinary Team in particular showcased one of Two Roads Hospitality’s core values, “Free to Go Beyond”, by not only staying on top of the dietary needs but also by surprising the son with Mickey Mouse pancakes, after finding out what a big fan he was! The Recreation Team also helped by offering private sessions for the family throughout their stay, one of those being an on-site Build-a-Bear Factory! This story truly embodies another of Two Roads Hospitality’s core values, “Serve From Your Heart”! Thank you to the Resort at Squaw Creek team!

05/04/2018

Two Roads Hospitality has several new-build projects in the works, including Thompson Hotelsbranded hotels in Texas, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and Joie de Vivre Hotels and Destination Hotels in California. Read more from HotelNewsNow.com below!

Two Roads Hospitality has several new-build projects in the works, including Thompson-branded hotels in Texas, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., and a Joie de Vivre and Destination hotels in California.

27/03/2018

We are thrilled to share that Thompson Hotels were awarded Best Luxury Hotel Chain in MONEY's 2018 "Best in Travel" awards!

"No two Thompson properties are alike. The boutique hotel chain works with local designers and architects in building each of its hotels and resorts, aiming at a luxurious experience that delivers a true sense of place. Visitors arriving at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, receive a bottle of mezcal upon checking in. The Thompson Nashville, meanwhile, features a vintage turntable in the lobby and a deep library of vinyl—with a particular nod to Third Man Records, owned by the White Stripes lead Jack White and located just a few blocks away.

Thompson currently has 10 hotels and resorts across four U.S. states, plus a few more in Mexico and Canada. And the brand is building out quickly, with seven more hotels under development, largely in U.S. cities like San Antonio and Denver." Read more from MONEY Magazine below.

From low-cost to luxury.

19/03/2018

Congratulations to The Cape, a Thompson Hotel and Alila Villas Uluwatu who made it onto The Telegraph's list of The World's 50 Best Hotel pools. Beautiful!

A guide to the world's most Instagrammable hotel pools, featuring the top spots for rooftop pools, infinity pools and floating pools.