NATIONAL REPORT—Marriott International’s family of brands is spreading its reach across the U.S. Here’s a closer look at recent openings:
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Opens in Three States
The following Fairfield properties showcase a new design that strives to elevate the brand and set a new standard in the moderate-tier category. Here’s a look at three new openings:
The 109-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Pigeon Forge, TN, will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Music Mountain Hotel Partners LLC and managed by Gibson Hotel Management Inc. of Knoxville, TN. VP Development/Operations Joe Grieco; Regional Director of Operations Teagan Tilson; General Manager Alan Martin; and Director of Sales Melanie Clifford lead the opening team at the property for Gibson Hotel Management.
The 92-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Augusta, GA, is now open, featuring the brand’s reimagined public space and guestroom design. Located at 3023 1⁄2 Washington Rd., the Fairfield Inn & Suites Augusta Washington Rd./I20 will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by PeachState Hospitality of Warner Robins, GA.
The 108-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Plymouth, MA, has opened. Located at 16 Plaza Way, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Plymouth will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Lafrance Hospitality of Westport, MA. General Manager Daralyn Covell and Director of Sales Pat Stockford lead the management team for Lafrance Hospitality.
Four SpringHill Suites Hotels Are Now Open
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area is now open. The 88-suite hotel, located at 1100 Trowbridge Rd., will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by United Hospitality Group East Lansing LLC and managed by United Hospitality Management of Southfield, MI. Director of Sales Greg Taft and General Manager Kevin Ross lead the management team for United Hospitality Management at the property.
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott has opened in Elizabethtown, KY. The 95-suite hotel, located at 1025 Executive Dr., will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Crestpoint Companies of Mason, OH, and managed by LinGate Hospitality of Owensboro, KY.
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Greensboro Airport opened, offering 103 suites. Located at 505 Hickory Branch Rd., it will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Guilford Hotel Inc. and managed by CN Hotels Inc. of Greensboro, NC. General Manager Tricia Southard and Director of Sales Judy Thomas lead the management team at the property for CN Hotels.
In Tifton, GA, there’s a new SpringHill Suites by Marriott now open. The 104-suite hotel, located at 401 Boo Dr., will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Stafford Hospitality Inc. The SpringHill Suites Tifton is situated at exit 62 off I-75, at the intersection of I-75, U.S. Highway 319 and U.S. Highway 82.
Courtyard to Open in Cary, NC
Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh/Cary Parkside Town Commons has opened, with the latest contemporary room design enabling guests to have flexibility and options to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Located at 1008 Parkside Main St., the 105-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Winwood Hospitality Group of Raleigh, NC.
Residence Inn Is Open in Lubbock, TX
The 104-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Lubbock, TX, is now open. Located at 6415 62nd St., the all-suite Residence Inn Lubbock Southwest will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Baywood Hotels Inc. of Columbia, MD.
