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AD1 Wins Bronze Adrian Award for Hospitality Innovation
AD1 is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024 HSMAI Adrian Award winner, earning the Bronze Award in the Digital - Innovation category. This prestigious honor celebrates the launch of Hospitality’s First Cutting-Edge AI Bartender Experience, an initiative that debuted at the Wyndham... - November 21, 2024 - AD1Global
Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center/Celebration Partners with Cecilia.ai to Introduce a Cutting-Edge AI Bartender Experience
Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center/Celebration, which is managed by AD1, a leader in hospitality and innovation, is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Cecilia.ai, to introduce the world's first hospitality AI bartender named "Sara." This collaboration... - June 12, 2024 - AD1Global
New Hyatt Melbourne Airport Hotel Grand Opening
ADËLON Capital and Twenty8 Group are proud to announce the grand opening of the Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport hotel on June 7. An official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for June 6 at 2:00 pm. AD1 Management has been designated to operate the new hotel. - May 26, 2023 - AD1Global
The Wyndham Orlando Conference Center Celebration Adopts Artificial Intelligence
The Wyndham Orlando Conference Center Celebration, owned by AD1 Global, is believed to be first hotel in the U.S. to integrate AI in its Google Business Profile Chat. - April 28, 2023 - AD1Global
TOP-OFF Celebration at the New Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport Hotel
Officials gathered June 16, to celebrate the TOP-OFF of a 143-room Hyatt Place hotel scheduled to open in 2023. - June 21, 2022 - AD1Global
OTO Development Acquires Hospitality Complex in Ocean City, Maryland
Dunes Manor Hotel, Court & Suites is latest addition to Carolina-based hotelier's growing beachfront portfolio. - December 11, 2021 - OTO Development
New Hotel Being Developed at Melbourne Orlando International Airport
Dozens of officials gathered yesterday morning at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a 143-room Hyatt Place hotel scheduled to open in 2022. The hotel is a key component of the airport’s historic growth and is being developed by ADËLON Capital, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, and constructed by Certified General Contractors of Melbourne, Florida. - October 09, 2021 - AD1Global
OTO Development Acquires DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach
Riding a wave of optimism about leisure travel, South Carolina-based OTO Development has acquired its sixth beachfront property since Q4 2018: DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront on Florida’s Space Coast. - September 12, 2021 - OTO Development
AD1 Global Launches New Wyndham Kissimmee Celebration Resort
The former Park inn By Radisson Celebration has been successfully converted into the full-service Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center, Celebration Resort following a series of multimillion-dollar renovations, major brand agreements and vast improvements to the Disney-area... - May 29, 2021 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Wins International Stevie® Award in World’s Premier Business Awards Program
AD1 Global was named "Company of the Year" in the category of Large Hospitality And Leisure in the 2020 International Business Awards. - September 22, 2020 - AD1Global
New Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay Open for Business
This unique hotel experience is located off I-95 and Palm Bay Rd. - May 28, 2020 - AD1Global
Royale Parc Suites Orlando Become Staybridge Suites - Orlando Royale Parc Suites
AD1 Global’s Royale Parc Suites Orlando has converted to a Staybridge Suites. - January 28, 2020 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Acquires Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Avon
AD1 Global, a fast-growing hospitality company located in Florida, recently announced the purchase of the Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Avon. This additional hotel brings AD1 Global’s growing portfolio to 22 properties and is the first one that the company has acquired in the northeast... - December 23, 2019 - AD1Global
AD1 Development Relocates Corporate Office in Hollywood
AD1 Development, a hospitality development company in Hollywood, Florida is relocating their headquarters to 1915 Harrison Street. - November 01, 2019 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Completes Multi-Million Dollar Hotel Conversion
AD1 Global, a South-Florida based hospitality development and management company, has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation of the former Parc Royale Hotel Lake Buena Vista and converted it into an upscale full-service Crowne Plaza® hotel. The comprehensive property-wide renovation... - October 17, 2019 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Collaborates with Cadena to Send Aid to Bahamas
AD1 Global, a hospitality company located in Hollywood, Florida, collaborated with Cadena International to collect and send humanitarian aid to the Bahamas following the disastrous effects of Hurricane Dorian. “At AD1 Global, we value teamwork and community,” said AD1 Global President... - October 04, 2019 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Wins 2019 Travel Weekly Silver Magellan Award
AD1 Global, a hospitality company based in Hollywood, Florida has been awarded a Silver Magellan Award from Travel Weekly Magazine for their Social Media/Reputation Influence program. “We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from one of the most prestigious travel companies in... - September 12, 2019 - AD1Global
DoubleTree Rocky Mount Wins Readers’ Choice Award Again
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Rocky Mount won Rocky Mount Telegram’s Readers’ Choice Award for "Best Hotel." This is the 3rd year in a row the hotel has received this accolade. The property is owned by AD1 Global, a hospitality company based in Hollywood, Florida. The Rocky... - August 08, 2019 - AD1Global
Park Inn by Radisson Orlando Converts to Days Inn by Wyndham Hotel
The former Park Inn by Radisson Resort & Conference Center - Orlando is now the Days Inn by Wyndham Kissimmee - Celebration and will be converted into a full-service Wyndham resort in 2020, following a series of multimillion-dollar renovations and improvements to the... - July 08, 2019 - AD1Global
Hyatt Centric Mountain View Announces Executive Appointments
Hyatt Centric Mountain View is expected to open mid-July with a leadership team boasting 83 years of combined hospitality experience. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the new lifestyle hotel. - June 30, 2019 - OTO Development
AD1 Global Acquires Holiday Inn Palm Beach - Airport Conference Center
AD1 Global announced the purchase of the Holiday Inn Palm Beach - Airport Conference Center that will be converted into a Crowne Plaza. AD1 will also develop a Holiday Inn Express adjacent to the current hotel. The 199-room Crowne Plaza conversion and 120-room new construction Holiday Inn Express... - June 20, 2019 - AD1Global
Candlewood Suites Fort Myers-Sanibel Gateway to Unveil Newly Renovated Hotel
AD1 Global’s Candlewood Suites Fort Myers-Sanibel Gateway is ready to unveil their newly renovated extended-stay hotel. After a full year of renovations, the property’s public spaces and condo-style guest rooms featuring full kitchens are ready for guests to enjoy. - June 18, 2019 - AD1Global
OTO Development Moves Into Atlanta Market with New Management Contract
Hyatt House Atlanta/Downtown is the latest addition to OTO Development's managed portfolio, as the hospitality company brings its proven operations strategy -- designed to increase revenue, profitability and guest satisfaction -- to Metro Atlanta. - June 15, 2019 - OTO Development
AD1 Global Hotels Earn 2019 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
AD1 Global announced today that six of its properties received the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award and two hotels were enshrined in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame for having earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years. The Certificate of Excellence program... - June 13, 2019 - AD1Global
Wyndham Dania Hotel Partners with Community Vegetable Garden
The Wyndham Garden Airport and Cruise Port hotel is partnering with The PATCH, a local outdoor urban farmer’s market in Dania Beach to offer guests organic and locally grown products. Conveniently located less than a mile away from the hotel, The PATCH has a large selection of natural... - June 11, 2019 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Hosts International Investor Breakfast in Chile
AD1 Global’s founding members traveled to Chile this past March to host a breakfast conference for investors in an effort to expand their ventures and introduce AD1 to the Chilean market. CEO Daniel Berman was accompanied by Executive Vice President Arie Fridzon and CFO Alex... - May 29, 2019 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Launches New Media Department: Creating Content in a Digital World
AD1 Global recently created a new department focused on multi-media content creation, social media and investor relations outreach. The hospitality company based in Hollywood, FL, built new office space including a recording studio to accommodate the new AD1 Media team. The department is fully... - February 28, 2019 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Employee Named Voting Board Member of the CFHLA
AD1 Global employee Suzi Brady, who is general manager of the Royale Parc Hotel Orlando - Lake Buena Vista, was recently named a voting board member of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA). The selective fifty-member association now includes three AD1 employees, as Suzi... - February 27, 2019 - AD1Global
Reduce Payroll While Increasing Wages? With Ovation Tips You Can.
Cashless tipping through Ovation Tips is disrupting the hospitality industry by connects customers to workers and is helping to increase wages and reduce company payroll. - February 12, 2019 - Ovation Tips
Fastest Growing Trend in Hospitality, Cashless Tipping Through Ovation Tips
Cashless tipping through Ovation Tips connects customers to workers and is helping increase wages. - February 11, 2019 - Ovation Tips
OTO Development Certified as a Great Place to Work
It’s official: OTO Development is a Great Place To Work. The Spartanburg SC-based hotelier has been certified as a high-trust, high-performance workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. OTO earned this credential based on an extensive culture audit and ratings provided by employees in anonymous surveys. - January 05, 2019 - OTO Development
AD1 Global Acquires 5 Hotels Across the Southeast U.S.
AD1 Global recently announced the purchase of five hotels: the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta North Druid Hills - Emory Area, the Hampton Inn Atlanta - North Druid Hills, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista, the Fairfield Inn by Marriott Orlando Airport, and the Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia. - December 24, 2018 - AD1Global
Two of AD1 Global’s Disney-Area Hotels Converting from Choice to IHG Flags
Two of AD1 Global’s Disney-area hotels, the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista and the Royale Parc Suites, are being converted from Choice brands to InterContinental Hotels Group flags. According to CFO Alex Fridzon, the company is planning to spend approximately $13 million on renovations in... - December 06, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Celebrates Grand Opening of Wyndham Garden Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port Hotel
AD1 Global, a hospitality company based in Hollywood, Florida, is hosting a grand opening event today, November 28, for the Wyndham Garden Airport & Cruise Port hotel, the latest addition to their expanding portfolio. Located at 129 N. Federal Highway in Dania Beach, Florida, the six-floor... - November 28, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Breaks Ground on Tru by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport
AD1 Global, a hospitality investment company based in Hollywood, Florida, is set to break ground on the Tru by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport tomorrow, November 13. The six-story, 115-room hotel will feature a gaming center, an outdoor pool, a spacious business area, a state-of-the-art fitness... - November 12, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Unveils Newly Constructed Hotel in Fort Lauderdale
On November 5, 2018, AD1 Global unveiled the latest addition to their expanding portfolio, the new Wyndham Garden Airport & Cruise Port hotel in Fort Lauderdale. - November 06, 2018 - AD1Global
OTO Development Project in Annapolis, MD Wins 2018 Chamber President's Award
OTO Development turns old hotel property into a brand-new Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis Downtown... and this creative renovation earns accolades from Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce for bringing jobs, economic growth to Annapolis, MD. - November 04, 2018 - OTO Development
AD1 Global Realizes Rapid Growth with an Eye Towards Environmental and Fiscal Responsibility
AD1 Global, a leading hospitality group with 15 properties, and six more in development, was the recent focus of an environmental technology case study sponsored by green tech service company Sparkfund. AD1 Global’s rapid growth has been fueled by its strategy of acquiring and renovating... - October 30, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Hotel Receives Best Western’s Most Prestigious Award for Quality
AD1 Global’s Best Western International Drive - Orlando received Best Western Hotels & Resorts' Chairman's Award, the brand's most prestigious honor for outstanding quality standards. “It’s quite an honor to receive such a distinguished award from Best Western, a brand... - October 29, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Hotel Wins Grand Prize at 2018 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism
AD1 Global’s marketing department, in association with their Comfort Inn Orlando - Lake Buena Vista Hotel, was recently awarded a first place "Henry" Flagler Award in Mobile Marketing at the 2018 Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism. - October 04, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global’s VP Named Panelist at the 18th Annual Latino Hotel Association Conference
Several members of AD1 Global’s corporate team attended the 2018 Latino Hotel Association Conference, where Corporate VP of Acquisitions, Gisela Levy spoke on Buying a Hotel & Repositioning panel. Held at the Double Tree by Hilton Grand Hotel in Biscayne Bay, Florida, the event has made... - August 21, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Purchases Independent Hotel to be Converted to Tapestry Collection by Hilton
AD1 Global, a fast-growing hospitality company located in Florida, recently announced the purchase of the Daytona Beach Shores Hotel. This marks the fifth hotel the company has acquired in 2018, and the fifteenth overall in their portfolio. They plan to convert the property into a Tapestry... - July 11, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Hotels Awarded Certificates of Excellence
AD1 Global, a hospitality company located in Hollywood, Florida, recently announced that two of its hotels received Certificates of Excellence from TripAdvisor. The Comfort Inn International Drive and the Quality Suites Royale Parc Suites, both located in Orlando, were the recipients of the... - June 27, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Buys Marriott Myrtle Beach Hotel
AD1 Global, a hotel investment, acquisition and development company announced the purchase of the Courtyard by Marriott Myrtle Beach Barefoot Landing. This is the second hotel the company has acquired in June. "We are expanding our portfolio by targeting acquisitions in strategic... - June 18, 2018 - AD1Global
OTO Development Wins Hilton Developer of the Year Award for 2nd Consecutive Year
Pragmatic, patient approach to building in high-barrier-to-entry markets yields innovative projects and national accolades for OTO Development. - June 16, 2018 - OTO Development
AD1 Global Purchases Hilton Rocky Mount
AD1 Global, a hotel investment, acquisition and development company announced the purchase of Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Rocky Mount. "We are currently in a high growth stage and are looking for strategic acquisitions in performing markets,” said Alex Fridzon, AD1 Global CFO. The... - June 14, 2018 - AD1Global
Hyatt Honors OTO Employees with Sales, Leadership Awards
Two OTO Development employees have been honored by the Hyatt brand. Chosen from select service colleagues across the Americas, Daniel Crangle was named Hyatt Franchise Revenue Manager of the Year and Osman Keskin was tapped for the HY-ACHIEVER Award. They were recognized for sales/revenue management efforts on behalf of the OTO-managed Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown-The Loop. - June 02, 2018 - OTO Development
Wyndham Garden Hotel to Undergo Major Renovation
AD1 Global to invest millions of dollars to update exterior, lobby, rooms. - April 23, 2018 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Shares Vision for 10-Acre Palm Bay Development
AD1 Global announced today that it has completed design and renderings for their mixed-use Palm Beach project. The 10-acre development in the heart of the coastal city will feature 30,000 square feet of retail space and two nationally known brand hotels. The project envisages a 106-room Hyatt... - April 09, 2018 - AD1Global
OTO Development Adds Four Properties to Managed Portfolio
Proven operations strategy adds momentum to Spartanburg SC-based hospitality company's third-party management client base. - March 17, 2018 - OTO Development