McKibbon Hospitality

Today is World Day Against Trafficking. 🦋👐 With the help of Redefining Refuge's All Hands on Deck initiative, we are raising awareness about the human trafficking crisis in our community. Florida is one of the leading states for reported allegations to the human trafficking hotline. By educating ourselves and others, we can better recognize signs and report suspicious activity. Learn more: redefiningrefuge.org #AllHandsonDeck

We are excited to announce that Stacy Royalty has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Operations, responsible for supporting a portfolio of hotels with operational strategy, budget planning, leadership development and recruitment of general managers, sales initiatives, guest satisfaction and more.     A dedicated, award-winning leader with nearly 20 years of demonstrated hospitality experience and results, Stacy joined the McKibbon team in 2021 as Dual General Manager of Hampton Inn & Home2 Suites Tampa Downtown Channel District when we transitioned and assumed management of the dual-branded property. From day one, she wholeheartedly embraced our culture and guiding principles and has been the biggest advocate for McKibbon ever since, representing our company, her hotels, and hotel ownership incredibly well in the Tampa Bay community.   Please join us in congratulating Stacy on her new role!   

Nothing makes us prouder than our McKibbon leaders being recognized for their dedication and commitment to their hotels, their guests, and the hospitality industry. Congratulations to Margarita Lopera, general manager of Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 & Gulf Coast Town Center, for receiving the coveted and prestigious Residence Inn Diamond General Manager of the Year Award from Marriott International! This award represents Margarita’s impressive and tenured hospitality career and the lasting impact she has made on the lives of so many.

Ahead of the highly anticipated and upcoming opening of Moxy Asheville and its rooftop bar and restaurant, Wildwood Still, we’re hosting a hiring fair! Join us Tuesday, July 16th through Thursday, July 18th and start your rewarding career filled with growth opportunities and exceptional benefits. To learn more, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/eJVf5qCY

McKibbon Hospitality buys Georgia Courtyard Hunter Hotel Advisors

McKibbon Equities has purchased Courtyard Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia. The 110-key property northwest of Atlanta was purchased from an affiliate of Hotel Equities and represents the second portfolio investment for McKibbon Income Fund I, a real estate investment fund focused on acquiring existing select-service and extended-stay hotels. McKibbon will renovate all guest rooms and public spaces, which will be carried out by McKibbon Places, the company’s construction and renovation vertical. McKibbon Hospitality, which currently has more than 100 hotels in its portfolio, will operate the property. “We’re excited to be expanding our footprint in the Atlanta area with the purchase of Courtyard Atlanta Buford Mall of Georgia,” said Matthew Ram, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions. “It’s been a challenging transaction market over the last few years and we are pleased to have acquired a high quality newer-vintage Courtyard at an attractive basis.”

Thank you to Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine for featuring John and J.B. (John McKibbon IV) in your June issue. The history and evolution of McKibbon companies over generations is an inspiring story to share and you did it well. “We’re building that foundation for the next cycle of growth and ultimately, we have to be patient and wait for the timing to take full advantage of that and be well positioned. I feel like we’re making all those smart moves and knowing that there’ll probably be a time in the cycle where a lot of projects that don’t make sense now, do make sense and we’re ready to go,” J.B. says. A lesson, one could infer, was learned from Dad, among a few others. “My dad and my grandad taught me how to be a gentleman. How to treat people right. How to mind your reputation and how you’re perceived,” J.B. says. Lessons from business, of course, are in John and J.B.’s story, but the lessons on building a family are the ones that illicit the greatest emotions in the nearly, two-hour conversation with the McKibbon men. “I feel privileged that I’ve had just an amazing role model,” J.B. says. The elder McKibbon, visibly touched by his son’s admiration, agrees and holds his son in equally high regard. 

Building on our commitment to responsible sourcing and aligning with the company’s guiding principles of “Do the Right Thing, Support Each Other, and Love Your Community,” we are proud to commit to the Dignity of Work Pledge to create 7,500 hours of work for overlooked populations through purchases of products on the Procure Impact platform. “At McKibbon, we know the simplest form of hospitality is serving others. Everyone desires to be seen, heard, understood, and cared for. We work hard every day to empower our teams to be forward-thinking and find innovative ways to serve our partners, guests, and communities—because when we invest in the communities we serve, we leave an indelible mark on the cities where we operate,” said Jess Hayden, vice president of operational excellence, Mickibbon Hospitality.

Our Home2 Suites  Atlanta Downtown had the honor of attending Georgia Hotel & Lodging Associations Stars of the Industry Awards luncheon to celebrate their very own star Timeesha “Tee” Diggins for her endless hard work and dedication. Congratulations on this accomplishment! #McKibbonMoments

Our Aloft Greenville recently completed a mulit-million-dollar renovation refreshing it’s guestrooms and communal spaces.     General Manager, Dustin Cash, shared “Every element of the property was refreshed during the project, from new furniture, fixtures, and décor to carpeting, paint, signage, and more, and we look forward to sharing our updated spaces and amenities with our guests as well as the larger Greenville community.