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RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 3, 2021) – Concord Hospitality Enterprises continued to expand its footprint across North America during the first half of 2021, following a devastating 2020 for the hospitality industry. The award-winning hotel development and management company added 12 new properties to its managed portfolio, representing more than 1,550 guest rooms. Concord Hospitality celebrated …

Concord Hospitality Enterprises, an award-winning hotel development and management company, is proud to announce that Crystal Thrasher has been promoted to Senior Director of HR (Human Resource) Services and Training. Crystal graduated from Johnson and Wales with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management. She spent 11 years in a variety of HR-related positions …

RALEIGH, N.C. (June 17, 2021) – Concord Hospitality Enterprises, an award-winning hotel development and management company, has announced that Debra Punke has been promoted to Chief Human Resource Officer. “At Concord, we believe our people are our greatest strength, and Debra is a shining example of this mantra in action,” said Mark Laport, President, and …

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Concord associates across the United States donate 6,000 hours of service during annual day of giving RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 20, 2020) – For the 12th year in a row, Concord Hospitality Enterprises associates joined together for a day of giving known as Share Day. All 127 Concord Hospitality hotels across North …

RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 22, 2020) – Concord Hospitality Enterprises, an award-winning hotel development and management company, has announced the launch of its “End Racism Now” initiative. The goal of the program is to increase the level of understanding about the Black community amongst its associates, within the hospitality industry and across the U.S. and ultimately …

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 18, 2020) – Concord Hospitality Enterprises is pleased to announce that Melinda Griffith has joined the award-winning hotel management and development company as Senior Vice President of Business Development. In this role, she will spearhead the company’s business development and sales initiatives, focusing on forming strategic alliances, negotiating partnerships, forging relationships and …

RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 11, 2020) – Concord Hospitality Enterprises, an award-winning hotel development and management company, has announced the launch of the new cleaning protocols in their hotels, branded as “PureStay by Concord.” Developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and safety of guests and associates at Concord properties across North …

Chef Kevin Smith of 41Hundred at the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel wins grand prize at the Cooking for a Classic 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. (March 18, 2020) – After three days of intense competition, Chef Kevin Smith was named the winner of Cooking for a Classic 2020, a fundraiser for The Lucy Daniels Center. All …

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 25, 2020) – Following a banner year in 2019, Concord Hospitality Enterprises is well-positioned to experience further growth, expansion and success in the new decade. The award-winning hotel development and management company ended 2019 with 120 properties in its portfolio and is already in the process of executing on a robust pipeline …