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Boutique Hotel to Open in St. Paul’s Exchange Building
Rebound Hospitality’s Celeste St. Paul Hotel + Bar, formerly St. Agatha’s Conservatory of Music and Art, is slated to open in late 2019.
St. Agatha’s Conservatory of Music and Art/Exchange Building in St. Paul was built between 1908 and 1910. It was originally established by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1884, well before the construction of what is now known as the Exchange Building. It served as a convent for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and closed in 1962. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 in recognition of the school’s unique role in “the history of women and of women’s religious organizations in the United States,” according to the Ramsey County Historical Society. The conservatory was the first fine arts school in Minnesota. celestestpaul.com
TOPGOLF PARTNERS WITH GRADUATE HOTELS
Topgolf has partnered with select Graduate Hotels across the country, with the Topgolf Swing Suite whiched opened in the Minneapolis location this past October. The experience provides guests with a captivating experience through Full Swing golf simulators—the same simulator technology used by PGA Tour pros Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Jason Day for off-course practice.
“Teaming with Topgolf Swing Suite is a tremendous way to activate under-utilized areas within our hotels and deliver fun, interactive experiences for our guests,” says Tim Franzen, president of Graduate Hotels. “We strive to provide positive energy and unique amenities to our guests, and we know Topgolf Swing Suite will take that commitment to the next level.”
Each bay is available to rent for business and social gatherings. graduatehotels.com
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Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown Recognized
Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown was recently awarded a spot on Egencia’s 2019 Top 100 Preferred Corporate Hotels list, the only hotel in Minnesota to make the list. The annual awards program, presented by Expedia Group’s corporate travel division, recognizes the top hotels around the world dedicated to providing excellent service and memorable customer experiences to business travelers. Egencia selected its finalists based on satisfaction ratings, pricing, desirable amenities for corporate travelers, customer service and overall guest experience in 2018.
“Business travelers are a huge part of our business, so we understand their unique needs. It is our pleasure to provide a seamless experience with outstanding customer service for every guest at Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown,” says Steve Lindburg, general manager.
Asha Hassan Receives Meet Minneapolis’ Hospitality Hero Award
Asha Hassan, housekeeper at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis-Downtown (Convention Center), was awarded the Hospitality Hero award for the third quarter of 2018 by Meet Minneapolis, Convention and Visitors Association.
Nominated by Director of Sales Esta Goodman, Hassan embodies “Minnesota nice” through her dedication to her job. Recently, Hassan found a suitcase in a vacant guest room she was cleaning that contained several thousand dollars and ensured a safe return to the guest.
Hassan has been with Holiday Inn Express & Suites since 2000. As a refugee, she spoke little English; now she is fluent in the language and takes great pride in being a Minnesotan as well as an American citizen, which carries over into her work.
VENUE NEWS » NEW F&B PROVIDER AT EDINBURGH USA
D’Amico & Partners has been selected to manage food and event services at the Edinburgh USA golf course starting in 2019. The Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority, which owns the clubhouse, approved this new service agreement with D’Amico & Partners after a competitive selection process, and plans to invest $1.5 million in clubhouse renovations.
“When selecting a restaurant group to partner with at Edinburgh, we were impressed by D’Amico’s vision for the property,” says Kim Berggren, executive director of the Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority. “Their creative vision never disappoints and we can’t wait to see the transformations that will take place at Edinburgh.
With D’Amico leading the design of the renovations, the clubhouse restaurant, Girvan Grille, will be transformed into The Brooklyn, which is slated to open in early spring. “The menu will feature classic, comforting American dishes, elevated with fresh, contemporary touches and locally sourced ingredients. With a curated selection of wine, beer and craft cocktails, the beverage program will be unlike any other in the northwest metro,” says Richard D’Amico, co-founder and design visionary, D’Amico & Partners.
The clubhouse entry space and banquet rooms will also be renovated, and the wedding accommodations will be upgraded. “This will be the most significant upgrade of club facilities since the original restaurant space was added to the clubhouse in 1991,” says Berggren.
In addition to managing the restaurant operations, events at Edinburgh will be managed by D’Amico & Partners’ catering operation, D’Amico Catering. D’Amico will also manage the St. Andrews Club and all nongolf operations.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the global travel management company, has appointed Courtney Mattson as its new treasurer. Mattson will be based in CWT’s headquarters in Minneapolis, reporting to Brad Hall, CWT’s chief financial officer, and will serve as a member of CWT’s Finance Leadership Team.
Before joining CWT, Mattson was the treasurer at Mosaic, a public company based in Minneapolis, where she was responsible for the company’s global banking relationships and worked with teams in Brazil, India, China, Canada and the U.S. Prior to that, she spent eight years at KPMG.
Sports Minneapolis Announces New Chair of Advisory Board
Sports Minneapolis, powered by Meet Minneapolis, recently announced Erika L. Binger as the new chair of the Sports Minneapolis Advisory Board, with a term that started on Jan. 1. Binger is the founder of V3 Sports, a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that provides access and expands opportunities for urban and under-represented youth and their community through athletics and academics.
“Erika is exceptionally well qualified to lead the Sports Minneapolis Advisory Board,” says Melvin Tennant, executive director of Sports Minneapolis and president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis. “As an invested member of our community and triathlete, she has a keen understanding of how sports can strengthen a community. Erika’s vision will continue to enhance our Sports Minneapolis mission for the benefit of everyone in the Twin Cities area.”
Also joining the Sports Minneapolis Advisory Board is Mark Schindele, senior vice president, Target Properties who is also on the Executive Board of the Minneapolis Downtown Council.
• Lester Bagley – Executive Vice
President of Public Affairs,
Minnesota Vikings • Jim Denn – Vice President and
General Sales Manager, FOX Sports
North/FOX Sports Wisconsin • Kip Elliott – Executive Vice President,
Chief Administrative Officer/Chief
Financial Officer, Minnesota Twins • Jacob Frey – Mayor of Minneapolis • John Guagliano – Senior Vice
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Officer, Minnesota Timberwolves and
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Athletics Director, University of
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Bank Stadium - SMG • Mary Fischer – Director of
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Board members have helped Sports Minneapolis extend its winning streak for years to come by partnering with event rights holders to assist with venue selection, event services, volunteer identification, marketing and promotional support, and on-site recognition opportunities to ensure a successful event. Recent and future events include:
• NCAA Women’s Division I Volleyball
Championship (December 2018) • NCAA Men’s Final Four (April 2019) • ESPN’s X Games (2019, 2020) • NCAA Wrestling Championships (March 2020) • NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional (March 2021) • NCAA Women’s Final Four (April 2022)
