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News, Press Releases
May 22
Legacy Ventures, is pleased to announce the promotion of Katie Line to Director of Business & Talent Development, reflecting the company's continued commitment to strategic growth and leadership development within the hospitality industry.
News, Press Releases
Jan 9
Legacy Ventures assumed management of the 46-acre Lively Beach Resort on Mustang Island in Corpus Christi, Texas. Lively Beach is a unique 68-unit resort that provides guests with exclusive accommodations ranging in size from a studio to a two-bedroom, three-bathroom complete with kitchen and private decks with gulf views. This beach front resort features an outdoor pool, scenic dunes boardwalk, nature walk, beach club, private beach access and rooftop communal spaces which provide 360-degree views of Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The resort was developed by Tortuga Dunes Holding Company, LLC. whose vision was to create a unique balance between upscale amenities with an eco-friendly touch while preserving 85% of the nature resources.
News, Press Releases
Mar 31
Legacy Ventures, with the support of The Plasencia Group, has closed the sale of The American Hotel to The RADCO Companies (RADCO). Legacy Ventures acquired the 315-key 50-year-old hotel in 2015 and undertook an innovative $16 million dollar renovation and repositioning to embrace the property’s rich history. The newly-concepted American Hotel, a Double Tree by Hilton, debuted in 2017 and showcased mid-century modern design alongside first-class service and amenities. The American is located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, proximate to some of the city’s biggest demand generators, including the Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia Aquarium, State Farm Arena, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the Peachtree business corridor. Legacy Ventures Hotel and Restaurant Management teams were selected by RADCO to continue the operations of the hotel and its food and beverage.
Insider
Dec 17
Legacy Ventures has opened the 186-key Hyatt House Atlanta Perimeter Center, bringing an upscale extended stay hotel offering to Sandy Springs’ “Pill Hill” medical district.
In collaboration with general contractor Choate C
Hospitality
Mar 5
Legacy Ventures has completed a $5 million renovation of the 110-room Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection, Atlanta\'s first boutique hotel. The 12-month project, designed by Sims Patrick Studio, along with brand strategy and positioning insight from Brand Verve, has refreshed the
Hospitality, News
Nov 11
Legacy Ventures has partnered with Energy One Consulting to materially reduce energy consumption within its hotel and real estate portfolio. At its flagship Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park, initial net savings for the first 21 months amounted to
Hospitality
Sep 15
The Sheraton Madison Hotel has recently unveiled its $15 million renovation, with the hotel now offering a modern, dynamic, and contextually-Madison local vibe. New murals, meeting room names, and lobby décor all pay homage to Madison, Wisconsin.
Legacy Ventures recently joined Choate Construction, Cooper Carry, PES Engineers, Bohler Engineering, Conway and Owen, and Fusion Design at a virtual topping out toast for Legacy’s Hyatt House Atlanta Perimeter Center. The site’s construction team was also treated to
News, Press Releases
May 18
CMBS Loan Servicing; COVID-19 Pandemic
Atlanta Hospitality Alliance
By David Marvin, Founder & President Legacy Ventures
Awards, Hospitality, Restaurants
Feb 14
Legacy Ventures congratulates Executive Director of Catering, Rhys Bhurman; Executive Chef Keegan Hughes; Chef Jeremy Harris; Chef Matt Ottinger; and the entire Legacy Catering & Events Team for their wins at the ILEA Race for a Taste Catering Competition!
Legacy Ventures congratulates Colin James-Sarner on receiving the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader Award at the Stars of the Industry Awards for his work as the Night Manager at Legacy Ventures’ Embassy Suites Atlanta at C
The Atlanta Business Chronicle Features David Marvin’s Role in Founding the Centennial Park District
Hospitality, News
Jan 23
\" In 2007, David D. Marvin, president of Legacy Ventures, gathered together a small group of property owners and stakeholders associated with Centennial Olympic Park to discuss pooling resources to attract more visitors... [he notes,] the goal was to positively di
Uncategorized
Nov 25
The Cloakroom Kitchen & Bar at The American Hotel, SkyLounge at the Glenn Hotel, and The Drafting Table Cocktails & Kitchen at Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown made Eater’s list of 13 Fantastic Hotel Bars in Atlanta. All three locations were concepted, and are managed, b
News, Restaurants
Oct 25
\"Jeff Sime of Legacy Ventures restaurants also has fond memories of Oktoberfest in Munich. \'The celebration, the music, and camaraderie in the tents is unlike anything else I have experienced.\' He and his partners opened Der Biergarten to bring the food and atmosphere of
News, Restaurants
Oct 4
Legacy Ventures\' newest restaurant, Dos Bocas, now open in Downtown Atlanta, is featured in the October issue of Midtown Lifestyle, with Corporate Chef Matt Deckard making the cover.
News, Restaurants
Sep 13
\"Cajun cuisine will meet Tex-Mex when Dos Bocas opens in downtown Atlanta next week.
Dos Bocas -- which means “two mouths” in Spanish -- will open Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 275 Baker St. NW ... Brian Bullock, chief operating office
Hospitality, News
Sep 12
Amy Wenk, Staff Writer at the Atlanta Business Chronicle, previewed Legacy Ventures' latest hotel development project:
"A veteran Atlanta developer is about to kick off a roughly $40 million hotel in Sandy Springs.
Legacy Ventures, well known for its collection of downtown Atlanta hotels and restaurants, will soon start construction on a 186-room Hyatt House, an extended-stay brand.
It’s coming to a 1.5-acre site at 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, near the cluster of hospitals that make up “Pill Hill.” It’s also close to MARTA’s Medical Center station.
'There is no hotel within the medical district,' David Marvin, Legacy founder and president, told Atlanta Business Chronicle on Thursday. 'People needing accommodations in the medical district didn’t have any place to stay within walking distance.' "
Read the full article at the link below.
News
Sep 10
Click the link below to watch the interview.
News
Aug 14
Atlanta Business Chronicle named David Marvin, Founder & President of Legacy Ventures, one of 2019\'s Most Admired CEOs.
Q: What can other CEOs do to win such great admiration from their stakeholders?
News, Restaurants
Aug 2
Brian Bullock was recently interviewed by Atlanta Business RadioX about Legacy Ventures\' newest restaurant concept, Dos Bocas, as well as Legacy Ventures\' success in the hospitality industry.
\"We’re doing something called ‘D
Awards
Jul 12
Forty-four CEOs from twenty-two industries were selected as 2019’s Most Admired CEOs. David Marvin was selected in the “Restaurants & Hospitality” category along with Anne Quatrano, Chef-Owner of Star Provisions, Bacchanalia, Floataway Café and W.H. Stiles Fish Cam
News
Jun 14
Legacy Ventures has closed an $83.5 million 10-year fixed-rate loan for the 321-suite Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. Developed by Legacy in 1999 as the first building to be constructed on Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park and the first new-build
News
May 22
Legacy Ventures announces the summer opening of Dos Bocas in the former Legal Sea Foods location at 275 Baker St. Inspired by Brian Bullock’s travels throughout Louisiana and Texas, this restaurant will feature a Mexican-Cajun cu
News
May 22
\"ATLANTA, GA
What to do: Explore many different activities in Centennial Olympic Park like the Georgia Aquarium. ... Take a break for some gaming fun and dinner at nearby Game-X o
Uncategorized
May 16
Legacy Ventures Founder & President, David Marvin, recently participated in Hotel Management\'s Executive Roundtable: “Unlimiting Limited Service.” The event, held in March at the Hilton Atlanta, brought together leaders from several hospitality disciplines who tackle
News
May 13
STATS Brewpub and Brewmaster Austin Edwards cleaned house at the 2019 Big South Beer Competition, winning 2 gold medals and Best In Show.
The competition encompasses 10 categories defined by the BJCP Beer Style Guidelines. STATS Br
News
Apr 15
Legacy Ventures announces and congratulates its seven winners of the GHLA Stars of the Lodging Industry Awards Celebration! With 800 people in attendance, the competition was fierce, and the energy was high. Legacy Ventures’ Georgia hotel teams presented many very worthy nominees and left the luncheon with seven very deserving winners. Congratulations to the nominees & winners!
News
Apr 1
Glenn Hotel\'s rooftop venue, SkyLounge, continues to make the list with its horizon-level views of Centennial Olympic Park. SkyLounge was created as part of Legacy Ventures\' adaptive reuse of the historic Glenn Building in 2006. Today, Glenn Hotel, Glenn\'s Kitchen, and Sk
News
Mar 22
\"Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, this week launched its “Ladder Up” capital campaign. With a goal to raise $1 million, the organization also a
Uncategorized
Mar 14
Giving Kitchen is this year’s recipient of the James Beard Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year award, which is given to an individual/organization whose work “in the realm of food has improved the lives of others and benefited society at large.”
Legacy Insider Newsletter, Uncategorized
Feb 22
Atlanta and Legacy Ventures won the Super Bowl! Really. So many great reviews.
Downtown Atlanta has a remarkable collection of venues, amenities, hotels and restaurants within easy walking
distance. And we are very hospitable. Atlanta\'s stand-out showing over the Super Bowl festivities has created
Hospitality, News
Jan 18
“This would be the biggest thing since the Olympics,” said David Marvin, founder and president of Legacy Ventures, which owns and manages several downtown hotels, restaurants and event space. “Atlanta is so ready ... It’s gonna prove to the world we’re a really sophisticated city that can handle this kind of event.”
Hospitality, News
Jan 10
"Legacy Ventures is seeing that Super Bowl activity, with all five of its Downtown Atlanta hotels under management — including the Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park, the Hilton Garden Inn and the Hotel Indigo — booked solid for that weekend. Founder David Marvin said an event like the Super Bowl is likely to drive further corporate event business in Atlanta with companies taking advantage of renovated hotel rooms and refreshed convention spaces."
Hospitality, News
Jan 1
" The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown – A DoubleTree by Hilton, Georgia: Unlike any other hotel in downtown Atlanta, this property boasts revolutionary Five Feet to Fitness guest rooms. What does that mean exactly? The rooms are stocked with more than 11 pieces of fitness equipment and accessory options including Gym Rax, a Fitness Kiosk with more than 200 bespoke fitness videos, a Wattbike, TRX, and a meditation chair."
Awards, Restaurants
Jan 1
Food & Wine includes Legacy Ventures\' owned & operated Der Biergarten on its list of \"America\'s 15 Best Beer Gardens\".
Legacy Insider Newsletter
Dec 17
Holiday Season Reflections and Gratitude
The Holiday Season, from Thanksgiving through the New Year, is rich with opportunities for celebration,
reflection and renewal. There are also opportunities for learning. I recall celebrating New Year’s Eve 1999
at our newly opened Embassy Suites Centennia
Awards, News
Nov 14
The Atlanta Downtown Improvement District has chosen Legacy Ventures' Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park as one of the first 13 signage locations in the new Atlanta Arts & Entertainment District. Quoting Central Atlanta Progress Vice President of Planning & Economic Development, Jennifer Ball, Atlanta Business Chronicle reports: "It’s about activation and how we can truly do things in the public spaces that have a funding stream and leverage light, energy and the potential for interactivity."
Legacy Insider Newsletter
Sep 1
Strong teamwork and team engagement drives guest satisfaction, and many of our properties have been recently recognized by TripAdvisor and others for their commitment to excellence in guest service. Guest satisfaction scores are on the rise as summer ends, and The American Hotel team celebrated the
Awards, Restaurants
Aug 31
Eater Atlanta named STATS Brewpub one of the best sports bars to watch college football: "STATS in downtown Atlanta is the ultimate sports bar with likely more televisions than any other bar on this list. There’s even a ticker constantly spitting out the latest scores above the bar. In 2017, STATS upped the ante for other sports bar in town by transforming into a brewpub. The brewery is located in the lower-level events space. STATS dedicates six taps to in-house brews, in addition to its expansive beer list. There’s a rooftop bar here, too."
Future Development, Hospitality, News
Jul 31
Atlanta Business Chronicle featured Legacy Ventures\' new Sandy Springs hotel development: \"A veteran Atlanta hotel and restaurant developer is proposing a new hotel in Sandy Springs. Legacy Ventures is planning a 186-room Hyatt House at 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, near Sandy Springs’ \'Pill Hi
Legacy Insider Newsletter, News
May 25
Our third annual LEAD awards gala was a momentous event. First and foremost, we celebrated the best of the best across all Legacy Ventures divisions and assets. I congratulate all who attended - the finalists, their supervisors who supported them, and, of course, the award winners. Secondly, it is w
Hospitality, News, Press Releases, Restaurants
May 4
Legacy Ventures is proud to announce that Chef Christopher Blobaum is being recognized with a promotion to Vice President of Food & Beverage. Chef Blobaum has been with Legacy Ventures since May of 2013 and has responsibility for all menus at Legacy Ventures’ restaurants, catering services and hosted events. Chef Blobaum has introduced many successful menu innovations. He consistently represents the highest possible standards of professionalism and excellence, and his culinary leadership has helped advance Legacy Ventures’ Food & Beverage.
Awards, Event Spaces, Hospitality, News, Restaurants
Apr 24
Legacy Ventures is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report has recognized SkyLounge as one of the \"50 Top Rooftop Bars Around the World\". Located atop the historic Glenn Hotel, SkyLounge offers impressive, horizon-level views of Downtown Atlanta. Always a favorite locally, SkyLounge ha
Awards, News, Restaurants
Apr 19
Legacy Ventures is proud to announce that STATS Brewpub won a Silver Medal at the Big South Beer Competition and Festival for its Shooter McGavin Witbier! This is a big win for STATS Brewpub’s very first entry in a beer competition. Big South brought together 30 of the top local, regional and nat
Awards, Hospitality, News
Apr 18
Legacy Ventures announces and congratulates its five winners at the 2018 GHLA Stars of the Lodging Industry Awards Celebration! With 750 people in attendance, the competition was fierce, and the energy was high. Legacy Ventures' Georgia hotel teams presented many very worthy nominees and left the luncheon with five very deserving winners!
News, Restaurants
Apr 10
Fox 5\'s Good Day Atlanta featured Max\'s Coal Oven Pizzeria\'s second location in Dunwoody. Dedicated to fresh and quality ingredients, this restaurant does not have a freezer! The unique coal ovens produce traditional New York style pizza, add flavor and result in a crispier crust. Max\'s Coal Ov
Hospitality, News
Apr 2
Legacy Ventures is proud to announce Ivy Mpofu’s promotion from Assistant General Manager of its Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park to General Manager of its DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Northlake.
Hospitality, News
Mar 30
“A late addition to the panel was David Marvin, founder and president of Legacy Ventures, who was pinch-hitting for Ross Bierkan, president and CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust, who couldn’t make the conference due to weather. Legacy, which has nine hotels in its portfolio, the bulk of which are in Atlanta, began investing in and developing hotels back when the Summer Olympics came to Atlanta, in 1996. Because Legacy is an owner/operator, Marvin came into the discussion with a vantage point distinct from his fellow panelists."
Legacy Insider Newsletter
Mar 2
Legacy Ventures if very much \'open for business.\' Since our last newsletter, we relaunched (and returned to Glory) the 315-room American Hotel in the Centennial Park District of downtown Atlanta. We opened our second Max\'s Coal Oven Pizzeria at Perimeter Mall. And, we assumed asset management of
Event Spaces, News, Restaurants
Jan 21
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution notes the Legacy Ventures\' has opened its second Max\'s Coal Oven Pizzeria in metro Atlanta with its Perimeter Mall location (4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Unit 2090, Dunwoody, GA). The new location offers 200 person seating, private dining and a full-service bar.
Hospitality, News
Dec 4
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution featured Legacy Ventures\' renovation of The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, a DoubleTree by Hilton, and journalist Ray Glier dove into its rich and storied history, explaining how the integrated hotel helped bring the Milwaukee Braves to Atlanta.
Event Spaces, Hospitality, News, Restaurants
Dec 1
Hear David D. Marvin, our Founder & President; Ambassador Andrew Young; and Dr. Adam Goldstein, son of Marvin Goldstein speak about the renovation and relaunch of The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, a DoubleTree by Hilton.
Legacy Insider Newsletter, News
Nov 3
Legacy Ventures is being called to present our qualifications with increasing frequency. Some situations relate to gaining approvals to manage hotel brands that we do not currently manage. Some requests for a statement of qualifications pertain to 3rd party management opportunities. And some are par
Hospitality, Press Releases
Oct 12
Downtown Atlanta’s first modern hotel has been restored to its original glory and will soon present a unique blend of the hotel’s rich history. The American Hotel, A DoubleTree by Hilton, has been redefined and carries with it a rich history that brings the building to life.Ahead of its time when it opened in 1962, the hotel played an integral part in the Civil Rights Movement, welcoming all guests as the premier hotel in Atlanta. The American Hotel hosted notable public figures such as Elvis Presley, Carol Channing, Jimmy Carter, James Brown, Nelson Rockefeller and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Hospitality, News
Oct 5
Atlanta Business Chronicle has recently featured Legacy Ventures' renovation and restoration of The American Hotel: "Legacy Ventures has spent about $16 million to renovate downtown’s DoubleTree hotel. While it will remain branded a DoubleTree by Hilton, it will be called by its original name, The American Hotel. Opened in 1962 by Dr. Marvin Goldstein, it was Atlanta’s first integrated hotel. That important legacy is now brought back to life in the hotel’s new design."
News, Restaurants
Sep 15
Fast Company recently featured Westside Works, a workforce development center created as part of Falcons team owner Arthur M. Blank's "efforts to ensure the impoverished Westside neighborhood, which flanks the stadium, gets some benefit from the new arena. "Westside Works developed their culinary academy in partnership with Levy Restaurants, the stadium's concessionaire company, and the academy is now housed inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. "Levy hires about 10% of its graduates, while others go on to work at about a dozen partner companies throughout the city, including the Honeysuckle Gelato, hospitality management company Legacy Ventures, the Ford Fry Restaurant Group, Georgia State University, Twin Smoker’s BBQ, and the Sheraton Atlanta. That network is important, because it allows candidates to match their strengths, financial needs, and availability to the right operator."
News, Restaurants
Sep 13
According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Max\'s Coal Oven Pizzeria is one of the pizzerias in metro Atlanta \"worth a slice of your time, money.\"
\"This downtown Atlanta restaurant, owned and operated by the same restaurant group as neighbors Stats Brewpub and Twin Smokers BBQ, is expanding
Awards, News, Restaurants
Sep 13
Where Traveler has named STATS one of the 12 Best Sports Bars in America. \"At STATS, you don\'t have to wait on servers to come to you - suds it on up with beer handles conveniently located at your very own table. But if you can\'t get a table, take heart - there are five bars on-site. The 16,000-s
Mixed Use, News, Restaurants
Aug 17
\"In a question-and-answer interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Marvin talks about the chance his company took building downtown and the impact the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium could have on the area’s future.\"
Legacy Insider Newsletter, News
Aug 4
Labor Day on the first Monday in September is considered the unofficial end of summer in the United States. This national holiday caps off the summer by honoring the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our great country. And so I would like to use this
News, Press Releases
Jul 27
Akash Gaur has joined Legacy Ventures as Director of Design and Construction. Mr. Gaur will act as project executive for Legacy’s development projects and will manage the firm’s design and construction division working out of Legacy Ventures’ corporate office in downtown Atlanta. Mr. Gaur will
Event Spaces, Hospitality, News, Restaurants
Jun 16
Thrillist has named SkyLounge one of the 21 best rooftop bars in America. \"You\'d be hard pressed to find a better vantage point overlooking Downtown Atlanta than this perch on the 11th floor of the Glenn Hotel, housed in a historic landmark building that dates back to 1923, though the lounge\'s ro
Legacy Insider Newsletter
Apr 27
Wow! The first quarter of 2017 has been a time for the Legacy Ventures\' team to shine. Our second annual LEAD gala was a celebration of our best-in-class service providers at all levels of our properties and organization. Winners, as selected by their coworkers and leadership, were recognized for t
News, Press Releases
Apr 19
ATLANTA - (April 12, 2017) – Legacy Ventures, owners and managers of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Centennial Olympic Park, congratulates hotel General Manager Frank Phair on being recognized with the Embassy Suites General Manager Award of Merit, as well as the Georgia Hotel and Lodging Associatio
Legacy Insider Newsletter
Jan 15
Owners, investors and lenders seek problem solvers and proven performers. That is why our strong performance and reputation are paving the way to new opportunity. For example, it was admiration for our Embassy Suites - Centennial Olympic Park that led to our opportunity to develop and manage the Emb
News
Oct 17
Food and beverage service was once a nice-have, but not a must-have. Today’s hoteliers are discovering food and beverage offerings can be a true competitive differentiator. GlobeSt.com caught up with Jeff Sime, VP of Operations, Restaurants at Legacy Ventures.
Legacy Insider Newsletter
Oct 6
Success can be a dangerous thing for many organizations, however. Human nature can kick in. It can lull people into becoming complacent and believing that they will never be anything but successful. In fact, Legacy Ventures has no lock on tomorrow\'s success. We are a fantastic group with formidable
News
Aug 5
Twenty years ago, Marvin was developing commercial real estate in California and saw the potential to create an entertainment district similar to the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. Since then, Legacy has developed projects including the Embassy Suites, condos on Centennial Olympic Park West, the Hilton Garden Inn, the Glenn Hotel and a series of restaurants along Marietta Street.
Awards, News, Restaurants
Jul 8
\"It’s Oktoberfest every day at this authentic German watering hole where the German draft beer flows freely and the schnitzel and sausages will take you on a trip through flavor town. Classic dishes such as Wiener schnitzel, rinderrouladen and Jägerschnitzel paired with sides like sauerkraut, sp
Legacy Insider Newsletter
May 26
On Leap Year day, Legacy Ventures celebrated excellence within our organization. Our Legacy Excellence Awards Dinner, or LEAD, inaugural gala at Ventanas took stock of our expanded abilities, celebrated our many 2015 successes and recognized team members who have performed at exemplary levels.
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Legacy Insider Newsletter
Mar 1
In the hospitality marketplace in which our businesses compete, delivering exceptional customer service is our surest path to success. Nothing else factors so importantly in building guest loyalty. “People never forget how you made them feel,” Maya Angelou said. Our team touches thousands of cus
Legacy Insider Newsletter
Jan 21
Join us in learning about our recent brand consolidation and much more in our first edition of our quarterly Legacy Insider Newsletter.
Insider
Jan 21
Join us in learning about our recent brand consolidation and much more in our first edition of our quarterly Legacy Insider Newsletter.