Distinctive Hospitality Group

09/27/2023

Today is World Tourism Day. 📣 The theme for 2023 is "Investing in People, Planet and Prosperity."

Together, we put people first, nurture our planet, and foster prosperity through responsible tourism. 🤝✨

DYK? Tourism employs one in every ten people on Earth. To sustain tourism into the future we need to invest in our People, the Planet, and and Innovation.

For the People, we need to invest in education and skills.

Looking ahead, the global tourism workforce will require millions of hospitality graduates annually between now and 2030 and a further 800,000 jobs a year will require specific vocational training. For these reasons, we need to invest in people, as they are the foundation of tourism so that all those who wish to be part of the sector have the same opportunities to access quality tourism training, anywhere in the world. @‌unwto

Photo courtesy of Eastern Regional Tourism District, Connecticut.
Kayaking on the Mystic River

09/14/2023

Excited to announce that TODAY, September 14, we opened the FIRST Spark by Hilton hotel in Mystic, CT.

Spark by Hilton is the premium economy hotel brand that proudly delivers reliable essentials with unexpected touches to make every guest feel valued.

At Spark, we believe that everyone deserves a friendly, reliable and quality stay that maximizes their travel experience—no matter their budget.

It's going to be Sparktacular!

Our Spark by Hilton in Mystic, CT features 120 new guest rooms and is located near Mystic Attractions including Mystic Aquarium, Olde Mistick Village and Mystic Seaport Museum. We're two miles to historic downtown Mystic, Mystic Bascule Drawbridge, shopping and dining. Easy access off I-95 between New York and Boston. Offering Free WiFi, Parking, Outdoor Pool, and a Coffee & Bagel Bar. Opening this fall.

To learn more, and book your sparkalicious stay, visit
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gonmgpe-spark-mystic-groton

Distinctive Hospitality Group® (DHG) is a privately held, integrated hotel ownership and management company, founded in 2010 and backed by a group of seasoned hospitality professionals. We provide our guests with unparalleled service, style and atmosphere.

09/14/2023

Exciting News in Mystic! We opened the very FIRST Spark by Hilton in Mystic, CT. Take a listen...

09/10/2023

Our diverse portfolio of hotels and restaurants includes SKYBOKX 109 Sports Bar & Grill. Located in Natick, Massachusetts and celebrating its 10th year, this local spot is dedicated to our local sports teams and it's the perfect place to catch all the action.

Today, as Sunday Football is back, and with 24 TVs strategically located throughout the restaurant, guests can watch all the plays with DirecTV and NFL Ticket and keep tabs on their fantasy draft players.

Open daily with offerings that include a signature cocktail program, 20 beer lines showcasing local craft brews and wicked good food curated by our restaurant chef Ben Nagy. Weekly entertainment features local, live music and musical bingo, and you can event shoot some pool while watching your favorite game in our billiards room. Private event spaces are also available for watch parties and more.

To view the menu, cocktails, and happenings schedule, head to www.skybokx109.com

Distinctive Hospitality Group® (DHG) is a privately held, integrated hotel ownership and management company, founded in 2010 and backed by a group of seasoned hospitality professionals. We provide our guests with unparalleled service, style and atmosphere.

08/18/2023

Distinctive Hospitality Group® (DHG) is a privately held, integrated hotel ownership and management company, founded in 2010 and backed by a group of seasoned hospitality professionals. We provide our guests with unparalleled service, style and atmosphere.

Over the next few weeks, we will introduce or re-introduce you to your hotels.

First up.... The VERVE Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. This hotel joined by Hilton in January 2020.

A celebration of 20th Century American Pop Culture, a stay at The VERVE Boston Natick, is like a walk down memory lane. Pop Culture is woven into the design elements throughout the property - from the moment you enter with the Lava Lamp Wall at the front entrance to the pop music playlist enticing you to dance along.

Delight in the small design elements throughout the hotel including a TV wall playing commercials from the 1960 - 1980s, Life Wall featuring historic Life Magazine Covers and a Life magazine cover photo spot, iconic album covers lining the walls in the event pre-function area, Barbie dolls cleverly placed, and even a retro candy machine in the hotel lobby.

Seating areas on each guest floor pay tribute to each decade - featuring 1960's fictional sci-fi exploration; 1970's television shows and film stars; barber shop chairs and imagery showcasing Americana hairstyles of the 60's and 70's - a perfect spot for a photo op, and the 1980's showcasing iconic toys and 1980's television shows.

With two restaurants on site - The Pantry - for breakfast and The Violet Thorn Lounge for cocktails and dinner, The VERVE Boston Natick is the perfect location in for meetings, events, and overnight accommodations.

Learn more, www.VERVEHotelnatick.com

09/25/2021

Lou Carrier, President of Distinctive Hospitality Group weighs in on the current state of business travel and it’s impact.

Business travel, a pillar of hotel revenue, remains absent and its recovery could take years, experts say.

09/11/2021

Never Forget
Photo by Lerone Pieters

05/20/2021

Lou Carrier, president of Distinctive Hospitality Groups speaks with Lydia Hu with Fox News this morning about the struggle to find workers as leisure travel picks up.

Filmed at Hilton Mystic

03/09/2021

Some of the hard-working women that make our company and hotels run on a daily basis. International Women's Day, March 8. Our talented group cross all disciplines within our organization including VPs, General Managers, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Food & Beverage, Banquet Managers, Guest Services, and Housekeeping

03/05/2021

Our indoor pool at Our hotel in Somerville, Massachusetts finally reopened and they’re so excited they couldn’t wait to jump right in!