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15-05-2025
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Omni Hotels & Resorts Debuts Tiki Social, a Tropical Pop-Up Bar Experience in Collaboration with Jeff 'Beachbum' Berry
Renowned Tiki Historian shakes up signature cocktail menu debuting at select Omni properties Memorial Day Weekend DALLAS, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to introduce Tiki Social, a Tiki-inspired cocktail experience launching this summer in collaboration with Tiki Historian, cocktail author and owner of the critically acclaimed restaurant Latitude 29 in New Orleans, Jeff "Beachbum" Berry. Starting Memorial Day Weekend and running through Labor Day, guests at all Omni properties can enjoy curated tropical cocktails designed to capture the spirit of paradise and elevate their summer stay. The Tiki Social experience will come alive through immersive pop-up bars at select properties, transforming indoor and outdoor bar spaces into vibrant tropical escapes with extended evening hours every Friday and Saturday. Open to both Omni guests and the public, the experience will feature an expanded menu of eight original cocktails and two zero-proof drinks, specially crafted by Berry in partnership with Omni's expert bar team. "Tiki has always been about transporting people, if only for a moment, to someplace sunny, breezy, and far from the everyday," said Berry. "Working with Omni Hotels & Resorts on Tiki Social let us bring that sense of fun to all kinds of spaces, whether you're lounging at a resort or ducking into a city bar after work. These drinks were designed to make every sip feel like a mini vacation." Tiki Social menu highlights include: The Coconutty Islander served in a fresh coconut (Platinum Rum, Coco Reàl, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Coconut Water, Lime, Macadamia Liqueur) Totem's Kiss (Choice of Gold Rum or Vodka, Vanilla Reàl, Allspice Liqueur, Lime, Orange, Cinnamon, Bitters) Mai Tai Have Another (Gold Rum, Dark Jamaican Rum, Orgeat, Orange, Lime) The Tropical Tease (Blanco Tequila, Mezcal, Raspberry Reàl, Lemon, Pineapple, Crème de Cacao) The Bitter Birdie (Rum, Campari, Pineapple Liqueur, Lime, Bitters) Donovan's Reef (Malt Scotch, Crisp Apple Reàl, Lemon, Pineapple, Triple Sec, Chili Liqueur) "At Omni, we're always looking for fresh ways to create memorable experiences for our guests, and Tiki Social is the perfect way to do just that. It offers a unique, immersive way to celebrate the season and connect guests with the spirit of summer," said Michael Innocentin, Chief Marketing Officer at Omni Hotels & Resorts. Tiki Social highlights the depth and creativity of the Omni's cocktail program across its portfolio. While all properties will feature a limited selection of Tiki Social cocktails at their lobby bars, select locations will offer the full pop-up experience and comprehensive eight-drink menu, including non-alcoholic options like the 'Designated Diver' and the 'Dry Tai', a spirits-free twist on the beloved Mai Tai. Properties featuring the immersive Tiki Social experience include: Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa (Fernandina Beach, FL) Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park (Atlanta, GA) Omni Berkshire Place (New York NY) Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Carlsbad, CA) Omni Las Colinas Hotel (Irving, TX) Omni Fort Worth Hotel (Fort Worth, TX) Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate (Orlando, FL) Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa (Frisco, TX) Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, CA) Omni San Diego Hotel (San Diego, CA) Omni Viking Lakes Hotel (Minneapolis, MN) For more information on Tiki Social and participating Omni locations, visit Access to the Tiki Social Press Kit for press materials and assets can be found here. About Omni Hotels & Resorts Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at over 50 distinct hotels and resorts in the most popular leisure and business destinations across the United States, as well as in Canada. With 28 iconic golf courses, including multiple short courses, and 25 award-winning spas across the country, every Omni welcomes you to experience the true spirit of each destination. Reflected through local color, personalized service, unique wellness options, signature restaurants and creative culinary offerings, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every guest and a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest® loyalty program. Omni is committed to reducing hunger and is on a mission through its Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative, to provide millions of meals each year for food banks to feed children, families, and seniors in communities in which it operates. Through its partnership with Shared Hope International, Omni is dedicated to the education and training of its associates to help combat human trafficking. Omni Hotels & Resorts is the official hotel of the PGA TOUR® and PGA of America. For information or to book accommodations, visit or call 1-800-The-Omni. Media Contact: Rachel Harrison Communications omni@ Brand Contact: Emma Hill, Omni Hotels & Resorts
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Omni Hotels & Resorts Debuts Tiki Social, a Tropical Pop-Up Bar Experience in Collaboration with Jeff 'Beachbum' Berry
Renowned Tiki Historian shakes up signature cocktail menu debuting at select Omni properties Memorial Day Weekend DALLAS, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to introduce Tiki Social, a Tiki-inspired cocktail experience launching this summer in collaboration with Tiki Historian, cocktail author and owner of the critically acclaimed restaurant Latitude 29 in New Orleans, Jeff "Beachbum" Berry. Starting Memorial Day Weekend and running through Labor Day, guests at all Omni properties can enjoy curated tropical cocktails designed to capture the spirit of paradise and elevate their summer stay. The Tiki Social experience will come alive through immersive pop-up bars at select properties, transforming indoor and outdoor bar spaces into vibrant tropical escapes with extended evening hours every Friday and Saturday. Open to both Omni guests and the public, the experience will feature an expanded menu of eight original cocktails and two zero-proof drinks, specially crafted by Berry in partnership with Omni's expert bar team. "Tiki has always been about transporting people, if only for a moment, to someplace sunny, breezy, and far from the everyday," said Berry. "Working with Omni Hotels & Resorts on Tiki Social let us bring that sense of fun to all kinds of spaces, whether you're lounging at a resort or ducking into a city bar after work. These drinks were designed to make every sip feel like a mini vacation." Tiki Social menu highlights include: The Coconutty Islander served in a fresh coconut (Platinum Rum, Coco Reàl, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Coconut Water, Lime, Macadamia Liqueur) Totem's Kiss (Choice of Gold Rum or Vodka, Vanilla Reàl, Allspice Liqueur, Lime, Orange, Cinnamon, Bitters) Mai Tai Have Another (Gold Rum, Dark Jamaican Rum, Orgeat, Orange, Lime) The Tropical Tease (Blanco Tequila, Mezcal, Raspberry Reàl, Lemon, Pineapple, Crème de Cacao) The Bitter Birdie (Rum, Campari, Pineapple Liqueur, Lime, Bitters) Donovan's Reef (Malt Scotch, Crisp Apple Reàl, Lemon, Pineapple, Triple Sec, Chili Liqueur) "At Omni, we're always looking for fresh ways to create memorable experiences for our guests, and Tiki Social is the perfect way to do just that. It offers a unique, immersive way to celebrate the season and connect guests with the spirit of summer," said Michael Innocentin, Chief Marketing Officer at Omni Hotels & Resorts. Tiki Social highlights the depth and creativity of the Omni's cocktail program across its portfolio. While all properties will feature a limited selection of Tiki Social cocktails at their lobby bars, select locations will offer the full pop-up experience and comprehensive eight-drink menu, including non-alcoholic options like the 'Designated Diver' and the 'Dry Tai', a spirits-free twist on the beloved Mai Tai. Properties featuring the immersive Tiki Social experience include: Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa (Fernandina Beach, FL) Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park (Atlanta, GA) Omni Berkshire Place (New York NY) Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Carlsbad, CA) Omni Las Colinas Hotel (Irving, TX) Omni Fort Worth Hotel (Fort Worth, TX) Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate (Orlando, FL) Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa (Frisco, TX) Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, CA) Omni San Diego Hotel (San Diego, CA) Omni Viking Lakes Hotel (Minneapolis, MN) For more information on Tiki Social and participating Omni locations, visit Access to the Tiki Social Press Kit for press materials and assets can be found here. About Omni Hotels & Resorts Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at over 50 distinct hotels and resorts in the most popular leisure and business destinations across the United States, as well as in Canada. With 28 iconic golf courses, including multiple short courses, and 25 award-winning spas across the country, every Omni welcomes you to experience the true spirit of each destination. Reflected through local color, personalized service, unique wellness options, signature restaurants and creative culinary offerings, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every guest and a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest® loyalty program. Omni is committed to reducing hunger and is on a mission through its Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative, to provide millions of meals each year for food banks to feed children, families, and seniors in communities in which it operates. Through its partnership with Shared Hope International, Omni is dedicated to the education and training of its associates to help combat human trafficking. Omni Hotels & Resorts is the official hotel of the PGA TOUR® and PGA of America. 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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Retrial undoes $25M jury award to hotel worker who alleged gender pay bias
This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. A federal jury held April 11 that Omni Hotels & Resorts did not discriminate on the basis of sex by paying a female former employee less than her male counterparts, a reversal in a case where two prior jury verdicts awarded millions of dollars in damages to the employee. The plaintiff in Lindsley v. Omni Hotels Management Corp. first sued the company in 2017 alleging pay discrimination, exclusion from networking and promotion opportunities made available to similarly situated men, and sexual harassment. The plaintiff claimed Omni retaliated against her after she filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and ultimately fired her. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas initially granted summary judgment to Omni, but the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and the case headed to a jury trial. A split 2023 jury verdict partly sided with the plaintiff. The 5th Circuit vacated the verdict, holding that it was 'inconsistent,' and ordered a new trial. After the retrial, the jury concluded that Omni did not discriminate against the plaintiff. The sequence of events in Lindsley played out over nearly eight years of litigation, including multiple appeals and a pair of jury verdicts that appeared contradictory. The jury first held in 2023 that Omni violated neither Title VII of the Civil Rights Act nor the Equal Pay Act, but it nevertheless awarded the plaintiff $100,000 in damages for 'past pain and suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish and lost enjoyment of life' as well as $25 million in punitive damages. It did not award any back pay to the plaintiff. The verdict drew confusion from parties to the suit, including the presiding judge, according to a transcript of proceedings. The judge blamed himself for unclear instructions and ordered the jury back for further deliberations under a revised set of jury instructions. In its second verdict, the jury offered a split decision, stating that Omni had violated Title VII but not the Equal Pay Act. The jury said that, on the latter point, Omni proved that the difference in pay between the plaintiff and her male comparators was the result of a factor other than sex. The jury again awarded the plaintiff the respective $100,000 and $25 million awards but no back pay. Following the decision, both parties moved to enter judgment on the verdict, with Omni also filing for renewed judgment as a matter of law or for a new trial. The district court sided with the plaintiff, granting judgment on the jury's verdict on the basis that the court properly directed the jury to revisit its first verdict after finding that it was inconsistent. The court upheld the second verdict but reduced the damages amount to Title VII's statutory cap of $300,000, holding that a finding of back pay damages is not necessary to show liability under Title VII. 'As an initial matter, while the jury's verdict is admittedly odd, this isn't the first time a jury in this Circuit has found Title VII liability without a finding of backpay — it's happened at least twice before,' the district court said. 'Here, the jury said yes to liability, and there is evidentiary support for that finding on the Court's review of the record.' The 5th Circuit vacated the district court's judgment, holding that the lower court erred in handling the second jury verdict form by not including a question about Omni's affirmative defense to the plaintiff's Title VII claims just as it had done with her Equal Pay Act claims. 'So, at a minimum, the jury was confused as to whether their finding on the 'factor other than sex' affirmative defense with respect to the EPA affected their determination of the Title VII claim,' the 5th Circuit said. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Omni Hotels & Resorts hires chief revenue officer
US-based hotel company Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Adam Hayashi as its chief revenue officer to lead revenue growth and market expansion. Reporting directly to Omni's chief commercial officer Jeff Doane, Hayashi will help the company maximise topline revenue performance and capture better market share. Doane said: 'I'm excited to welcome Adam to the Omni family and look forward to the innovation that he will bring to the team. "I have had the opportunity to work with Adam in the past and know his breadth of experience will contribute to Omni's success as we continue to expand our revenue goals and footprint throughout the industry.' With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Hayashi is currently serving on the American board of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, as well as the integrated decisions and systems' customer advisory board. Before joining Omni, Hayashi worked for Accor as the global vice president of revenue management, distribution, and BI. He supported over 120 properties within the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Raffles Hotels & Resorts brands. Hayashi has also held key leadership roles at Accor, including regional director of revenue management and vice president of revenue management for North and Central America. During his tenure at Accor, Hayashi spearheaded the creation of a business intelligence solution and developed a strong distribution support team. Omni Hotels & Resorts creates better guest experiences at more than 50 hotels and resorts in the most popular leisure and business destinations across the US, and Canada. Earlier this year, the Ernest N Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority approved a ground lease agreement for Omni Hotels & Resorts to develop a 1,000-room headquarters hotel. "Omni Hotels & Resorts hires chief revenue officer" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
