Ahead of spring opening, hotel names general manager

LAKELAND — McKibbon Hospitality named John Loute general manager of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, slated to open in downtown Lakeland in spring 2020. According to a press release, Loute’s appointment is effective immediately.

Tampa-based McKibbon Hospitality will manage the 126-room, all-suites hotel, which, the release states, is owned by Lakeland Hospitality Group. The project is being developed by Tomlinson Construction and built by general contractor Rodda Construction.