On Nov. 5, the Tri-Cities Airport, A-1 Hospitality, Congressman Dan Newhouse, and Visit Tri-Cities broke ground on a new airport hotel. The four-story, business-traveler focused hotel will host 99 rooms, indoor pool, fitness center, boardroom, and a fast casual bistro serving as a coffee bar by day and cocktail bar in the evenings. The Courtyard by Marriott – Tri-Cities/Pasco Airport will open in the Airport Business Center in 2019.
At the celebratory event, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) stated, “This groundbreaking shows another exciting development for the thriving Tri-Cities community as well as growing economic opportunity. A new hotel will welcome increasing numbers of visitors to our area to enjoy the many attributes of the beautiful Mid-Columbia.”
“This hotel is an important addition to the airport and the neighborhood,” said Buck Taft, director of Tri-Cities Airport. “The proximity to the airport provides the traveling public a convenient and affordable option while staying in the Tri-Cities, and it will also support Columbia Basin College and its visiting guests, students and families.”
The Courtyard by Marriott is being developed by A-1 Hospitality Group, and the hotel will be managed by A-1’s Columbia Hotel Management arm. Idaho-based JRA Architecture and Planning is designing the hotel’s architect, and Fowler General Construction of Richland is the general contractor. The project is financed by Inland Northwest Bank of Spokane.
A-1 currently owns and operates the Holiday Inn Express and Suites on Rd 68 in Pasco, and additional hotel properties in Oregon. “We are thrilled to bring the exceptional Courtyard brand to the Tri-Cities Airport. This corporate-centric hotel will provide much needed modern upscale lodging to the airport community,” stated A-1’s Managing Member Taran Patel. “Our experienced management team will provide unparalleled guest service in a clean and modern environment. We look forward to constructing a hotel that will not only accelerate further economic development in the Airport Business Center but also the surrounding areas.”
“We’re looking forward to the addition of another nationally recognized branded hotel near the Tri-Cities Airport. A-1 Hospitality has a strong reputation for developing and managing exceptional hotel properties,” said Michael Novakovich, president and CEO of Visit Tri-Cities. “The new Courtyard by Marriott – Tri-Cities/Pasco Airport will not only provide visitors another option for quality accommodations, but is also a reflection of the thriving Tri-Cities tourism industry,” he added.
“Courtyard has long led the industry when meeting the needs of the modern business traveler since breaking into the market 30 years ago. Courtyard has continuously evolved, pushing the boundaries of design, style and service in the upscale category—introducing game changing amenities like the Bistro fast casual restaurant and collaborative lobby spaces. As the 8th largest lodging brand in the world, with over 1,100 hotels in 47 countries, Courtyard continues to expand globally into urban locations, downtown markets and high-visibility destinations,” stated Marriott International.
