HotelExecutive Hospitality Taps Amanda Chades as Opening General Manager for Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral

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USA, Cape Canaveral, Florida. September 16, 2025

McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, has appointed Amanda Chades as General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral, slated to open this fall.

A seasoned McKibbon leader, Amanda brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to her new role. She began her career with McKibbon in 2012 as a Front Desk Associate at Hyatt Place Plantation where she quickly advanced to Director of Rooms and later Operations Manager. In 2014, she was promoted to Assistant General Manager of Residence Inn Fort Myers before stepping into her first General Manager role, where she led the property to exceed its profitability goals.

Most recently, Amanda served as General Manager of Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Coral, maintaining an associate turnover rate of less than 10 percent while consistently receiving high associate engagement survey results.

In addition to her on-property responsibilities, she has served on McKibbon task forces and hotel opening teams, mentoring new general managers, supporting operational improvements across McKibbon's portfolio, and contributing to the company's broader growth and success. Prior to joining McKibbon, Amanda spent seven years at Publix Super Markets, where she honed her customer service expertise.

"With her proven leadership in select-service hotel operations as well as her track record of strong performance and associate loyalty, Amanda is exceptionally suited to lead our Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral team," said Carrie Duncan, Regional Vice President of Operations for McKibbon Hospitality. "As Cape Canaveral continues to grow and expand thanks to industries like SpaceX and Port Canaveral, we believe that our Hilton Garden Inn will offer a much-needed new lodging option for both leisure and business travelers."

Located at 150 Imperial Boulevard, Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral features 156 spacious guestrooms and suites across six floors, along with 1,100 square feet of flexible meeting space and an independently branded tiki-inspired restaurant and bar. Space-themed design elements throughout the property pay tribute to Cape Canaveral's legacy of innovation and exploration. Designed with comfort and connection in mind, the hotel offers modern accommodations, a 24/7 fitness center, a grab-and-go market, and inviting social spaces including a game room, outdoor tiki bar, game lawn, pool and expansive pool deck.

Just minutes from Port Canaveral - the fastest-growing cruise port in the U.S. - the hotel is ideally located for cruise travelers. Guests can also enjoy front-row views of SpaceX and Kennedy Space Center rocket launches from the hotel, providing a one-of-a-kind Space Coast experience.

Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral is owned and developed by McKibbon Equities, responsible for new development and asset management of McKibbon-owned properties. McKibbon's development arm, McKibbon Places, is serving as project manager and overseeing construction and design. Base4 is the architect with Certified General Contractors serving as general contractor. McKibbon's management arm, McKibbon Hospitality, is operating the hotel.