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Dennis O’Connor has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Virgin Hotels New York City

As Director of Food & Beverage, Dennis O'Connor is responsible for overseeing all facets of the food & beverage development and programming at Virgin Hotels New York City. O' Connor has amassed over twenty years hospitality management experience in New York City, complemented by national food and beverage operations positions across a variety of cuisines and concepts. Throughout his career, O' Connor has held executive positions at several notable restaurant groups, including Soho & Tribeca Grand Hotels, The James Hotel with David Burke, The Ace Hotel with April Bloomfield, and Jean George's 66. O'Connor also worked alongside chef and mentor Laurent Tourondel as Director of Operations and was a key component in developing LT Hospitality. Recently, he served as the Director of Restaurants for all South Florida locations in the Starr Restaurant Organization, as well as collaborated in the openings of the Conrad Fort Lauderdale and AMAN New York.

Virgin Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Maria Murillo has been named Director of People at Virgin Hotels New York City

Maria Murillo has been named Director of People with a core responsibility of supporting employee engagement and productivity. Murillo's approach in humanizing business operations works to create a positive employee experience, which ensures proactive company culture, consistent engagement, training and development, recruitment practices, and other "people processes." The People team's main priority will be to understand employees holistically, not just as individual contributors. Murillo joins Virgin Hotels New York after decades-long experience as Director of Human Resources at The St. Regis New York, The Knickerbocker Times Square, and, most recently, Room Mate Hotels.

Virgin Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Melissa Brown has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Virgin Hotels New York City

Having started her hospitality career in hotel operations, Melissa Brown swiftly moved into the luxury and lifestyle hotel space within the sales and marketing vertical and held positions as Regional Director and Vice President for global brands such as Park Hyatt, St Regis, and W Hotels as well as independent hotels such as Nikko San Francisco and Paramount Hotel in New York. Her expertise has a proven track record with repositioning, openings, business development and hotel acquisition for Luxe and WorldHotels She is native to San Francisco, California but currently resides in Connecticut with her eight-year-old daughter.

Virgin Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Candice A. Cancino has been appointed as General Manager at Virgin Hotels New York

Virgin Hotels, the luxury-lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to announce that Candice A. Cancino has been appointed as Virgin Hotels New York's General Manager. In her role, Cancino will oversee operations and strategies for the 460-room New York City hotel in NoMad and will manage all aspects of the hotel opening including all recruitment. Engaging with the local community is a key focus for Cancino and the hotel, and she will play a pivotal role in promoting Virgin Hotels New York as a destination for locals and tourists for both the leisure and business segments.

Virgin Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Brianna Birtles has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Smyth Tribeca

Smyth Tribeca announced today that Brianna Birtles has been appointed as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Managed by Highgate, Smyth Tribeca is an independent neighborhood hotel in the heart of Tribeca and a stylish destination for business, leisure and family travelers. In her new role, Birtles will oversee the hotel's sales and marketing efforts and will work to drive new business opportunities and revenue growth.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
New York, New York, United States
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Iwona Luksza has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at NoMo SoHo

Iwona Luksza touts over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry with particular emphasis in the Manhattan market. Prior to joining NoMo SoHo, she was the Director of Bars and Restaurants at the Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, where she oversaw the property's bars and restaurants after a historic transformation. Luksza's breadth and depth of work also extends itself to leadership roles at a range of luxury properties including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company; Mandarin Oriental, New York; The Knickerbocker Hotel and Crosby Street Hotel. In her new role, Luksza will leverage her substantial background to seamlessly oversee NoMo SoHo's in-house restaurant and bar services as well as banquet and catering operations.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
New York, New York, United States
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Grayson Hotel Debuts As The First Hotel In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt In New York City

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grayson Hotel, introducing The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand to New York. In a city that has been rewriting its story for nearly 350 years, Grayson Hotel's industrial-chic personality pays homage to the turn-of-the-century industrialization of New York and the cross-cultural culinary awakening it inspired, ushering in a bright new chapter.

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
New York, New York, United States
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Moxy Lower East Side Debuts In The Neighborhood That Defines New York Cool

Inspired by the neighborhood's history as a crossroads of entertainment and culture, and its present-day role as an incubator of innovation, the new 303-bedroom Moxy Lower East Side entices with endless amusements enlivened with the spirit of the absurd. Among them are Sake No Hana, a Japanese restaurant; Silver Lining, a piano lounge; The Highlight Room, a rooftop bar; The Fix, an all-day café and lobby bar; and Loosie's, a subterranean club. Moxy Lower East Side is for adventure seekers who crave a multitude of New York experiences — and want affordability without sacrificing style or substance.

Moxy
New York, New York, United States
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Hilton Grand Vacations Hosts Grand Opening for The Central at 5th, a Hilton Club

Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV), the industry-leading global vacation ownership company, celebrated the grand opening of its New York City property, The Central at 5th, a Hilton Club, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 14. Located just steps away from Central Park and Rockefeller Center, the luxurious resort offers 161 pristinely designed, spacious rooms with modern amenities, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center and an exclusive owner's lounge with an outdoor terrace.

Hilton Grand Vacations
New York, New York, United States
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Mirian Ortega-Calle has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at NoMo SoHo

NoMo SoHo, owned by real estate and investment firm Sapir Corp Ltd. ("Sapir") and managed by Highgate, is proud to announce the appointment of Mirian Ortega-Calle as Director of Sales and Marketing. In her new role, Ortega-Calle will provide executive leadership for the Sales & Marketing team, determine the property's strategic direction and drive brand awareness through Marketing, Public Relations and Social Media. Touting almost two decades of hospitality experience in New York City, Ortega-Calle has expert knowledge of Manhattan's competitive hotel landscape. She arrives to NoMo SoHo from Le Méridien New York, Central Park where she served as the Director of Sales and Marketing, helping to rebrand the property from the Viceroy Central Park. Previously, Ortega-Calle has successfully demonstrated her capabilities across a portfolio of top hotel brands including Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, HEI Hotels & Resorts and Millennium Hotels & Resorts.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
New York, New York, United States
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Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s New York Opens Today In Tribeca

Today is the much-anticipated opening of Hotel Barrière Fouquet's New York in Tribeca. The stunning 97-room luxury hotel is a joint venture between the iconic French brand Groupe Barrière and Caspi Development. Located at 456 Greenwich Street, the property brings a new level of sophistication to the bustling streets of New York. Designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, the hotel perfectly blends Parisian opulence with Tribeca panache.

Barriere Collection
New York, New York, United States