The hospitality industry will likely have the effects of the Covid-19 crisis seared into its collective memory for years to come—but, week by week, the troubled sector is beginning to recover.
Hotel History: Four Seasons Hotel, (367 rooms): Is it possible to conceive that the Four Seasons Hotel in New York has been converted to house medical professionals battling the coronavirus? In late March, the five-star Four Seasons Hotel located on East 57th Street began to accept hospital employees who work in mid-Manhattan.
The global hospitality industry has been ravaged by COVID-19, a classic example of a black swan event. While many are looking backwards to compare the current market environment with the post-9/11 or 2008 Great Recession periods, Phocuswright prefers to look forward - trying to address the tough questions weighing on our collective minds.
Just a few weeks ago, it was typical for personal assistants to make reservations for thousand-dollar rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel New York for their high-profile bosses.
New York City officials have started lodging health-care workers with coronavirus symptoms in repurposed hotels, providing a template for cities across the U.S. looking for ways to keep hospital workers from infecting more people as they battle the pandemic.
After temporarily closing their doors to ward off the coronavirus, some of New York City's largest hotel chains are already predicting a summer rebound.
Despite much of the world remaining on lockdown, people's thirst for culture has not diminished one bit. In fact, one could argue that it has grown stronger than ever the result of everyone searching for ways to occupy their time, and online cultural experiences can fill the void. Sure, visiting a museum online or enjoying the robust sounds of a virtual opera performance can't quite compare to being there in person.
Hotel History: Barbizon Hotel, New York
The city's hotel market is in its own state of emergency as coronavirus has hammered room rates and occupancy levels.
NEW YORK - Today, the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York will officially launch the sales of the building's condominium residences, The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria. The celebrated New York City landmark will introduce an unprecedented residential lifestyle to the heart of Midtown Manhattan, offering residents a world of exclusive private amenities along with special access to the best-in-class services found only at the globally renowned Waldorf Astoria New York.
The coronavirus' impact on global travel is sending tremors through New York City's hotel industry, which was sagging from declining occupancy and revenue even before the China-originated pandemic struck.
Hotel History: Carlyle Hotel, New York (190 Rooms). The Carlyle Hotel was built by Moses Ginsberg and designed in Art Deco style by architects Sylvan Bien (1893-1959) and Harry M. Prince. Bien and Prince both had previously worked at the famous architectural firm of Warren & Wetmore.
Guerov brings 20 years of hospitality management experience with Hilton to his position and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the luxury property including hotel management, guest experience and day-to-day operations of the hotel, including its meeting and event spaces and the signature lobby restaurant, Dabble.
InterContinental Hotels Group ("IHG") [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that Sharon Rothstein is to be appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of IHG. She will join the IHG Board with effect from 1 June 2020.Sharon Rothstein currently serves as Operating Partner of Stripes Group, a growth equity firm investing in high growth consumer and SaaS (Software as a Service) companies. She previously served as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer, and subsequently, as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Product Officer for Starbucks Corporation.
The Group's first NH Collection in Manhattan was inspired by the Madison Avenue's "Golden Age of Advertising" Located in the heart of the Big Apple, the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue will offer 288 rooms with stunning views over the world's most famous skyline Noteworthy among the hotel's culinary offerings: a chic cocktail bar tuned to the city's vibe and an original tea cocktail concept dubbed Suite & Tea After a two-year wait, Manhattan is getting set to welcome an exciting newcomer onto the Big Apple's hotel scene. NH Collection New York Madison Avenue, the first NH Hotel Group property to open in North America, is due to open its doors in April. Having been transformed into an enchanting hotel, it will bring its guests on a journey back in time to one of most iconic periods of Gotham's history.
Luxe Life Hotel New York -- Luxe Hotels' first branded property in New York City -- opened on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood. It is a 98-room boutique hotel housed in the former headquarters of LIFE Magazine. From its prohibition era bar to art collection from local artists, the hotel pays homage to the talented artists, writers, and creative staff who lived and worked in the building. The hotel's impeccably appointed, pet-friendly guest rooms and suites provide a seamless blend of modern conveniences and historic charm. The property also features a signature destination restaurant, The Marilyn.
Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel officially opens its doors today as one of the tallest properties in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. Rising an impressive 39 floors at 430 feet high, the brand's first hotel in Chelsea is crowned with one of the highest rooftop pools in the city, offering unparalleled 360-degree views.
Zeitlin was most recently director of business development and optimization for Fairmont San Francisco, Sofitel's sister property, where she was responsible for uncovering revenue opportunities throughout the hotel, developing third party partnerships, while also providing task force coverage within the Bay Area.
Sheraton New York Times Square, the iconic fifty-floor property on the corner of Seventh Avenue and 53rd Street in the heart of Times Square, is proud to announce the appointment of Jim Mooney as director of hotel sales.
Hotel History: Peninsula Hotel, New York (241 Rooms): On February 7, 1989, the Peninsula Hotel was designated as a Landmark by the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission. The original neo-Italian Renaissance Gotham Hotel is one of the few structures on Fifth Avenue which recalls the golden age of luxury hotels and the prominent place they occupied in the formation of the city.