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Robert Rechtermann has been appointed as General Manager at The London NYC

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel portfolio for the smart luxury traveler, today announced the appointment of Robert Rechtermann as general manager of The London NYC. In his role, Robert will oversee the day-to-day operations of the prestigious 562-key all-suite luxury hotel as the property undergoes a complete 18-month long renovation before it officially reflags as Conrad New York Midtown in spring 2019. Rechtermann brings an impressive 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily in the luxury segment, boasting an extensive background in hotel leadership and management.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Emily Venugopal has been appointed as Director - Hospitality at Relevance International

Increasing new business wins for the Hospitality division of the agency, spearheading PR goals for existing clients, developing dynamic Public Relations & Social Media Strategies for hotels, global hotel brands, tourism boards, luxe cruise lines and hospitality related clients, providing senior level counsel across the agency.

Relevance International
New York, New York, United States
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Stefan Mirevski has been appointed as General Manager at Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

As the hotel's general manager, Mirevski will oversee the day-to-day operations of this prestigious 439-room landmark property, continuing to build upon the hotel’s reputation as a “home away from home” for the world’s most esteemed leaders, diplomats and heads of state. Stefan will spearhead all hotel operations with a focus on the development of new guest service programming and identification of revenue-driving sales and marketing initiatives. Positioned in the hotel’s leading role, Mirevski will build a high-performing executive team, motivating them to consider new tactics that will exceed guest satisfaction, improve operational productivity and enhance profitability in order to surpass property goals and push the hotel’s development forward as a top leisure and business destination in New York City.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
Development Rebranding

The London NYC to Rebrand as Conrad New York Midtown

Conrad Hotels & Resorts, a Hilton (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel for the smart luxury traveler, today announced plans to manage The London NYC and subsequently reflag as the Conrad New York Midtown following a complete renovation in spring 2019. Beginning in October 2017, the Luxury Group within Hilton Management Services (HMS) will take over the operation of The London NYC. The re-imagined property is scheduled to officially rebrand as a Conrad hotel within 18 months. Conrad New York Midtown will become the luxury brand"s second property in New York City, following the opening of Conrad New York in lower Manhattan in 2012.

Conrad
New York, New York, United States
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Development Opening

Mondrian Park Avenue Opens Today In Manhattan's Buzzing NoMad Neighborhood

Opening today, Mondrian Park Avenue brings a new luxury lifestyle experience to New York City's NoMad neighborhood. Managed by Journal Hotels and licensed from sbe, Mondrian Park Avenue will be a cultural hotspot, providing a lively dining and nightlife scene, and serving as a hub for vibrant art. The hotel's convenient location near landmarks such as Madison Square Park, the Flatiron District and the Empire State Building will also connect guests with some of the City's best cultural experiences.

Mondrian
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Moxy Debuts at Times Square

The Moxy Times Square, the 15th outpost in the brand"s portfolio, has celebrated its grand opening in the former Mills Hotel in Manhattan. Originally constructed in 1907, the hotel from Lightstone was transformed by a star team of collaborators: locally based architectural firm Stonehill & Taylor; design firms Yabu Pushelberg and Rockwell Group; and TAO Group, the creator and operator of the property"s F&B outlets.

Moxy
New York, New York, United States
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Maggie Mojica has been appointed as Director of Sales at The St. Regis New York

Maggie has held a variety of positions where she has gained exceptional experience in the luxury hospitality arena; she comes to The St. Regis New York from the New York Hilton Midtown, where she served as the Director of Sales. In her role, she was responsible for the growth and development of the international sales team. Prior to her role at the New York Hilton Midtown, Maggie served as the Director of Sales of The Waldorf Astoria New York, where she and her team consistently exceeded revenue goals by a minimum of 25 percent each quarter and gained exceptional insight and experience into the luxury hospitality arena. Earlier in her career, she also worked as the Director of Northeast Sales for El Conquistador Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico and as the Convention Services Manager at The New York Marriott Marquis in New York, further enhancing her hospitality background.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
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David Brandt has been appointed as Director of Catering and Events at Conrad New York

In his new role, Brandt will be responsible for overseeing all catering operations on property including event planning and event execution. He will serve as liaison between the Conrad New York and Union Square Events, the catering business of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. Union Square Events is Conrad New York’s exclusive catering partner. Brandt will play an integral role in expanding Conrad New York’s presence within Manhattan’s catering and events market. Having helmed catering and events operations at a variety of luxury properties in New York, Chicago, Miami and Philadelphia, Brandt brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the hotel. Prior to joining Conrad New York, Brandt served as associate director of catering at Waldorf Astoria New York, a post he held at the prestigious hotel from 2015 and 2017. Brandt joined the Waldorf Astoria New York team from Chicago, where he served as the vice president of sales and marketing at Kehoe Designs and the director of catering at the Palmer House Hilton. Brandt earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics at Grand Valley State.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Effie Tsavalias has been appointed as General Manager at Pod Brooklyn

BD Hotels, led by developers Richard Born and Ira Drukier, is pleased to announce the appointment of Effie Tsavalias as General Manager of Pod Brooklyn, opening this September in the trendy Williamsburg neighborhood. Tsavalias brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role from previous hospitality experience and will oversee all aspects of hotel operations at the 249 room property. Tsavalias’s role will include overseeing guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, sales, and spearheading the property’s grand opening.

The Pod Hotel
New York, New York, United States
Development Pipeline

This Fall Pod Times Square Opens

The Pod Hotels today announces the opening of its flagship property, Pod Times Square, right in the center of New York City"s hustle and bustle this fall. A BD Hotels property (The Mercer, The Marlton, The Bowery, The Maritime, The Greenwich) Pod Times Square becomes the fifth asset in the Pod Hotel collection following the great success of Pod 51and Pod 39; Pod BK, the first property in an outer-borough; and Pod DC, the first property outside of New York City. The innovative hotels" proven micro-model boasts the highest percentage of occupancy across the entire BD Hotels portfolio and will take things a set further this fall with the introduction of its new real estate concept.

The Pod
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Fourth Mondrian Hotel to Open Worldwide in Manhattanon on Park Avenue in New York City

sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, is thrilled to announce the opening of Mondrian Park Avenue in New York this fall. Initially conceived as an SLS designed by Philippe Starck with a culinary concept by José Andrés, the project evolved after sbe's acquisition of Morgans Hotel Group in late 2016, and a renewed focus was placed on bringing the legacy of the iconic Mondrian brand to new markets around the world.

Mondrian
New York, New York, United States