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James Bardwell has been appointed as Public Relations & Communications Manager at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

With more than four years of experience in the public relations and hospitality industry, James Bardwell rejoins The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park as Public Relations & Communications Manager where he will manage all aspects of the luxury hotel’s communications efforts. Most recently, James worked for The Brandman Agency, an award-winning global communications agency specializing in luxury travel, where he worked with distinguished tourism and hotel brands. In particular, he supported the re-launch and opening of four Ritz-Carlton properties, including Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in 2015, as well as being a part of a dynamic team overseeing The Ritz-Carlton brand since mid-2016.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
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Winfred van Workum has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

Bringing a wealth of hospitality experience, Winfred van Workum is poised to lead the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel. Born in The Netherlands into a family of hospitality entrepreneurs, Winfred pursued his family’s legacy attending one of Europe’s top hotel management schools in The Hague. Since then, he has held management positions at award-winning hotels such as The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida; St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort; The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados; Jumeirah Essex House New York; and The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. In his most recent role as Hotel Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami, Winfred successfully transitioned the resort to a thriving addition for The Ritz-Carlton, increasing RevPAR and earning top scores in guest and employee engagement.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
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Diarmuid Dwyer has been appointed as General Manager at New York Hilton Midtown

New York Hilton Midtown has appointed Diarmuid Dwyer to the position of general manager effective April 3. In his new role, Dwyer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the iconic 1,931-room hotel situated on Sixth Avenue between West 53rd and West 54th Streets in the epicenter of Midtown Manhattan. Dwyer has been a prized member of the Hilton family for over a decade, including a 13-year tenure at the historic Waldorf Astoria New York where he most recently held positions as hotel manager and executive director of the Waldorf Towers, the 181-room luxury property within the Waldorf Astoria. During his award-winning tenure at Waldorf Astoria New York, he increased guest satisfaction and team member engagement, pioneered a partnership with the Guerlain management team to open a 14,000 square foot luxury spa and most recently positioned the hotel with the owners for an extensive multi-year restoration. A native of Ireland, Dwyer began his illustrious hospitality career at the prestigious Killarney Park Hotel located in Killarney, Ireland, before gaining resort experience at the Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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John Sinclair has been named General Manager at The Redbury New York

sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, today announced that John Sinclair has joined as General Manager of The Redbury New York. Located on 29 East 29th Street, in the heart of Manhattan’s burgeoning NoMad neighborhood, the hotel is just a short distance from the city's best shopping, restaurants, nightclubs and attractions, including the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park and the Theatre District. Prior to his current role, Sinclair served as General Manager of Hotel Mela Times Square. He previously had leadership roles at Highgate Hotel and Amsterdam Hospitality. He also worked in a variety of property-based and corporate roles at Starwood, after a house operations position at W Hotels of New York. Sinclair holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Humber College in Ontario, Canada. The Redbury New York features 265 guest rooms, 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting, event and private dining space, as well as Marta, the popular on-site Roman-inspired pizzeria from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group and Bar Marta, the cozy hotel bar and lounge.

sbe
New York, New York, United States
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Alison Kress has been appointed as Senior Luxury Sales Manager at Conrad New York

Conrad New York announced today the appointment of Alison Kress to Senior Luxury Sales Manager. In her role, Kress will serve as a liaison between the hotel and the luxury travel agent community, introducing agents to all that Lower Manhattan and Conrad New York have to offer. Kress will also be a crucial part of providing the highest levels of service to this highly coveted market. Kress brings her expertise to the Conrad New York team from Waldorf Astoria New York, where she refined her luxury sales background at the iconic New York City property. In her new role, Kress will be responsible for expanding the hotels success in customer relations, and all facets of luxury sales. She will be curating relationships with top tier travel agents and ensuring all assets of the hotel are showcased and promoted. Prior to joining the Conrad New York team, Kress served as Luxury Sales Manager at Waldorf Astoria New York where she oversaw travel industry relations for permanent residents, wholesale partners, and business travel clients for The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria. Kress honed her leadership skills and luxury sales abilities since 2014, owning positions such as Luxury Sales Manager, Luxury Sales Coordinator, and Luxury Sales Assistant. Kress earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Tourism Management from the Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism at New York University in 2015.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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The Whitby opens in New York City

Taking center stage on Manhattan's pulsing Upper Midtown scene, The Whitby is Firmdale Hotels' second outing in New York, and a fitting creative bookend to its ever-popular Crosby Street Hotel in the heart of SoHo. Situated on West 56th Street at 5th Avenue, The Whitby is surrounded by world-class restaurants, boutiques, and museums, and is set to become a destination to rival any of it illustrious neighbors thanks to the Firmdale Hotels Co-owner and Design Director Kit Kemp's award-winning design.

Design Hotels
New York, United States
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Steve Wynn has been named 2017 Cornell Icon of the Industry at the 9th Annual Cornell Icon & Innovator Awards

The annual Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards is the School of Hotel Administration's premier fundraising event, and a celebration to honor visionary leaders in hospitality, business, and philanthropy. Contributions to the event support the school's annual fund, which provides key funding to scholarships and programs. Steve Wynn has led casino and resort development in Las Vegas and beyond for more than 45 years. Best known for his key role in the revitalization of the Las Vegas Strip in the 1990s, Wynn is the entrepreneurial figure behind many of the city’s most distinctive resorts, including Bellagio, Mirage, Treasure Island and Wynn Las Vegas. In 2014, Harvard Business Review ranked Wynn 17th out of the world’s 100 best-performing CEOs. Wynn will receive the award at the 9th annual Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

Cornell
New York, New York, United States
Development Renovation

Four Seasons Hotel New York Unveils $120 Million Dollar Transformation

Over the last two decades, Four Seasons Hotel New York has consistently set the bar for quintessential Manhattan residential living. Now the magnificent collection of newly remodeled suites, junior suites and corridors, a project personally overseen by visionary hotelier and design innovator Ty Warner, continues this legacy, by creating a new standard of excellence in New York City.

Four Seasons
New York, New York, United States
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The James New York-NoMad Opening June 2017

The James Hotels announces The James New York-NoMad opening summer 2017. The launch of the property marks a key moment in the evolution of the brand, beginning with the opening of The James West Hollywood-Sunset in May 2017. The new James Hotels are mindfully modern, embodied by the core pillars of Connection, Consciousness, and Community. Each property has a unique thumbprint of locally-sourced influential facets as part of its brand ethos.

The James
New York, United States
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The James New York NoMad Opens

The James Hotels announces The James New York-NoMad opening summer 2017. The launch of the property marks a key moment in the evolution of the brand, beginning with the opening of The James West Hollywood- Sunset in May 2017. The new James Hotels are mindfully modern, embodied by the core pillars of Connection, Consciousness, and Community. Each property has a unique thumbprint of locally-sourced influential facets as part of its brand ethos.

New York, New York, United States