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Made in Manhattan: DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Times Square West

The newly-built high-rise hotel is just steps from the Broadway theater district, The Jacob Javits Convention Center, dozens of shops and restaurants, the Empire State Building and many other New York attractions. The 37-story property features 612 modern rooms, each with Theater District-inspired artwork and many offering stunning views of the city or the Hudson River.

Claes Landberg has been appointed as General Manager at Hudson Hotel

sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award- winning hospitality venues globally, today announced that Claes Landberg is joining as General Manager of Hudson Hotel. Landberg will run the energetic contemporary midtown New York hotel, which is located within walking distance from Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, Central Park and the theater district.

Daniel Entenberg has been appointed as General Manager at SLS Park Avenue

Entenberg has more than a decade of experience in the luxury hotel business, including success at stylish addresses in New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Prior to his current role, he spent over three years leading Gramercy Park Hotel. Entenberg launched his career at W New York Hotel in 2001, also spending two years as Director of Operations at W New York Times Square. In Las Vegas, he rose to Executive Director of Hotel Operations at Palms Casino Resort. Prior to that, he spent a half-dozen years in Los Angeles with positions at W Los Angeles Hotel, Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel and Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Entenberg holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Pennsylvania State University and was recently honored as a nominee for the 2016 New York City, Manager of the Year at the Hotel Excellence Awards.The highly-anticipated SLS Park Avenue is scheduled to open in Manhattan’s trendy NoMad neighborhood in Spring 2017.

Lisa Grossberg has been appointed as General Manager at Hotels Hayden and Henri

NEW YORK (January 24, 2017) – Real-estate mogul Morris Moinian's Fortuna Realty Group (FRG) is assembling a powerhouse team for the upcoming launches of two new hotels in Manhattan. Bolstered by the success of Hotel Hugo in SoHo, the company has its sights set on Chelsea and is finalizing the boutique conversions of two existing properties into Hotel Hayden, opening February 1, 2017 and Hotel Henri, opening March 5, 2017.

Leiya Cohen has been appointed as Director of Operations at The Time New York

The Time New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dream Hotel Group veteran Leiya Cohen to Director of Operations. In her new role, Cohen is responsible for the daily management of the hotel’s front office, housekeeping and engineering to ensure operative success and an unrivaled guest experience. Prior to her role as Director of Operations, Cohen was the Director of Front Office at The Time New York where she assisted with the hotel’s renovation budget, daily operations while the hotel was under construction, and led the implementation of new technology systems such as StayNTouch. Cohen’s career in hospitality is marked with management positions at The Premier and The London New York City along with roles at luxury restaurants in New York including Gordon Ramsay and MEGU.

David Brinkman has been appointed as Executive Chef for Union Square Events at Conrad New York

In partnership with Union Square Events, Conrad New York is pleased to announce the appointment of David Brinkman to Executive Chef for Union Square Events at Conrad New York. With more than 17 years of diverse culinary experience, Brinkman brings his expertise to lower Manhattan’s premier luxury hotel where he will manage all kitchen operations for banquets and catering by Union Square Events, the hotel’s exclusive catering partner.In his new role, Brinkman will be responsible for expanding the hotel’s catering programming and leading menu development. His creativity and innovation will lead the kitchen in providing guests with a more exquisite dining experience. Prior to his role as executive chef, Brinkman served as chef de cuisine at The Fourth and Botequim in New York where he managed catering, kitchen operations and day-to-day leadership responsibilities to ensure customer satisfaction and business profitability. Brinkman also honed his leadership skills as the executive sous chef at Batard, head chef at Maze restaurant and sous chef at Mandarin Oriental, all located in New York City. Brinkman hails from Melvindale, Michigan and earned an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from the Schoolcraft College Livonia in 2002.