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Soyoung Lee has been appointed as Director of Revenue Management at Dream Midtown

As Director of Revenue Management, Soyoung Lee is responsible for maximizing revenue for Dream Midtown through the development and implementation of innovative strategies, data and demand trends. Lee arrives at Dream Midtown from Morgans Hotel Group in New York, where she advanced from Northeast Regional Revenue Analyst to Director of Revenue Management in just under five years. Previously, Lee spent two years with The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner in McLean, Va., joining as Rooms Division LIVE Leader and departing as a Market Research Analyst. Born and raised in Silver Spring, Md., Lee earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management from New York University and a Masters of Science in Banking and Financial Services Management from Boston University.

Ashlee Thomas has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Dream Midtown

As Director of Sales & Marketing, Ashlee Thomas leads all sales efforts through the development of creative tactics to increase business at Dream Midtown, while also keeping the hotel front of mind for its customer base, including meetings and events clients. Thomas joins Dream Midtown from Global Hospitality Service, where, as Director of Sales - Americas, she was tasked with identifying corporate and group revenue opportunities, and leveraging strong industry relationships to uncover new business for the company's hotel partners. Previous roles included Director of Corporate Sales for The Quin in New York City; Area Sales Manager for Kimpton Hotels of New York; and Global Account Executive for Starwood Global Sales. She got her start in the industry as Sales Coordinator for Swissôtel New York. A native of Augusta, Ohio, Thomas studied Education at the University of Dayton in Ohio.

Douglas Solis has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage at Omni Berkshire Place

The luxurious Omni Berkshire Place, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, has announced new culinary leadership. Douglas Solis has been named the director of food and beverage, and Paul Fazio has been appointed executive chef. This new leadership tandem will oversee all financial, managerial, and operational aspects of the hotel’s culinary endeavors, including catering, in-room dining, and the hotel’s new fine dining establishment, Bob’s Steak & Chop House.

Karin Kopano has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel 50 Bowery

Karin Kopano brings her expertise in launching hospitality concepts on both ends of the East Coast to Hotel 50 Bowery. She began her career in Miami with Morgans Hotel Group’s Shore Club, and was part of the team to open Hotel Victor, the boutique debut from Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. She then earned the role of hotel manager for Miami’s Gansevoort Hotel, where she oversaw general operations, developed company-wide service standards, and created a management training program to mentor aspiring hospitality professionals. With proven leadership skills, Gansevoort called upon Kopano to open and take the general manager position of its flagship hotel on Park Avenue in New York City. After five years, she relocated to The Hamptons to open Baron’s Cove before returning to Manhattan to oversee strategic development and serve as day-to-day leadership for Hotel 50 Bowery.

Deirdre Yack has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hotel 50 Bowery

Deirdre Yack started her career at Le Parker Meridien where she spent six years developing feeder markets for the AAA Four Diamond property. During this time, Yack also committed three years to the United States Air Force Reserves, undergoing basic training and devoting weekends to the military. The experience solidified Yack’s values of respect, teamwork, and an effective chain of command, tenets that helped shape her hospitality career. Additional sales positions were held with Omni Berkshire Place, The Regent Wall Street, and Denihan Hospitality Group. She then realized her passion for property openings, and joined Highgate Hotels in 2009 to launch the Hilton Fashion District. With a number of additional openings under her belt - including Hyatt 48 Lexington in 2011 and The Lexington New York City Marriott Autograph Collection in 2013 - as well as a return to Denihan in 2014, Yack brings more than two decades of sales experience to Hotel 50 Bowery.

Jackie Collens has been appointed as Director of Sales at St. Regis New York

The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Donald as Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jackie Collens as Director of Sales for the flagship property located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. In her new role, Katie will oversee the property sales, marketing and advertising activities, while Jackie will work closely with the team in the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives across a range of platforms for the highly acclaimed hotel.

Katie Donald has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at St. Regis New York

The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Donald as Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jackie Collens as Director of Sales for the flagship property located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. In her new role, Katie will oversee the property sales, marketing and advertising activities, while Jackie will work closely with the team in the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives across a range of platforms for the highly acclaimed hotel.