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Shan Kanagasingham has been appointed as New York City Area General Manager at 1 Hotels

Shan Kanagasingham has been named New York City Area General Manager for 1 Hotels, a new luxury mission-driven brand debuting in early 2015 at the corner of Sixth Avenue and 58th Street. Kanagasingham brings 20 years of luxury experience to 1 Hotels where she will oversee leadership and direct daily operations for 1 Hotel Central Park, and 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge Park, opening late 2015, located on the water just south of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Jennifer Rutkowski has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at Baccarat Hotels & Resorts and 1 Hotels

Jennifer Rutkowski joins 1 Hotels from The London Hotels where she most recently served as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, for the brand’s hotels and restaurants in New York and Los Angeles. During her tenure, Rutkowski was responsible for consolidating and restructuring all sales, marketing and communication efforts to strengthen cross-promotion of the properties, resulting in a significant increase in room, and food and beverage sales. In addition to consulting for The Blackstone Group, Rutkowski has held various sales and marketing positions with Morgans Hotel Group, New Castle Hotels, Winfair Hospitality Management, and Renaissance Hotels & Resorts.

Andrew Turner has been appointed as General Manager at Baccarat Hotel & Residences

Turner brings more than 20 years of luxury hospitality experience to this exciting new role. Prior to joining the Baccarat Hotel team, he was General Manager of Anantara Villas, in Phuket, Thailand, where his leadership was recognized with the company chairman’s Award of Excellence for outstanding contribution to service and financial results. Turner began his career at The Inter-Continental Sydney in his native Australia and proceeded to work his way up The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. ladder, holding management positions in Sydney, Australia; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, DC; Shanghai, China; Doha, Qatar; and Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Executive Chef Ashfer Biju has been appointed as additional role of Director of Food & Beverage at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Celebrated for his innovative use of the freshest seasonal and regional ingredients during more than 12 years with luxury Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces around the world, Chef Biju began cooking at age 16. He was raised in a family of restaurateurs near the pristine backwaters of Kerala, India, and grew up with a passion for fresh fish and seafood. Today he is known for adding modern touches to traditional French, Mediterranean, Asian and Indian cuisines in a personal style influenced by his rigorous culinary training and extensive world travels. Chef Ashfer honors his heritage and his mother specifically by showcasing her Malabar Prawn Curry on his in-room dining menus. He joined The Pierre as Executive Chef in early 2012.

Park Hyatt New York Marks Grand Opening with InvoTech RFID Staff Uniform Protection

When Manhattan's newest luxury hotel, Park Hyatt New York, opened its doors on August 19, InvoTech Systems, Inc.'s UHF-RFID Uniform System was already at work behind the scenes to maintain garment quality. InvoTech managed installation of durable RFID tags in the hotel's 4,000 uniforms and recorded garment assignments prior to opening to simplify property operations. The InvoTech Uniform System reduces labor expenses associated with manual garment handling and increases employee accountability with automated uniform tracking. Click here for more information on InvoTech's Linen, Uniform, and Laundry Systems. InvoTech installs automated system at 38th Hyatt property--"a celebration of luxury" "Park Hyatt New York is a celebration of luxury, refinement and art in Manhattan. The property's uniforms play an essential part," said Oswald Lares, director of sales for InvoTech Systems. "Park Hyatt New York is the 38th Hyatt property to install our system to manage uniform operations, laundry, and distribution." RFID technology maintains a real-time inventory from distribution to laundry Park Hyatt New York's InvoTech system interfaces with a White Conveyors U-Pick-It System that automates uniform distribution and quickly delivers the correct garments to Hyatt staff. The InvoTech Uniform System integrates UHF-RFID readers that scan durable waterproof UHF-RFID laundry tags for automated tracking and recordkeeping. Tags are attached to the uniforms before they were delivered to the property to make the system implementation and employee uniform fittings as smooth as possible. Handheld reader counts hundreds of articles in seconds To maximize accurate uniform tracking and inventory efficiency, Park Hyatt also utilizes a wireless UHF-RFID handheld reader with InvoTech mobile software to count hundreds of articles in seconds. InvoTech records the location of each garment – whether in the laundry or retrieved by a staff member – to maintain a real-time uniform inventory. InvoTech software records uniform use and laundry cycles to forecast replacement requirements for accurate budgeting and uniform quality. InvoTech's on-site services help ensure the property can realize the maximum ongoing cost-saving benefits. With a premier address on West 57th Street, Park Hyatt New York is nestled among many top destinations and faces the world-famous Carnegie Hall across the street. The property aims to raise the standards for style and sophistication in New York luxury hotels. Personal touches inspire ambiance, artwork, dining, and décor. Other InvoTech clients include MGM Resorts International, Ritz Carlton, Hyatt Hotels, Marriott, Hilton Hotels, Universal Studios Florida, Madison Square Garden, MSR-FSR Laundry, Empire State Building, Loews Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, and other leading companies. InvoTech's international clients include Four Seasons Macau; Grand Venetian Macau Resort Hotel; MGM Grand Macau; Hyatt Shanghai, China; Burswood Entertainment Complex, Australia; Sheraton Seoul, Korea; Resorts World Sentosa Singapore; and Palace Resorts, Mexico. About Park Hyatt New York Park Hyatt New York opened August 19, 2014 as the flagship hotel of the globally recognized Park Hyatt brand. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc and with Yabu Pushelberg at the helm of interior design, the hotel's 210 luxury guestrooms are modern with a slight nod to the past, evoking an eclectic, residential aesthetic. Park Hyatt New York guests benefit from the hotel's prime location across from Carnegie Hall and within walking distance to Central Park. The property also allows the best local New York artists, chefs, interior and fashion designers, musicians and collectors to showcase their specialties for the ultimate guest experience. New Yorkers and worldwide travelers alike enjoy an exquisite bar; gourmet culinary offerings; and a phenomenal spa, fitness center and indoor swimming pool. About InvoTech Systems InvoTech Systems, Inc. increases profitability for clients. It is a leading provider of software management and control systems for uniforms and linens, and for laundry and security operations. Served markets include hospitality, healthcare, commercial laundry, and amusement industries worldwide. InvoTech products deliver vital information that establishes ultimate control and total accountability. InvoTech solutions are reliable and easy to use. They streamline operations and improve service levels with reduced labor and operating expenses. InvoTech provides 100% of its system support and product development in-house. The firm's trusted staff averages 10 years of reliable technical experience, knowledge of methodologies, and industry depth. InvoTech is a Microsoft Certified Partner that evolves technology-based solutions regularly based on client- and staff-driven innovations. The company is rooted in a culture that emphasizes long-term client relationships and superior customer service. For more information, please visit www.invotech.com.

Sanjay Bedi has been named Regional Vice President of Operations at Real Hospitality Group (RHG)

Prior to joining RHG in 2013, Bedi was recognized by brands such as Marriott, Starwood and Hilton in his role as a Regional Director with another large Hospitality Operating Company. He previously spent a substantial tenure with a national executive search firm where he developed a keen eye for identifying talent well matched to hotels. He holds an MBA from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Sanjay was hired in 2013 and has served as a Regional Director of Operations, handling a portfolio of the company's high profile hotels in New York City. Bedi will be based at the company's midtown Manhattan Regional Corporate Office.

Leon Pellicer has been appointed as Food & Beverage Director at Mandarin Oriental, New York

Leon Pellicer comes to Mandarin Oriental, New York with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, most recently as Director of Food & Beverage at St. Regis Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii. Pellicer has held key management positions with St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Worldwide since 2009 including St. Regis Deer Valley and St. Regis Bahia Beach. Previously, Pellicer held positions with Four Seasons Resorts in Hawaii and Mexico. He is a graduate of Universidad del Valle de Atemajac in Puerto Vallarta Mexico and was recently accepted as a Certified Sommelier by The Court of Masters Sommeliers in 2013.

Candice Cancino has been named General Manager at Hyatt Herald Square

A veteran of the hospitality industry, Candice Cancino comes to the hotel with over 20 years of experience ranging from boutique hotels to major luxury hotel brands. Prior to joining Hyatt Herald Square New York, Candice most recently served as the General Manager of The High Line Hotel in New York where she oversaw the opening of the property. Cancino started her hotel career at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and from there, went on to hold leadership roles at The Milford New York, the Normandy Hotel in Washington D.C., Tribeca Grand hotel in New York and W Hotels. In her new role, Candice will be responsible for all the pre-opening stages of development and for running the fashion and publishing-themed hotel as well as overall, day-to-day operations following the property's opening.