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Ronen Nissenbaum has been named Managing Director at the Waldorf Astoria New York

Most recently, Nissenbaum served as the president and CEO of The Plaza Group including overseeing the Plaza Hotel in New York as well as development of the Plaza hotel brand. Prior to this role, he held extensive leadership positions at properties around the globe including senior executive vice president of operations at Marina Bay Sands Singapore where he opened and managed the largest integrated resort in Southeast Asia. Nissenbaum’s other global hospitality positions include senior management roles with Forte hotels in London and Euro Disney in Paris. Nissenbaum also had a successful 13 year tenure with InterContinental Hotel Group holding various roles from general manager in Tel-Aviv, Berlin, Paris and Atlanta to regional vice president of operations for North America. His hospitality career began with positions in the front office and food and beverage departments at properties in Belgium, Switzerland and Israel.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Dominique Colliat has been named Executive VP, HotelServices, North & Central America and Caribbean at ACCOR

Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, has announced the appointment of Dominique Colliat to Executive Vice President, HotelServices, North & Central America and Caribbean. A 27-year veteran of Accor, Colliat will be responsible for targeted business and development strategies to increase profitability and expand hotel share throughout the region. A graduate of Lyon University with majors in marketing and management and a minor in French literature, Colliat began her career at Accor managing a succession of hotels in the Caribbean, France and Great Britain. In 1998, she departed the company after 20 years to join Club Méditerranée (Club Med) as Director for the Bahamas and Caribbean. Three years later, she was appointed Vice President Operations of Club Med North America, Mexico and the Caribbean to help reposition the resort collection in the upscale travel market.

Accor
New York, New York, United States
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HeBS Digital to Lead Upcoming HSMAI Industry Event Titled: ‘The Traveler’s Mindset: Capturing Your Share of the Market for Fall 2014’

In coordination with Google and HSMAI's NYC Chapter, HeBS Digital is proud to announce its second annual industry panel of hospitality marketing experts titled "The Traveler's Mindset: Capturing Your Share of the Market for Fall 2014" from 11:15 AM- 2PM on July 16, at Google's offices in New York City. This exciting program is open to members and non-members of HSMAI NYC. This informative session will cover how to capture more business from the new global and always connected traveler, as well as prepare hoteliers for the expected heavy travel season this fall and winter 2014.

New York, New York, United States
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Emily Venugopal has been appointed as Director of Public Relations at - The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Most recently, Emily was Senior Vice President with The Brandman Agency, New York, where over a six and a half year span she managed a team of 10 overseeing luxury hotel and travel clients in diverse locations including North America, India, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. She oversaw the development of effective PR strategies, new property launches and strategic partnerships for clients including La Mamounia, Marrakech; The Setai Miami Beach; Park Hyatt New York; and Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, Costa Rica. Previously, she worked at KWE Group in Miami and BGB Communications, First Public Relations and Charles Barker BSMG (Weber Shandwick) in London, also specializing in the areas of luxury and travel. She holds a BA Hons in Media Studies from Sheffield Hallam University and has traveled the world extensively.

IHCL
New York, New York, United States
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Charles Masson has joined Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York as Director of Restaurants and Bars

Charles Masson, one of the world's most revered restaurateurs, has been tapped by Baccarat Hotels to be Director of Restaurants and Bars at the brand's flagship New York property, opening December 2014 on 53rd Street, west of Fifth Avenue. Masson will oversee the development and daily operations of four distinct culinary destinations within the hotel, including a signature restaurant, bar, grand salon and event venue. In addition, residents of 60 glamorous residences within the Baccarat Hotel and Resorts will have the opportunity to enjoy room service and private dining overseen by Masson.

Starwood Capital Group
New York, New York, United States