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Edward Maynard has been appointed as General Manager at Westin New York Grand Central

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces that Edward Maynard has been appointed General Manager of the new Westin New York Grand Central, which will officially fly the Westin flag next month following a $65 million renovation. Maynard brings nearly three decades of experience in hotel management to his new position. He has held several general manager positions at notable hotels in New York, including sister Starwood hotels the W New York Union Square and the W New York, where he served most recently.

Starwood
New York, New York, United States
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Steve Batta has been named General Manager at JW Marriott Essex House

Marriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of JW Marriott Essex House New York, the brand's first hotel in New York City. Mr. Stephen Batta was named General Manager of JW Marriott Essex House New York. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Batta has spent the majority of his career in the New York City market. Most recently, Batta was the General Manager of the Renaissance New York Hotel 57, where he led his team to achieve exceptionally high associate engagement levels and placed a strong focus on leadership development.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
Press Release Development

Millennium Hotels & Resorts Announces a New Era at Iconic North American Address

Millennium Hotels & Resorts announced its North American iconic property will re-open as ONE UN New York in September with the launch of the hotel's new luxury West Tower. Formerly Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, ONE UN will offer guests a singular experience in its West Tower, the first phase in a comprehensive three-part renovation of the striking two-tower building.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts
New York, New York, United States
Press Release

Millennium UN Plaza Hotel New York Launches Major Upgrade Initiative - Luxury West Tower Will Reopen in September 2012

July 2012 – NEW YORK – Come September 2012, the United Nations will have a new fashionable neighbor that will be a fitting complement to its illustrious namesake. The two iconic glass skyscrapers of Millennium UN Plaza Hotel will be transformed following an ambitious top-to-bottom interior renovation. The first $30-million phase will debut a luxury West Tower in September 2012. Catering to discerning business and leisure travelers as well as the diplomatic community, Millennium UN Plaza Hotel will once again take its place on the international stage as the "hotel to the world."

Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, New York
New York, New York, United States
Press Release Operations & Strategy

NYC Hotels: Garment District Most Expensive Neighborhood, Survey Reveals

The Garment District is Manhattan's most expensive neighborhood based on the cost of lodging there. That's the finding of a new survey compiled by NewYorkHotels.org. Using the rate of the cheapest available double room during the period spanning June to August 2012 as its comparison basis, the survey stacked up hotels throughout the city against each other. NYC's fashion center led the pack.

NewYorkHotels.org
New York, New York, United States
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Paul Ruffino has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel BPM Brooklyn

Hotel BPM Brooklyn announced the appointment of Paul Ruffino to the position of general manager at the highly anticipated, musically-inspired property. Overseeing the daily operations of the property is not his only responsibility: Ruffino is charged with the task of developing a team that will uphold the service standards at the 76-room hotel, which will creatively merge the two worlds of music and hospitality to create a guest experience like no other.

Hotel BPM Brooklyn
New York, New York, United States
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Giovanni Beretta has been appointed as Managing Director at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

A native of Italy with over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Beretta joins The Carlyle after most recently working at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in San Francisco and Miami. In both cities, he spearheaded a complete guest room renovation and he helped re-launch the hotel’s new restaurant and bar in Miami. Previously, Beretta worked for InterContinental Hotel Group for more than 13 years. A graduate of Ecôle Hôtelière de Lausanne with a strong Food & Beverage background, Beretta has overseen multiple hotel renovations and the opening or revamping of eight different food and beverage outlets. His experience includes both business and resort properties, as well as luxury hotels with a private residences component in several cities across Europe, Latin America, Australia and the United States.

Rosewood Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States