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Michael Ryan has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC

Gansevoort Hotel Group announced today the appointment of Michael Ryan as Hotel Manager of its flagship property, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC. Ryan began his tenure with Gansevoort Hotel Group as the Director of Front Office at Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC, where he was a part of the hotel’s soft-opening launch team. Prior to his position with Gansevoort Hotel Group, Ryan spent four years at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami, FL, where he served in roles from Front Office Manager to Assistant Executive Manager, and ultimately landed in the position of Hotel Manager. Ryan’s experience is augmented by his extensive work in the international hospitality sector. For three years, he served as the Front Office Manager at The Clarence Hotel in Dublin, IRE. He completed a hotel trainee program at The Sheraton Airport Hotel in Brussels, BEL, as well as served as Front Desk Agent at The Clarence Hotel, IRE, and as Reception Supervisor at Barton Creek Hotel & Spa in Austin, TX. Ryan received a four-year degree in International Hotel Management and Business Studies from the Shannon College of Hotel Management, Ireland. Originally from Ireland, he now resides in New York City and enjoys good wine, movies and sports.

Gansevoort Hotel Group

New York, New York, United States

David Garcelon has been named Director of Culinary at The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City

A 20-year veteran of executive chef positions around North America, David Garcelon has been named director of culinary for The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. He will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation of the iconic hotel which serves as the flagship property for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. Prior to joining The Waldorf=Astoria, Garcelon served as executive chef of the 1,364-room Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, where he led Canada’s largest hotel kitchen. He also served as executive chef for The Fairmont Southampton Bermuda; Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta; and CP Hotels’ The Lodge at Kananaskis, Kananaskis, Alberta. He is a graduate of Cornell University and the Culinary Institute of Canada, and is a Certified Food and Beverage Executive with the American Hotel & Motel Association and a Certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation. The epicenter of New York City’s business, social, cultural and political life, The Waldorf=Astoria is also one of the city’s most diverse dining destinations, with three distinctive restaurants. From the stylish Peacock Alley, the jewel of the hotel’s lobby, renowned for its extravagant brunch and seafood menu, to Bull & Bear steakhouse, a Manhattan institution, to Oscar’s American Brasserie offering casual dining, opportunity awaits. The hotel is credited with the creation of such American staples as veal Oscar, lobster Newburg, eggs Benedict and (of course) Waldorf salad. It also helped popularize culinary traditions like Thousand Island dressing and red velvet cake.

David Lopez has been appointed as General Manager at THE OUT NYC

As THE OUT NYC continues preparations for its coming out party early next year; New York City’s first gay hotel and entertainment complex has announced that hotel veteran David Lopez will assume the position of General Manager. With 14 years of experience as a general manager and over 25 years managing all facets of hotel operations, brand development, and marketing, Lopez brings a wealth of expertise to his new role at the highly-anticipated 105-room boutique property.

ReviewPro Unveils Innovative Way For Hotels To Measure And Improve Guest Satisfaction

"We have completely re-engineered the ReviewPro platform from the ground up to create a product that is vastly richer, more robust and superior in almost every way. Now, our clients have access to an even better set of tools to manage their presence on the social web," said Tim Towle, Director of Product at ReviewPro.

Sharon Telesca Feurer has been appointed as Director of Marketing at The Peninsula New York

With more than 20 years of luxury hotel marketing experience, Ms. Telesca Feurer was most recently Director of Marketing for Trump SoHo New York, where she was an integral part of the hotel’s opening team. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Marketing for AKA Hotels, overseeing eight locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Virginia. Ms. Telesca Feurer also held various high-level marketing positions at luxury New York hotels including St. Regis, Hotel Plaza Athénée, Gramercy Park Hotel and Four Seasons. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Ms. Telesca Feurer holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing and was recognized on the University’s Dean’s List. She is a member of New York City Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and currently resides in Manhattan with her husband.

Peninsula

New York, New York, United States

Kirk Wilson has been appointed as General Manager at Bowery Hotel in New York City

Sean MacPherson and Eric Goode, co-owners and developers of the acclaimed Bowery Hotel are pleased to announce the appointment of Kirk Wilson as the new general manager of the Lower East Side property.

Jenné Lombardo has been appointed as Global Fashion Director at W Hotels Worldwide

W Hotels Worldwide today announced the appointment of Jenné Lombardo, entrepreneur and style maven, as its new Global Fashion Director. For more than 12 years, W Hotels has had a continuous commitment to fashion, and in 2010 appointed the first-ever Global Fashion Director for a hospitality brand – Amanda Ross. As the W brand continues to expand its international footprint and opens in fashion capitals around the world, Lombardo, a global trendsetter with a knack for identifying what’s new and next in fashion, will be instrumental in developing strategic initiatives and partnerships that showcase W’s innovative point of view on fashion.

Starwood

New York, New York, United States

Milana Knowles has been appointed as Spa Director at Mandarin Oriental

Milana has an extensive, diverse and impressive background with a range of spa’s where she has served, including most recently SpaFinder Inc in New York, Avon located in the Trump Tower, The GreenHouse in New York, and Equinox in New York. She began her career in the Spa industry as Vice President of Business Development with the GreenHouse in New York, followed by various spa and managerial roles with the company. Milana is a native of Croatia and is fluent in Italian & Croatian. In her new role, she will oversee all aspects of Mandarin Oriental, New York’s Spa.

David Chase has been appointed as General Manager at The New York Palace

Prior to this, Chase was hired as the pre-opening general manager of Trump SoHo New York in 2008 and oversaw the hotel's opening in April of 2010. It quickly earned a place on Travel + Leisure's 2011 Best New Hotels List, and Conde Nast Traveler's 2011 Hot List for The Spa at Trump. Chase joined Trump SoHo New York from The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, where he served as hotel manager. He joined the AAA Five-Diamond property as area director of catering and conference services from pre-opening in 2001. His leadership there ultimately resulted in a number of corporate achievements and awards, including Institutional Investor Magazine's #1 Best Business Hotel in the World, Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List - World's Best Places to Stay, Zagat Guide to Best Hotels in the United States, and ELLE magazine's Best of the Best Spa Destinations. Over his 20-year career working with global luxury brands, Chase has developed a strong background in high-end hotel catering and conference services, food and beverage operations, financial management, and team building. He has also held leadership positions at The St. Regis New York, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Chase received a bachelor of science degree in marketing from Connecticut's Quinnipiac University, and lectures regularly on hospitality management at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Chase, a native of Connecticut, currently resides in Long Island with his family.

The DSK Maid May Have Ruined It For Housekeepers Everywhere | hotelchatter.com

In a stunning turn of events late last week, it was revealed that the housekeeper at the Sofitel New York who was allegedly assaulted by IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn was not such an innocent victim after all.

The NY Post is claiming that investigators discovered that she had been turning tricks at the hotel with other guests, which lends more credence to DSK's defense that the sex was consensual. She even reportedly resumed her "special trade" at a Brooklyn hotel where the Manhattan District Attorney's office had housed her while the investigation into DSK was carried out.