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Spanish Hotelier To Open Gay Hotel In New York | ontopmag.com

The Spanish hotelier Axel Hotels will bring its gay hotel chain to New York City in 2011, On Top Magazine has learned. Axel currently operates “hetero-friendly” hotels in Barcelona, Berlin and Buenos Aires, considered the gay capital of South America. Visitors can choose between the typical “do not disturb” sign or the more risky “please disturb.” In an email, Renate Siebenhofer, development director of the hotel chain, confirmed the group's plans to open its fourth five-star hotel in the U.S.

ontopmag.com
New York, New York, United States
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Samantha Steckbeck has been appointed as Vice President – Leisure Sales, The Americas at The Oberoi Group

Ms. Steckbeck is in charge of The Group’s relationship with industry trade partners including tour operators and travel consortiums such as Virtuoso, Signature Travel Network and American Express Travel. Ms. Steckbeck reports to Mr. Alistair Ballantine, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing – The Americas. Ms. Steckbeck’s immediate focus is to develop and implement a comprehensive leisure sales strategy that encompasses the luxury ‘Oberoi’ hotels, resorts and cruisers in India, Egypt, Mauritius and Indonesia. She is based at The Group’s office in New York. Ms. Steckbeck’s experience in the travel industry spans more than fifteen years. She joins The Oberoi Group from her position as Director of Sales - Retail Accounts, North America, Orient-Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises. In this position, Ms. Steckbeck managed all corporate sales relationships with travel networks such as AMEX Centurion, AMEX Fine Hotels and Resorts, Virtuoso, Signature Travel Network and Andrew Harper Alliance. She also assisted in creating the company’s travel agent loyalty program, “The Bellini Club” in 2006, doubling the business from these agencies. Prior to joining Orient-Express Hotels in 2003, Ms. Steckbeck had been the Manager of Worldwide Sales - Corporate and Travel Industry for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Chicago and Los Angeles, where she achieved forty percentage above target in developing new business for existing and developing hotels.

Oberoi
New York, New York, United States
Press Release Sales & Marketing

SpaFinder and Leading Spas Partner to Connect World’s Largest Spa Audience with Premiere Vacation Spas Around The Globe

SpaFinder, Inc. and Leading Spas today announced that the companies will partner to present Leading Spa's collection of the most exquisite spas in the world to millions of consumers in 27 countries who select and book spa vacations at SpaFinder.com and its websites in Europe and Japan.

RBI Creative
New York, New York, United States
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David Lopez has been appointed as General Manager at Cassa NYC Hotel and Residences

David Lopez brings more than 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry with 12 of those years being served in the New York City marketplace. Beginning with his first appointment as General Manager of The Rogers Williams Hotel in New York City, Lopez comes to Cassa NYC from the San Juan Water and Beach Club in San Juan, Puerto Rico where he was the General Manager. David has experienced success in managing boutique hotels, which will prove a valuable asset as he sets his sights on the Spring 2010 opening date for the five-star luxury, 166-room Cassa NYC Hotel and Residences. David joined Desires Hotels in January 2006 as General Manager of Hotel Mela in New York City and has since become a valuable member of the management team. “Cassa NYC is an important project for Desires Hotels as we continue to expand in different markets. We are excited to have David back in New York City spearheading this venture,” says Raul Leal, President of Desires Hotels.

Desires Hotels™
New York, New York, United States
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Sylvia Lima has been named General Manager at The New Yorker Hotel

Mrs. Lima is a veteran travel and hospitality industry executive with more than 25 years of experience and becomes the first female to hold the position of general manager at The New Yorker Hotel. Mrs. Lima brings a new high-energy profile to the position and intends to lead the staff of more than 500 employees in providing a superior level of quality service that meets the needs of both business and leisure guests. Prior to her current position of general manager, which took effect on July 1, 2009, Mrs. Lima served as controller and, more recently, as chief financial officer during her 14 years with The New Yorker Hotel. Before joining the hotel team in 1995, Mrs. Lima worked in various industry arenas providing her with a broad spectrum of business experience, including nine years at the publishing company News World Communications, Inc., which represents various national magazines and newspapers, including The Washington Times. She has also served as controller in various industry-related organizations, including three years at the wholesale company ILHWA as well as several years with Go Transportation, Inc., a tour and travel company.

The New Yorker Hotel
New York, New York, United States
Press Release Development

The Surrey Debuts In New York’s Upper East Side

Denihan Hospitality Group announced today the official grand opening of the Upper East Side’s newest luxury hotel re-creation, The Surrey. The property has completed a 14-month gut renovation returning the hotel back to the splendor of its Beaux-Arts origins with modern touches. The hotel debuts with a Grand Opening Offer, including a third complimentary night with every two nights booked from now until March 31, 2010.

The Surrey
New York, New York, United States
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Hilton Orlando Taps SpaBooker’s Online Spa and Fitness Software for New 1,400-Room Hilton Resort

The Hilton Orlando and SpaBooker (a division of SpaFinder, Inc.), announced today that SpaBooker will provide the exclusive online appointment booking system for the new Spa at Hilton Orlando and the resort's fitness center. Using SpaBooker's technology, Hilton Orlando guests will be able to research treatments/services and available times, and schedule live, verified appointments --whether they're booking from the resort at the last minute or planning appointments months in advance.

RBI Creative
New York, United States