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Gaby Aiguesvives has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

In a strategic move to bolster its marketing endeavors, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection welcomes Gaby Aiguesvives as the company's first Chief Marketing Officer. Gaby brings a wealth of marketing and strategic experience from her previous role at Saks/Hudson's Bay Company, where she led marketing strategy, analytics, personalization, loyalty, and insights functions. Prior to this role, she spearheaded growth and performance marketing for all of Hudson Bay Company's (HBC) brands, including Saks, OFF 5TH, Lord & Taylor, and The Bay. Gaby initially joined HBC as Director of Corporate Strategy in October 2014 and subsequently held various leadership roles.

Ritz-Carlton
New York, New York, United States
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Warren Street Hotel is a colourful marvel in downtown Tribeca

Among the cobblestone streets and red brick accents found in downtown Tribeca, Firmdale Hotels’ third New York property, the Warren Street Hotel, sticks out with its striking blue exterior and bright yellow top developed by architecture firm, Stonehill Taylor. The property, which is the sister hotel to Crosby Street in SoHo and The Whitby in Midtown, comes from the hands of British designer and Firmdale founder, Kit Kemp, and her daughters, Minnie and Willow.

wallpaper.com and Firmdale Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Danny Bufano has been appointed as Director of Restaurants at Tempo by Hilton Times Square

Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the first hotel from Hilton's newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand announces the appointment of Danny Bufano as Director of Restaurants. In his new role, Danny oversees the 661-room hotel's day-to-night food and beverage operations, including Highball, its signature cocktail bar & lounge with an expansive outdoor dining terrace serving a seasonal "spirited" and "free-spirited" cocktail menu and NY-inspired dishes, as well as Grab & Go, a locally curated market and cafe in collaboration with Bluestone Lane.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Gadi Hassin has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Selina

Gadi Hassin has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), where he oversees the operational, commercial and financial performance of Selina's hotel portfolio. Mr. Hassin joined Selina in 2020 as Managing Partner of the APAC region where he was responsible for significant regional expansion and operational excellence. As COO, Mr. Hassin will leverage his 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry across 4 continents and 7 countries, including time at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, The Ritz Carlton, and the Ovolo Group.

Selina
New York, New York, United States
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Matt Nowaczyk has been appointed as Senior Vice President at Colliers Hospitality Practice Group

Colliers, the leading global commercial real estate services firm, announces it has hired Matt Nowaczyk as a Senior Vice President to join the firm's rapidly growing Hospitality Practice Group as part of U.S. Capital Markets.In his new role, Nowaczyk will work alongside group leader Mark Owens, who is one of the foremost experts in the hospitality industry. Nowaczyk brings to Colliers over $5 billion in transaction experience, representing a variety of internationally recognized clients. During the span of his career, he has cultivated strong lender and investor relationships and has attained comprehensive knowledge of real estate economics and hotel capital markets. His proficiency extends to deal structuring, skillfully matching clients with the optimal capital source for each transaction.Prior to joining Colliers, Nowaczyk worked at JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group where he completed more than 70 transactions, including investment sales, recapitalizations, construction financing and loan sales. He also successfully executed and originated more than $5.5 billion in debt and equity transactions. In addition to his real estate acumen, Nowaczyk is an accomplished architect and developer. Drawing from his tenure at the award-winning architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Architect and previous development positions, Nowaczyk's diverse background will further strengthen Colliers' hospitality practice group, which boasts over $40 billion in recent lodging transactions.

Colliers
New York, New York, United States
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Tru by Hilton Expands to New York City with the Opening of Tru by Hilton Brooklyn

Tru by Hilton, Hilton's innovative, midscale hotel brand, announced the expansion of the brand to New York City with the grand opening of its newest property, Tru by Hilton Brooklyn. Nestled just one block from the vibrant Park Slope neighborhood, this contemporary hotel offers an ultramodern and lively lodging option for both business and leisure travelers alike.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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James Winning has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Pendry Manhattan West

Pendry Manhattan West is pleased to announce the appointment of James Winning as the new director of sales and marketing. In his role, Winning will oversee the sales, marketing and public relations efforts for the property situated within the Manhattan West development. Prior to this, Winning served as director of sales and marketing at Pendry Chicago, where he played a pivotal part in driving the hotel's success and establishing it as a leading luxury destination in Chicago since its opening in 2021.

Montage
New York, New York, United States
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Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts Unveils The Prince Kitano New York, the Brand’s First Property in the Continental United States

Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts, the leading hospitality company with a diverse collection of hotels, resorts and other leisure facilities within Japan and across the world, today unveils The Prince Kitano New York following a years-long renovation. Formerly known as The Kitano Hotel New York, the refreshed property now sits within The Prince portfolio, the company's flagship hotel brand characterized by exceptional elegance, comfort and privacy. The Prince Kitano New York is Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts' first property located in the continental U.S., marking a significant step forward in the company's ongoing evolution from a top Japanese hotel brand to a global hospitality powerhouse.

Prince
New York, New York, United States
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Richard Tucker has been promoted to General Manager at Arlo SoHo

Richard Tucker, formerly Hotel Manager of Arlo Midtown, has been promoted to General Manager of Arlo SoHo. Throughout his distinguished career spanning over a decade, Tucker has left an indelible mark on each role he has undertaken. He has experience working with hotels ranging from 21 to 400+ keys, including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Thompson Hotels, Highgate, Sightline Hospitality and Destination Hotels & Resorts. In his most recent role at Arlo Midtown, Tucker was instrumental in shaping the hotel's identity as a leading New York City hospitality destination and experience. In addition to his operational responsibilities, Tucker is an active participant in Arlo Hotels' Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee and initiatives. His commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace has been driving positive change within the organization and on-property, reflecting his enduring legacy as a leader with a social conscience.

Arlo Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Mark Butler has been promoted to General Manager at Arlo Midtown

Replacing Stokes at Arlo Midtown and joining Arlo's promotion ranks is Mark Butler, formerly General Manager of Arlo NoMad. Butler joined Arlo NoMad in March 2021, where he oversaw the hotel's recovery from the pandemic, rebuilding corporate and leisure guest relationships and experience, which resulted in record annual average daily rates and gross operating profits. A native of Ireland, Butler has been recognized for developing and promoting team members and building executive teams, guest satisfaction and profitability. His two decades of global hospitality experience includes humble beginnings at Conrad hotels in Dublin and Chicago before joining Fitzpatrick New York in Manhattan and working under John Fitzpatrick, two-time Chairman of the Hotel Association of New York City. Among other international hospitality groups and hotels, Butler worked at the five-star Sofitel New York, Dalata Hotel Group (Ireland's largest hotel group) and Hilton Times Square until its closing in October 2020 due to COVID.

Arlo Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Oscar Gonzalez has been appointed as Food & Beverage Director at Hard Rock Hotel New York

Hard Rock Hotel New York is thrilled to announce the appointment of Oscar Gonzalez as their new Food & Beverage Director. With an illustrious career steeped in culinary innovation and a profound commitment to exceptional guest experiences, Gonzalez steps into this pivotal role after his successful tenure as the property's Executive Chef, bringing a wealth of expertise and visionary leadership to the esteemed property.

Hard Rock
New York, New York, United States
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Michael McGinley has been appointed as General Manager at Fouquet’s New York

With over 15 years of hospitality experience and crucial knowledge of the food and beverage industry, McGinley has held leadership positions at some of the most prestigious restaurants and hotels across the country. After completing his Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University, McGinley began his career in hospitality as a Dining Room Manager for CGM in 2005, which was the parent company for Ono at The Gansevoort, where he also handled hotel experiences for The Gansevoort and The Renaissance. He has since held various food and beverage positions, including Club Manager for B.B. King Blues Club, and General Manager of Jake's Steakhouse. In 2013, McGinley became the Director of Food & Beverage at Crosby Street Hotel, where he was eventually promoted to Assistant General Manager in 2016 and General Manager in 2021, where he remained until 2023.

Barriere Collection
New York, New York, United States
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Mathew Woolf has been appointed as Executive Chef at Fouquet’s New York

Executive Chef, Mathew Woolf will oversee the culinary team and menu development across the hotel's four food and beverage locations (Brasserie Fouquet's New York, Par Ici Café, Titsou Bar, and Le Vaux). Chef Woolf has cooked at a variety of some of the world's most renowned luxury hotels and restaurants, including Claridge's Hotel and The Ritz Hotel in London, Michelin-starred Restaurant Sixteen in Chicago, as well as California's WEST Hotel Angeleno, Gordon Ramsay restaurants, and Paligroup. In 2014, Chef Woolf was tapped as the Chef de Cuisine to reopen the iconic New York landmark, The Rainbow Room, where he remained until 2022 and then headed to the White Barn Inn in Maine, which is the only five-star five diamond restaurant in New england.

Barriere Collection
New York, New York, United States
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Megan Ferguson has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Central Park, New York

The Ritz-Carlton Central Park, New York - the iconic property located in Midtown Manhattan - is delighted to announce the appointment of Megan Ferguson as their new Director of Sales and Marketing. Stepping into the role from 22 January 2024, Megan brings over two decades of experience in ultra-luxury hospitality to this position.

Ritz-Carlton
New York, New York, United States
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Jimmy Sarfraz has been named General Manager at Conrad New York Midtown

Conrad New York Midtown announced the appointment of Jimmy Sarfraz as the general manager of the 562-room, luxury property located in the heart of Manhattan. Boasting more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry and with Hilton, Sarfraz joins Conrad New York Midtown from San Jose, California, where he most recently led the successful rebrand and opening of Signia by Hilton San Jose. In his new role, Sarfraz will oversee all aspects of hotel operations from the guest experience to food and beverage.

Conrad
New York, New York, United States