Three months after Local Law 18 went into effect to regulate short-term rentals, a survey of travelers found people are less likely to travel to New York City once they are made aware of the new restrictive rules.
Choice's Ascend Hotel Collection has just opened a new hotel In New York City - the Mayfair Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection. The seven-story, 77-room property is situated in the heart of New York City's Theatre District. Located adjacent to Broadway's renowned Eugene O'Neill, Ambassador, Gershwin and Barrymore theaters, guests will be a short walk from Times Square, Hell's Kitchen, and other popular NYC attractions. The property was recently renovated, but maintains the historic hotel's stunning original style.
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) named three new trustees to its board during its October annual meeting: Arash Azarbarzin, Kyle Connaughton, and Adam Crocini.
Thompson Central Park New York announces today the appointment of David Joo as the hotel's Executive Chef, overseeing culinary direction for the luxury lifestyle property's renowned food and beverage program, from the signature restaurant Parker's, curating the offering in the exclusive Upper Stories Lounge, to in-room dining, catering and events.
Virgin Hotels New York City, part of the luxury-lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Luna as General Manager. In her new role, Denise will oversee the operations of the 460-room hotel located in the heart of Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood. She will manage all departments, strategic planning, team development, and community engagement to further establish the hotel as a premier destination for both New Yorkers and out of town visitors, and continue ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction and quality of service.
This property marks Harlem's first full-service hotel in 100 years.
Roomza, the trailblazing hotel startup known for its commitment to personalization and flexibility, proudly announces the opening of Roomza Times Square at Pestana CR7 hotel in the heart of midtown Manhattan. This boutique hotel-within-a-hotel experience, set to open its doors to guests on December 15, represents a novel venture in the hospitality landscape.
Local Partnerships and Design Draw on the Spirit of Hell's Kitchen's with 295 Generously Sized Guest Rooms.
Park Hyatt New York today announced the appointment of Gerard Spezio as Executive Chef of the hotel. Chef Spezio joins the five-star award-winning hotel with previous experience at various Hyatt properties nationally.
HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading operators of institutionally owned full-service hotels, with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, recently announced that it has assumed management of the 317-room Renaissance Times Square. The hotel was recently acquired by Newbond and Apollo Global Management, who then tapped HEI to manage the property. Renaissance Times Square is located in the heart of Times Square, steps away from the best of New York City’s Theater District and its array of attractions.
Twin Bridges Hospitality has been appointed asset manager for two new hotels which opened October 12th in New York City: Home2 Suites by Hilton New York Times Square and Hampton Inn by Hilton New York Times Square.
Mews, a leader in hospitality technology, has been selected by The Gotham Hotel to manage their upscale rooms and suites while catering to the needs of the luxury traveler.
Opened today, Kimpton Hotel Theta, managed by Highgate, is a reimagined 364-room lifestyle hotel that was completely redesigned to blend its modernism roots with high design that evokes a sense of serenity within one of New York City's buzziest neighborhoods. Set in the nexus of Hell's Kitchen and Times Square, the 15-floor hotel is an ideal launch point for exploration for guests looking to stay in the middle of it all but also for an antidote to the city's high-energy surroundings.
The head of Airbnb, the world's largest vacation rental platform, issued a warning to travelers considering a trip to New York City over the next year.
Backed by strategic investors GIC and APG Investments, the owner-operator hotel and lifestyle brand currently has 31 properties worldwide in key urban core locations in metropolitan cities, including 20 locations across the U.S.
avid hotels - part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 destinations across 19 brands - today announced the opening of its first New York property in Brooklyn. Operating under the ownership of SUNSHINE BROOKLYN LLC, avid hotel Brooklyn - Dyker Heights is one of many new-to-market avid hotels opening this year.
InterContinental® New York Barclay Hotel (Known as The Barclay), owned by 111 East 48th Street Holdings, LLC and managed by IHG, has announced the appointment of Sofia Vandaele as Regional Director of Operations, Luxury & Lifestyle, NYC. In her new role, she will helm the luxury brand's strategic direction and brand awareness for both InterContinental® New York Barclay and InterContinental® Times Square.
Today, Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Chicago and Miami, announces the official grand opening of Arlo Williamsburg. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, the property is Arlo Hotels' fourth property in New York, joining Manhattan locations Arlo SoHo, Arlo NoMad and Arlo Midtown. The property is owned by Quadrum Global, an integrated development, investment management and advisory group focused on real estate opportunities.
Rick Corcoran has been named General Manager of the Forbes Five Star AAA Five Diamond Baccarat Hotel New York. In this new role, Corcoran oversees the day-to-day operation of the flagship hotel which reimagined the elegance and perfection of the legendary French crystal maker into a luxury lifestyle hospitality brand when it opened in March of 2015.
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. ("LuxUrban" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LUXH), which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis and rent out hotel rooms in these properties in key major metropolitan cities, announced today that the Blakely Hotel in New York City has been re-branded as "The Blakely by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection® by Wyndham." The Blakely is the first LuxUrban property to integrate under the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ("Wyndham") brand family and join the world's largest hotel franchisor.