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Diarmuid Dwyer has been appointed as Area Managing Director at Hilton’s New York City Managed Portfolio

Hilton has announced the appointment of Diarmuid Dwyer to area managing director, overseeing Hilton's managed portfolio in New York City. In his new role, Dwyer oversees the hotels' general managers, area operations and commercial capabilities for New York City Hilton-managed hotels across its full service, lifestyle and luxury brands, including New York Hilton Midtown, Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza, Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, Conrad New York Midtown, and Conrad New York Downtown, as well as upcoming openings, including Hilton Times Square, Tempo by Hilton Times Square and Waldorf Astoria New York. Previously, Dwyer was the general manager of the iconic 1,878-room New York Hilton Midtown, home to New York City's largest hotel meeting space footprint and ballroom.

LUMA Hotel Times Square Unveils AperiBar, A New Concept Led By Acclaimed Chef and Entrepreneur Charlie Palmer

AperiBar, the new signature restaurant concept by Charlie Palmer Collective, is now open at LUMA Hotel Times Square, located on W 41st Street between Broadway and Avenue of the Americas in the heart of New York City. Marking a new chapter for the hotel, AperiBar is an impressive addition to both the neighborhood's growing culinary scene and the Charlie Palmer Collective family of restaurants and rooftop bars.

Generator Debuts Third-Party Management Contract for the Iconic Paramount Hotel in New York City’s Times Square

Today, Generator announces it will manage the legendary Paramount Hotel in New York, joining the brand's current 15-property portfolio as the third Generator property in North America, including sites in Miami, Florida and Washington, DC. This deal marks a milestone for the company as an opportunity to operate its first third-party management agreement, with further deals to be announced shortly.

David McManus has been named General Manager at Grayson Hotel

Grayson Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of its leadership team ahead of its early Fall 2022 opening. The new-build hotel is owned, developed and managed by the Fortuna Realty Group. Grayson Hotel will become part of Hyatt's Unbound Collection as its first New York City property, adding to this growing portfolio of independent lifestyle properties. David McManus re-joins the Fortuna Realty Group as General Manager of Grayson Hotel.

New Hotel Opening! Penny Williamsburg

Softly opening this summer, Penny Williamsburg is a new hospitality concept located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Created by Sydell Group, who are known for beloved hotel brands including NoMad, LINE, and Freehand, the property will be the first of its kind; a hybrid of hotel and housing for graduate students in partnership with the esteemed art school, Bard College. Penny's ethos is rooted in an intimate, residential sensibility that offers apartment style accommodations that are equally suited for short term visits and longer stays. Located on a quiet block in the Williamsburg neighborhood, the hotel is a short walking distance to the vibrant collection of local restaurants, cocktail bars, shops, and bookstores that draw visitors to this iconic Brooklyn community.

Jeffrey Krauthamer has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental New York Times Square

Bringing 17 years of hospitality industry experience, Jeff will oversee and ensure the smooth operation of InterContinental New York Times Square. With previous managerial roles at Waldorf Astoria New York and the London NYC, and as a member of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts family since 2017 - most recently as Hotel Manager at InterContinental New York Barclay - Jeff's familiarity with the New York City market and InterContinental brand has already proven to be a tremendous asset to the team.

Dawna Naylor has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at InterContinental New York Times Square

Prior to joining the InterContinental New York Times Square team, Dawna spent 20 years in various senior sales and marketing roles including the Westin New York at Times Square, Westin Grand Central, and W Hoboken. Most recently, Dawna was an Area Sales Leader for Marriott International where she oversaw three full-service hotels and helped increase overall sales for those properties within a year. In her new role, Dawna will oversee and implement a direct sales strategy to ensure the property meets revenue goals.

The Ritz-Carlton Debuts an Oasis of Modern Luxury in the Heart of Manhattan

The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, debuting a new oasis of modern luxury in the heart of Manhattan. Soaring 50-stories above the dynamic North of Madison Square Park neighborhood, the newly constructed hotel and residences developed by New York-based Flag Luxury Group brings the brand's unparalleled service and refined elegance to one of the city's most vibrant and emerging districts.

Matthias Kaiser has been appointed as Hotel Manager at InterContinental New York Barclay

InterContinental New York Barclay is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthias Kaiser as hotel manager. An existing member of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts' family, Kaiser brings two decades of luxury hotel leadership experience to his new role. He will oversee day-to-day operations across all facets of the iconic New York City property, including guestrooms, food and beverage programs at The Parlour and in-room dining, as well as support of hotel associates.