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Baron Ah Moo has joined The PKF hotelexperts group as Managing Director, Head of US

Baron Ah Moo has over 30 years of experience in investment, hospitality finance and operations. Having lived and worked in four different countries, Mr. Ah Moo is a recognized expert in emerging markets and cross border transactions, and his capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and portfolio asset management engagements are global in nature. His list of clients includes private equity funds, major hotel operators and private wealth and family offices. In addition to advising US clients, Mr. Ah Moo is responsible for business development and will co-manage the PKF hotelexperts operations in North America and the Caribbean.Prior to joining PKF hotelexperts, Mr. Ah Moo was the founder and Managing Director of BLI Capital Group, a leisure real estate advisory and consulting firm. His previous roles include serving as the Head of Hotels-Capital Markets for Colliers International based in Hong Kong, COO for the Hotels Division of Lewis Fund Holdings, one of the largest family offices in the UK and as the CEO of Indochina Hotels and Resorts, which managed the largest private portfolio of leisure real estate in Vietnam. Mr. Ah Moo holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Management from the University of San Francisco, and a Master's in Professional Studies from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration in Ith aca, NY. He is a contributing author to "Strategic Hospitality Leadership - The Asian Initiative" and was nominated by Cornell's President to serve as a member of the University's Alumni Council.

PKF hospitality group
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Elisa Chacon has been appointed as Global Director of Sales Americas at Como Hotels and Resorts

Singapore-based luxury hotel group Como Hotels and Resorts appointed Elisa Chacon senior global director of sales for the Americas. Based in New York, she will manage both East and West Coast global sales offices and forge relationships with luxury consortia, wholesale and high-end travel agencies. Chacon brings more than 12 years of hospitality sales experience to her new role, including most recently as the regional director of sales for the Oetker Collection's Jumby Bay Resort in Antigua & Barbuda.

COMO Hotels and Resorts
New York, New York, United States
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Shahram Khan has been appointed as General Manager at Le Méridien New York, Central Park

A self-motivated leader with over 20 years of hospitality experience, Shahram Khan comes to New York from Boston where he was General Manager at the Le Méridien Boston Cambridge. He played an active role in the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and Tourism council and held a Marriott Advisory Board position for Children's Miracle Network, which helped raise funding for the Boston Children's Hospital. Khan was recognized as GM of the year from hotel ownership in 2018.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Moxy East Village Opens

Moxy NYC East Village opens today in the heart of the iconic East Village where rock 'n' roll, renegade art, LGBTQ+ activism, and generations of immigrants all merged to give birth to American counterculture. Located on East 11th Street between Third and Fourth Avenues, directly across from the legendary concert venue Webster Hall, the hotel features 286 design-driven bedrooms, co-working spaces, and tech-savvy amenities, as well as lively restaurants, bars, and cultural programming - all at an affordable price. Part of Marriott International's experiential Moxy Hotels brand, Moxy East Village marks the third Moxy property developed by Lightstone, following the successful openings of Moxy Times Square and Moxy Chelsea.

Moxy
New York, New York, United States
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Fabrizio Facchini has been appointed as Executive Chef at Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel

The highly anticipated Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel has announced the appointment of award-winning Fabrizio Facchini as the Executive Chef of the hotel's upcoming restaurant, Cotto, soon to be one of Chelsea's hottest dining destinations. Facchini will oversee the menu creation and vision of Cotto, while using the best of local and imported ingredients. In addition to the restaurant, Facchini will spearhead all food and beverage operations at the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel, including catering for private events in the Cardinal Ballroom and the two-story rooftop lounge, Somewhere Nowhere.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Now Open: Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street

Radisson Hotel New York Wall Street provides guests with easy access to Financial Districts, including One World Trade Center, the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street. The hotel features 289 guest rooms and suites, along with a fitness center, free Wi-Fi and onsite dining. Those looking to host a company meeting, business seminars, or social soirees can take advantage of the hotel's nearly 3,000 square feet of flexible event space across four separate rooms. The meeting rooms also offer complimentary Wi-Fi and catering arrangements for up to 100 guests.

Radisson
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Now Open: Radisson Hotel New York Midtown-Fifth Avenue

Radisson Hotel New York Midtown-Fifth Avenue features 230 guest rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness center and 24-hour business center. Breakfast is available daily as well. The hotel can host corporate functions, board meetings and small receptions in its four event rooms. Catering and free high-speed Internet is available. Located in the heart of Manhattan, the hotel is within walking distance of New York's top attractions, including Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue shopping, as well as nearby subway stations for easy access around the city.

Radisson
New York, New York, United States
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Now Open: Hotel Indigo® Williamsburg Brooklyn

Hotel Indigo® Williamsburg Brooklyn, an upscale 187-room Valor Hospitality Partners and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) hotel, announced today it is officially open for business. The boutique hotel, located in the heart of Williamsburg Brooklyn, features ultra-contemporary architecture, sleek interior design, a stunning dual-level restaurant, open-air sundeck with a pool and the largest flexible event space in the neighborhood with nearly 20,000 square feet. The hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers, and is now available for booking on the IHG website.

Indigo
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Frank Caiafa has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at The Lexington Hotel

The Lexington Hotel announces the appointment of Frank Caiafa as the Director of Food and Beverage at The Lexington Hotel and Beverage Director of The Stayton Room. This new position marks Frank's return to Lexington Avenue, bringing his years of expertise in cocktail culture to a brand new yet classic New York hotel bar. Frank will be working closely with The Stayton Room team to curate an innovative cocktail and food menu built around deliciously classic libations.

Marriott
New York, United States
Development Rebranding

Le Méridien New York, Central Park Reopens Following Conversion of Former Viceroy Hotel

Paris-born Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, along with Arden Group, is excited to announce the opening of Le Méridien New York, Central Park, a 240-room hotel that offers breathtaking views of Central Park and Manhattan skyline. The former Viceroy hotel was converted to showcase Le Méridien's heritage and mid-century design. With a nostalgic nod to the glamour of the French Riviera in the 1960s, Le Méridien inspires travellers to explore the world in style, savour the good life and enjoy experiences that offer something more than meets the eye.

Le Meridien
New York, New York, United States