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Emma Dupont has been appointed as Director of Sales - North America at Zaplox AB

Zaplox AB (Zaplox), a market innovator of advanced mobile key solutions for the hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of Emma Dupont as Sales Director, North America. With this appointment, Zaplox takes another step in implementing its ambitious growth plans for the U.S. market. Emma Dupont is set to join the Zaplox team, as of May 1, 2017.With interest in mobile key applications growing rapidly over the past several years in the hospitality market, Zaplox has developed and customized its comprehensive platform for the industry, and works on a global scale to help hoteliers implement a mobile guest journey. The solution provides vast possibilities for the hospitality industry to maximize guest satisfaction, and the appointment of Emma Dupont, with her broad marketing and sales experience at Expedia Inc. among other companies, guarantees an understanding of the market's needs and challenges. Emma Dupont will be responsible for sales of the Zaplox solution in the U.S. market.

Zaplox
New York, New York, United States
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Rudy Tauscher has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel New York

Rudy Tauscher has been appointed as the new general manager of Sofitel New York. He brings to his role an illustrious 20-year track record at the helm of some of the finest hotels in New York City and overseas.Tauscher is known in the hospitality industry for a leadership style that galvanizes teams through trust, resulting in impressively high staff retention rates at the properties he manages. “Bringing together the right personalities with the right skills is essential to delivering a luxury guest experience,” said Rudy Tauscher, general manager, Sofitel New York. “I feel fortunate to be joining a team that is already deeply committed and talented.”

Accor
New York, New York, United States
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Suzie Mills has been named Area Managing Director at Trump Hotels in New York

Trump HotelsTM, a global luxury hotel enterprise with an unparalleled history of providing extraordinary customer experiences, is delighted to announce that company veteran, Suzie Mills, has been named as new Area Managing Director for Trump Hotels in New York region: Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York (Central Park) and Trump SoHoÒ New York. With an accolade-filled career spanning two decades – much of it at Trump Central Park – Ms. Mills will be now responsible for the high-level operations, performance, and strategic direction of both hotels, and also the day-to-day operations of Trump SoHo.A New York City hospitality veteran, Suzie Mills has been at the helm of the award-winning Trump Central Park for nearly a decade. She was born into a career in hospitality with her first job at the young age of ten, working for her parents’ Hotel in Wales, United Kingdom. She eventually landed a position at the iconic Savoy Hotel in London where she spent five years gaining valuable experience working both front of house and in banquet sales.

Trump
New York, New York, United States
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Prince A. Sanders has been named General Manager at Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York

Trump HotelsTM, a global luxury hotel enterprise with an unparalleled history of providing extraordinary customer experiences, is pleased to announce the promotion of Prince A. Sanders to General Manager, Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York. With more than 15 years in the luxury hotel industry, Sanders brings valuable expertise, skill and experience to lead one of New York’s most recognizable hotels.Mr. Sanders offers an impressive background in the hospitality industry, having served the past three years as Hotel Manager at Trump Central Park, overseeing the only hotel in North America with the coveted Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond accolades for both hotel and restaurant. Mr. Sanders launched his hospitality career in 2002 with Starwood’s W Hotels, first in Chicago and then New York. He moved from Guest Services Manager to Director of the Front Office.

Trump
New York, New York, United States
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Joan Smalls has been named Global Fashion Innovator at W Hotels

International cover girl. Campaign face. Television Host. Philanthropist. Now Joan Smalls can add executive to her resume. W Hotels Worldwide today officially announced the appointment of Joan Smalls as the iconic lifestyle brand's first ever Global Fashion Innovator, a newly created position in which the supermodel will help create, shape and innovate W's global fashion platform around the world. From special appearances and one-of-a-kind collaborations to exclusive in-room and digital content, Smalls will add her signature style and discerning taste to the W Hotel guest experience.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Now Open: Life Hotel

The doors are officially open at the first-ever Life Hotel in Manhattan's burgeoning NoMad neighborhood. Located at 19 West 31st Street (between Broadway and Fifth Avenue) in the original building that once housed LIFE magazine, the hotel echoes the original dual-use of this iconic property where celebrated writers and artists like Norman Rockwell, Charles Gibson, and John Ames Mitchell worked, resided, and played. By offering a smartly priced and wholly service-centric experience, Life Hotel is introducing a new category of hotel for today's traveler, blurring the lines between work and play.

Life Hotel
New York, New York, United States
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James Bardwell has been appointed as Public Relations & Communications Manager at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

With more than four years of experience in the public relations and hospitality industry, James Bardwell rejoins The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park as Public Relations & Communications Manager where he will manage all aspects of the luxury hotel’s communications efforts. Most recently, James worked for The Brandman Agency, an award-winning global communications agency specializing in luxury travel, where he worked with distinguished tourism and hotel brands. In particular, he supported the re-launch and opening of four Ritz-Carlton properties, including Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in 2015, as well as being a part of a dynamic team overseeing The Ritz-Carlton brand since mid-2016.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
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Winfred van Workum has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

Bringing a wealth of hospitality experience, Winfred van Workum is poised to lead the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel. Born in The Netherlands into a family of hospitality entrepreneurs, Winfred pursued his family’s legacy attending one of Europe’s top hotel management schools in The Hague. Since then, he has held management positions at award-winning hotels such as The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida; St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort; The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados; Jumeirah Essex House New York; and The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. In his most recent role as Hotel Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami, Winfred successfully transitioned the resort to a thriving addition for The Ritz-Carlton, increasing RevPAR and earning top scores in guest and employee engagement.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
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Diarmuid Dwyer has been appointed as General Manager at New York Hilton Midtown

New York Hilton Midtown has appointed Diarmuid Dwyer to the position of general manager effective April 3. In his new role, Dwyer will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the iconic 1,931-room hotel situated on Sixth Avenue between West 53rd and West 54th Streets in the epicenter of Midtown Manhattan. Dwyer has been a prized member of the Hilton family for over a decade, including a 13-year tenure at the historic Waldorf Astoria New York where he most recently held positions as hotel manager and executive director of the Waldorf Towers, the 181-room luxury property within the Waldorf Astoria. During his award-winning tenure at Waldorf Astoria New York, he increased guest satisfaction and team member engagement, pioneered a partnership with the Guerlain management team to open a 14,000 square foot luxury spa and most recently positioned the hotel with the owners for an extensive multi-year restoration. A native of Ireland, Dwyer began his illustrious hospitality career at the prestigious Killarney Park Hotel located in Killarney, Ireland, before gaining resort experience at the Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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John Sinclair has been named General Manager at The Redbury New York

sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, today announced that John Sinclair has joined as General Manager of The Redbury New York. Located on 29 East 29th Street, in the heart of Manhattan’s burgeoning NoMad neighborhood, the hotel is just a short distance from the city's best shopping, restaurants, nightclubs and attractions, including the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park and the Theatre District. Prior to his current role, Sinclair served as General Manager of Hotel Mela Times Square. He previously had leadership roles at Highgate Hotel and Amsterdam Hospitality. He also worked in a variety of property-based and corporate roles at Starwood, after a house operations position at W Hotels of New York. Sinclair holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Humber College in Ontario, Canada. The Redbury New York features 265 guest rooms, 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting, event and private dining space, as well as Marta, the popular on-site Roman-inspired pizzeria from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group and Bar Marta, the cozy hotel bar and lounge.

sbe
New York, New York, United States
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Alison Kress has been appointed as Senior Luxury Sales Manager at Conrad New York

Conrad New York announced today the appointment of Alison Kress to Senior Luxury Sales Manager. In her role, Kress will serve as a liaison between the hotel and the luxury travel agent community, introducing agents to all that Lower Manhattan and Conrad New York have to offer. Kress will also be a crucial part of providing the highest levels of service to this highly coveted market. Kress brings her expertise to the Conrad New York team from Waldorf Astoria New York, where she refined her luxury sales background at the iconic New York City property. In her new role, Kress will be responsible for expanding the hotels success in customer relations, and all facets of luxury sales. She will be curating relationships with top tier travel agents and ensuring all assets of the hotel are showcased and promoted. Prior to joining the Conrad New York team, Kress served as Luxury Sales Manager at Waldorf Astoria New York where she oversaw travel industry relations for permanent residents, wholesale partners, and business travel clients for The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria. Kress honed her leadership skills and luxury sales abilities since 2014, owning positions such as Luxury Sales Manager, Luxury Sales Coordinator, and Luxury Sales Assistant. Kress earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Tourism Management from the Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism at New York University in 2015.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Steve Wynn has been named 2017 Cornell Icon of the Industry at the 9th Annual Cornell Icon & Innovator Awards

The annual Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards is the School of Hotel Administration's premier fundraising event, and a celebration to honor visionary leaders in hospitality, business, and philanthropy. Contributions to the event support the school's annual fund, which provides key funding to scholarships and programs. Steve Wynn has led casino and resort development in Las Vegas and beyond for more than 45 years. Best known for his key role in the revitalization of the Las Vegas Strip in the 1990s, Wynn is the entrepreneurial figure behind many of the city’s most distinctive resorts, including Bellagio, Mirage, Treasure Island and Wynn Las Vegas. In 2014, Harvard Business Review ranked Wynn 17th out of the world’s 100 best-performing CEOs. Wynn will receive the award at the 9th annual Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

Cornell
New York, New York, United States
Development Renovation

Four Seasons Hotel New York Unveils $120 Million Dollar Transformation

Over the last two decades, Four Seasons Hotel New York has consistently set the bar for quintessential Manhattan residential living. Now the magnificent collection of newly remodeled suites, junior suites and corridors, a project personally overseen by visionary hotelier and design innovator Ty Warner, continues this legacy, by creating a new standard of excellence in New York City.

Four Seasons
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

Made in Manhattan: DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Times Square West

The newly-built high-rise hotel is just steps from the Broadway theater district, The Jacob Javits Convention Center, dozens of shops and restaurants, the Empire State Building and many other New York attractions. The 37-story property features 612 modern rooms, each with Theater District-inspired artwork and many offering stunning views of the city or the Hudson River.

DoubleTree by Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Claes Landberg has been appointed as General Manager at Hudson Hotel

sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award- winning hospitality venues globally, today announced that Claes Landberg is joining as General Manager of Hudson Hotel. Landberg will run the energetic contemporary midtown New York hotel, which is located within walking distance from Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, Central Park and the theater district.

sbe
New York, New York, United States
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Daniel Entenberg has been appointed as General Manager at SLS Park Avenue

Entenberg has more than a decade of experience in the luxury hotel business, including success at stylish addresses in New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Prior to his current role, he spent over three years leading Gramercy Park Hotel. Entenberg launched his career at W New York Hotel in 2001, also spending two years as Director of Operations at W New York Times Square. In Las Vegas, he rose to Executive Director of Hotel Operations at Palms Casino Resort. Prior to that, he spent a half-dozen years in Los Angeles with positions at W Los Angeles Hotel, Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel and Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Entenberg holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Pennsylvania State University and was recently honored as a nominee for the 2016 New York City, Manager of the Year at the Hotel Excellence Awards.The highly-anticipated SLS Park Avenue is scheduled to open in Manhattan’s trendy NoMad neighborhood in Spring 2017.

sbe
New York, New York, United States