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New York's Moxy Chelsea Opens As The Flower District's New Secret Garden

Rising 35 stories high into the New York City skyline, Moxy NYC Chelsea, the micro-room, macro-amenity hotel, developed by Lightstone and part of Marriott International's experiential Moxy Hotels brand, officially opens its doors today. Inspired by the surrounding Flower District, the hotel blends a botanically-influenced design with Italian romance and a touch of playful wit - perfectly timed to welcome guests on Valentine's Day.

EDITION Ushers in a New Era for Times Square

The Times Square EDITION may just be the long overdue and best thing to hit Times Square in over a century. There simply has never been anything like it before in New York City's famed cultural and entertainment mecca. Ian Schrager, in partnership with Marriott International, introduces a new order with the first chic and sophisticated luxury hotel and the first Michelin-starred chef ever to grace the neighborhood, along with the creation of a new form of Cabaret theater and a complete reinvention of billboard art. But what could be the most important part is a revitalization of Times Square that will attract not just visitors and tourists, but New Yorkers as well, punctuating the area as the City's epicenter and crossroads of the world…again.

Red Roof® Expands The Red Collection™ into New York City with Opening of Lord & Moris Times Square Hotel

Continuing to fulfill its brand promise to give guests an authentic upper midscale experience at a value price, in the hearts of cities they love, Red Roof® is introducing the Lord & Moris Times Square Hotel as part of its newly launched soft brand, The Red Collection™. This marks the third property, second franchised hotel, and first location in New York City, one of the top 5 cities travelers love - and visit - in the U.S. In the center of Times Square, one of the city's most visited and vibrant neighborhoods, the Lord & Moris Times Square Hotel is managed by REAL Hospitality Group. It's just a short walk to some of New York's most famous attractions including the Empire State Building, Broadway theatres, and the Vessel at Hudson Yards.

Robert Eastman has been appointed as Director of the Private Villa Collection and Key Accounts at Grace Bay Resorts NYC office

Grace Bay Resorts is pleased to announce Robert Eastman as Director of the Private Villa Collection and Key Accounts for its complete collection of boutique luxury properties, which now totals 6 private residences, with 2 more launching in Q2 of this year, and plans for continued expansion through 2021. Eastman brings nearly 30 years of experience in the villa and vacation rental business to the newly-created role, and will oversee the strategic continued growth of Grace Bay Resorts' Private Villa Collection. Eastman is a pioneer and innovator in the private villa rental sector and is widely recognized by the travel industry as the "Vacation Rental Expert." Most recently, Eastman worked for Onefinestay as Head of National Accounts, increasing sales from the business to business segment by 40%. Prior to that, Eastman was retained by American Express to create a Luxury Villa Division for their wholly-owned subsidiary Travel Impressions and their managed brand, American Express Vacations. As Managing Director of the Luxury Villa Division, he was responsible for overseeing website development, contracting more than 100 overseas property management companies, and marketing the product to travel trade and through American Express call centers. Previously, Eastman founded and owned Villas of Distinction, a premier luxury villa provider that helps travelers find their perfect vacation home and continued to manage the company for another five years after it was successfully sold to World Travel Holdings. The Private Villa Collection at Grace Bay Resorts is a compilation of Turks & Caicos Islands' finest freestanding private beachfront villas located within a 10-minute drive from Grace Bay Club. The villas are managed by the award-winning team from Grace Bay Resorts, and guests receive full access to Grace Bay Club's amenities, as well as luxurious guest services including private airport transfers, a personal concierge, daily housekeeping, complimentary breakfast in-villa a complimentary start-up bar and dining shuttle to Grace Bay Club or West Bay Club. The Private Villa Collection is made up of The Residences, The Dunes, La Dolce Vita, and coming soon Blue Cay Estate (under construction), each offering their own exclusive amenities and inclusions.

Mary Beth O’Connor has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Pierre Hotel

The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel is pleased to announce that Mary Beth O'Connor has joined the iconic five-star hotel as Director of Sales and Marketing. An industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, Ms. O'Connor will oversee all sales and marketing activities for the property."We are delighted to have Mary Beth lead our sales and marketing team," said François-Olivier Luiggi, General Manager "Her expertise and creativity in positioning and driving growth for some of the most renowned global hospitality organizations will help us continue telling the rich, evolving story of The Pierre in an impactful way. The scope of her work—which includes significant on-property experience across all segments—will bring an exciting new dimension to our sales and marketing efforts." Mary Beth O'Connor comes to The Pierre from sbe Lifestyle Hospitality (formerly Morgans Hotel Group), where her roles included Vice President of Global Sales and Regional Director of Sales & Marketing. During her tenure with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, she held multiple leadership positions with a particular focus on strategy, innovation and global sales management. As Sales Leader for Starwood's New York City Metro Market, she was responsible for driving sales revenue in excess of $165 million for 11 hotels across four brands. Her on-property roles included supporting two of Starwood's flagship New York properties—as Director of Sales & Marketing for The Westin New York At Times Square and Director of Sales for the Sheraton New York.

Kasia Bronisz has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Riggs Washington DC hotel

International hospitality company Lore Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kasia K. Bronisz to Director of Sales and Marketing, DC for the Riggs Washington DC, a new hotel property opening in late 2019 in D.C.'s high-profile Penn Quarter neighborhood. As Director of Sales and Marketing, DC, Bronisz will be responsible for leading all sales and marketing efforts for the launch of Lore Group's first U.S. hotel. Housed in the former historic Riggs National Bank building, the forthcoming property will feature 181 guest rooms, a ground-level restaurant, rooftop, and basement bar, where Bronisz's role will be to define scalable marketing strategies and objectives as well as oversee hotel occupancy and revenue generation. Bronisz joins Lore Group with more than 18 years of hospitality experience in strategic planning, brand marketing, and creative management. Most recently, she served as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Park Hyatt Washington, D.C., where she assisted the property with intensifying marketing efforts and community partnerships while managing the sales and marketing team. Prior to this, Bronisz held positions as Director of Sales and Marketing at California's Carmel Valley Ranch; Director of Sales and Marketing at the Mandarin Oriental in Prague, Czech Republic, as well as the brand's Atlanta, Georgia, property; and Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Kimpton Hotels in Washington, D.C.

Yina Javier has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Chatwal New York, a Luxury Collection Hotel

The Chatwal New York, a Luxury Collection Hotel, announces the appointment and promotion of Yina Javier as Director of Sales & Marketing for the 76-key luxury boutique property often referred to as 'The Jewel of Manhattan' located in the heart of Manhattan. In her new capacity, Ms. Javier will now be responsible for the iconic hotel's all sales initiatives by guiding efforts for leisure, groups, and corporate segments as well as leading all its marketing and public relations strategy.

Five-star Luxury Resort To Anchor Revitalization Of Iconic Catskill Mountains; Opening 2020

Developed by Dream Hotel Group and designed by Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects, The Chatwal Lodge will be a driving force in the ongoing restoration and revitalization of New York's famed Catskill Mountains. Nestled among 26 acres along the wooded shores of the 1,000-acre Toronto Reservoir, the five-star luxury retreat is expected to open in spring 2020 with 34 private villas and suite accommodations, refined rustic design and world-class, farm-to-table culinary experiences by DUCASSE Paris, founded by multi-Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse.

Innovative Hotel Brand Yotel Announces Second Hotel In New York

Today YOTEL announced it will open in late 2020 its second city hotel in Long Island City, New York. Inspired by the sleek design and comfort of First-Class airline travel, YOTEL first launched its city hotel concept in Midtown Manhattan, just minutes away from Times Square. YOTEL Long Island City marks the group's eighth hotel under development or operation in the US with city hotels in Boston, San Francisco and Miami alongside three YOTELPADproperties in Miami, Park City and Mammoth.

TSX Broadway - The $2.5B Plan To Build A Branding Behemoth In Times Square

A trio of developers has unveiled plans for a $2.5B development in the heart of Times Square in what they are describing as the next frontier of retail. The project at 1568 Broadway, dubbed TSX Broadway, will include a new 550K SF, 46-story building that will be designed as a "full-building promotional platform ... marketed as offering a single brand with access to the retail, advertising and experiential space," according to the announcement from the development team, which consists of L&L Holding Co., Maefield Development and Fortress Investment Group. Brands such as Amazon, Facebook, YouTube, Samsung, Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba, Disney and Walmart have been said to be interested in the site, Crain's New York Business reports. As part of the revamp, the 1,700-seat Palace Theatre, a landmark that sits on the site, will be lifted 30 feet and a new tower will be built around it, replacing the existing DoubleTree Guest Suites Times Square.

The Ritz-carlton New York, Central Park Completes First Phase Of Fashionable Reawakening

With the change of season also comes the first phase completion of the multi-phase reawakening for The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park. The award-winning hotel has debuted all new guest rooms, suites, Club Lounge, and a refreshed La Prairie Spa, welcoming guests to a journey of new discovery. Phase two will begin in January 2019 and is slated to be unveiled in Spring 2019.