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David Brandt has been appointed as Director of Catering and Events at Conrad New York

In his new role, Brandt will be responsible for overseeing all catering operations on property including event planning and event execution. He will serve as liaison between the Conrad New York and Union Square Events, the catering business of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. Union Square Events is Conrad New York’s exclusive catering partner. Brandt will play an integral role in expanding Conrad New York’s presence within Manhattan’s catering and events market. Having helmed catering and events operations at a variety of luxury properties in New York, Chicago, Miami and Philadelphia, Brandt brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the hotel. Prior to joining Conrad New York, Brandt served as associate director of catering at Waldorf Astoria New York, a post he held at the prestigious hotel from 2015 and 2017. Brandt joined the Waldorf Astoria New York team from Chicago, where he served as the vice president of sales and marketing at Kehoe Designs and the director of catering at the Palmer House Hilton. Brandt earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics at Grand Valley State.

Hilton

New York, New York, United States

Effie Tsavalias has been appointed as General Manager at Pod Brooklyn

BD Hotels, led by developers Richard Born and Ira Drukier, is pleased to announce the appointment of Effie Tsavalias as General Manager of Pod Brooklyn, opening this September in the trendy Williamsburg neighborhood. Tsavalias brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role from previous hospitality experience and will oversee all aspects of hotel operations at the 249 room property. Tsavalias’s role will include overseeing guest services, housekeeping, maintenance, sales, and spearheading the property’s grand opening.

The Pod Hotel

New York, New York, United States

This Fall Pod Times Square Opens

The Pod Hotels today announces the opening of its flagship property, Pod Times Square, right in the center of New York City"s hustle and bustle this fall. A BD Hotels property (The Mercer, The Marlton, The Bowery, The Maritime, The Greenwich) Pod Times Square becomes the fifth asset in the Pod Hotel collection following the great success of Pod 51and Pod 39; Pod BK, the first property in an outer-borough; and Pod DC, the first property outside of New York City. The innovative hotels" proven micro-model boasts the highest percentage of occupancy across the entire BD Hotels portfolio and will take things a set further this fall with the introduction of its new real estate concept.

The Pod

New York, New York, United States

Fourth Mondrian Hotel to Open Worldwide in Manhattanon on Park Avenue in New York City

sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, is thrilled to announce the opening of Mondrian Park Avenue in New York this fall. Initially conceived as an SLS designed by Philippe Starck with a culinary concept by José Andrés, the project evolved after sbe's acquisition of Morgans Hotel Group in late 2016, and a renewed focus was placed on bringing the legacy of the iconic Mondrian brand to new markets around the world.

Mondrian

New York, New York, United States

Hilton Announces Opening Of Millennium Hilton at New York One UN Plaza

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today that ONE UN New York will join the Hilton network as Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza on August 30 as Hilton Hotels & Resorts' seventh local property. The landmark hotel, situated alongside the United Nations headquarters, has long welcomed both leisure and business travelers, and the world's most esteemed leaders, diplomats and heads of state. The iconic property is now poised to deliver Hilton's flagship hospitality to visitors from across the globe. It has completed a $68 million phased renovation since 2012, which preserved the distinctive architecture and layout of the original Kevin Roche-designed building, while upgrading the hotel's 439 guest rooms and suites, meetings and event spaces, public areas and restaurant.

Hilton

New York, New York, United States

Amber Treshnell has been appointed as CEO, Americas at John Paul

AccorHotels’ loyalty and concierge services arm, John Paul, has appointed Amber Treshnell as CEO, Americas. In this newly established role, she will be responsible for overall company performance in the Americas, building on recent successes and ensuring the continued growth of the business.

Accor

New York, New York, United States

New York hotels: the next wave of micro hotels - curbed.com

Micro hotels aren’t exactly a new trend, but the format—itty bitty rooms that are good for sleeping and not much else—is constantly evolving, with a new breed of tiny lodgings emphasizing good design and plush perks as a way of luring travelers.

And in the next few months, New York City will see an influx of these, as established brands seek to open new properties—see Pod Hotels, which launches its first Williamsburg outpost this year—and emerging ones get a foothold in the city. Here’s what you can expect from this next wave of micro hotels in NYC.

Cachet To Debut Flagship Boutique Hotel In New York City

Cachet Hospitality Group, the Asia-Pacific based hotel management company opens its inaugural U.S. hotel, Cachet Boutique NYC, in Midtown Manhattan in September 2017. The Cachet brand combines its design-centric aesthetic and East meets West hospitality, and infuses it with New York City flair to bring a unique food and entertainment experience to Manhattan. Cachet Boutique NYC will feature 105 rooms and villas, a Playboy Club NYC and two restaurants, EDEN and the Bellbrook. 

Cachet Boutique

New York, New York, United States

Amber Kasses has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Sofitel New York

Sofitel New York has hired Amber Kasses as its new director of sales and marketing. She joins the luxury Midtown hotel after a nine-year managerial career with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.Kasses was most recently director of sales and marketing for Fairmont Newport Beach, where she was responsible for building, training and managing a team of 17 revenue-generating managers and colleagues. She was promoted to that position in 2015 after two years as director of revenue management.

Accor

New York, New York, United States

Adam Heffron has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Conrad New York

Conrad New York announced today the appointment of Adam Heffron as Hotel Manager. In his role, Heffron will support in managing daily operations of the luxury all-suite hotel. Heffron brings more than a decade of hospitality management experience to Conrad New York, he most recently served as the General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City since 2015.Heffron will be a strategic business leader responsible for expanding the hotel’s success in all operational, revenue based and customer relations facets. Heffron previously served as the General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City, where he was the leader for 198 room, all-suite hotel and was selected as a member of the 2016 DoubleTree Circle of Leadership, recognizing the brands top performing General Managers. Additionally, Heffron spent more than 10 years in a variety of roles including, Director of Operations at the Hilton Newark Airport, Assistant General Manager of the Embassy Suites Washington D.C Convention Center and Assistant General Manager of Hotel Lombardy, Washington, DC. Heffron began his career as the revenue manager of RB Properties, Inc. in 2006. Heffron earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Towson University and a Certificate in Advanced Hospitality Revenue Management from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. He resides in Jersey City, New Jersey with his wife, Neda and 4 year old daughter, Madeline.

Hilton

New York, New York, United States

Pietro Consorti has been appointed as Executive Chef at Andaz Wall Street

Pietro Consorti has been recently appointed Executive Chef, Andaz Wall Street. Consorti has a long history with Hyatt which spans 10 years and various destinations, from Milan, Italy to Louisville, Kentucky. Chef Consorti oversees the culinary operation of Andaz Wall Street's dining outlets, including the upcoming transition of its full-service restaurant, Dina Rata, into a more modern, locally infused space for lunch and dinner. He also oversees all in-house banquets including the hotel's premier banquet space, Wall & Water, and in-room dining.

Hyatt

New York, New York, United States