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Cornelia Samara has been appointed as General Manager at Andaz 5th Avenue

Cornelia Samara has spent almost ten years with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, where she has held managerial positions at properties such as Park Hyatt San Francisco and Park Hyatt Washington D.C. Ms. Samara has also held leadership positions at various other urban and resort properties, allowing her to experience all aspects of hotel operations across a variety of nation-wide destinations. Cornelia Samara's true passion for hospitality began many years prior to her first hotel experience. A German National of Palestinian and German descent, Ms. Samara has pursued a life of world travel and has lived and visited numerous countries around the world. She once circled the globe in 30 days, making stops in Pakistan, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines and more. She also spent one year living in and learning about Singapore. Ms. Samara felt that to truly experience a destination she must immerse herself in the local culture and explore every aspect of the area's traditions, cuisine, art and history. This same philosophy was what enticed her to accept the position of General Manager at Andaz 5th Avenue.

Hyatt
New York, New York, United States
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Joyce Polsenberg has been appointed as Area & Development Director, Americas at Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)

Joyce Polsenberg is based in the New York office and will continue to bolster awareness and strength for the brand in the Americas. Coming from a diverse background, Polsenberg began with an undergraduate degree in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University. She then worked at Lehman Brothers on the trading room floor before obtaining a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, as well as at a leading hospitality brand as the Global Director of Business Development. Joyce's duties and responsibilities are two-fold, including overseeing the US office as well as expanding the SLH brand in the Americas, and in particular South America. Joyce lives in Manhattan in the West Village and is an avid explorer of the shorelines of the USA from Florida to Maine and the Gulf of Mexico to the islands of Hawaii. She loves to sail and ski, but back in New York she is a virtual restaurant guide, always exploring new restaurants and returning to old favorites.

Small Luxury Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Edward Maynard has been appointed as General Manager at Westin New York Grand Central

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces that Edward Maynard has been appointed General Manager of the new Westin New York Grand Central, which will officially fly the Westin flag next month following a $65 million renovation. Maynard brings nearly three decades of experience in hotel management to his new position. He has held several general manager positions at notable hotels in New York, including sister Starwood hotels the W New York Union Square and the W New York, where he served most recently.

Starwood
New York, New York, United States
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Steve Batta has been named General Manager at JW Marriott Essex House

Marriott International, Inc. continues to grow its world-class JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of JW Marriott Essex House New York, the brand's first hotel in New York City. Mr. Stephen Batta was named General Manager of JW Marriott Essex House New York. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Batta has spent the majority of his career in the New York City market. Most recently, Batta was the General Manager of the Renaissance New York Hotel 57, where he led his team to achieve exceptionally high associate engagement levels and placed a strong focus on leadership development.

Marriott
New York, New York, United States
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Paul Ruffino has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel BPM Brooklyn

Hotel BPM Brooklyn announced the appointment of Paul Ruffino to the position of general manager at the highly anticipated, musically-inspired property. Overseeing the daily operations of the property is not his only responsibility: Ruffino is charged with the task of developing a team that will uphold the service standards at the 76-room hotel, which will creatively merge the two worlds of music and hospitality to create a guest experience like no other.

Hotel BPM Brooklyn
New York, New York, United States
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Giovanni Beretta has been appointed as Managing Director at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

A native of Italy with over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Beretta joins The Carlyle after most recently working at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in San Francisco and Miami. In both cities, he spearheaded a complete guest room renovation and he helped re-launch the hotel’s new restaurant and bar in Miami. Previously, Beretta worked for InterContinental Hotel Group for more than 13 years. A graduate of Ecôle Hôtelière de Lausanne with a strong Food & Beverage background, Beretta has overseen multiple hotel renovations and the opening or revamping of eight different food and beverage outlets. His experience includes both business and resort properties, as well as luxury hotels with a private residences component in several cities across Europe, Latin America, Australia and the United States.

Rosewood Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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Richard M. Levine has been appointed as Chief Legal Officer at Orient-Express Hotels Ltd.

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., owners or part owners and managers of 49 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties in 24 countries, today announced the appointment of Richard M. Levine, as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 21, 2012. Based in New York, Levine will supervise global legal and regulatory matters for the Company. With a legal career spanning over 23 years, Levine joins Orient-Express from Kerzner International Holdings Ltd, where he was Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and led the legal, regulatory and compliance departments, negotiations for major corporate investments and financings under the acclaimed One&Only and Atlantis brands. Prior to joining Kerzner International, Levine was General Counsel at the private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, LLC and the Private Equity Division of Credit Suisse First Boston.

Belmond
New York, New York, United States
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Maria Ordóñez-Maloney has been appointed as Sales Manager at Hyatt 48 Lex

With sales skills that developed on two continents, Ordóñez-Maloney joined Hyatt 48 Lex from Hilton New York Fashion District where she held the position of Associate Director of Sales. Previously, she held sales positions in New York City and Baltimore, including Senior Sales Manager at Hotel Indigo Chelsea in New York; Pre-Opening Director of Sales at Hotel Indigo Inner Harbor in Baltimore; and Catering and SMERF Sales Manager at Doubletree Inn at the Colonnade in Baltimore. Ordóñez-Maloney got her start in 2002 as a Front Office Manager at the Red Mangrove Adventure Inn in the Galapagos Islands before moving into sales at Hotel El Dorado in Cuenca, Ecuador the following year.

Hyatt 48 Lex
New York, New York, United States
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Brian Twomey has been appointed as Assistant General Manager (AGM) at Hyatt 48 Lex

A Rooms Division management veteran who gained valuable guest relations experience with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Brian Twomey joined Hyatt 48 Lex following one year as Director of Housekeeping at W Times Square, a Starwood property. Previously, Twomey held the same position at Grand Hyatt New York, overseeing 300 associates from 2008-2010. His experience with Hyatt before that included Front Office Manager at Hotel Victor in Miami Beach from 2007-2008 and Assistant Front Office Manager at Grand Hyatt New York from 2005-2007. Twomey launched his career as Housekeeping Supervisor at Grand Hyatt New York in 2005.

Hyatt 48 Lex
New York, New York, United States
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Suzanne McIntosh has been appointed as Executive Recruiter at Marshall-Alan Associates

Marshall-Alan Associates, renowned as one of the best hospitality executive search consultants in the industry, announces the appointment of Suzanne McIntosh who joins from the Morgans Hotel Group. In this new position, Suzanne will specialize in retained executive search and mid management recruitment for hotels and resorts, and the gaming industry. Suzanne's extensive 25 years' experience leading and directing high performing sales and marketing teams for prestigious hotel brands including Four Seasons and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts provides Marshall-Alan Associates with further insight into understanding clients' needs and the demands of recruitment assignments.

Marshall-Alan Associates
New York, New York, United States
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Heather Hannig has been appointed as Spa Director at Mandarin Oriental, New York

Heather brings with her more than 10 years of spa industry expertise. Most recently, she was Spa Director at the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at the Plaza Hotel, the North American flagship for Caudalie’s French retail brand. Prior to her tenure at Caudalie Vinotherapie, Heather spent three years as Director of Spa Operations for Plus One Management opening and operating spas for brands including Fairmont, InterContinental, Loews, Trump and AmeriStar Casinos. Heather’s extensive experience also includes Spa Manager posts in New York for both the famous Soho House Cowshed Spa and the Trump International Hotel & Tower’s spa. Heather began her career with Hilton as the Spa Operations Manager for Hilton New York. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.

Mandarin Oriental
New York, New York, United States
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Eamon O’Brien has been appointed as Director of Sales at Grand Hyatt New York

O’Brien has more than nine years of experience in the hospitality industry. Already a member of the Hyatt family, O’Brien relocated to New York after serving as the Associate Director of Sales for the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Prior to his role at the Hyatt Regency, O’Brien served as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the Courtyard by Marriott Magnificent Mile. He spent several years working as a Senior Account Executive and Sales Manager at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile and as a Sales Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown before beginning his career in operations for Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. O’Brien graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from DePaul University.

Grand Hyatt New York
New York, New York, United States
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Andrew Broad has been appointed as Vice President at Hotel AG

Hotel Assets Group announced today that Andrew Broad, formerly Senior Vice President of Business Development for Alliance Hospitality, has joined Hotel AG as Vice President and will be located in the New York Metropolitan Area.Andrew is a veteran of the hospitality industry with 15 years of experience in hotel brokerage, third-party hotel management and brand development. Andrew has been the principal broker on over 100 hotel transactions throughout the United States. In 2007, he was named one of Real Estate New Jersey’s “Broker All-Stars.” Andrew recently joined Hotel Assets Group as Vice President after serving as Senior Vice President of Business Development for Alliance Hospitality, a third-party hotel management company that serves clients such as Inland Hospitality and Diamond Rock. Prior to Alliance, Andrew was a Senior Vice President at HREC, a national hotel brokerage and capital advisory firm in New York.

Hotel Assets Group, LLC (Hotel AG)
New York, New York, United States
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Michael Ryan has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC

Gansevoort Hotel Group announced today the appointment of Michael Ryan as Hotel Manager of its flagship property, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC. Ryan began his tenure with Gansevoort Hotel Group as the Director of Front Office at Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC, where he was a part of the hotel’s soft-opening launch team. Prior to his position with Gansevoort Hotel Group, Ryan spent four years at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami, FL, where he served in roles from Front Office Manager to Assistant Executive Manager, and ultimately landed in the position of Hotel Manager. Ryan’s experience is augmented by his extensive work in the international hospitality sector. For three years, he served as the Front Office Manager at The Clarence Hotel in Dublin, IRE. He completed a hotel trainee program at The Sheraton Airport Hotel in Brussels, BEL, as well as served as Front Desk Agent at The Clarence Hotel, IRE, and as Reception Supervisor at Barton Creek Hotel & Spa in Austin, TX. Ryan received a four-year degree in International Hotel Management and Business Studies from the Shannon College of Hotel Management, Ireland. Originally from Ireland, he now resides in New York City and enjoys good wine, movies and sports.

Gansevoort Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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David Garcelon has been named Director of Culinary at The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City

A 20-year veteran of executive chef positions around North America, David Garcelon has been named director of culinary for The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. He will be responsible for the entire kitchen operation of the iconic hotel which serves as the flagship property for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. Prior to joining The Waldorf=Astoria, Garcelon served as executive chef of the 1,364-room Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, where he led Canada’s largest hotel kitchen. He also served as executive chef for The Fairmont Southampton Bermuda; Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta; and CP Hotels’ The Lodge at Kananaskis, Kananaskis, Alberta. He is a graduate of Cornell University and the Culinary Institute of Canada, and is a Certified Food and Beverage Executive with the American Hotel & Motel Association and a Certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation. The epicenter of New York City’s business, social, cultural and political life, The Waldorf=Astoria is also one of the city’s most diverse dining destinations, with three distinctive restaurants. From the stylish Peacock Alley, the jewel of the hotel’s lobby, renowned for its extravagant brunch and seafood menu, to Bull & Bear steakhouse, a Manhattan institution, to Oscar’s American Brasserie offering casual dining, opportunity awaits. The hotel is credited with the creation of such American staples as veal Oscar, lobster Newburg, eggs Benedict and (of course) Waldorf salad. It also helped popularize culinary traditions like Thousand Island dressing and red velvet cake.

The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City
New York, New York, United States
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David Lopez has been appointed as General Manager at THE OUT NYC

As THE OUT NYC continues preparations for its coming out party early next year; New York City’s first gay hotel and entertainment complex has announced that hotel veteran David Lopez will assume the position of General Manager. With 14 years of experience as a general manager and over 25 years managing all facets of hotel operations, brand development, and marketing, Lopez brings a wealth of expertise to his new role at the highly-anticipated 105-room boutique property.

THE OUT NYC
New York, New York, United States
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Sharon Telesca Feurer has been appointed as Director of Marketing at The Peninsula New York

With more than 20 years of luxury hotel marketing experience, Ms. Telesca Feurer was most recently Director of Marketing for Trump SoHo New York, where she was an integral part of the hotel’s opening team. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Marketing for AKA Hotels, overseeing eight locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC and Virginia. Ms. Telesca Feurer also held various high-level marketing positions at luxury New York hotels including St. Regis, Hotel Plaza Athénée, Gramercy Park Hotel and Four Seasons. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Ms. Telesca Feurer holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing and was recognized on the University’s Dean’s List. She is a member of New York City Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and currently resides in Manhattan with her husband.

Peninsula
New York, New York, United States