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.
Maggio and Ignazio Cipriani, fourth generation of the famed hospitality brand, announced today their first hotel in New York City with the new Mr. C Seaport, slated to open in late 2017. A contemporary yet classic retreat, the hotel will serve as a luxurious oasis amidst the bustling backdrop of the city, offering idyllic views of the nearby East River, Brooklyn Bridge and New York skyline. Developed by Bob Ghassemieh and Alex Ghassemieh, the developers of the Mr. C Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles, and majority owned by affiliates of the Los Angeles property, the hotel will be operated by the Cipriani family.
NYC & Company, New York's tourism marketing organization, revised its 2017 travel forecast on Tuesday, stating that it expects 300,000 fewer international visitors than last year "in light of the recent travel ban and related rhetoric." "These updated figures take into account changing attitudes about travel and access to the U.S. since the previous forecast was announced in October 2016, prior to the new administration," NYC & Company said in a statement issued on Tuesday. "This is the first drop in visitation since the start of the recession in 2008."
LUMA Hotel Times Square, the newest boutique hotel set to open this spring in the heart of New York City, is thrilled to announce a series of recent executive appointments to the management team. Comprised of a seasoned group of hospitality professionals, the hotel team reflects the city's ambition and LUMA's illuminating spirit, each bringing a unique background, dynamic energy, and skill set to this hotel and its new Jose Garces restaurant, Ortzi. Joining the team is General Manager, Kate Martin; Sales & Marketing Director, Veronica Popova; Director of Human Resources, Elaine McElhinney; Director of Front Office, David Johnson; Director of Housekeeping, Gloria Franco; Director of Engineering, Kenneth Cooper; Ortzi General Manager, Ron Morgan; and Ortzi Chef de Cuisine, Michael Han.
The James Hotels announces The James New York-NoMad opening summer 2017. The launch of the property marks a key moment in the evolution of the brand, beginning with the opening of The James West Hollywood-Sunset in May 2017. The new James Hotels are mindfully modern, embodied by the core pillars of Connection, Consciousness, and Community. Each property has a unique thumbprint of locally-sourced influential facets as part of its brand ethos.
The James Hotels announces The James New York-NoMad opening summer 2017. The launch of the property marks a key moment in the evolution of the brand, beginning with the opening of The James West Hollywood- Sunset in May 2017. The new James Hotels are mindfully modern, embodied by the core pillars of Connection, Consciousness, and Community. Each property has a unique thumbprint of locally-sourced influential facets as part of its brand ethos.
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) presented the 60th Annual Adrian Awards at the New York Marriott Marquis, recognizing excellence in travel advertising, digital marketing and public relations, and the leaders behind the work.
Wojcik, a 12-year hospitality industry veteran who has managed hotels in Westchester County and elsewhere in upstate New York, will oversee the hotel's operations, sales, marketing, security, maintenance, housekeeping and accounting.
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand, today opens the doors of its third property and first ground-up development, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. Remaining true to 1 Hotels founder, Barry Sternlicht, core philosophy, "The world around us is beautiful, and we want to keep it that way." The property cultivates the best of eco-conscious design, sustainable architecture, cause-oriented partnerships, and unrivaled service.
Start spreading the news: DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York Times Square West, located in the heart of bustling Manhattan.
New York's trendy Nolitan Hotel is using ALICE's dedicated hotel staff product, ALICE Staff, to manage their engineering operations. The Nolitan's GM appreciates how ALICE asks the right questions, listens, and works to tailor the product to the hotel's needs.
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.
M&R Hotel Management today announced the appointment of Felix Maldonado as the general manager of the 250-room Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South, now under construction at 326 West 37th St. and scheduled to open in June.
M&R Hotel Management today announced the appointment of Felix Maldonado as the general manager of the 250-room Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South, now under construction at 326 West 37th St. and scheduled to open in June.
The hotel will be the first Hilton brand in M&R's 17-property managed portfolio.
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.
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.
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) presents the 2017 HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference on February 22, at the New York Marriott Marquis. The industry's premier digital marketing education event convenes senior leaders in hotel marketing to connect and engage in meaningful, thought-provoking conversations about the most important strategic issues facing the business. HSMAI's 2017 Digital Marketing Strategy Conference is held the day after the HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala.
NEW YORK (January 24, 2017) – Real-estate mogul Morris Moinian's Fortuna Realty Group (FRG) is assembling a powerhouse team for the upcoming launches of two new hotels in Manhattan. Bolstered by the success of Hotel Hugo in SoHo, the company has its sights set on Chelsea and is finalizing the boutique conversions of two existing properties into Hotel Hayden, opening February 1, 2017 and Hotel Henri, opening March 5, 2017.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that The Mark Hotel in New York City has selected InfoGenesis® POS and InfoGenesis® Flex to streamline food and beverage operations at the 150-room luxury property. The agreement continues the expansion of the company's leadership position in the upscale hotel and resort market.
Merchants Hospitality, Inc today announced the signing of definitive agreements with Cachet Hospitality Group (CHG) to manage and brand 510 West 42nd Street property as a Cachet Boutique New York Hotel. CHG will expand its North American presence with Cachet Boutique New York – slated to open in Spring 2017. The new lifestyle boutique hotel will be located in midtown Manhattan, a popular international and local destination on West 42nd Street.