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.
The Time New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dream Hotel Group veteran Leiya Cohen to Director of Operations. In her new role, Cohen is responsible for the daily management of the hotel’s front office, housekeeping and engineering to ensure operative success and an unrivaled guest experience. Prior to her role as Director of Operations, Cohen was the Director of Front Office at The Time New York where she assisted with the hotel’s renovation budget, daily operations while the hotel was under construction, and led the implementation of new technology systems such as StayNTouch. Cohen’s career in hospitality is marked with management positions at The Premier and The London New York City along with roles at luxury restaurants in New York including Gordon Ramsay and MEGU.
Long Island City, N.Y. -- National real estate investor/developer, Lightstone, announced the topping off of ARC, a 428-apartment luxury residential development in Dutch Kills, Long Island City. Lightstone broke ground in the fall of 2015 and is on schedule to begin leasing this summer.
Hotel operations platform ALICE announces The Skyline Hotel, in New York City's storied Hells Kitchen, is using ALICE for back of house insights and front of house peace of mind.
The German company Union Investment is continuing acquisitions on the American market. Further to its first acquisitions in Boston and Chicago, the group has announced its foray into the New York market with the purchase of Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center.
In partnership with Union Square Events, Conrad New York is pleased to announce the appointment of David Brinkman to Executive Chef for Union Square Events at Conrad New York. With more than 17 years of diverse culinary experience, Brinkman brings his expertise to lower Manhattan’s premier luxury hotel where he will manage all kitchen operations for banquets and catering by Union Square Events, the hotel’s exclusive catering partner.In his new role, Brinkman will be responsible for expanding the hotel’s catering programming and leading menu development. His creativity and innovation will lead the kitchen in providing guests with a more exquisite dining experience. Prior to his role as executive chef, Brinkman served as chef de cuisine at The Fourth and Botequim in New York where he managed catering, kitchen operations and day-to-day leadership responsibilities to ensure customer satisfaction and business profitability. Brinkman also honed his leadership skills as the executive sous chef at Batard, head chef at Maze restaurant and sous chef at Mandarin Oriental, all located in New York City. Brinkman hails from Melvindale, Michigan and earned an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from the Schoolcraft College Livonia in 2002.
John Fareed, MSc CHME ISHC, Principal of John Fareed Hospitality Consulting LLC (JFHC), announced today that his firm has joined Horwath HTL, the world's largest and most experienced hospitality consulting brand which has forty-five offices in thirty-nine countries.
StepStone Hospitality, a premier hotel management company specializing in hotel, restaurant and renovation management, today announced that it has added two Midtown Manhattan properties to its growing hotel management portfolio, the 132-room Gregory Hotel and the 173-room Renwick Hotel, which became part of Curio – A Collection by Hilton on December 1st, 2016, bringing StepStone's total management portfolio to 15 hotels. The N.Y. properties are owned by Meadow Partners, an international real estate investment group and receive asset management services from Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, Inc. (hotelAVE). "These well- located properties will benefit from strong ownership, investment, asset management and operating expertise," said Tom Russo, StepStone's chief executive officer. "We see immediate opportunities to more clearly focus marketing of these properties in highly competitive markets.
The Grand Hyatt brand and multi-platinum, international recording artist Josh Groban have teamed up to spread holiday joy at the iconic Grand Hyatt New York with an extraordinary caroling experience as part of the brand's "Go Grand for the Holidays" campaign.
Renowned Manhattan property Grand Hyatt New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Maddock as the assistant food and beverage director. Maddock makes this move from within the Hyatt family, where she has worked for the past six years. Growing up in Massachusetts, Maddock began her career in the hospitality industry at the age of 16, working at a banquet facility as a coat check girl before going on to major in hospitality management at Syracuse University. Since graduating in 2009, she has climbed the Hyatt ladder with enthusiasm and determination, beginning with her role as Assistant Banquet/Convention Services Manager at the Hyatt Regency Boston, where she earned Manager of the Year award in 2010. Maddock spent the next two years at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, before moving to the Grand Hyatt brand in 2014 as Director of Outlets at the Grand Hyatt Washington. In this position, she worked on several prominent projects including the opening of two new restaurants. Most recently, Maddock took on the role of Event Services Manager where she collaborated with a multi-faceted team to service over 100 events in 2015, producing $20 million in revenue. During her time in this role, Maddock earned the Manager of the Year Award in 2015.
RLJ Lodging Trust (the "Company") (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it has sold two hotels (the "Hotels") in New York City for $286 million or $494,500 per key. Separately, the Company sold one other hotel in Bakersfield, CA for $13 million.
he St. Regis New York is proud to announce Senih Geray as General Manager for the celebrated flagship property. A respected leader in the luxury hospitality arena, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role at The St. Regis New York and his appointment marks his return to the landmark hotel after successful tenures at The St. Regis Atlanta and The St. Regis Aspen Resort.Geray joins The St. Regis New York from The St. Regis Atlanta where he served as the General Manager since 2012. Under his leadership, The St. Regis Atlanta garnered numerous awards, accolades and distinctions.
Hello Scout, the SMS concierge for hotels, has announced that they are launching their service in New York City today. They are going live with five cutting-edge boutique properties, including Ameritania at Times Square, Walker Hotel Greenwich Village, The Gregory, The Marcel at Gramercy and The Moderne Hotel.
Once home to John Steinbeck, Thomas Mann and other celebrated writers and artists, The Renwick Hotel, a historic property in the heart of midtown Manhattan, is now open as part of Curio - A Collection by HiltonTM. As the first New York City hotel to join Curio's global set of remarkable upscale properties, The Renwick facilitates travelers' desire for unique discovery and authentic experiences.
Gary Schweikert is a prominent figure in the US hospitality industry with over 35 years’ experience in executive roles, counting 18 years at Hilton Hotels Corporation where his career included Resident Manager of the landmark Waldorf Astoria. He then assumed the position of Regional Vice President of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and Managing Director of the 800-room historic Plaza Hotel. In 2009, he became President of Jumeirah Hospitality and Leisure USA and simultaneously Managing Director of The Essex House, before joining Strata Hospitality Group as Principal. Gary joins from Trump Hotels where he was Regional Vice President and Managing Director of the two Trump properties in New York City. The new Head of Americas will be based in New York and responsible for the group’s operations across all its hotels in North, Central and South America. This portfolio currently consists of three hotels in the United States, Grace Cafayate in northwest Argentina, Grace Panama and La Dolfina Grace, under development near Buenos Aires. His remit will also encompass the substantial development pipelines for Grace Hotels on these continents.
Airbnb Inc. settled its lawsuit against New York state over a new law restricting short-term rentals, with both sides agreeing that New York City, not the state, is responsible for enforcing it.
Airbnb and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman agreed in court papers filed Tuesday that the state would be dismissed from the suit. A lawyer for the city told U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest in a letter on Friday that the parties are discussing a resolution of the case and will update her on their efforts by Dec. 2.
Lotte New York Palace has announced the appointment of David Shenman as the property’s Director of Sales and Marketing and Megan Ferguson as Director of Sales.
Lotte New York Palace has announced the appointment of David Shenman as the property’s Director of Sales and Marketing and Megan Ferguson as Director of Sales.
The Connect Chair from designer furniture manufacturer Ramler International is drawing crowds and earning top awards at HX: The Hotel Experience this week in New York. Named "Best New Product" and "Best in Show" in the Hotel Products categories, the Connect Chair enables guests to conveniently plug in to a high- capacity USB port powered by a rechargeable battery pack hidden beneath a removable side tray. Whether the Connect Chair is being used for theatre-style seating, as a mobile-device charging hub or as a VIP seat with two padded arm rests, this versatile design has the contemporary style, high durability, and connection options that today's designers and facility managers demand.
LW Hospitality Advisors (LWHA), a leading global lodging investment advisory firm, recently completed its consulting mandate with New York developer Triangle Equities who recently announced the operator and design team for a Westin hotel within its $231 million mixed-use Lighthouse Point project in St. George on the North Shore of Staten Island. The hotel is set to open by the fall of 2019 and will be the first full-service, business friendly, upper-upscale hotel on the Staten Island waterfront.