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The St. Regis New York unveils Dramatic Renovation

The St. Regis New York celebrates its 120th year this fall with the debut of an extensive redesign and renovation, marking a new chapter of glamour and sophistication. With revamped public spaces including the lobby, King Cole Bar, and two new dining locations, The St. Regis New York unveils a striking new era at Manhattan's best address. The renovation reflects the hotel's enduring legacy reborn for today's global traveler with a modern aesthetic led by renowned design firm Champalimaud Design.

St. Regis
New York, New York, United States
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Dieter Schmitz has been appointed as General Manager at Sofitel New York

Dieter Schmitz, a seasoned hotelier with over two decades of experience, has joined Sofitel New York as General Manager. This appointment brings Schmitz back to New York City to focus on rejuvenating the luxury Midtown Manhattan hotel. "I am thrilled to return to New York City during such an exciting time for Sofitel New York," said Schmitz. "With an unbeatable location and forthcoming renovation, I look forward to introducing our future flagship property to the world. Our team is committed to excellence and creating personalized guest experiences. We're taking Sofitel New York to the next level, ensuring the hotel remains an iconic destination in the beating heart of the city."

Sofitel
New York, New York, United States
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Sofitel New York is thrilled to announce a comprehensive refurbishment project

Sofitel New York, an emblem of contemporary French elegance in the heart of Manhattan, is thrilled to announce a comprehensive refurbishment project. This initiative, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Sofitel this year, marks a significant milestone for the brand, reflecting its commitment to dynamic and refined luxury under the visionary leadership of CEO Maud Bailly.

Sofitel
New York, New York, United States
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Michael Anthony has been named Chef Partner at Waldorf Astoria New York

Today, Waldorf Astoria New York announces a culinary partnership with acclaimed Chef Michael Anthony - a name recognized for decades within the New York City dining scene. As Chef Partner, Chef Michael Anthony will usher in a new era of culinary excellence overseeing the signature restaurant dining experience and concept at Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts' flagship property, which is expected to reopen later this year.

Waldorf Astoria
New York, New York, United States
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Sean Olmstead has been appointed as General Manager at Dream Downtown

Dream Downtown, a lifestyle hotel with a talented staff that knows the ins and outs of New York City, announces the appointment of Sean Olmstead as the new General Manager. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Olmstead brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles to Dream, focusing on upholding the hotel's reputation as a premier lifestyle brand, maximizing revenue, and overseeing day-to-day operations. From a young age, Olmstead was passionate about service and hospitality, leading with positivity and looking forward to learning and collaborating with others.

Dream Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Peter Yeung has been appointed as General Manager at The Prince Kitano New York

The Prince Kitano New York today announces the appointment of Peter Yeung as general manager. Following a multi-year renovation, The Prince Kitano New York officially reopened in December 2023 within the Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts portfolio, marking the first property in the continental U.S. for Japanese hospitality company Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Inc. In his new role, Peter will oversee day-to-day operations, lead the onsite team to ensure the highest level of service and uphold the property's decades-long reputation for delivering personalized experiences.

Prince
New York, New York, United States
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Michael Grapkowski has been appointed as Director of Revenue Management at Tempo by Hilton Times Square

Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the first hotel from Hilton's new stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton, announces the appointment of Michael Grapkowski as Director of Revenue Management. In this position, Grapkowski will manage and maintain group and transient inventory controls, including room accommodation, maximizing revenue and profitability, and helping to develop, monitor, and adjust pricing strategies. The hotel features 661 rooms across 36 floors in the new TSX Broadway building, a 46-story tower featuring the hotel, experiential retail, entertainment spaces, and the historic Palace Theatre. Grapkowski joins Tempo by Hilton Times Square from Hilton's All-Inclusive division.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Danielle Dymond has been appointed as Hotel General Manager at Radio Hotel

Radio Hotel, the first and only full-service boutique hotel in Washington Heights, announced Danielle Dymond as the new Hotel General Manager. In her role, she will serve as the strategic business leader of property operations at the 221-room hotel and be responsible for creating and maintaining a high-performing service culture and managing budgets and reputation. As former Director of Sales & Marketing at Radio Hotel, Danielle will also oversee and execute hotel marketing strategies.

Sightline Hospitality
New York, New York, United States
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Catherine Lee has been promoted to General Manager at 1 Hotel Central Park

Catherine Lee has been promoted to General Manager of 1 Hotel Central Park, ranked #13 in Time Out New York's list of the best boutique hotels in NYC, where she runs daily operations throughout the property, including at Jams, the hotel's restaurant by Chef Jonathan Waxman, as well as the newly opened Park Penthouse. Lee joined 1 Hotel Central Park in 2016 as Director of Rooms shortly after the property's opening and was promoted to various other positions including Hotel Manager in 2018. During her time as Hotel Manager, Lee acted as a taskforce with several of the brand's successful openings including 1 Hotel San Francisco and 1 Hotel Nashville. She also worked on the opening teams for 1 Hotel Toronto, Treehouse Hotel London, and 1 Hotel Mayfair. Lee has spent over 20 years in hospitality, with prior experience including The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park and New York Marriott Marquis, among others.

1 Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Gaby Aiguesvives has been appointed as Chief Marketing Officer at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

In a strategic move to bolster its marketing endeavors, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection welcomes Gaby Aiguesvives as the company's first Chief Marketing Officer. Gaby brings a wealth of marketing and strategic experience from her previous role at Saks/Hudson's Bay Company, where she led marketing strategy, analytics, personalization, loyalty, and insights functions. Prior to this role, she spearheaded growth and performance marketing for all of Hudson Bay Company's (HBC) brands, including Saks, OFF 5TH, Lord & Taylor, and The Bay. Gaby initially joined HBC as Director of Corporate Strategy in October 2014 and subsequently held various leadership roles.

Ritz-Carlton
New York, New York, United States
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Danny Bufano has been appointed as Director of Restaurants at Tempo by Hilton Times Square

Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the first hotel from Hilton's newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand announces the appointment of Danny Bufano as Director of Restaurants. In his new role, Danny oversees the 661-room hotel's day-to-night food and beverage operations, including Highball, its signature cocktail bar & lounge with an expansive outdoor dining terrace serving a seasonal "spirited" and "free-spirited" cocktail menu and NY-inspired dishes, as well as Grab & Go, a locally curated market and cafe in collaboration with Bluestone Lane.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States
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Gadi Hassin has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Selina

Gadi Hassin has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), where he oversees the operational, commercial and financial performance of Selina's hotel portfolio. Mr. Hassin joined Selina in 2020 as Managing Partner of the APAC region where he was responsible for significant regional expansion and operational excellence. As COO, Mr. Hassin will leverage his 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry across 4 continents and 7 countries, including time at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, The Ritz Carlton, and the Ovolo Group.

Selina
New York, New York, United States
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Matt Nowaczyk has been appointed as Senior Vice President at Colliers Hospitality Practice Group

Colliers, the leading global commercial real estate services firm, announces it has hired Matt Nowaczyk as a Senior Vice President to join the firm's rapidly growing Hospitality Practice Group as part of U.S. Capital Markets.In his new role, Nowaczyk will work alongside group leader Mark Owens, who is one of the foremost experts in the hospitality industry. Nowaczyk brings to Colliers over $5 billion in transaction experience, representing a variety of internationally recognized clients. During the span of his career, he has cultivated strong lender and investor relationships and has attained comprehensive knowledge of real estate economics and hotel capital markets. His proficiency extends to deal structuring, skillfully matching clients with the optimal capital source for each transaction.Prior to joining Colliers, Nowaczyk worked at JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group where he completed more than 70 transactions, including investment sales, recapitalizations, construction financing and loan sales. He also successfully executed and originated more than $5.5 billion in debt and equity transactions. In addition to his real estate acumen, Nowaczyk is an accomplished architect and developer. Drawing from his tenure at the award-winning architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Architect and previous development positions, Nowaczyk's diverse background will further strengthen Colliers' hospitality practice group, which boasts over $40 billion in recent lodging transactions.

Colliers
New York, New York, United States