New York based boutique hotel, the Mark, is upgrading its online distribution solution to Connect by eRevMax to benefit from 2-way connectivity between its property management system and online sales channels. The hotel, which has been using RateTiger Channel Manager, is migrating to enterprise connectivity solution from eRevMax to process all third party channel updates via MICROS Opera PMS.
The 2015 HVS Manhattan Lodging Overview examines the effects of up and down economic cycles on Manhattan hotels, reviewing trends in hotel performance, supply, and demand over the past 25 years. The report also provides the most current information available on today's market, as well as forecasts for supply growth and hotel performance. The 2015 HVS Manhattan Lodging Overview provides detailed insight and data-rich graphs, charts, and tables in order to track the trajectories of hotel supply, demand, and performance. Together, these insights shed light on the most current factors affecting the hotel landscape in Manhattan—critical market intelligence that hotel developers, lenders, owners, and brand representatives can put to use.
Next month at HITEC (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference), Fourth Inc. will be unveiling its unique web ordering solution for full- and select-service hotels. The new solution combines an easy to use consumer style purchasing tool, a community forum enabling collaboration between brand operators and key behavioural analytics identifying trends. Fourth also will be presenting its Adaco end–to-end solution for hotel inventory control, procure-to-pay, menu engineering and analytics, along with a new mobile-goods receipting solution that complements the company's mobile approvals, inventory and transfers solutions. The event will be held June 16 to 18 at the Austin (Texas) Convention Centre and Fourth will be in Booth #1421.
Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) and General Assembly ("GA"), the global educational institution offering instruction and opportunity in technology, business and design, today announced the full line-up for their first ever 'Creator's Unconference,' to be held at Hudson next weekend from Friday, May 29th - Sunday, May 31st.
Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) (the "Company"), today announced that Jason T. Kalisman has resigned as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company to spend more time on personal matters, effective immediately, and he will remain a member of the Board. Howard M. Lorber, veteran real estate investor and member of Morgans Board, has been named Chairman. The Board intends to continue its CEO search and in the interim, Richard Szymanski, Chief Financial Officer, will temporarily assume the duties of the principal executive officer for securities law reporting purposes.
GB Lodging and Thompson Hotels announce the appointment of Managing Director Robert Andrews. Mr. Andrews, a decorated graduate of London South Bank University, most recently served as Director of Operations for the four New York City Kimpton Hotels. Previously, he was General Manager for both the Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels.
GB Lodging and Thompson Hotels announce the appointment of Director of Sales and Marketing Allison Ante to the executive team of The Beekman, a new Thompson Hotel opening within an historic landmark in Lower Manhattan. Ms. Ante, an alumnus of Johnson & Wales University, brings over 15 years of hospitality industry experience to The Beekman. Her prior positions include Global Director of Sales for the Viceroy Hotel Collection, and most recently the Director of Sales & Marketing for the Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels.
Questex Travel Group's Luxury Travel Advisor magazine today announced the winners of its prestigious Awards of Excellence, recognizing companies considered to be the top luxury suppliers in the travel industry. The recipients were honored this week during the Luxury Travel Advisor's ULTRA Summit at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort.
Questex Travel Group's Global Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchanges (GMITE) events are on track to break annual records for participation, reinforcing their position as the leading conferences catering to the meetings, incentives, conferences and events market.
HREC Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that veteran lodging transaction advisor Mark von Dwingelo has joined HREC as a Senior Vice President in the New York office. Prior to joining HREC, Mark was Senior Vice President for JLLs Hotels & Hospitality Group, focusing primarily on mid-market hotel transactions in the Northeast. During his 30 years of experience, Mark has appraised, valued and provided consulting/transaction advice on hospitality assets worth in excess of $5 billion. He has held positions in the hospitality i ndustry with KPMG, Landauer Horwath, PKF Consulting and Laventhol & Horwath. Mr. von Dwingelo is a graduate of the School of Hospitality at Florida International University.
Locker brings with him extensive experience in catering and events at luxury hotels including most recently, Langham Place on Fifth Avenue, where he served as Director of Catering and Events since 2014. Throughout his career, Locker has consistently exceeded his budget forecasts, overseeing a substantial budget for meetings and conference services at Langham Place and personally managing, selling and servicing corporate, philanthropic and catering events at the iconic Waldorf Astoria New York for nearly nine years. Additionally, Locker possesses substantive experience managing a range of events at The Plaza Hotel including large fundraising galas, corporate conferences, society weddings and Bar Mitzvahs to smaller meetings and social events.
The Conrad New York, a contemporary luxury hotel in Lower Manhattan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Zena Phillips as director of catering and events. With 463 guest rooms, a unique catering partnership with Union Square Events, and an array of meetings and event spaces including two ballrooms, a boardroom, a rooftop bar and a private dining room, the Conrad New York is an ideal setting for a range of corporate and leisure events. Phillips joins the hotel team with a decade of experience, previously working at esteemed properties such as Conrad Miami, Hilton Toronto and Waldorf Astoria New York.
The Westin New York Grand Central has appointed Kerstin Pace as Director of Sales and Marketing. Pace brings broad international experience to the hotel, after 15 years in various sales roles at Starwood brands in diverse markets across five countries.
The biggest names in hospitality—including Stephen A. Wynn, chairman of the board and CEO of Wynn Resorts, Limited, and J.W. Marriott, Jr., executive chairman of the board of Marriott International, Inc.—will be among the featured panelists at the 37th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Hosted by the NYU School of Professional Studies Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism (sps.nyu.edu/tisch), the Conference will be held May 31 to June 2, 2015 at the New York Marriott Marquis, and will feature general sessions, workshops, and networking events that provide data, analysis, perspectives, insights, and opportunities for professionals in the field.
An industry veteran, Hankins has more than 20 years of hospitality sales experience at a range of upscale luxury properties. Prior to joining Omni, she was the vice president of sales for SIXTY Hotels in New York. Before that, Hankins held a series of leadership positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts. These positions included New York metro market transient leader for seven Starwood properties; helped open the Westin New York Grand Central in 2012; was area director of sales for the four W Hotels in New York; and was an account director for Starwood's global sales team leading the efforts for the northeast region. "We are excited to bring in amazing talent such as Kristin," said Delfin Ortiz, general manager for the Omni Berkshire Place. "Her passion, energy and proven track record make her the perfect fit for our hotel, and a complement to the Omni brand." Hankins grew up on the West Coast, and graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in political science with an emphasis on international relations and German.
This fall, Commune Hotels & Resorts will debut tommie Hudson Square, the premiere property of its new brand, tommie, located at 231 Hudson Street in Manhattan. Built for the youthful and open-minded traveler who seeks to make the most of every moment, tommie was created to be a living forum for the curious and creative.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) in partnership with Morris Moinian, Founder of Fortuna Realty Group (FRG), today announced plans to develop an Aloft hotel in New York City. Scheduled to break ground later this month, Aloft New York Midtown will open in October 2017 in the heart of New York City's Garment District, just two blocks from Bryant Park and down the street from Starwood's new brand innovation studio, Starlab. The new Aloft will feature 180 spacious loft-style rooms, a tech-forward mindset, innovative brand programming and easy access to the city's top attractions.
Questex Travel Group's Luxury Travel Advisor magazine this year is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the vanguard of news and insights about the exclusive world of luxury travel and marking the milestone by publishing a commemorative edition in July.
Ashish VERMA ESSEC IMHI 1996 has been appointed Vice President of the Luxury Division Hampshire Hotels and Resorts NY. Ashish was General Manager of the Lowel Hotel NY from 2008 to 2015 and General Manager of Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans from 2005 to 2008. Ashish also held positions with Orient-Express Hotels, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt International Corporation, and Oberoi Hotels & Resorts International in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Luxury Travel Advisor's ULTRA Summit, to be held May 17-19 at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, will celebrate its third year with a strong lineup of expert speakers and an enhanced program addressing a wide range of critical topics focused on the ultra-luxury travel market.