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Michael D.Mignano has been appointed as Executive Pastry Chef at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Michael D.Mignano has been named Executive Pastry Chef for The Pierre, A Taj Hotel on New York’s Central Park. The talented chef, whose personal mission is to transform The Pierre “into New York City’s premier sweet destination,” previously spent eight years at Four Seasons Hotels in New York leading expert pastry teams, including seven years at the classic Pierre Hotel before it was acquired by Taj Hotels, and recently appeared on several award-winning Food Network shows. Before returning to The Pierre, Chef Mignano spent six years as chef/owner of Long Island’s popular Main Street Bakery & Café in Port Washington, New York, where breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch menus featured his tempting entrees and signature retro-style desserts. A local favorite was his decadent Main Street Bar, a sweet combination of caramel, cashews, macadamia nuts, chocolate ganache and Rice Krispies on a graham cracker crust topped with Hawaiian Sea Salt, named “New York’s Most Memorable Food Item” by Newsday in 2010.

IHCL
New York, New York, United States
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Maureen O’Brien has been appointed as Director Of Sales & Marketing at Westin New York Grand Central Hotel

Most recently, O’Brien was the Vice President of Business Development at Accommodations International (API), successfully building and growing global hotel and airline accounts. She has extensive hotel experience and prior positions include Area Director of Sales & Marketing at the Millennium Broadway, New York; Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for Raffles Hotels and Resorts, New York; Group Sales Manager for the Crowne Plaza Manhattan; and Rooms Manager at the Marriott Copley, Boston. O’Brien is currently participating in the Wharton Global Leadership Professional Program and has been a guest lecturer at Cornell University since 2006. A graduate of New Hampshire College, O’Brien enjoys skiing, golf and teaching CCD at her local parish.

Starwood
New York, New York, United States
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Jean-Francois Tremblay has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC

In his new role as Hotel Manager, Jean-Francois will be responsible for all hotel operations, including staff management, recruitment and development, weekly payroll review, training, scheduling, and preparation of annual budgets, amongst other daily operational tasks. With over 15 years of management experience, Jean-Francois will guide Gansevoort's current initiatives while working to implement hotel-wide strategies that will catapult the hotel for years to come. Before joining Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC, Tremblay served as Hotel Manager for Gansevoort Turks + Caicos where he joined the pre-opening team and led training and development of key management staff. Prior to working with Gansevoort Hotel Group, Tremblay spent four years as a Concierge for The Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Waldorf Towers and four years as part of the pre-opening team for The Bryant Park Hotel. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Tremblay brings the unique ability to connect with the international travel industry and was awarded the prestigious Les Clefs d'Or USA, U.I.C, an international world service leader recognition.

Gansevoort Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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David McManus has been appointed as General Manager at 523 Greenwich St.

Morris Moinian, President of New York-based Fortuna Realty Group, has named David McManus as General Manager for his upcoming new hotel in SoHo at 523 Greenwich St. set to open later this year.McManus is a senior executive manager with more than 20 years experience in all facets of the hospitality industry, including general hotel management, sales and marketing, and food and beverage. Previously, he was with Amsterdam Hospitality Group as GM for the Empire Hotel. There, he managed the day-to-day operations of a 422-room four-star property. Prior to Empire, he was with the Denihan Hospitality Group for more than ten years, including years as GM at the Affinia Shelburne and Hyatt Hotels. He is an active member of the Hotel Association of New York City, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, and Executive Board Member – Lincoln Square BID. McManus holds a business communications degree from Bryant College in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Fortuna Hotel Collection
New York, New York, United States
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Bart Stone has been appointed as Group Director of Residences at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Bart Stone as Group Director of Residences replacing Susanne Hatje who moves to Mandarin Oriental, New York as General Manager. Mr Stone is currently the Group’s Vice President & Legal Counsel, The Americas. He will assume his new role from 1 June 2013 and will be based in New York.

Mandarin Oriental
New York, New York, United States
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Susanne Hatje has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, New York

Susanne Hatje will replace Mr Goessing as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, New York. Ms Hatje joined MOHG in 2000 and has held General Manager roles in a number of locations, successfully launching Mandarin Oriental, Boston as well as The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. Since April 2012, Ms Hatje has held the position of Group Director of Residences, where she has been responsible for the global operations of all Residences at Mandarin Oriental in operation and under development.

Mandarin Oriental
New York, New York, United States
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Meghann Hussey has joined Monte Carlo SBM Hotels & Casinos as Group Sales Manager, North America

Based in the New York City Sales Office, Ms. Hussey will be responsible for new business development and expanding market share. She will focus on exclusive MICE & Corporate group programs for Monte-Carlo SBM's four luxury hotels, five casinos, and more than 30 restaurants and bars. Ms. Hussey has more than 10 years of successful new business development, competitive market share expansion and customer relationship management in global destinations. Before joining Monte-Carlo SBM, Ms. Hussey was a Business Development Manager for World Yacht Cruises, LLC in New York City, where she specialized in exclusive charter events for MICE and corporate clients aboard the luxury yachts. Prior to that she was a Sales Management Consultant for Grace's Distinctive Properties, Ltd where she developed sales programs for a portfolio of luxury boutique properties. Ms. Hussey has also held positions as a Concierge Service Manager at Seven Stars Resort in Turks & Caicos and as a Concierge at The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, British Columbia.

SBM
New York, New York, United States