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Millennium UN Plaza Hotel New York Launches Major Upgrade Initiative - Luxury West Tower Will Reopen in September 2012

July 2012 – NEW YORK – Come September 2012, the United Nations will have a new fashionable neighbor that will be a fitting complement to its illustrious namesake. The two iconic glass skyscrapers of Millennium UN Plaza Hotel will be transformed following an ambitious top-to-bottom interior renovation. The first $30-million phase will debut a luxury West Tower in September 2012. Catering to discerning business and leisure travelers as well as the diplomatic community, Millennium UN Plaza Hotel will once again take its place on the international stage as the "hotel to the world."

Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, New York
New York, New York, United States
Press Release Operations & Strategy

NYC Hotels: Garment District Most Expensive Neighborhood, Survey Reveals

The Garment District is Manhattan's most expensive neighborhood based on the cost of lodging there. That's the finding of a new survey compiled by NewYorkHotels.org. Using the rate of the cheapest available double room during the period spanning June to August 2012 as its comparison basis, the survey stacked up hotels throughout the city against each other. NYC's fashion center led the pack.

NewYorkHotels.org
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Paul Ruffino has been appointed as General Manager at Hotel BPM Brooklyn

Hotel BPM Brooklyn announced the appointment of Paul Ruffino to the position of general manager at the highly anticipated, musically-inspired property. Overseeing the daily operations of the property is not his only responsibility: Ruffino is charged with the task of developing a team that will uphold the service standards at the 76-room hotel, which will creatively merge the two worlds of music and hospitality to create a guest experience like no other.

Hotel BPM Brooklyn
New York, New York, United States
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Giovanni Beretta has been appointed as Managing Director at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

A native of Italy with over 20 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Beretta joins The Carlyle after most recently working at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in San Francisco and Miami. In both cities, he spearheaded a complete guest room renovation and he helped re-launch the hotel’s new restaurant and bar in Miami. Previously, Beretta worked for InterContinental Hotel Group for more than 13 years. A graduate of Ecôle Hôtelière de Lausanne with a strong Food & Beverage background, Beretta has overseen multiple hotel renovations and the opening or revamping of eight different food and beverage outlets. His experience includes both business and resort properties, as well as luxury hotels with a private residences component in several cities across Europe, Latin America, Australia and the United States.

Rosewood Hotel Group
New York, New York, United States
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Brian Kotula Joins Signature Worldwide as New National Director of Sales

As the hospitality industry experiences positive growth, their business partners work with them to expand and meet their growing needs. Signature Worldwide, the leading provider of training and business solutions for hotels, hotel management companies, casinos, and other service-based organizations, has added new staff to keep up with growth in this industry. A key hire is Brian Kotula, new National Director of Sales, based in New York City.

Signature Worldwide
New York, New York, United States
Appointment

Richard M. Levine has been appointed as Chief Legal Officer at Orient-Express Hotels Ltd.

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., owners or part owners and managers of 49 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties in 24 countries, today announced the appointment of Richard M. Levine, as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 21, 2012. Based in New York, Levine will supervise global legal and regulatory matters for the Company. With a legal career spanning over 23 years, Levine joins Orient-Express from Kerzner International Holdings Ltd, where he was Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and led the legal, regulatory and compliance departments, negotiations for major corporate investments and financings under the acclaimed One&Only and Atlantis brands. Prior to joining Kerzner International, Levine was General Counsel at the private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, LLC and the Private Equity Division of Credit Suisse First Boston.

Belmond
New York, New York, United States