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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.

Hotel Association of NYC Foundation Annual ‘Red Carpet Hospitality Gala’ Lights Up Big Apple

The Hotel Association of NYC Foundation, charitable arm of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC), hosted its annual “Red Carpet Hospitality Gala” at The Intercontinental Barclay in Manhattan on Monday, April 1, recognizing Hyatt Hotels and Resorts U.S. and Canada President Susan Santiago with its Hospitality Award and Robin Hood Foundation’s CEO Richard R. Buery, Jr. with its Humanitarian Award.

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.

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.

Warren Street Hotel is a colourful marvel in downtown Tribeca

Among the cobblestone streets and red brick accents found in downtown Tribeca, Firmdale Hotels’ third New York property, the Warren Street Hotel, sticks out with its striking blue exterior and bright yellow top developed by architecture firm, Stonehill Taylor. The property, which is the sister hotel to Crosby Street in SoHo and The Whitby in Midtown, comes from the hands of British designer and Firmdale founder, Kit Kemp, and her daughters, Minnie and Willow.

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.

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.

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.

Tru by Hilton Expands to New York City with the Opening of Tru by Hilton Brooklyn

Tru by Hilton, Hilton's innovative, midscale hotel brand, announced the expansion of the brand to New York City with the grand opening of its newest property, Tru by Hilton Brooklyn. Nestled just one block from the vibrant Park Slope neighborhood, this contemporary hotel offers an ultramodern and lively lodging option for both business and leisure travelers alike.

James Winning has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Pendry Manhattan West

Pendry Manhattan West is pleased to announce the appointment of James Winning as the new director of sales and marketing. In his role, Winning will oversee the sales, marketing and public relations efforts for the property situated within the Manhattan West development. Prior to this, Winning served as director of sales and marketing at Pendry Chicago, where he played a pivotal part in driving the hotel's success and establishing it as a leading luxury destination in Chicago since its opening in 2021.

Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts Unveils The Prince Kitano New York, the Brand’s First Property in the Continental United States

Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts, the leading hospitality company with a diverse collection of hotels, resorts and other leisure facilities within Japan and across the world, today unveils The Prince Kitano New York following a years-long renovation. Formerly known as The Kitano Hotel New York, the refreshed property now sits within The Prince portfolio, the company's flagship hotel brand characterized by exceptional elegance, comfort and privacy. The Prince Kitano New York is Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts' first property located in the continental U.S., marking a significant step forward in the company's ongoing evolution from a top Japanese hotel brand to a global hospitality powerhouse.

Richard Tucker has been promoted to General Manager at Arlo SoHo

Richard Tucker, formerly Hotel Manager of Arlo Midtown, has been promoted to General Manager of Arlo SoHo. Throughout his distinguished career spanning over a decade, Tucker has left an indelible mark on each role he has undertaken. He has experience working with hotels ranging from 21 to 400+ keys, including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Thompson Hotels, Highgate, Sightline Hospitality and Destination Hotels & Resorts. In his most recent role at Arlo Midtown, Tucker was instrumental in shaping the hotel's identity as a leading New York City hospitality destination and experience. In addition to his operational responsibilities, Tucker is an active participant in Arlo Hotels' Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee and initiatives. His commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace has been driving positive change within the organization and on-property, reflecting his enduring legacy as a leader with a social conscience.