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Matthew Slippoy has been appointed as General Manager at Tempo by Hilton Times Square
Hilton has named Matthew Slippoy as the general manager of Tempo by Hilton Times Square, scheduled to open in the second half of 2023. Located at 47th Street and Broadway at TSX Broadway, the property will mark the global premiere of Hilton's newest lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton.
Kelly Merryfield has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Pendry Manhattan West
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Merryfield as director of sales and marketing for Pendry Manhattan West. Merryfield has been tasked to drive overall sales, marketing, and public relations efforts for the hotel, the brand's first New York City hotel, and part of the eight-acre, six-building mixed-use Manhattan West development. The hotel features 164 guest rooms including 30 suites; a signature restaurant, Zou Zou's; lobby bar, Bar Pendry; vibrant open-air terrace bar, Chez Zou, and over 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Mid-Century Modern Style and Sensibility of Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Arrive on Fifth Avenue, with Second Hotel in New York City
Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue invites creative travelers to reminisce on the glamorous days of travel and indulge in the brand's European spirit of savoring the good life.
Olivier Lordonnois has been appointed as Managing Director at Aman New York
Aman is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Lordonnois as Managing Director of Aman New York. Olivier joins the company with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry across both hotels and private members clubs.
Hilton Willoughby has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Place Chelsea
In his new role, Mr. Willoughby will oversee all facets of food and beverage operations at Hyatt Place New York Chelsea's dining venues, including The Breakfast Bar, The Placery lobby bar, The Market, and the upcoming, year-round outdoor terrace. Mr. Willoughby brings years of industry experience to lead the hotel's thoughtful blend of dining experiences, perfect for guests needing a quick meal before meetings to friends and family looking to relax and catch up with a round of custom cocktails.Mr. Willoughby studied corporate communications at Radford University and started his career in advertising and marketing. Soon after, Mr. Willoughby decided to pursue his passion of cooking, which he attributes to his grandmother. He gained knowledge at RUI Plaza NYC and Glory Days Grill (GDG), serving in a vast array of roles in the hospitality industry, including restaurant manager, bartender and bar manager.
Michael Newman has been appointed as Area Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Place Chelsea
Mr. Newman brings years of experience to his role with Hyatt Place New York, including over 11 years working with Hyatt Hotels brand. Within this new role, Mr. Newman will oversee all sales and marketing of the property in an effort to continue building revenue. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a Bachelor of degree in Hospitality Management, Mr. Newman recently served as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions. Prior to that, he served at a multitude of hotels management companies, including Millennium Hotels, InterstateHotels and Melia Hotels. He has held the DOSM position since 2003 at several hotels including Hyatt Regency Jersey City, Grand Hyatt New York, The Millennium UNPlaza, and INSIDE New York amongst others.
Tom Scudero has been named Director of Engineering at Virgin Hotels New York City
Tom Scudero has been named Director of Engineering at Virgin Hotels New York, bringing with him two decades of experience in the engineering operations space at a luxury hospitality level. He will be tasked with setting operational standards and procedures, while simultaneously liaising with key stakeholders of the hotel to ensure proper execution of plans and project quality. Prior to this role, Scudero worked as the Director of Engineering at YOTEL New York. With his vast knowledge in hotel building infrastructure, environmental codes and regulatory requirements, Tom will bring an innovative supervisory skillset, leading the department to peak performance level.
Dennis O’Connor has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Virgin Hotels New York City
As Director of Food & Beverage, Dennis O'Connor is responsible for overseeing all facets of the food & beverage development and programming at Virgin Hotels New York City. O' Connor has amassed over twenty years hospitality management experience in New York City, complemented by national food and beverage operations positions across a variety of cuisines and concepts. Throughout his career, O' Connor has held executive positions at several notable restaurant groups, including Soho & Tribeca Grand Hotels, The James Hotel with David Burke, The Ace Hotel with April Bloomfield, and Jean George's 66. O'Connor also worked alongside chef and mentor Laurent Tourondel as Director of Operations and was a key component in developing LT Hospitality. Recently, he served as the Director of Restaurants for all South Florida locations in the Starr Restaurant Organization, as well as collaborated in the openings of the Conrad Fort Lauderdale and AMAN New York.
Maria Murillo has been named Director of People at Virgin Hotels New York City
Maria Murillo has been named Director of People with a core responsibility of supporting employee engagement and productivity. Murillo's approach in humanizing business operations works to create a positive employee experience, which ensures proactive company culture, consistent engagement, training and development, recruitment practices, and other "people processes." The People team's main priority will be to understand employees holistically, not just as individual contributors. Murillo joins Virgin Hotels New York after decades-long experience as Director of Human Resources at The St. Regis New York, The Knickerbocker Times Square, and, most recently, Room Mate Hotels.
Melissa Brown has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Virgin Hotels New York City
Having started her hospitality career in hotel operations, Melissa Brown swiftly moved into the luxury and lifestyle hotel space within the sales and marketing vertical and held positions as Regional Director and Vice President for global brands such as Park Hyatt, St Regis, and W Hotels as well as independent hotels such as Nikko San Francisco and Paramount Hotel in New York. Her expertise has a proven track record with repositioning, openings, business development and hotel acquisition for Luxe and WorldHotels She is native to San Francisco, California but currently resides in Connecticut with her eight-year-old daughter.
Candice A. Cancino has been appointed as General Manager at Virgin Hotels New York
Virgin Hotels, the luxury-lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to announce that Candice A. Cancino has been appointed as Virgin Hotels New York's General Manager. In her role, Cancino will oversee operations and strategies for the 460-room New York City hotel in NoMad and will manage all aspects of the hotel opening including all recruitment. Engaging with the local community is a key focus for Cancino and the hotel, and she will play a pivotal role in promoting Virgin Hotels New York as a destination for locals and tourists for both the leisure and business segments.
New Firmdale property opening September 2023
Following the overwhelming success of Crosby Street Hotel in downtown SoHo and The Whitby Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, Tim and Kit Kemp, founders of Firmdale Hotels, will now open Warren Street Hotel, Tribeca in September 2023.
Brianna Birtles has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Smyth Tribeca
Smyth Tribeca announced today that Brianna Birtles has been appointed as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Managed by Highgate, Smyth Tribeca is an independent neighborhood hotel in the heart of Tribeca and a stylish destination for business, leisure and family travelers. In her new role, Birtles will oversee the hotel's sales and marketing efforts and will work to drive new business opportunities and revenue growth.
Thom Caska has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton New York Times Square
Hilton announced today the appointment of Thom Caska as general manager of the recently reopened Hilton New York Times Square. The 478-room property is located on 42nd Street in the heart of Times Square, steps away from dozens of Broadway and off-Broadway shows, attractions and Restaurant Row.
Iwona Luksza has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at NoMo SoHo
Iwona Luksza touts over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry with particular emphasis in the Manhattan market. Prior to joining NoMo SoHo, she was the Director of Bars and Restaurants at the Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, where she oversaw the property's bars and restaurants after a historic transformation. Luksza's breadth and depth of work also extends itself to leadership roles at a range of luxury properties including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company; Mandarin Oriental, New York; The Knickerbocker Hotel and Crosby Street Hotel. In her new role, Luksza will leverage her substantial background to seamlessly oversee NoMo SoHo's in-house restaurant and bar services as well as banquet and catering operations.
Grayson Hotel Debuts As The First Hotel In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt In New York City
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grayson Hotel, introducing The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand to New York. In a city that has been rewriting its story for nearly 350 years, Grayson Hotel's industrial-chic personality pays homage to the turn-of-the-century industrialization of New York and the cross-cultural culinary awakening it inspired, ushering in a bright new chapter.
Moxy Lower East Side Debuts In The Neighborhood That Defines New York Cool
Inspired by the neighborhood's history as a crossroads of entertainment and culture, and its present-day role as an incubator of innovation, the new 303-bedroom Moxy Lower East Side entices with endless amusements enlivened with the spirit of the absurd. Among them are Sake No Hana, a Japanese restaurant; Silver Lining, a piano lounge; The Highlight Room, a rooftop bar; The Fix, an all-day café and lobby bar; and Loosie's, a subterranean club. Moxy Lower East Side is for adventure seekers who crave a multitude of New York experiences — and want affordability without sacrificing style or substance.
Hilton New York Times Square Reopens Its Doors
478‑room property welcomes back guests to the Crossroads of the World.
Gustavo Sarago has been appointed as Chief Development Officer at Lotte Hotels & Resorts
Lotte Hotels & Resorts ("Lotte") welcomes Gustavo Sarago to the newly created role of Chief Development Officer, Americas.