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Maureen Vipperman has been appointed as Director of Spa & Wellness at The Rittenhouse

The Rittenhouse, a member of Leading Hotels of the World and the first and only independent Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Philadelphia, today introduced Maureen Vipperman, The Rittenhouse Spa & Club's new director of spa and wellness. Passionate about treatment innovation and providing a top-tier guest experience, Vipperman brings more than two decades of expertise to her role with emphasis on programming development and maintaining the standard of luxury and excellence the urban wellness retreat is known for.

HHM Hotels
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Danielle Seipp has been promoted to Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Seipp joined the Vernick Coffee Bar team in 2018 and has been with the property since opening. In her new role as the Hotel's Executive Pastry Chef, Seipp will oversee each of the outlet's pastry and bread production including Jean-Georges Philadelphia, JG SkyHigh, Vernick Fish, Vernick Coffee Bar, as well as banquets. She has more than 10 years of experience in dessert creation, management of operations on a company-wide level, with accolades spanning different food publications including Zagat's 30 Under 30. Previously, Seipp was with Vetri Family as the executive pastry chef.

Four Seasons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ryan Schmitt has been promoted to Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

With experience spanning across the country, Chef Schmitt carries more than ten years within the brand, including Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Hills. After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu, Schmitt's career gravitated toward pastry, where he worked for legendary chefs and restaurateurs including the late Michel Richard and Gordon Ramsay. In his new position as Executive Sous Chef, Schmitt will direct daily culinary operations at Jean-Georges Philadelphia, JG SkyHigh, Vernick Fish and Vernick Coffee Bar, while overseeing food and beverage offerings for meetings, corporate events, local catering functions, and special occasions in the Hotel's 15,602 square feet (1,450 square metres) of event space. Prior to joining the opening team as Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center team, Schmitt was the Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Denver.

Four Seasons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Damien Graef has been appointed as Jean-Georges Sommelier at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Graef will oversee the Hotel's wine program for Jean-Georges Philadelphia and JG SkyHigh, including the pairings for the tasting menus. For more than 13 years Graef has worked in fine dining restaurants throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, serving in roles from server assistant to general manager, and as he puts it, "fell in love with wine along the way." He owns Bibber & Bell, a neighbourhood wine store in Williamsburg focused on small, organic producers. He also currently runs the wine list for Barboncino, a pizzeria and restaurant also located in Brooklyn. His relationships with independent and small-batch wineries will be reflected on the wine list and allow guests to discover new bottles.

Four Seasons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Fabio Pineda has been appointed as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Chef Pineda's responsibilities include overseeing all culinary operations of the Hotel, as well as building and fostering relationships with local purveyors and farmers to provide a locally-influenced quality of food for the restaurants and event spaces. Pineda has more 20 years of culinary experience working in the US, UAE, Oman, Thailand, and China, and brings a strong knowledge in Mediterranean, modern American, Latin, and Asian cuisine. Not a stranger to the Four Seasons family, Pineda worked at Four Seasons Hotel Miami from 2004 to 2008 as Junior Sous Chef. He has held several executive and leadership roles in properties around the world under Fairmont Turnberry, Fairmont Dubai, Swiss Hotel Bangkok, Shangri La Oman, Ritz Carlton Sanya, The Address Dubai, and Ritz Carlton Shanghai. Most recently Pineda served as the executive chef at the EDITION Miami Beach where he led two very successful Jean-Georges restaurants, Matador Room and Market.

Four Seasons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mint House Debuts Two New Properties In Philadelphia

Mint House, the premiere tech-enabled residential hospitality brand offering spacious, apartment-style accommodations across the U.S., announced today the opening of two new locations in Philadelphia - Mint House at The Ledger, a landmarked building directly overlooking Independence Hall, and Mint House at The Divine Lorraine Hotel, a 130-year-old landmarked property, which was the first racially integrated hotel in America. Additionally, as part of its partnership with EB Realty Management Corp, who own The Divine Lorraine, Mint House will open a to-be-named 47-unit full building conversion in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood in Q4 2022.

Mint House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Radisson Opens in Philadelphia’s Center City District Putting Guests Near Famed Historic Sites

Radisson, one of the best recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of Radisson Hotel Philadelphia, following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation showcasing the brand's signature Scandinavian design. The hotel is in the heart of Philly's famed Center City District. With easy access to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and proximity to both Interstate 76 and Interstate 95, Radisson Hotel Philadelphia's convenient location gives visitors of all kinds the perfect home base from which to explore the city's best.

Radisson
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Check In, Ring Free W Hotels Reveals Highly Anticipated Debut Of W Philadelphia

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today announces the opening of W Philadelphia. Located in the heart of downtown, the 51-story skyscraper is a celebration of the city's street art, musical legacy and historic embrace of originality - as seen through the provocative lens of the W brand. Embracing the same drive, grit and irreverence that sparked our nation's revolution, W Philadelphia liberates the city's traditional rules of luxury through its design as well as a lineup of local creative partners who authenticate and elevate every stay.

W Hotels
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Andrew Cifa has been appointed as Director of Sales at W Philadelphia & Element by Westin Philadelphia

Andrew Cifa leads the sales and events team at the highly-anticipated, dual-branded development consisting of 755 rooms and 45,000 square feet of event space that will be home to both W Philadelphia and Element by Westin Philadelphia. W Philadelphia will be making an entrance in late summer of 2021 and will have 295 rooms, including 39 suites, and will be located in Center City Philadelphia with sweeping views of the surrounding area.

Marriott
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Edward D. Baten has been appointed as Complex General Manager at W Philadelphia & Element Philadelphia

Ed is the Complex General Manager of the highly-anticipated dual-branded development consisting of 755 rooms and 45,000 square feet of event space that will be home to both W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia. W Philadelphia will be completed in Summer of 2021 and will have 295 rooms, including 39 suites, and will be located in Center City Philadelphia with sweeping views of the surrounding area.

Marriott
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Cornelia Sühr has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

In preparation for the much-anticipated reopening of Jean-Georges Philadelphia, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia announces the appointment of Cornelia Sühr as Chef de Cuisine. With its mirrored glass atrium and sky-high views, Jean-Georges Philadelphia is a destination where elevated dining and awe-inspiring architecture intersect to create an unforgettable experience.

Four Seasons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Motto By Hilton Opens In Philadelphia’s Thriving Center City Neighborhood

This week, Hilton(NYSE: LDS), in partnership with Cafritz Interests, Parkway Corporation and Modus Hotels, announced the opening of Motto By Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, a 252-room hotel located in the heart of Center City Philly. This urban, lifestyle hotel caters to guests seeking modern, city-center lodging that embraces local culture.

Motto by Hilton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Charles Lasvigne has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Charles Lasvigne brings a passion for service with an extensive food and beverage background to his new role as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, including having previously led the Food and Beverage division for the Hotel as Food and Beverage Director. Growing up a 76ers fan, Lasvigne has had sights on Philadelphia and joined Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia in 2017 as part of the pre-opening team. During this tenure as Food and Beverage Director, Lasvigne assembled an incredible team opening Jean-Georges Philadelphia, Vernick Fish, JG Sky High and Vernick Coffee Bar while creating a collaborative culture sharing a vision of excellence.

Four Seasons
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Hyatt Centric Brand Opens in Philadelphia

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, expanding the Hyatt Centric brand's footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. This newly built 332-room upscale lifestyle hotel with 22 suites is centrally located in the heart of Philadelphia. The hotel features contemporary guestrooms and hotel amenities such as Drybar Buttercup salon-quality blow-dryers in each room, more than 5,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space, a lobby bar and restaurant featuring American cuisine, as well as a grab-and-go market. Located in one of Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods, Rittenhouse Square, the hotel is steps away from tree-filled parks, outdoor sculpture gardens, revered architecture, lauded dining, boutique shopping, and a lively nightlife. Only eight miles from Philadelphia International Airport, Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia connects travelers to popular Philadelphia historical and cultural attractions like the museum district on Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Independence National Historic Park.

Hyatt Centric
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Canopy by Hilton Opens in Heart of Philadelphia

Canopy by Hilton today opened Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia | Center City, the first Pennsylvania location of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) luxury and lifestyle hotel brand. The 236-room hotel, which is owned by National Real Estate Advisors, LLC on behalf of a client and their partners, and operated by Davidson Hotels & Resorts, is located at the East Market development in Center City, Philadelphia.

Canopy by Hilton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States