A cornerstone of Saratoga Spa State Park, The Gideon Putnam is proud to celebrate 90 years of storied hospitality and 18 years under the management of Delaware North, a milestone marked by a multifaceted refresh.
A career hotelier, Tuohy most recently was the general manager of the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Utica, N.Y. where he oversaw the hotel's renovation and brand transition. Previously, Tuohy served as general manager of three Albany hotels and opened the Hampton Inn and Suites Lake George.
The Adelphi Hotel, a revitalized iconic Saratoga Springs property, is pleased to announce Helen Watson, a results-driven and highly respected luxury hotel professional with over 20 years of experience, as the new General Manager.
Luca Brunelle has been appointed executive chef of The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The historic Gideon Putnam is operated by global hospitality company Delaware North on behalf of New York State. In his role, Brunelle will oversee all culinary operations for the 124-room resort’s modern American eatery, Putnam’s Restaurant, as well as the seasonally-operated Putnam’s Patio. He will be responsible for production and catering management for the resort’s meeting spaces, including the newly renovated grand ballroom, as well as the training and development of kitchen staff. Brunelle joined Delaware North after more than 20 years of experience in the food service industry. He previously ran the kitchens at Cornell’s in Little Italy in Schenectady, N.Y.; Nicole’s Restaurant in Albany, N.Y.; and Brown’s Brewing in Troy, N.Y. His extensive experience includes event management, quality assurance of recipes, and crafting special and new menu items with a focus on waste minimization. The chef has also been an active figure in the local food and beverage community. He is a participant in the annual Cor-CIA programming with Master Chef Dale Miller, creating a joint scholarship program benefitting Cornell University and the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Albany Country Club. He has executed cooking demonstrations on local television stations, and has earned two People's Choice Awards from the Albany Culinary Cornucopia and gold medals and awards from more than 20 American Culinary Federation-sponsored competitions.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway. With 113 new suites, the hotel is ideally located in the foothills of the Adirondack Park and continues the brand's expansion in the state of New York.
The Adelphi Hospitality Group (AHG) announced today it has hired hospitality veteran Ivan Tamayo as Director of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Tamayo will be overseeing AHG’s first two projects in Saratoga Springs, The Adelphi Hotel and its accompanying restaurant, modern American Steakhouse Salt & Char.
A seasoned hospitality executive, Jorgensen brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the position and extensive knowledge in the areas of luxury lodging and fine dining.