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Niles Harris has been appointed as Managing Director & Vice President of Operations at Park Lane New York

Park Lane New York, a Highgate-managed hotel positioned on Billionaire's Row, is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new Managing Director & Vice President of Operations, Niles Harris.The esteemed industry veteran is no stranger to the Highgate family, having previously spent four years as Managing Director of Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, where his outstanding work and dedication was recognized with the coveted "Make Your Mark" General Manager of the Year Award. During his time there, Harris was also appointed as Chairman of the technology committee on the General Manager's Leadership Council.Harris has relocated from Los Angeles, where he was Area General Manager of InterContinental, and was named Outstanding General Manager of the Year in 2023 by the Hotel Association of Los Angeles. He is excited to bring his skill and expertise to the Park Lane New York team.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
New York, New York, United States
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Jordan Howell has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace today announces the appointment of Jordan Howell to the position of Hotel Manager. Mr. Howell, who brings a wealth of operational knowledge, as well as many years of experience in the hospitality industry, joined Lotte New York Palace on June 1, 2023. In his role, Jordan will be instrumental in driving service excellence and overseeing the property's operational areas.

LOTTE Hotels & Resorts
New York, New York, United States
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Mauricio Aceves has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Knickerbocker

With a distinguished 30-year career in strategic international marketing and business development, Aceves brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Director of Sales and Marketing role. Prior to joining The Knickerbocker, Aceves served as the Vice President of Business Development at Posadas Group, where he oversaw strategic international commercial communication and marketing implementation for luxury and upscale curated brands within the company's portfolio.

Highgate Hotels, L.P.
New York, New York, United States
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Mina Gagraj has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Place Albany

A 12-year hospitality veteran, Gagraj most recently was area director of sales with Marriott at Residence Inn and Courtyard in the Albany and Kingston market, where she oversaw both hotels and increased year-over-year revenue growth with increased sales by 10%. She has held multiple property level positions over the years, including marketing and catering sales manager with the Double Tree by Hilton in Schenectady NY. Gagraj is part a member at Discovery Albany and the Albany Chamber of Commerce. She received her degree in hospitality from Cornell University.

HEI Hotels
Albany, New York, United States
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Catlin Ptak has been named General Manager at Hyatt Place Albany

With 16 years of hospitality experience, Ptak began her career in the hospitality industry as night auditor at the Holiday Inn, Middletown, NY. Since then, she has risen steadily within the ranks, including night manager at the Hilton Albany and most recently the New England area manager with Visions Hotels. While there, she oversaw diverse teams at multiple hotels, during concurrent renovations, focusing on elevating the guest experience through exceptional service. Catlin has been previously involved with volunteering and contributing to various LGBTQ+ organizations. She received her associate degree in liberal arts/mathematics from SUNY Orange.

HEI Hotels
Albany, New York, United States
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Denise Florio has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Park Hyatt New York

Park Hyatt New York today announced the appointment of Denise Florio as Director of Sales & Marketing of the 210-room luxury, five-star urban resort located on West 57th Street in the heart of bustling Midtown Manhattan. Florio joins the iconic, award-winning property with nearly 20 years of Hyatt experience earned at numerous properties prior to joining Park Hyatt New York.

Hyatt
New York, New York, United States
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Matt Black has been appointed as Vice President North America at HVS Executive Search

Matt Black has joined HVS Executive Search as Vice President based in New York City. Matt has over 8 years of experience leading senior and executive-level searches, both internally and externally, for hospitality and restaurant brands. Prior to joining HVS Executive Search, Matt worked as an external search partner for many globally renowned, chef-driven restaurant groups, lifestyle hotels, real estate owners/operators, and food-tech brands. He also led the internal Talent Acquisition function for a fast-casual restaurant group backed by Bain Capital.Matt's wide-ranging client experience, paired with an understanding that each client's unique characteristics require equally specific leadership across business functions, allows him to effectively partner with clients to identify, attract, and hire proven and impactful executive leaders. In his free time, Matt enjoys playing soccer, gallery and museum hopping, and exploring NYC's ever-evolving restaurant landscape. Matt holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington.

HVS
New York, New York, United States
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Pradeep Raman has been appointed as Managing Director at Corinthia New York City

Pradeep Raman will be responsible for opening Corinthia's first US hotel in New York City's Upper East Side, at the former Surrey Hotel currently undergoing a comprehensive transformation. His career history began at the Taj Group in India, where he held various positions in operations and management. He later joined Ritz-Carlton, where he held management positions in several properties in Asia and the United States. Most recently, Raman served as General Manager at the Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York City.

Corinthia
New York, New York, United States
Development Opening

AKA Expands in NYC’s Midtown With Opening of Hotel AKA NoMad

AKA, a global leader in luxury hospitality and the creator of the World's Most Livable Hotels®, expands further in New York City's Midtown with the opening of Hotel AKA NoMad. Located on a prime corner of Madison Avenue, in the trendy NoMad neighborhood, the luxury, design-centric hotel is perfectly woven into Manhattan's Design District, surrounded by the city's best shopping, showrooms, dining and entertainment. The Lissoni New York team designed property showcases culture and artistic flair to match the stylish neighborhood with the utmost in luxury and sophistication for both leisure and business travelers.

aka.
New York, New York, United States
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Yev Romanoff has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at M Social Hotel Times Square New York

M Social Hotel Times Square New York, the 480-room hotel located in the heart of Manhattan,todayannounced the appointment ofitsnew Director of Food & Beverage, Yev Romanoff.In this new role, Romanoff will direct and oversee all aspects of the hotel's food and beverage planning and service, with duties including menu planning and costs, preparationandpresentation of food and drinks, and planning, coordinating and overseeing special events.

Millennium
New York, New York, United States
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LuxUrban Hotels Signs Master Lease Agreement to Operate Luxury Hotel in New York City

LuxUrban which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis and rent out hotel rooms in these properties in key major metropolitan cities, announced today that it has signed a 25-year Master Lease Agreement (MLA), inclusive of two five-year options, to operate Hotel 57 in midtown Manhattan ("Hotel 57"). The Company expects to commence operations at Hotel 57 during the current second quarter of 2023.

LuxUrban Hotels Inc.
New York, New York, United States
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Aisling Kennedy has been named Director of Finance at Virgin Hotels New York City

Virgin Hotels New York City, the newest addition to the luxury-lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, is pleased to announce that Aisling Kennedy has been named Director of Finance. She will oversee financial strategy for the new 460-room hotel in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood. Kennedy joins the executive leadership team as the hotel opens its doors to visitors from around the globe as well as local New Yorkers.

Virgin Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Kimpton Hotel Theta opening in Fall 2023 in New York City

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced today it will open a new boutique hotel in New York City, marking the brand's second in the market. Set to open in fall 2023, Kimpton Hotel Theta will serve as an oasis for business and leisure guests seeking respite in the heart of the city's Theater District.

Kimpton
New York, New York, United States
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Joe Monserrate has been appointed as Director of Sales at Tempo by Hilton Times Square

The highly-anticipated Tempo by Hilton Times Square announced today that Joe Monserrate has been named director of sales of the 661-room property. Scheduled to open in the second half of this year, the property will mark the global premiere of Hilton's newest lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton, dedicated to exceeding the expectations of the ambitious, modern traveler.

Hilton
New York, New York, United States