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Nicholas Wirth has been appointed as General Manager at Collective Governors Island
Collective Retreats, the experiential travel company bringing luxury accommodations to unexpected destinations, has announced Nicholas Wirth's appointment as General Manager of Collective Governors Island in New York. Wirth brings over eighteen years of hospitality experience to the property, where he will continue to expand its presence as Manhattan's only luxury outdoor getaway and enhance its support of the local community through a curated suite of art, culture and culinary programming and partnerships.
Michael Friedman has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Americas at onefinestay
onefinestay, the leading luxury hospitality brand offering the world's finest homes and service, has announced the appointment of Michael Friedman as Chief Operating Officer - Americas.
Ziya Turgut has been appointed as Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage at Hyatt Place New York Chelsea
Newly opened Hyatt Place Chelsea has officially named Ziya Turgut as the property's food and beverage manager and head chef. Backed by an experienced team, chef Turgut will oversee all F&B operations including the Breakfast Bar, The Market, and the property's onsite restaurant and bar, The Placery, which offers a fusion-style menu. Furthermore, chef Turgut will helm operations of The Terrace, a year-round outdoor venue set to open this summer.
June opening for Radio Tower and Hotel, NYC
Radio Tower and Hotel is expected to open on June 16, 2022. This 22-story mixed-use development is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. Designed as a multihued series of stacked blocks, the building features a ceramic brick façade that breaks away into eight boxy volumes, each with its own distinct color. Drawing inspiration from the diversity and vibrancy of the existing community, the colors start with a vibrant lime green and yellow, then transition into subdued blue, red, orange, teal, and magenta materials. Along with the hotel space, the building features lofts, office space, and extensive event space. Above the hotel, guests can enjoy the outdoor pool deck and a third outdoor space above the 19th floor that will reportedly debut as a restaurant.
Karin Kopano has been named Managing Director at Hard Rock Hotel New York
Karin Kopano has been named Managing Director of the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel New York, set to debut in April 2022. With nearly a dozen hotel openings, Kopano will bring her extensive expertise and unmatched passion for new property launches to the monumental project when the building graces the Midtown Manhattan skyline this spring.
Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown - Wall Street opens in New York City’s vibrant Financial District
Hotel Indigo, the boutique lifestyle brand from IHG Hotels & Resorts that captures the spirit of the neighborhood, has expanded its offering in New York City with the opening of Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown - Wall Street. This is currently the brand's second hotel in Manhattan.Tucked within the towering architecture of the city's Financial District, Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown - Wall Street sits in the very footsteps of industry's old icons. When the stock exchange was first founded in 1792, brokers signed a document called the "Buttonwood Agreement," named after the buttonwood tree it was signed under at Wall and Water Streets. By the 19th Century, much of the trading Wall Street became known for happened inside the Tontine Coffee House, a lively center of merchants, traders, meetings and entertainment. Tontine was located at the intersection of Wall and Water Streets and became one of the nation's busiest centers for buying and selling stocks.
Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square Opens Its Doors
The Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square Opens Its DoorsRIU | February 14, 2022
Mark Pandaleon has been appointed as General Manager at Smyth Tribeca
Smyth Tribeca, the newly opened independent neighborhood hotel in the heart of TriBeCa, announced today that Mark Pandaleon has been appointed General Manager. Managed by Highgate, Smyth Tribeca is a stylish destination for business, leisure and family travel with versatile quarters suited for a variety of guests.
Millennium Hilton Downtown Rebrands to Millennium Downtown New York
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) is thrilled to announce the transition of the Millennium Downtown New York into the Millennium portfolio of brands. This iconic, landmark hotel soars 55 stories high and is steps from The Oculus (a major transportation hub and retail center), the World Trade Center, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Wall Street, Battery Park and South Street Seaport. Previously known as the Millennium Hilton New York Downtown, all hotel amenities and services remain unchanged so that guests may continue to receive the same level of service and hospitality they have come to expect. For meetings & events, the hotel offers 3,550 square feet of flexible space, with several meeting rooms featuring natural light from floor to ceiling windows. The hotel will also be part of the My Millennium loyalty program which offers points for stays and spend.
Delphine Millot has joined The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) as Senior Vice President of Sustainability
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) marked another milestone in its journey to advance sustainability and drive impactful initiatives in the business travel industry with its announcement today that Delphine Millot has joined the association in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Sustainability.
Hyatt Announces the Rebranding of Andaz Wall Street to Hyatt Centric Wall Street New York
The lifestyle hotel is expected to resume operations on January 26, 2022.
Motto by Hilton Debuts First Hotel in New York City
Located in the heart of one of Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods, Motto New York City Chelsea marks Hilton's first lifestyle hotel in the Big Apple.
216-Key Moxy Williamsburg Opening in 2022
Located just over the Williamsburg Bridge, less than ten minutes from Manhattan, and in the heart of Brooklyn's vibrant culinary and nightlife destination, Moxy Williamsburg will feature 216 hotel rooms. Stonehill Taylor has carefully crafted the architecture of the building to fit in contextually with the surrounding neighborhood, while Basile Studio has designed the interiors. The hotel will be equipped with today's modern conveniences, tech-savvy amenities including touchless check-in, coworking spaces and two adjoining meetings studios, and a well-equipped fitness center. Adding to the surrounding streetscape, the hotel will also boast a main-floor bar, café/restaurant, and cocktail lounge. Crowning the building will be an indoor/outdoor rooftop, with an expansive terrace boasting unmatched views of the city skyline, Manhattan and the East River. Leeding Builders Group is managing construction of the project.
303-Key Moxy Lower East Side Opening in 2022
Exuding downtown's grit and glamour, and situated at the intersection of the lively Lower East Side, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown neighborhoods, Moxy Lower East Side will feature 303 hotel rooms, with architecture by Stonehill Taylor. London-based interior designer, Michaelis Boyd, has designed the guestrooms, lobby, cocktail bar, and lush rooftop bar, while Rockwell Group, the award-winning firm by David Rockwell, designed the restaurant and underground lounge. Moxy Lower East Side will feature touchless kiosk check-in, cleverly designed rooms, tech-savvy amenities, co-working space, a well-equipped fitness center, and three flexible meeting studios. Leeding Builders Group is managing construction of the project.
Cambria To Add First Western New York Hotel With Niagara Falls Groundbreaking
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to expand around the country with the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls. This is the fourth hotel to break ground in Q4 2021 and tops off a year of growth across the brand with new openings in popular cities like Louisville, Orlando, and Napa Valley, as well as an additional hotel in Nashville, and a fifth hotel in Washington, D.C. The 120-room hotel is expected to open in the Spring of 2023. Representatives from Choice Hotels, franchisee and developer Plati Niagara Inc., and local dignitaries attended the groundbreaking to commemorate the occasion.
Pablo Molinari has joined Four Seasons New York Downtown as Hotel Manager
A Buenos Aires native, Pablo has more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience.
Hyatt Place New York Chelsea Celebrates Official Opening
510-room Hyatt Place New York Chelsea is located in the heart of Chelsea, Manhattan.
Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s to Launch in New York’s Tribeca District In 2022
The luxury Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's will mark a new era for New York's Tribeca's district. Owned by Caspi Development and operated by the French Group, the elegant hotel will be Barrière's debut in the U.S., blending Parisian panache with Tribeca cool while delivering unparalleled sophisticated hospitality on an intimate scale.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces the Opening of voco Times Square South
IHG Hotel & Resorts and Ascott Residence Trust announce the opening of voco Times Square South. As New York City reawakens and Broadway returns to the stage, voco Times Square South is ready to welcome guests for a unique, inviting stay in the heart of the Big Apple. The upscale property is central to Midtown Manhattan's top attractions and designed to be a charming space for guests to indulge or unwind.