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Lightstone Celebrates Topping Out of Moxy Williamsburg

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.

Lightstone Celebrates Topping Out of Moxy Lower East Side

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.

Pendry Hotels & Resorts Announces the Opening of Pendry Manhattan West

Pendry Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Pendry Manhattan West, the latest property in the Pendry portfolio and the brand's first hotel in New York City. In collaboration with Brookfield Properties, the hotel is designed by acclaimed architectural design firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and features 164 luxury guest rooms, including 30 suites, each with interiors by world-renowned Gachot Studios and lighting by L'Observatoire International. Pendry Manhattan West provides over 6,000 square feet of multi-purpose entertainment and meeting venues each featuring natural light; a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with Peloton and Technogym equipment, and a curated art collection spotlighting works of art from both New York City and Los Angeles based artists. Pendry Manhattan West is also home to distinct food and beverage concepts including Bar Pendry, Garden Room, and signature restaurant, Zou Zou's, which was created in partnership with acclaimed hospitality group, Quality Branded. Zou Zou's is helmed by Chefs Madeline Sperling and Juliana Latif and brings an Eastern Mediterranean menu to the West Side.

CIVILIAN NYC, Opening Fall 2021

CIVILIAN NYC is a bold new hotel concept by Jason Pomeranc — founder of the SIXTY Collective, the international hospitality company behind Sixty Hotels — opening in New York's Theater district this fall. The debut outpost from a growing brand, CIVILIAN NYC will merge accessible luxury, functionality, and high design with a focus on convenience and bespoke experiences for a modern traveler.

Andrei Oei has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

Andrei Oei also joined as the new Director of Sales & Marketing, assuming the role in April 2021. An energetic leader, Andrei brings over two decades of hospitality experience, beginning his sales career with Marriott International in 1993. In 2003, Andrei joined The Plaza Hotel, New York, as the Director of Executive Events, followed by several Director of Sales & Marketing leadership roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, from 2005 to 2016. Transitioning back to Marriott in 2017 after the merger, Andrei most recently held the position of Area Sales Leader for the W Hotels of New York City, where he managed topline sales and repositioned the Renaissance New York Times Square through a multi-million dollar renovation. Before this, he served as the Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing for the W Times Square and W Union Square and Director of Sales & Marketing for the W Hoboken, where he won Sales Leader of the year.

Douglas Housley has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

Douglas, or "Doug" as he prefers, assumed his new role this past December 2020. A well-seasoned luxury hospitality veteran, Doug began his career with the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 1979. During this time, his career expanded across several U.S. and overseas markets, covering Food and Beverage assignments, Room Service, Banquets, and Fine Dining. In his new company role with The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, he will be responsible for the luxury flagship's daily operations, executive management and playing a pivotal role in reopening the 253-room hotel and property outlets Contour and La Prairie Spa after a 14-month closure. A Toronto Native, Doug shares his new home in New York with his wife Ada Wong.

Benjamin Cadwell has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, Accor North & Central America at ACCOR

International hospitality leader Accor announced today the appointment of Benjamin Cadwell as Chief Operating Officer, North & Central America. This move reinforces the Group's commitment to investing in world-class leadership and building a strong future for Accor in the region, through the development of renowned brands including luxury leaders Raffles, Fairmont and Sofitel; premium standouts Swissôtel and Pullman; boutique collections such as MGallery; and midscale and economy performers, Novotel and ibis.

Virginia Weik has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The St. Regis New York

The St. Regis New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Virginia Weik as Director of Sales & Marketing for the flagship property located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Virginia brings a wealth of hospitality experience to her new role, where she will oversee property sales, marketing and advertising activities for the beloved hotel.

Ryan Cortese has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea

Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea announces the appointment of Ryan Cortese as Director of Sales and Marketing for the hotel slated to open this fall. Located in New York's iconic Chelsea neighborhood, Motto Chelsea will feature 374 rooms, including a variety of flexible accommodation options, a vibrant signature restaurant, expansive fitness center and more.

Bassim Ouachani has been appointed as General Manager at Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea

Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea announces the appointment of Bassim Ouachani as General Manager for the hotel slated to open this fall. Located in New York's iconic Chelsea neighborhood, Motto Chelsea will feature 374 rooms, including a variety of flexible accommodation options, a vibrant signature restaurant, expansive fitness center and more.

New York's Newest Hotel, Hyatt Regency JFK Airport At Resorts World New York Is Now Open

Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New York celebrated its ribbon cutting today in Queens, which featured executives from Genting, which owns the hotel and casino, and Hyatt, as well as local elected officials and community leaders. The hotel officially opens today for guests to experience New York City's newest play, stay, dine, shop and be entertained destination.